We are excited to share the 2026 Winter Aficionado Allocation!

As winter folds itself around the valley, we wanted to offer you something that carries a sense of reflection and quiet celebration. This collection was hand-selected by Cody and Marque from the Purple Hands library, gathered from vineyards that have shaped our work and our understanding of this place. Each bottle holds a bit of history, a bit of memory, and a thread of the land that raised it.

The Kropf Vineyard sits at the heart of this offering. The land belongs to Michelle and Jody Kropf — familiar faces to many of you through Red Hills Market, a gathering place woven into Dundee’s daily rhythm. Though it’s their property, we’ve tended those vines for many years, learning their moods, their seasons, and their steady generosity. It’s a partnership that feels rooted in trust and community, and the wines always seem to carry that spirit.

The other vineyard sites in this allocation come from some of the valley’s early stories — places that helped define what Oregon Pinot Noir could be long before it was widely understood. Time has settled into those vines, and you can feel it in the quiet depth they bring to every vintage.

Thank you for being part of this small circle of members who walk this journey with us. As the cold months arrive, we hope these wines bring warmth, connection and a sense of something treasured — whether you open them now by the glow of a fire or let them rest for the seasons still to come.

Warmly,
The Wrights