Chateau Lorane is probably the most enticing winery in the southern Willamette Valley. They're prolific! In addition to the traditional wines - Pinots, Chardonnay, Merlot, there are a number of organically-grown wines too.
Finally, their biggest draw is their unusual wine collection, boasting a number of wines almost not seen anywhere else in the whole of the U.S. Where else but at Chateau Lorane to taste such delicacies as a Tempranillo, or an off-dry German Huxelrabe? The Melon de Bourgogne contains flavors of honeydew, citrus, and honeysuckle, while the Baco Noir displays flavors of tangy berries, and a smoky finish with hints of toast.
Linde's wine making style has been described as being somewhat unconventional. He admits that he likes to make non-traditional blends, he also enjoys utilizing obscure grape varieties and in general tries to make his wines as distinctive as possible. Priding themselves on the flexibility and freedom to pursue such creative passions, Linde and Sharon Kester are a welcome discovery to the wine lover in search of unique wines of exceptional character.