Winemaking & Property
Collaboration & Partnership
Working closely with winemaking partners is a priority and pleasure for Kipp and Danell. “We find ourselves so lucky to have cultivated such rich and collaborative relationships with so many wonderful professionals in this community, that we now call friends, mentors, and partners.”
2022 saw Anacréon’s first vintage with Anna Matzinger heading the wine program and making the wines at Carlton Winemakers Studio, working closely with Danell and Kipp during the process.
Winemaker Anna Matzinger
Anna Matzinger is an esteemed Oregon winemaker, who brings a unique point of view along with a depth of experience to Anacréon. Anna’s pursuit to understand the intricacies of wine as a reflection of place and what it means to craft intentioned and expressive wines began in California in the mid-1990s. Her journey led to wineries and vineyards in New Zealand and Australia and ultimately to Oregon’s Willamette Valley where she has been mastering her craft for over two decades. Notably, much of that time was spent as winemaker and general manager for Archery Summit whose wines during Anna’s tenure garnered numerous accolades and helped to elevate our region’s recognition for producing distinctive, world class wines.
In addition to collaborating with Danell and Kipp on the Anacreon wines, Anna crafts wines under her own label Matzinger Davies together with her winemaker husband Michael Davies.
Belle Colline Vineyard
Established in 2012, our Belle Colline Vineyard is located on a historic stretch in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. Our estate vineyard is Organic Certified and grown without irrigation. This sustainable choice is based on our Oregon climate and our decision to reserve the water source we all share on our hillside. By not watering, the vines are forced to push their roots deeper into the earth to find the water table, resulting in stronger vines. The 9+ acre vineyard is planted to the revered grapes of the region: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Focusing on vine diversity, as each clone brings a different set of characteristics to the final wines, we planted five distinct clones of Pinot Noir: Coury, Pommard, 667, 943 and 777. We also planted a trio of Chardonnay clones: 96, 95, and 76.
Winegrower Stirling Fox
With over 25 years as a professional vineyard manager in the northern Willamette Valley, Stirling and his team oversee vineyards large and small, including our estate Belle Colline Vineyard. Stirling’s commitment and passion are evident when the fruit is delivered at harvest each year. We are thrilled to trust our estate fruit to Stirling!
The Future
Plans for a tasting house on the property have long been in the works. After setbacks due to world events, the Myers are delighted to announce that 2023 will see them breaking ground on the Tasting House on the property that will offer private club space and unique experiences by appointment. Focusing on connectivity and cultivating community through wine and food will continue to be their priority.
