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The Story of Women Winemakers in Oregon

Women of Pinot

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The Story of Women Winemakers in Oregon

This feature-length documentary shares the stories of 21 women winemakers in Oregon's Willamette Valley. It explores how these trailblazing women have shaped and developed the region's thriving wine industry. Despite representing only, a small fraction of Willamette Valley's approximately 736 wineries, these winemakers continue to be a growing and influential force. 

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Anne Hubatch

Helioterra

Beth Klingner

Dion Vineyard

Elizabeth Clark

Airlie Winery

Gina Hennan

Adelsheim

Kate Payne Brown

Delores 

Katie Santora

Chehalem Winery

Anna Welch Prost

Rex Hill Winery

Aurora Coria

Coria Estates

Ariel Eberle

Yamhill Valley Vineyards

Athena Pappas

Boedecker Cellars

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Sarah Cabot

Battle Creek Cellars

Pattie Bjornson

Bjornson Vineyards

Piper Underbrink

Prive' Vineyards

Pam Walden

Willful Wine Co.

Meredith Bell

EST Wines

Melissa Burr

Stoller Family Estate

Marlene Grant

Parrett Mountain Cellars

Leah Jorgensen

Leah Jorgensen Cellars

Laurie Lewis

Hip Chicks do Wine

Kelly Kidneigh

Mad Violets Wine Company

About the documentary

How It All Started

The idea for the Women of Pinot wine documentary began in early 2020 during conversations with local winemakers about the notable presence of women winemakers in Oregon, particularly in the Willamette Valley, the heart of Oregon Pinot Noir. It was surprising to learn that, despite the valley being home to over 730 wineries, less than 9% are led by women winemakers. We immediately recognized this as a story that needed to be told. 

Finding the Women Winemakers

You might think there would be a comprehensive list of women winemakers in Oregon, or at least within each AVA (American Viticultural Area). But no such list existed. Compiling one required months of extensive research—exploring wine organizations, combing through websites, sending emails, and reaching out to wineries. After painstaking efforts, we assembled what we believed was a robust list of women winemakers in the Willamette Valley. Even though we knew we wouldn't capture everyone, we decided it was time to move forward with filming. 

Making Contact

Once we identified the women winemakers, the next challenge was obtaining their contact information and making initial contact. We sent 56 invitation letters to the women on our list and encouraged them to let us know if we had missed anyone. Coordinating schedules among filming locations, our production crew, and the winemakers themselves proved challenging. However, we were thrilled that nearly half of the women we contacted participated in the documentary. We are deeply grateful to each of them, as well as to everyone who supported and contributed to this project. 

Our amazing women winemaker contributors

Anna Welch Prost

Anna Welch Prost

Anna Welch Prost

Anna Welch Prost, Rex Hill Winery Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

Rex Hill

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Anne Hubatch

Anna Welch Prost

Anna Welch Prost

Anne Hubatch, Helioterra Winery, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

Helioterra

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Ariel Eberle

Anna Welch Prost

Athena Pappas

Ariel Eberle, Yamhill Valley Vineyards, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

Yamhill Valley Vineyards

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Athena Pappas

Athena Pappas

Athena Pappas

Athena Pappas, Boedecker Winery, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

Boedecker Cellars

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Aurora Coria

Athena Pappas

Beth Klingner

Aurora Coria, Coria Estates, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

 Cória Estates 

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Beth Klingner

Athena Pappas

Beth Klingner

Beth Klingner, Dion Vineyards, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

Dion Vineyard

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Briana Rasmussen

Briana Rasmussen

Briana Rasmussen

Kristin Hill Winery

Kristin Hill Winery


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Elizabeth Clark

Briana Rasmussen

Briana Rasmussen

Elizabeth Clark, Airlie Vineyards, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

Airlie Winery

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Gina Hennan

Briana Rasmussen

Kate Payne-Brown

Gina Hennen, Adelsheim, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

Adelsheim

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Kate Payne-Brown

Kate Payne-Brown

Kate Payne-Brown

Dolores Wines

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Katie Santora

Kate Payne-Brown

Kelly Kidneigh

Chehalem Winery

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Kelly Kidneigh

Kate Payne-Brown

Kelly Kidneigh

Mad Violets Wine Company

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Laurie Lewis

Leah Jorgensen

Leah Jorgensen

Hip Chicks Do Wine

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Leah Jorgensen

Leah Jorgensen

Leah Jorgensen

Leah Jorgensen Cellars

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Marlene Grant

Leah Jorgensen

Marlene Grant

Marlene, Grant, Parrett Mountain Cellars, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

Parrett Mountain Cellars

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Melissa Burr

Meredith Bell

Marlene Grant

Stoller Family Estate

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Meredith Bell

Meredith Bell

Meredith Bell

Merideth Bell, EST Wines, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

EST Wines

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Pam Walden

Meredith Bell

Meredith Bell

Pam Walden, Willful Wine Co, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

Willful Wine Co

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Pattie Bjornson

Piper Underbrink

Piper Underbrink

Pattie Björnson, Björnson Vineyard, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

 Björnson Vineyard 

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Piper Underbrink

Piper Underbrink

Piper Underbrink

Piper Underbrink, Prive Vineyard, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

 Privé Vineyard 

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Sarah Cabot

Piper Underbrink

Sarah Cabot

Sarah Cabot, Battle Creek Cellars, Winemaker, Woman Winemaker, Oregon Wines, Pinot Noir,

Battle Creek Cellars

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Please visit our on-site filming host wineries

Björnson Vineyard

Parrett Mountain Cellars

Björnson Vineyard

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Helioterra Wines

Parrett Mountain Cellars

Björnson Vineyard

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Parrett Mountain Cellars

Parrett Mountain Cellars

Parrett Mountain Cellars

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Stoller Family Estate

Stoller Family Estate

Parrett Mountain Cellars

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Zenith Vineyard

Stoller Family Estate

Zenith Vineyard

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    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Women of Pinot is set to make its official debut on Saturday March 8th for National Women's Day.


    We tried our best to find everyone we could and did send out 56 invitations.  Unfortunately not everyone was able to participate by their choice only.  No one was turned away by our team.



    We are planning to release the film onto streaming platforms along with entrance into multiple film festivals.  We will also be providing showings at all participating wineries and winemakers locations.  Please check back for updates and viewings.


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