Philippe and Bonnie Girardet established their vineyard in 1971 on hillside slopes reminiscent of vineyard land in Philippe's native country of Switzerland. Their site is Southwest of Roseburg on a sunny slope on the borderline of the cool, coastal climate and the warm interior Umpqua Valley. The shale hillside produces intensely flavored wines of a delicate yet luscious quality. Today it totals over 30 acres of varieties which have proven over the years to thrive on the site, many of which are now "Old Vines". Second generation Winemaker Marc Girardet has been trained by his father Philippe and is continuing the family tradition of winemaking in a handcrafted style, creating wines with depth and grace, wines to complement good food and good company.