Thanks @ToddFrench, @MChang, and @Brian_G_r_a_f_s_t_r_o_m for your help getting us here!
Perry Colin is a project founded in 2024 by Matt Perry and Simon Colin. We focus exclusively on producing Chardonnay grown by like-minded farmers using organic, biodynamic & regenerative vineyard practices. We are offering a pre-release of our inaugural vintage for BD17!
Who are we?
Matt and Simon first met in 2016 at Adelsheim Vineyard, where Simon joined as an intern working alongside Matt on the white wine program. Simon came to Oregon to deepen his understanding of Pinot Noir and improve his English. In a fortuitous twist of fate, Simon became chef de cave for the white wine harvest while also helping Matt sharpen his French. The following year, Matt was promoted to Assistant Winemaker, overseeing Adelsheim’s white wine program. In 2022, he took on a new role as Winemaker at 00 Wines.
Meanwhile, in 2017, Simon launched his own négoce label based in Chassagne-Montrachet while working at Etienne Sauzet in Puligny-Montrachet. By 2021, the project evolved into a full estate when Simon assumed stewardship of the majority of his family’s vineyards. Despite the distance, our parallel paths allowed us to reconnect regularly in Oregon or Burgundy. Our friendship continued to grow, grounded in a shared passion for wine. When we’re not in the cellar, you’ll likely find us watching basketball with an ice-cold beer in hand!
The offers:
Only 1200 bottles of each single-vineyard wine were produced, and 4600 bottles of our Willamette Valley blend, Oregon Blanc. We are fortunate to work with several export partners, so only half of the stock is for sale in the USA. As such, we have had to limit quantities available for BD17. Since we don’t have much wine to sell, there also isn’t a “store” on our website. I created special BD17 allocations that are available under the Join the Club section here.
2024 Full Allocation - Limited to 30 Cases - Sould Out
Three bottles of each wine we produced in 2024
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Oregon Blanc Chardonnay - 12.5% Alcohol, 3.28 pH
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Johan Vineyard Chardonnay - 12.5% Alcohol, 3.27 pH
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Grand Oak Vineyard Chardonnay - 12.0% Alcohol, 3.22 pH
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Tsai Vineyard Chardonnay - 12.5% Alcohol, 3.24 pH
Retail: $780
BD17: $624
Click HERE to Order
2024 Partial Allocation - Limited to 60 Six Packs - Sold Out
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Three bottles Oregon Blanc Chardonnay
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One bottle of Johan Vineyard Chardonnay
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One bottle of Grand Oak Vineyard Chardonnay
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One bottle of Tsai Vineyard Chardonnay
Retail: $330
BD17: $264
Click HERE to Order
2024 Intro Allocation - If you just want to try our wines without breaking the bank!
- Three bottles of Oregon Blanc Chardonnay
Retail: $105
BD17: $84
Click HERE to Order
What do we do?
Our philosophy is rooted in the vineyard. We partner exclusively with growers who share our commitment to organic farming, often incorporating biodynamic and regenerative practices as well. We place a high value on vine age, working primarily with sites that have moved beyond their youthful phase and are beginning to express true vineyard character. These grower relationships are built on collaboration and mutual curiosity, together we make decisions throughout the season on pruning, disbudding, canopy management, cover crops, and crop yield, all with the shared goal of growing the highest quality fruit possible. In the cellar, our approach is intentional and restrained. We harvest at a point that preserves natural acidity while capturing a balance of citrus and orchard fruit. Grapes are hand-sorted, then gently crushed before pressing to increase the level of solids in the juice. Our press cycles are designed to extract full flavor and texture, using rotations and higher pressures to capture the vineyard’s essence. The juice is treated oxidatively and allowed to brown naturally before a later addition of sulfur. It is then transferred, along with its lees, into 350L and 500L barrels, where native fermentation begins without inoculation. We favor large-format barrels for their subtle oak influence and ability to maintain a more reductive environment during élevage. Malolactic fermentation occurs spontaneously. After one year in barrel, the wines are moved to stainless steel tanks with full lees for additional aging prior to bottling. This second phase allows the wines to harmonize, integrate, and build gentle structure. Bottled under natural cork and sealed with wax, our wines are intended to age gracefully, reflecting both place and philosophy with clarity and depth.
To Order: Please visit our website at - https://perrycolin.com/join-us/ and scroll down to “Join the Club” and select one of the BD17 Allocations.
Orders will be processed on Monday after the dust settles. Wines will ship out in March, provided there are no weather holds for shipping to your area. In-person pick up is also available at the winery or at Mac Wine Lockers in downtown McMinnville.
Flat shipping rate of $25 ON ALL ORDERS to states below except AK & HI
Shipping is available to: AK, AZ, CO, DC FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY through Vinoshipper.
If you live outside of these states and would like to purchase wine - use the “I will pick up each release” option and comment on the thread so I can keep track of all the chaos. Thanks to @M_Royer we can ship to every state EXCEPT Mississippi.
Big Thanks to our 2024 Bottling Crew - Damien, Noah, Andrew, Nate, Cedar & most of all my lovely wife, Kim!