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Naturally balanced, terroir-driven wine using low-impact winemaking.

Ricochet

McMinnville, Oregon

Winery Details

Location

McMinnville, Oregon

Founded

2018

Known For

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Rose

Appellation

Columbia Valley, Rogue Valley, Columbia Gorge, Eola-Amity Hills, Van Duzer Corridor, Willamette Valley, Walla Walla Valley

Vineyard Source

Ricochet wines are made using grape sourced from various vineyard sites throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Certifications/Farming Practices

Vineyard sources are farmed sustainably, preferably using organic methods.

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The Story

Ricochet was founded on a lark in 2018. Only two tons processed — a ton of Pinot Noir; a ton of Gruner Veltliner. Now, five years later, Ricochet is up to 30 tons (approximately 2000 cases). They were founded to advance two agendas: 1. The Winemaking — to make killer, authentic, sophisticated, and honest wine that is accessibleto a wide spectrum of folks. 2. The Purpose — wine is community, after all. They give back to the community by donating 5% of sales to local and regional non-profit organizations that specialize in areas that help people bounce back from difficult situations. Again, wine is community.
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The Values

To ricochet is to bounce back. Not always in a predictable direction or velocity, but there's a bounce off a wall, figuratively or otherwise. Life is full of metaphoric ricochets. It all starts with a story, and Erich's ability to bounce back is how Ricochet became the vision behind the brand. From winemaker to English teacher, back to winemaking, Ricochet started with only two tons in 2018 and is now up to 30 tons of naturally balanced, terroir-driven wine.
From the winery
Ricochet believes in authenticity, accessibility and transparency in everything we do. A good wine should taste great in a wine glass, but be perfectly suited for a coffee mug.