The Willamette Valley Winery on the Wild Side of Oregon Wine Country
LONESOME ROCK
CARLTON, OR
Defined by the Vineyard. Shaped by the Coast Range. A Singular Estate on the Northwestern Edge of the Willamette Valley.
At Lonesome Rock, every bottle begins in a remote, high-elevation vineyard carved into the volcanic foothills west of Carlton. Here, limited-production Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reflect a singular place—quiet, wild, and shaped by the cool, coastal air that defines this corner of the Willamette Valley.
Among the most northwestern vineyards in the Willamette Valley, Lonesome Rock lies in a sheltered, sunlit bowl within the ancient volcanic soils of the Coast Range. Rising ridgelines protect the site from early autumn rains, while bright days and cold nights create an extended growing season enabling grapes to ripen slowly and preserve their natural acidity.
Yields are naturally low. Clusters are small and intensely flavored — a winemaker’s dream.
The result is Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with depth and perfume, energy and structure—wines built for both immediacy and longevity.
Set apart by geography and microclimate, Lonesome Rock is a rare, off-the-path Willamette Valley winery just seven miles from downtown Carlton, Oregon.
The Essence of Lonesome Rock
We farm intentionally to grow fruit that yields wines of aromatic depth, vibrant energy, and distinctive minerality—each shaped by the unique character of our remote hillside estate in the extreme northwest Willamette Valley.
Aromatics That Speak of Place
Our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay carry a distinctive perfume born of elevation, volcanic soils, and slow ripening. The wines open with lifted, layered scents—floral, fruited, and spiced—that evolve gracefully in the glass, revealing the depth of our hillside estate.
Energy in Every Vintage
Defined by brightness and tension, Lonesome Rock wines carry a natural vitality. The interplay between ripeness and acidity gives length, balance, and a quiet power that invites both early drinking and extended cellaring.
The Signature of Minerality
Fractured basalt and ancient volcanic stones form the backbone of our vineyard. Their influence is subtle yet unmistakable: a textural finesse and mineral line that runs through each vintage—a hallmark of the estate.
Explore Our Wines
The Estate
PINOT NOIR
The essence of Lonesome Rock: A blend from every block, slope & soil of our high elevation, volcanic estate vineyard
The Estate
CHARDONNAY
A limited production wine from south-facing slopes nestled next to the wild forest of the Pacific Coast Range
The Estate
“Rows of Sharon”
PINOT NOIR
6 barrels—chosen for their unique aroma, flavor, and texture—are given an additional 5 months of aging to reach their fullest expression
La Grenade
“Les Larets”
BOURGOGNE ALIGOTÉ
A rare, limited-production wine from the south-facing limestone slopes of Burgundy—the very first vineyard where Danny began his winemaking journey