Native to Oregon vineyards and farmland, owners Cody and Marque Wright are most inspired by wines that reveal story’s of native landscapes. The name Purple Hands is meant to depict that work: the work of harvest when your hands are purple and black and rugged from long days and nights of pushing yourself to create and sustain quality; the work that comes from the pursuit of excellence; the work fundamentals that generations of Cody and Marque’s families have demonstrated and that they are proud to uphold.

The process of wine growing—the delicate strokes and broad movements that create this harmony of craft ground us and guide us. Purple Hands is a message that showcases honesty and purity: in the name, in the vineyard, and in the wines. As farmers of the grape to the bottle, we celebrate the evolution of the earth’s geologic transformation, and this special place in time that allows us to showcase uncompromising expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  

“Oregon pinot noir possesses a rare vibrancy, an energy that sets it apart from every other wine I've experienced. My goal is to capture that electricity in every vintage, creating bottles that invite others into the same sense of discovery and captivation” - Cody Wright

Cody wright, our founder and winemaker grew up in the willamette Valley wandering ragged vineyard headlands and hidden hills under Oregon’s iconic white oak trees. and the dream of the lands never faded. An environmental scientist by education and naturalist by instinct he built Purple Hands as a site-focused study of Pinot noir and Chardonnay. In 2005, at 25 years old, Cody founded Purple Hands Winery with a production of 250 cases. Five years later Marque joined Cody, and together their vision and focus create the foundation of the company. 2 decades of vintages later—Purple Hands Winery farms three estate vineyards and sources from the most acclaimed vineyards in Oregon.

Purple Hands is proud to have a small team that operates our winery and vineyards: Juan Serratos - Vineyard manager, Margaux Lemma - National Sales Manager, Bobby Heilman - Manager of Tasting Rooms and Wine Clubs, Emma Vande Brake - Tasting Room Lead, Owen McNally - Tasting rooms, Cellar, Vineyard, Marque Wright - Winery Director/The Boss, Cody Wright - Wine grower and Winemaker, Tyrus and Wynnie Wright - Cellar and vineyard hands, and Thor Wright(German Shepard) - mischief making , and best friending.