Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith serves as the winemaker at Walnut Ridge Vineyard. Under his guidance, the vineyard has produced notable wines such as the 2022 Gamay, which is fresh and elegant with a great purity of red fruit flavors, and the 2022 'Mystere' Pinot Noir, which comes from an obscure clone of Pinot Noir and offers a beautiful flavor range with a smooth texture. ​

The Willamette Valley is Oregon’s premier wine region, internationally renowned for its cool-climate wines, particularly Pinot Noir. Spanning over 150 miles from Portland to Eugene, this fertile valley is nestled between the Cascade Mountains to the east and the Coast Range to the west, creating an ideal environment for viticulture. The region's maritime climate brings mild summers, cool nights, and wet winters, mirroring conditions found in Burgundy, France, making it perfect for delicate varietals like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris.