Who is Paul?

Paul was born in California, and in his early 30's decided to start a trucking company with one employee - himself. He discovered a niche in the industry and steadily grew his company servicing routes throughout the West Coast.

A hard worker and a self-made man, Paul also had a taste for Oregon Pinot Noir. Whether making his infamous spaghetti sauce with a bottle or enjoying a glass at the end of the day, Paul had a vision for his family farm: a premium vineyard planted exclusively with Pinot Noir fruit. 

Paul commissioned his family farm (then known as Madrona Hills Farm, established in 1907) to be turned into a vineyard in 2006. Production began in Spring 2007 and the transformation to Madrona Hill Vineyard began to take shape.

The first block was planted in Spring 2007 with the 777 / 3309 clone and rootstock. This got things rolling, but it would be another 3-5 years before the first glass of wine from Madrona Hill Vineyard was produced and enjoyed and unfortunately Paul would not have the opportunity to do so before he passed away.