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“My only regret in life is that I didn’t drink more wine from Royer Vineyard” — Ernest Hemingway (well sort of)
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Royer Vineyard began in 2016 with a simple devotion: to listen closely to the land and grow white grapes that carry its voice. High on a southwest-facing ridge in the Eola Hills, the vines are shaped by wind and light, rooted in ancient volcanic soils, and tempered by cool nights that slow time and sharpen clarity.
Each afternoon, ocean air pours through the Van Duzer Corridor, brushing the vineyard with steady winds that strengthen the vines, thicken skins, and bring balance to the fruit. Days build energy; nights restore it. Ripening unfolds gradually, guided by patience rather than force.
Chardonnay anchors the site, planted in a mosaic of clones chosen for diversity and expression. The vineyard is farmed organically, with care given to soil life, cover crops, and the quiet ecosystems that sustain resilience beneath the surface. Oaks, insects, birds, and fungi all share in the work.
Royer Vineyard is farmed with intention and humility—allowing wind, earth, and season to shape wines of grace, tension, and enduring sense of place.
The initial vintages were shared only with people close to us - what else can one do with a barrel or two.
Three vintages on, we caught the attention of Decanter, Wine Enthusiast and others, and the ratings came, and they were very good - it felt less like a celebration and more like a quiet nod — a sign that what we were trying to do made sense beyond our own little world.
If this becomes your first bottle or your hundredth from Royer Vineyard, we hope it feels like a conversation - unhurried, genuine, and personal.
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OFFER 1 - CHARDONNAY - THE COLLECTOR’S PICK
6-Bottle Limited Collection
$439
$590 retail value
A curated selection of our most profound and limited Chardonnays — built for collectors, cellars, and moments that matter.
This is the one we would choose for ourselves.
2 bottles each of:
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Chardonnay “548” 2023
(97 DC, 97 WE, 97 PG, 97 OB)
Intoxicating white floral aromatics, honeyed peach, and sweet lemon curd leap from the glass. The palate is richly textured with Meyer lemon, salt, and chamomile, while chopped herbs and white pepper add complexity and tension that brace the citrus core.
— Decanter
“Nothing short of miraculous.”
— Paul Gregutt
Chardonnay Reserve 2023
(97 DC, 96 WE)
Elegant aromatics of honey, apricot, and preserved lemon, accented by faint white florals. The palate moves from sapid lemon cream and candy toward a gorgeous oceanic brine.
— Decanter
“Flavor range is outstanding — cardamom-laced pastry crust, lush melon, citrus and tropical fruits, finished with salted cashew.”
— Owen Bargreen
Witzel & Wind Chardonnay 2022
(96 DC, 96 PG)
Exquisite and classic, with a saline, stony palate framed by taut lemon oil, verbena, white pepper, and ample brine.
— Decanter
“This wine made me question my policy of resisting comparisons between Willamette Valley wines and Burgundy.”
— Michael Alberty
OFFER 2 - THE HARDY CHARDY - 12 Bottle Chardonnay Collection
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$642 retail value
This is where generosity meets seriousness.
A deep dive into Royer Chardonnay across vintages, sites, and styles — designed for drinking now and over time.
3 bottles each of
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Chardonnay Estate 2021
A blend of Dijon and Witzel & Wind blocks with 20% new French oak. Five years in, it has settled beautifully.
Pairs beautifully with fried chicken
— Mark Royer
Chardonnay Estate 2023
(93 DC, 93 WE, 93 PG, 93 OB)
A blend of Dijon blocks rooted in volcanic basalt soils. Notes of grapefruit, green apple, white peach, and tangerine peel are layered with taut minerality and lingering sea salt.
“If an orchard exploded, it couldn’t possibly smell any better than this enticing siren of a Chardonnay.”
— Michael Alberty
Chardonnay Reserve 2023
(97 DC, 96 WE)
Elegant aromatics of honey, apricot, and preserved lemon, with a whisper of white florals. The palate moves from lemon cream and candy toward a gorgeous oceanic brine.
“Flavor range is outstanding — cardamom-laced pastry crust, lush melon, citrus, tropical fruit, and salted cashew.”
— Owen Bargreen
Chardonnay Estate 2024
(96 PG, 94 DC, 94 WE, 94 OB)
Taut aromas of lemon pith, sea salt, and dried white florals give way to honeyed ginger and peach skin. The palate is layered and complex, with lemon curd, ripe pear, and salty grilled citrus peel.
“Royer’s wines challenge my commitment to spitting.”
— Paul Gregutt
If you drink Chardonnay often, this is the smartest buy in the release.
OFFER 3 - CHARDONNAYS ARE FOREVER - 6 Bottle Estate Chardonnay Collection
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$294 retail value
Pure, precise, and endlessly drinkable.
6 bottles of Royer Estate Chardonnay 2024
(96 PG, 94 DC, 94 WE, 94 OB)
Taut aromas of lemon pith, sea salt, and dried white florals lead into rich tones of honeyed ginger and peach skin. The palate is layered and complex, with deep lemon curd, fleshy ripe pear, and salty grilled lemon peel. Wildly elegant and built to age — though dangerously drinkable now.
— Decanter
“Royer’s wines challenge my commitment to spitting.”
— Paul Gregutt
This is the Chardonnay you reach for when you want to remember why Chardonnay became famous in the first place.
And now, the curveball.
OFFER 4 - FROM RIESLING WITH LOVE - 6 Bottle Estate Riesling Collection
$179 (33% off)
$270 retail value
6 bottles of Royer Estate Riesling 2024
(94 DC, 93 WE, 93 PG, 93 OB | Gold Medal — SIP Magazine)
A pure expression of Clone 49 — think Trimbach Clos Ste. Hune in spirit and precision.
Alluringly aromatic, with deep tones of yellow fruit, dazzling wet stone, and a kiss of ripe pineapple. The palate is nearly opulent in its depth of fruit, yet lifted by juicy Meyer lemon, verbena, and fresh mint. Edgy minerality frames a long, dazzling finish.
- Decanter
Bright, precise, and quietly powerful — especially dangerous as an add-on.
THE REVIEWS
2024 Chardonnay Estate
96 pts - Northwest Wine Guide, Paul Gregutt
The estate Royer vineyard is on volcanic basalt and planted to multiple Dijon clones. Chardonnay is the specialty at this winery, with several different versions on occasion. This is the first of the ‘24s to be released. It’s a well-defined wine, cut like a chef’s knife, with citrus and stone, flesh and rind, crisp acids and streaks of vanilla. Royer’s wines challenge my commitment to spitting; I want to experience the full, down-the-throat flavor on all of them. As this warms and airs a bit it gains volume and added plushness. On the second day the yum factor is as good as ever. 130 cases; 12.6%.
94 pts - Decanter
Elegant and elevated, this mineral-driven Chardonnay stays lean and bright. This wine is a blend of Dijon blocks from the Royer Estate, in the heart of the Eola-Amity Hills. A wind-driven site, on south and west-facing slopes, it’s a blend of three clones. Taut aromas of lemon pith, sea salt and dried white florals, there are rich tones of honeyed ginger and peach skin. The palate is rich, with deep lemon curd tones, fleshy ripe pear and salty grilled lemon peel. It’s layered, complex and wildly elegant.
94 pts - Owen Bargreen
The 2024 ‘Royer Vineyard’ Chardonnay comes from vines set on volcanic soils. This is stony and fresh with a marvelous sense of tension. Ripe peach and Meyer lemon curd flavors combine with suggestions of papaya and nutty undertones on the palate. Complex and delicious, enjoy now and over the next ten plus years to come. Drink 2025-2036
94 pts - Wine Enthusiast (Editor’s Choice)
2024 Riesling Estate
94 pts - Decanter
Oregon’s Willamette Valley has developed a global reputation for its Pinot Noir, but the fact is, there are so many fine wines that do exceptionally well here, and Riesling is yet another example. This Royer Vineyard Riesling is an exciting bottling of the Alsatian Clone 49. Ten months on lees in a neutral puncheon has given this Riesling a real intensity and depth. Alluringly aromatic with deep tones of yellow fruits, dazzling wet stone and a kiss of ripe pineapple. The palate is nearly opulent in its depth of fruit, but its round tropical flavours are buoyed by juicy Meyer lemon, verbena and mint leaves. Edgy minerality frames a dazzling finish.
93 pts - Northwest Wine Guide, Paul Gregutt
Deep, dense, juicy citrus fruit, tangy flavors of lemon and lime and orange powered by juicy acids. There’s just enough sugar to offset the acids, but make no mistake this is quite dry. It’s nicely balanced between the fruit and the acid, clean and forward, fruit-driven and delicious. 24 cases; 12.8%.
93 pts - Owen Bargreen
The 2024 ‘Royer Vineyard’ Riesling comes from estate vines set on Witzel soils. This utilizes Riesling clone 49, as this begins with honeysuckle water and kerosene notes on the nose with freshly cut limes. The palate is silky and elegant throughout the drinking experience with a refined texture. Enjoy this beauty over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2025-2033
93 pts - Wine Enthusiast
Gold Medal - SIP Magazine
2023 Chardonnay “548”
97 pts - Decanter, Clive Pursehouse
An incredible example of Chardonnay from the Eola-Amity Hills, all from a single Dijon clone, 548, grown on the Royer Vineyard at a windy, 650-foot elevation. This wine spent two years in a single DAMY barrel. Intoxicating white floral aromatics, honeyed peaches, and sweet lemon curd. The palate shows richness with Meyer lemon, salt, and chamomile, and chopped herbs and white pepper add complexity and edge that brace the citrus richness. This wine shows the complexity and brilliance of Chardonnays from the Eola-Amity Hills.
97 pts - Northwest Wine Guide, Paul Gregutt
The 548 refers to a particular Dijon clone. Just one barrel was produced. It’s a study in focus – one barrel, one clone, one vintage. Making that into a complete wine which lacks nothing and delivers such depth and detail is nothing short of miraculous. It’s filigreed with threads of spice, layered with Meyer lemon and blood orange, Asian pear and green pineapple fruit, then rolls along with multiple barrel highlights. Lightly toasty with a hint of caramel. A pleasure start to finish. 24 cases; 13.2%.
97 pts - Wine Enthusiast (Editor’s Choice)
96 pts - Owen Bargreen
The 2023 ‘548’ focuses on single clone Chardonnay set on Nekia soils. This comes off seamless and also very stony throughout the drinking experience, as copious minerals and lip-smacking acidity both greet you on the palate. Kumquat zest, persimmon and shades of bergamot all fill the palate, alongside crushed wet rock and walnut accents. The terroir imparted here is astonishingly good. Very complex and delicious, enjoy now and over the next fifteen years. Drink 2025-2040
2023 Chardonnay Reserve
97 pts - Decanter, Clive Pursehouse
This is a gorgeous bottle of wine from the Royer Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills, from south and west-facing slopes. It is comprised of three Dijon clones, 76, 95 and 548. This Reserve bottling is a barrel selection, made by the team at Division Winemaking Co., Tom Monroe and Kate Norris. Elegant aromatics, of honey, apricot and preserved lemon, with a faint touch of white florals. On the palate sapid lemon cream and lemon drop candies move towards gorgeous oceanic brine. An exemplary Chardonnay, a top class Willamette Valley bottle.
95 pts - Northwest Wine Guide, Paul Gregutt
The reserve is a two puncheon selection. It spent 18 months in barrel and an extra year in bottle, softening the edges and giving it an overall silky mouthfeel. It’s a deceptively subtle wine, whose accents and assets seem to arrive in waves as you sit still and focus on the flavors. A weave of citrus and orchard fruits is gently highlighted with barrel notes of coconut and coffee. The finish lingers gracefully, and tails out with suggestions of anise and cocoa. Decant this for maximum enjoyment. 110 cases; 12.6%.
95 pts - Owen Bargreen
The 2023 ‘Reserve’ is a barrel selection wine from vines set on Witzel soils. This is vibrant, deep and concentrated Chardonnay with serious personality. The flavor range is outstanding from cardamom laced pastry crust, lush melon, citrus and tropical fruits as well as salted cashew nut. Gorgeous now, watch this evolve over the next fifteen years. Drink 2025-2040
96 pts - Wine Enthusiast (Editor’s Choice)
2023 Chardonnay Estate
93 pts - Decanter, Clive Pursehouse
An impressive Chardonnay of profound elegance comes from the windy southwest slopes of Royer Vineyard, at 200 metres in the Eola-Amity Hills. Soft on the palate, this delicate and floral wine shows honeyed aromatics of lemon curd and sweet pastry cream lifted by notes of ocean air salinity. It is creamy on the palate, with lemon pastry cream, fleshy ripe apricots, honey-drizzled peaches, and a vibrance that carries through to the finish. Hold this wine to appreciate the ageability of Oregon Chardonnay.
93 pts - Wine Enthusiast, Michael Alberty
If an orchard exploded, it couldn’t possibly smell any better than this enticing siren of a Chardonnay. The seduction begins with a tangy yellow-apple aroma counter-pointed by the scent of a decadent lemon brioche. This scene repeats on the palate as Honeycrisp apple-cider, orange-zest and white-tea flavors are escorted by a pleasingly plump texture and energetic acidity
93 pts - Northwest Wine Guide, Paul Gregutt
The Royer vineyard is on volcanic basalt and planted to several different Dijon clones. Fermented in neutral oak and bottled just last month, this impressive wine is already drinking well, mixing grapefruit, green apple flesh and peel, a hint of butter and a firm, lasting finish. Clean, clear and classy. 12.3%.
93 pts - Owen Bargreen
The 2023 ‘Royer Vineyard’ Chardonnay comes from vines planted in volcanic basalt soils. The palate is dense and silky smooth throughout the drinking experience. Soft on the mouth, stony minerals combine with rich Japanese pear, lemon blossom water and salted macadamia nut flavors. Medium to full-bodied, enjoy now and over the next eight to ten years. Drink 2025-2033.
2022 Chardonnay Witzel & Wind
96 pts - Decanter, Clive Pursehouse
Beguiling and confident, Chardonnay may be the future of the Willamette Valley, with the Eola-Amity Hills continuing to show Witzel & Wind comes from a so-named, mixed clonal block containing seven heritage clones of Chardonnay, planted on seven rootstocks. This wine is made using the ‘Black Chardonnay’ method, and its reductive nature shows a briny oyster shell mineral tone, smoky chipped flint, and sleek salted lemon wedge. The palate is exquisite, saline, and stony, with taut lemon oil, verbena, white pepper, and ample brine. Exquisite and classic.
96 pts - Northwest Wine Guide, Paul Gregutt
Witzel is a type of soil, the wind in the name is presumably referring to the impact of the Van Duzer Corridor breezes blowing through. This wine was made by 00 (Double Zero) – a cult producer whose wines I have greatly admired. This is a high impact style, packed with orchard fruits and showing touches of mint and charred toast after spending 18 months in year-old puncheons. An exceptionally long finish that will develop more and more nuance over time suggests that more bottle age is in order, or decant it aggressively.
95 pts - Wine Enthusiast, Michael Alberty
This wine made me question my policy of resisting the temptation to compare Willamette Valley wines to Burgundy. I was geographically disoriented as I took in the wine’s toasted filbert, white-peach and crab apple flower aromas. Witzel & Wind strikes with a heady mix of lemon, tangerine and white grapefruit, with flecks of rosemary and saline. I will have this wine chilled and ready when Dungeness crab season hits. Editor’s Choice. —M.A.
95 pts - Owen Bargreen
The world-class 2022 Royer ‘Royer Vineyard Witzel & Wind Block’ Chardonnay come from this very windy side of the Royer Vineyard, set on Witzel soils. This is marvelously complex stuff, offering peach and rocky soil character on the palate, with a smooth texture and beautiful push-pull of concentration and underlying tension. Full-bodied and complex, enjoy now and over the next ten to fifteen years. Drink 2025-2040.
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