Overview:  Founded in 1995 by winemaker Scott Shull, Raptor Ridge Winery gets its name from the many families of raptors - Red-tailed Hawks, Kestrels, Sharp-shinned Hawks and Owls - that share the winery's 27-acre estate.

The winemaking goal of Raptor Ridge is to capture the fresh fruit flavors and aromas offered by the celebrated Willamette Valley winegrowing region. Wine production is guided by three basic tenets:
1. Personal involvement with the vines
2. A working knowledge of every barrel of wine
3. Maintaining a balance of science and tradition

Raptor Ridge produces about 6500 cases of wine per vintage. This includes Pinot gris, several distinct vineyard designate Pinot noir and consisitent Reserve and Willamette Valley pinot noir blends. Uncompromised quality is the focus, not quantity.