Winemaker Tasting

This tasting is an invitation to share new and old vintages: Hosted by Bill Matthes, come to discover and taste wines almost exclusively available through Bonde Fine Wine, produced in very limited quantities. There will be a discussion about the three valleys of Oregon, Willamette, Umpqua and Rogue.

Lange Estate Winery & Vineyards established in Oregon’s Dundee Hills by Don and Wendy Lange in 1987 has earned renowned for its exquisite, consistently excellent Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. With a reputation backed by critics like Hugh Johnson and “Wine Enthusiast,” the winery benefits from deep roots in sustainable estate farming and multi-generational craftsmanship, now carried forward by Don’s son Jesse. Their sibling label, Trouvère Wines , diversifies the family’s portfolio, offering limited-run varietals like Tempranillo, Syrah, and a rare Pinot Gris mutation called “Indigene.” Praised for its elegance and expressive freshness, Trouvère captures a spirit of exploration with artistry both in flavor and aesthetics delivered through small-batch, terroir-driven wines and a welcoming, thematically curated tasting environment.