Chehalem
Founded in: 1990
Website: chehalemwines.com
Specialties: Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Riesling, Chardonnay
OCSW is a movement. In a few words, how would you define a movement? A movement is the natural or organic joining of forces toward a goal that can either be well defined or ill defined, in which people derive energy from each other and work toward a common good.
What is an example of a small change we could all make to make the planet a better place? Buying locally and getting back to a community driven marketplace.
Sustainability Beyond What You Spray or Say
Having degrees in both chemistry and English has certainly helped Harry Peterson-Nedry, founder, winemaker and managing partner at Chehalem, strike the perfect blend of science and art in the wine industry. Today these outwardly opposing forces come together in his commitment to sustainable viticulture and enology. Peterson-Nedry has learned to “let the business be a part of the land and integrate with other living things,” and to “value the diversity of agriculture and wildlife.” This one-with-nature attitude has paid off in world-class wines produced from Chehalem’s three estate vineyards: Ridgecrest Vineyard, Corral Creek Vineyard and Stoller Vineyard, which is owned by Bill and Cathy Stoller, co-owners of Chehalem Winery.
Today, Peterson-Nedry focuses on integrating sustainability into daily business operations and long-term goals. “As I get older, the idea of projecting into future generations becomes more important. My daughter is now at the winery, so I’m very aware that you must make sure the business and the land can be passed on to future generations in as least as good of condition as we found it, if not better. This demands sustainability at many different levels,” reflects Peterson-Nedry.
Integrating sustainability on different levels includes vineyard and winery practices, such as controlling chemical inputs, supporting biodiversity, striving for carbon neutrality and conscious choices about packaging and shipping practices. It also carries over to business culture, treatment of employees and a sense of caring for the larger community.
To Peterson-Nedry, joining OCSW expands this community of like-minded businesses. He notes, “If we work together to gain more influence then we make certain that we don’t have future roadblocks to making sustainable, intelligent decisions. Banding together forces the public to take note and raise consciousness and receptivity to the message.”
Order Oregon Certified Sustainable Wines
2008 Chehalem Corral Creek Vineyards Riesling
2008 Chehalem Cerise
2008 Chehalem Ian’s Reserve Chardonnay
2008 Chehalem 3 Vineyard Pinot Noir
2008 Chehalem Stoller Vineyard Pinot Noir
2008 Chehalem Corral Creek Vineyards Pinot Noir
2008 Chehalem Reserve Pinot Noir
2008 Chehalem Ridgecrest Pinot Noir
2008 Chehalem RR Pinot Noir
2008 Chehalem Wind Ridge Pinot Noir
2009 Chehalem Cerise
2009 Chehalem Chardonnay “Ian’s Reserve”
2009 Chehalem Chardonnay INOX
2009 Chehalem Chemistry White Blend
2009 Chehalem Dry Riesling “Reserve”
2009 Chehalem Gruner Veltliner
2009 Chehalem Pinot Blanc “Stoller Vineyard”
2009 Chehalem Pinot Gris “3 Vineyard”
2009 Chehalem Pinot Gris “Reserve”
2009 Chehalem Pinot Noir “Ridgecrest”
2009 Chehalem Pinot Noir “3 Vineyard”
2009 Chehalem Pinot Noir “Corral Creek”
2009 Chehalem Pinot Noir “Reserve”
2009 Chehalem Pinot Noir “Stoller”
2009 Chehalem Pinot Noir “Wind Ridge”
2009 Chehalem Riesling “Corral Creek”
2009 Chehalem Riesling “SEXT”
2010 Chehalem Dry Riesling “Reserve”
2010 Chehalem Grüner Veltliner
2010 Chehalem Pinot Blanc “Stoller Vineyard”
2010 Chehalem Pinot Gris “3 Vineyard”
2010 Chehalem Pinot Gris “Reserve”
2010 Chehalem Riesling “Corral Creek”
2010 Chehalem Riesling “SEXT”