Location & Soil

Making great wine begins with growing great grapes in a great place with great soil. Situated in the heart of the Yamhill-Carlton American Viticulture Area, the 11-acre Carlton Hill Vineyard is the exclusive source of fruit for our Carlton Hill Estate and Estate Reserve Pinot Noir—and this vineyard is something special.

Ah, how do you describe David Polite, the man behind Carlton Hill wines?

He prefers “genius,” said loudly, with gusto and a French accent.

He’s not exactly a shrinking violet.