Z'IVO Wines

Our vineyard sits on the north tip of the Amity Hill facing due east at the northern edge of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA in the northern part of the Willamette Valley. We chose this site because of the shallow volcanic soil at the top of the hill and the river sediment from the ancient Missoula floods at the bottom. Both are excellent for producing Pinot Noir grapes.

The soil types found here are the volcanic Yamhill B and C on the upper slopes, blending into the fresh water sedimentary Woodburn series at the lower part of the vineyard. Although these two soil types are radically different, their location on this hill and the local microclimate provide full flavor development in both Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc.