Élevée Winegrowers

Élevée Winegrowers is a "Study In Terroir", focused on exploring the distinct flavors and textures of the Willamette Valley's diverse Appellations.

UC Davis educated, Burgundy trained Winegrower, Tom Fitzpatrick, and wife France, began their journey in 2002 with Hunter's Wines in New Zealand, Pine Ridge Winery in Napa Valley, and Domaine Hubert Lignier in Morey-St-Denis. They arrived in Oregon in 2007, when Tom became the Associate Winemaker with Hamacher and then Winemaker/GM with Alloro Vineyard.

Their vision of owning their own vineyard became a reality in 2008 when they purchased a special, high-density (3,000 vpa) vineyard in the Dundee Hills from Archery Summit's Gary Andrus. Planted in 1998 and located on a south-facing slope at 165m ASL, they named this 4 acres of volcanic soil Élevée Vineyard.

The Fitzpatricks are Winegrowers... they believe a wine is equally shaped by one's growing and winemaking choices. Their primary focus is capturing 'purity of flavor', allowing each wine to express the unique personality of each site and distinct influence of vintage.