Siltstone Wines sources Oregon Pinot noir and Pinot gris from Guadalupe, a 40-acre vineyard owned by Jim Stonebridge and Kathleen Boeve. Wine grapes were first planted in 1989 and Vinetenders has managed the site since then, coordinating the design, planting and daily management.
Guadalupe Vineyard is located in the Dundee Hills AVA. However,the soils are not typical of this appellation. The soils at Guadalupe are marine sedimentary, mainly silty and sandy loams, while those found in the Dundee Hills are heavier clay loams. Spaced at 7' x 5', it is planted to the Wädenswil, 777 and Pommard clones. The elevation is between 350'-450', and produces dark colored, intensely flavored fruit.
Guadalupe Vineyard
Hyland Vineyard
Hyland Vineyard was originally planted in the early 1970's by four families (the Welches, Kreinmeyers, Markleys, and Trenhailes) who worked cooperatively farming the vineyard. It is located in the Coast Range foothills southwest of McMinnville. This vineyard has been the source of fruit for many acclaimed wines over the years. This property commands amazing views of the Willamette Valley and Cascade Mountains.
Purchased in 2007 by Laurent Montalieu and Danielle Andrus Montalieu and John and Ginger Niemeyer, the 180 acre site is now managed by the Myers Family and Vinetenders. Located in the heart of the McMinnville AVA, the vineyard rises in elevation from 600' to over 800' on primarily south sloping bench-land volcanic soils.
Siltstone Wines sources Coury Clone Pinot noir and old vine Riesling grapes from Hyland Vineyard. Less than 100 cases of single vineyard Hyland Pinot noir and 70 cases of single vineyard Hyland Dry Riesling were produced.
Hyland Vineyard
Sustainable Viticultural Methods
Vinetenders farms the Guadalupe and Hyland Vineyards using sustainable viticultural methods. Cover crops are planted between the rows to control soil erosion and increase organic content in the dry farmed vineyards. Year round monitoring by the trained Vinetenders crew protects against problems before they occur. With effective canopy management, the need for spray is greatly decreased.
The commitment to environmentally sound vineyard practices has been the proven mission of the Myers and Vinetenders for over 30 years.
