Owner(s) | Richard Boyles, Pamela Frye |
Web site | www.irisvineyards.com |
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Iris Vineyards is owned by native Oregonians, Pamela Frye and Richard Boyles. Chalice Vineyard at Iris Hill was planted in 1996 and the inaugural vintage was 2001. The family lives on their 870-acre family estate overlooking Iris Vineyards south of Eugene. A winery was built on the estate with a 25,000 case capacity, opening with the 2008 vintage.
The winemaker is Aaron Liberman who has over a decade of experience in Oregon winemaking. The portfolio of wines includes Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
A tasting room is in the former kitchen of the owners in Cottage Grove, Oregon and is open Monday-Friday.
The brand is nationally distributed. The wines are reasonably priced and also sold through the winery's website store.