Harry Peterson Nedry is the winemaker and guiding light behind the Chehalem winery. Cheryl Francis joined Chehalem in 1996 as co-winemaker. Cheryl is a biologist with experience in Burgundian and New Zealand wineries, in addition to winemaking in Oregon, beginning with Chehalem in 1996. The Chehalem wines are known for their purity of fruit flavors and their authentic Burgundian style. Our vineyard sites are at once warm and ripening, and yet austere and cruelly stingy with grapes.
Grapes never lack for intensity.
Stylistically, look for our wines to be equally bold and intense. We will not be accused of being restrained or understated. Puck is the Chehalem dog. Sangiovese Syrah Tempranillo Zinfandel Red Misc. Sweet and Dessert Wine Viognier White Misc.