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

We can ship wine to most states.

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

Brian and April Zawada, the passionate 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.

In 2019, 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!

With unwavering dedication, they have nurtured their vision and vineyard meticulously into 31 acres of diverse varietals, two tasting rooms, 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.

Embracing the Best of Oregon's Terroir Our desire to create a uniquely Oregon wine experience through our wines has led us to source grapes from these fine vineyards.

The diverse terroir throughout Oregon offers Violet Vines the opportunity to bring in wine grapes that are very distinct and produce wine profiles that are reflective of each vineyard.

Violet Vines Estate Vineyard

McMinnville AVA
Set in Stone Vineyard

The Rocks District in Milton-Freewater AVA
Johnson Ridge Vineyard

Eola-Amity Hills AVA
Eola-Springs Vineyard

Eola-Amity Hills AVA

Stiling Vineyard

Eola-Amity Hills AVA
River Rock Vineyard

Milton-Freewater AVA
Rock Bottom Vineyard

Milton-Freewater AVA
Winesap Vineyard

Milton-Freewater AVA

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is an Ultra Violet Wine?

It’s the name of our reserve wine, made from the very best barrels from only the most exceptional vintage. We won’t always make an “Ultra Violet” but when we do, it won’t disappoint.

Our first “Ultra Violet” was our 2021 Chardonnay. Our first “Ultra Violet” Pinot Noir, made from our 2021 estate fruit, was bottled in December 2022. In early October, we identified the two best barrels and when we brought them together, it was absolute perfection!

Where can I find Violet Vines Wine?

We’ve spent the first three years building inventory and are just now offering our 2019, 2020, and 2021 wines in our online store and in our tasting room in Carlton, OR.

Soon you will find our wines in restaurants and clubs starting locally in Oregon, as well as back home in Ohio.

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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