Farming practices & Wine making

The 1st phase of the estate vineyard was planted in 1981. Our family has been hand crafting wines since 1986.  Craig & Claudia were the founders of the winery, and their son, Morgan and his wife Jessica are the 2nd generation continuing with their passion in the wine business.  

Our estate vineyard is farmed using sustainable farming practices. We DO NOT use herbicides at Broadley that could potentially be toxic to our plants and our environment. At Broadley we use organic material to promote healthy growth in our vines.

Our goal is to consistently produce dynamic and outstanding wines that are true expressions of the place where they are grown. “Great sites produce great wines!”

We believe that good wine is first made in the vineyard. At Broadley, Pinot Noir grapes are harvested from several designated blocks on the estate vineyard including, Claudia's Choice, Marcile Lorraine & the Jessica block. More Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir, Chardonnay & Pinot Gris grapes are sourced from hand selected vineyards that also use meticulous farming methods in order to harvest the healthiest fruit the vintage can bring. We planted Chardonnay and Gamay Noir on our estate vineyard in 2020 & 2021. Look for our Estate Chardonnay and Gamay Noir soon!

Wooden fermenters impart unique qualities to our wine. When wine is fermented in wood, it gives a richer and deeper complexity to the finished wine. We also use whole clusters in fermentation when the vintage ripens the fruit's stems and the flavor and intensity of the fruit is there. This adds structure and character to the wine. 

Vineyards

"Great Sites Produce great wines!"

With years of experience brings wine growing wisdom. We searched hard to find the right site to produce our wines. We found our ideal location in the heart of the Willamette Valley. To date, out estate vineyard consists of 33 acres planted in Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir & Chardonnay sitting on a cool North/East slope in the Willamette Valley, just outside the small town of Monroe. 

CLimate

Broadley Vineyards is in the heart of the Willamette Valley and is protected by the coastal mountain range including Greens Peak and Mary’s Peak. We are located in an ideal fertile growing region for maturing wine grapes. The vines do not have to struggle to obtain ripeness, and we are able to wait for optimum flavor development before we pick.

Our Soil

Our clay soil is a vital component for our vines ultimate character. The soil makes it possible for us to "dry farm," meaning no need to water & waste a vital resource. Our red volcanic Jory/Hazelair clay soil give us good drainage without excessive vigor, as well as a good compliment of minerality and spice that can be tasted in our wines.

Trellis

Another unique aspect in our estate vineyard is our use of the lyre trellis system. This approach splits our canopy into two walls of grapes, giving them better exposure and air flow for healthy ripening. (Approximately 75% of our estate vineyard is planted using the Lyre trellis system and the remainder is planted using vertical trellis.)