Hello Berserkers
We are NEWBIES, Suzor Wines. Started in 2011 with the sole goal of making classic Oregon Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
About Us
We are Suzor Wines, a small family label entirely made by a two person team. My family hails from the Loire Valley, where I spent summers visiting the wineries of Chinon, Vouvray and Montlouis. My first harvest was in 2002 at Ponzi Vineyards, followed by studying winemaking in Beaune in 2006. Over the years I have worked at Hamacher, Mt. Difficulty, Archery Summit, Trisaetum and Domaine Lucien Jacob, as well as working alongside Josh Bergstrom and Jacques Lardiere from Louis Jadot Wines. MĂ©lissa (my wife, partner and the other half of Suzor) worked harvest in the Loire, and then as sommelier at Frenchie in Paris before making her way to Oregon.
Our Wines
We make less than 700 cases of wine annually, mostly Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and a tiny amount of Gamay Noir and Rosé. Stylistically, Burgundy is our model, fashioning classic wines that can age beautifully and show the elegance of the vineyards. We have access to amazing fruit through Greg’s mothers vineyard, Menefee Vineyards, in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Sustainably farmed, this cooler site is the constant for producing wines that are fruit driven, bright and balanced.
Inspired by the old world, we believe in extended Ă©levage, with Pinots seeing eighteen months in barrel and a year in bottle prior to release. We practice hands-off winemaking, rely on native yeast fermentations and tremendous patience.
Recent Accolade
Ian Cauble recently noted “This stunning Pinot Noir is a showpiece for a young winery that works “Old World” magic with pure Willamette Valley fruit. After a few years in bottle, it has evolved into a silky and elegant wine that re-defines what’s possible at this price point.” read the sommselect feature here SommSelect - - Daily Offer - Suzor, Yamhill-Carton Pinot Noir “The Tower” Willamette Valley, Oregon 2015.
Discover more by visiting us at https://www.suzorwines.com and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
We can’t wait to share our wines with you and are excited to be a part of our first BD12!
Cheers,
Greg & Melissa