The Vineyards
Karta Is Proud To Source From These Premium Oregon Vineyards:
Eola Springs Vineyard, Elton Vineyard, Ninebark Vineyard, Looney Vineyard, and Les Collines Vineyard
Ninebark Vineyard, Chehalem Mtns.
Ninebark vineyard is on the western slope of the Chehalem Mountains AVA, just north of Ribbon Ridge near the town of Laurelwood and looked over by Bald Peak, the highest point in the Willamette Valley. Ninebark is the source for Evangeline Chardonnay, utilizing Dijon clones 76 and 548. The soil across all vine-suitable areas is Saum, a red-brown volcanic silt loam similar to Jory. Ninebark is dry-farmed promoting deep roots and intensely flavored fruit.
Acres: 25
Elevation: 530-650 feet
Farming: LIVE Certified | Salmon Safe
Soil: Saum
Elton Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills
In 2007, Elton Vineyard was named one of Oregon’s top ten vineyards by Wine Press Northwest, and in 2006 Wine & Spirits listed it as one of the five key vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills American Viticultural Area. Owned by Dick and Betty O'Brien, the vineyard was planted on land inherited from Betty’s parents, Elton and Peggy Ingram — hence the name Elton Vineyard and the address on Ingram Lane.
The first acres of chardonnay grapes were planted in 1993 by the O’Briens. The vineyard now includes more than 60 acres of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir planted on east-southeast slopes of the Eola Hills, just west of Hopewell, in Yamhill County. The elevation rises from 250-750 feet, and the vineyard soil is primarily Jory and Nekia. Chardonnay clones are primarily 76 and 96/3309. The vineyard is planted to a density of 12 x 6 with north/south row orientation. Karta Wines is excited to be sourcing 2 tons of Chardonnay grapes from Elton Vineyard for the 2020 vintage.
Looney Vineyard, Ribbon Ridge
First planted in 2000 by Ed and Darlene Looney, the beautiful Looney Vineyard is located in the heart of the acclaimed Ribbon Ridge AVA. The vineyard is southeast facing with marine sedimentary soils. Karta Wines is proud to source two different clones (113 and 777) of Pinot Noir from this esteemed site in one of Oregon’s prime growing regions.
Acres: 25
Elevation: 470 - 520 feet
Farming: LIVE certified
Soil: Willakenzie
Les Collines Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley
Les Collines Vineyard occupies approximately 290 acres in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, 5 miles southeast of Walla Walla, WA. Situated on a broad, generally west-sloping ridge, the southern boundary of the vineyard coincides with the border between Oregon and Washington. Les Collines is well-situated for viticulture. Its elevated foothills location provides protection from late spring and early fall frost pressure.
Karta Syrah is Phelps Clone, from Block 50, one of the most coveted blocks in the vineyard.
Acres: 290
Elevation: 1140 - 1370 feet
Farming: LIVE certified | Salmon Safe
Soil: Walla Walla | Athena