Cliff Creek Winery

 

Vineyards

Within the first 3 years of planting a grape vine, the roots will push their way through deep down into the earth searching for water. A grape vine is here to stay, the roots run deep.

Cliff Creek Wine is made from the fruit of our very own vineyard, Sam’s Valley Vineyard.  Sam’s Valley Vineyard is located just northeast of Gold Hill, Oregon. This is a family owned farm that has been farmed for many years by the Garvin Family. It was used to graze cattle and grow a variety of grasses, part of the 300 plus acres is still used for grass hay and alfalfa.

We currently have close to 70 acres in grape production.

Winery

The Garvin Family is made up of three generations. Each generation has made a contribution to making Cliff Creek what it is today. From planting , harvesting, marketing and tasting we all have taken part in this wonderful adventure.

To learn more about their journey:  click here

Winemaker

Passionate. Creative. Driven to excellence in his art. Joe Dobbes is the consummate winemaker. Raised in a small town in the north Willamette Valley and educated in Ashland; Joe is an Oregonian. Yet, his true calling began outside Oregon, in Germany and France, where Joe spent 2 /2 years learning the art and science of winemaking. He apprenticed at Wiengut Erbhof Tesch, in the German Nahe region and at Domaine G. Roumier and Domaine Comtes Lafon in the Burgundy region, 

Stateside, Joe rooted his career as cellarmaster at Elk Cove Vineyards (1987 - 1988) and as winemaker at Eola Hills Cellars (1989 - 1991). Joe's entrepreneurial spirit blossomed when he revamped select Hinman Vineyard's wines into the new Silvan Ridge Reserve label (1991 - 1995). Joe then became Willamette Valley Vineyard's winemaker and vice president of production, and simultaneously, winemaker for the Griffin Creek and Tualatin Estate labels (1996 - 2002).

In 2003, Joe's passion drove him to create his own consulting and custom crushing company. He created Wine By Joe, LLC.  Todya  Cliff Creek, Torii Mor and Paschal Wineries are his clients.