Cooper Mountain
Cooper Mountain
Cooper Mountain
COUNTRY
United States
REGION
Oregon
Sub-Region
Willamette Valley
Climate
Moderate Mediterranean/Oceanic
Winemaker
Farming Practices
Biodynamic
Website/social
https://www.coopermountainwine.com/
Cooper Mountain Vineyards is a family venture that took root in the Willamette Valley 40 years ago. They've never set out to do anything other than make wines that expresses this special place where we grow grapes – sunshine, cool nights, fresh fruit that results in wines that are lively, but also show soul.
The History
Attracted to the idea of getting back to the land and raising their three kids where Corrine had grown up, Robert and Corrine Gross found themselves building their home in the Willamette Valley.
In 1978 they planted their first vines of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the slopes of Cooper Mountain, west of Portland.
They began their own label in 1987, converting an old horse barn on the property.
They were some of the earliest adopters of organic and biodynamic farming practices in Oregon, making the switch in the early 1990’s.
Since then they have expanded to five vineyards on 160 acres and the family business is now lead by Bob Gross and daughter Barbara Gross, who has grown up among these same vines.
The Philosophy
Cooper Mountain's role as stewards of their 160 acres is a vital part of our process. Cooper Mountain has always been a trailblazer in sustainable growing, receiving organic certification from Oregon Tilth in 1995 and biodynamic certification from Demeter in 1999. Their commitment to these practices is an important part of their identity and that’s why 100% of Cooper Mountain's wines are organically and biodynamically grown.
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