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Q: Where can I find Violet Vines Wine?

Violet Vines wines are available via our online store ( www.violetvines.com/shop ) and we’re able to ship throughout the United States with the exception of Utah, Michigan and Rhode Island. Starting in early February 2026, those visiting our winery’s tasting room in McMinnville can purchase wines from our extensive portfolio. Our wines are also found in restaurants and wine shops in Colorado, Florida, Ohio, Oregon and Washington. We will continue to expand our offerings domestically in 2023 and internationally starting in 2024.

Q: I don't live in Oregon, can I still buy your wine and join your wine club?

Yes! We can ship to all of the continental U.S. states (except Michigan, Utah and Rhode Island). Our wine club is free to sign up and can easily be joined online through our website.

A Spark of Passion for Oregon Wines Our journey from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

Brian and April Zawada, the founders of Violet Vines, are originally from Medina, Ohio but spent much time throughout Brian’s professional career traveling to Oregon. Sipping on elevated Pinot Noir and adventuring to new wineries in such a majestic place grew into a shared dream to create something extraordinary, to cultivate a legacy rooted in their love for nature, the art of winemaking and each other.

After raising three boys, they took the leap to follow their dreams out west. They came upon a quite rugged piece of land in the foothills of the Coast Mountains with 88 acres of mostly untouched land and a three-acre vineyard planted to Pinot noir at the top. It was perfect. They purchased it in September 2019 and three weeks later harvested a very small 1.1-ton crop of Pinot noir grapes. Violet Vines was born!

Since then, they have absorbed everything "wine" and wear many hats in the industry. In addition to running the day-to-day business operations, Brian is the winemaker and sales director for Violet Vines. He attended U.C. Davis earning his certificate in Enology three years ago. He is an Air Force Academy graduate, a veteran and currently enjoys sitting on the board of St. Jude's Children's Hospital. He is also the president of the McMinnville Winegrowers Association and has recently assumed the position of tourism committee for The Willamette Valley Wineries Association. Outside of wine, Brian enjoys golfing and watching all things Cleveland sports.

April is the marketing director and runs the operations in the tasting room. She has currently completed her level 3 WSET education and is awaiting the exam next month. She is the inspiration behind "Violet", our virtual sommelier and is the heart and voice of the brand. Outside of wine, she enjoys swimming, hiking, herb gardening, all things Broadway musicals and has a passion for creating natural apothecaries.

In 2023, their wine journey has grown with the cultivation of a second estate vineyard located in the Walla Walla Valley in a tiny but extraordinary AVA named The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. They planted five acres of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre on this site and named it "Set in Stone Vineyard", a nod to it's vast depth of basalt cobblestone rocks that this AVA is known for.

With unwavering dedication, they have nurtured their vision and vineyard meticulously into 32 acres of diverse varietals, a family winery, a vibrant product and a next-gen wine tasting experience. Their remarkable journey into the world of wine continues to grow and evolve every day.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is an Ultra Violet Wine?

It’s the name of our reserve wine made from our estate fruit in the Northern Willamette Valley. Our Ultra Violets are made from no more than three of the very best barrels from one specific, exceptional vintage. We won’t always make an Ultra Violet but when we do, it won’t disappoint. For our Ultra Violet Pinot noir’s, you will often pick up a hint of our namesake, violets.

Similar to the Ultra Violet, our reserve wines from The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA, including our Set-In-Stone Vineyard there, are called Infrared’s. Our first Infrared was the 2023 Infrared Syrah.

Where can I find Violet Vines Wine?

Violet Vines wines are available via our online store (www.violetvines.com/shop) and we’re able to ship throughout the United States with the exception of Utah, Michigan and Rhode Island.

Starting in early February 2026, those visiting our winery’s tasting room in McMinnville can purchase wines from our extensive portfolio.

Our wines are also found in restaurants and wine shops in Colorado, Florida, Ohio, Oregon and Washington.

We will continue to expand our offerings domestically in 2023 and internationally starting in 2024.

I don't live in Oregon, can I still buy your wine and join your wine club?

Honoring the Past, Looking to the Future

2019

We purchased the 88-acre Sheridan vineyard with 3 acres of Pinot noir Clones 777, 115 and Pommard.

2020

We planted 12 acres of vines – 2 acres of Clone 95 Chardonnay, 3 acres of Clone 76 Chardonnay, 2 acres of Clone 828 Pinot noir, 2 acres of Wadenswil Pinot noir and 3 acres of Clone 115 Pinot noir.

Fall 2022

We planted 2 acres of Cabernet Franc, 3 acres of Syrah (plus .2 acres of Viognier for co-fermentation with the Syrah), 2 acres of Chenin Blanc, and 2 acres of Pinot noir Pommard.

Spring 2023

We planted 1 acre of Albariño on the Estate vineyard and 5 acres of Syrah and Grenache at the Rocks District Set in Stone Vineyard. Also, we opened the Carlton tasting room to the public.

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