Description
Phelps Creek is a boutique winery located in Oregon (Columbia Gorge AVA) and focussing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the 2000s, owner Bob Morus collaborated with Alexandrine Roy, from famous Domaine Roy in Gevrey Chambertin, and now produces classic Burgundian wine style. He also makes some Gewurztraminer and Riesling.
Producer Profile
Robert (Bob) Morus grew up in the San Francisco Bay area during the mid 60’s and 70’s, just when California food and wine culture took root. Later as a professional aviator, he expanded his horizons and founded a small, family vineyard in Hood River, Oregon.
After selling their early harvests to several notable producers in the nascent Oregon wine industry, Phelps Creek expanded their dreams into producing wine. The winery focuses on estate grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals, annually producing 5,000 cases. Intensive vineyard care combined with the Burgundian winemaking talents of Alexandrine Roy, a fourth-generation winemaker from Gevrey-Chambertin produce stunning results and garners international acclaim.