Dundee, Willamette Valley · Dundee Hills AVA
Knudsen Vineyards
About the winery
Located in the beautiful Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley, we are in the heart of Oregon’s acclaimed wine country. Our family vineyards, established in 1971, are among the oldest in the state, growing premium grapes for our estate Pinot noir and Chardonnay. Visitors to our vineyards are treated to expansive views from our Tasting Room and surrounding patios. We welcome outdoor picnics and invite you to spend time enjoying all that our estate has to offer, including majestic views of Mt. Hood and the North Cascade mountain range. Our family has grown grapes and made wine here for 49 years. The vineyard was established in 1971 by our parents, Cal and Julia Lee Knudsen, true pioneers of Oregon’s wine industry. Cal and Julia loved this place and derived great pleasure from sharing grapes and wine with friends and family. As second generation stewards of Knudsen Vineyards, we embrace our family’s legacy and honor our parents by making great wine reflecting the unique attributes of our land.
What makes it different
- Knudsen Vineyards was founded in 1971 when Cal and Julia Lee Knudsen purchased a walnut orchard with a vision to grow and produce wine in the Willamette Valley.(from the winery)
- The Outlook tasting room at Knudsen Vineyards is dedicated exclusively to estate-grown wines.(from the winery)
- Knudsen Vineyards is LIVE Certified for its vineyard practices.(from the winery)
Recent news
- Release12 Nights Collector’s Case
The 12 Nights Collectors Bundle is an invitation to share some special bottles from our cellar. Familiar labels bring back a harvest, a release, or a conversation across the tasting room table. Sharing those wines with you is one of the pleasures of being a family winery.
- NewsHoliday Wine Gift Sets Are Here at Knudsen Vineyards
We’re always happy to help someone choose a bottle for a person they love. Sometimes we hear about a friend who discovered Oregon Pinot Noir on a visit to the valley. Other times, it’s a family dinner, a thank-you, or a gift for someone who has been part of our wine club for years.
- NewsIs Your Pinot in the Wrong Glass?
Is Your Pinot in the Wrong Glass? It might be. For Pinot Noir, the glass is not an accessory. It is architecture. In the Dundee Hills, our Pinot Noir grows in volcanic Jory soil at elevation, shaped by cooling Pacific influence and long, measured ripening.
- NewsThe 2026 Harvest Season at Knudsen Vineyards
- NewsIs Your Chardonnay in the Wrong Glass?
- NewsCal Knudsen Legacy | To Cal, With Love
- NewsSummer Near Knudsen: 8 Ways to Savor Oregon Wine Country
- NewsVision, Tenacity, Care, Inspiration and Much More….
- NewsHow Warmer Weather Changes Your Wine Preferences
