Notable Contributors

 

Bill Redman (1946-2009)
of Redman Wines

Bill and Cathy Redman founded Redman Wines in 2004 when they purchased 30 acres on Ribbon Ridge and planted a 22 acre vineyard. The Redman’s had been active in the Oregon wine industry since the mid 1980’s. Bill grew up in Scapoose, and spent most of his career as a lumber trader in Portland. He was known in the industry as the “King of Alder”.

Redman Wines was a charter member of the Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers Association. Bill was on the board of directors. Their first vintage was 2005. Bill Redman passed away March 19, 2009.


  Redman Wines Pinot Noir