With a view of Mt Hood, the First Light block is graced with the early morning sunshine.
With a view of Mt Hood, the First Light block is graced with the early morning sunshine.

Windmill Hill 3

Block Name: First Light

Variety: Pinot Noir

Clone: Dijon 667 and 777

Year Planted: 2000

Trellis Type: Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP)

Acres: 5.48

Soil: Volcanic

Fun Fact: Up here at 600 feet in elevation, the vines struggle more to get resources and water from the volcanic soil. We see smaller berries on the grape clusters, which provide greater intensity in the wines.  

Upcoming Events

Fall Wine Club Party

Oct 4, 2026

Join us for our Harvest Wine Club Party to taste our latest releases and pick up your allotment. Taste grape and juice samples straight from the vineyard and get the update on all the harvest action! Enjoy ... read  more

Join us for our Harvest Wine Club Party to taste our latest releases and pick up your allotment. Taste grape and juice samples straight from the vineyard and get the update on all the harvest action! Enjoy charcuterie snacks, and mix and mingle with your fellow club members and YVV staff! This is a complimentary event for wine club members, plus one: RSVP on Tock Here! Select either time slot: 11am ...
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