Amalie Robert

Amalie Robert is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Salem, Oregon, near Van Duzer and Cherry Hill Wineries. Amalie Robert Estate is owned and operated by Dena Drews and Ernie Pink. Dena and Ernie both manage their Estate vineyard and Ernie began making wine starting with the 2006 vintage. Well known winemaker Rob Stuart made the 2003, 2004, and 2005 vintages.

The dry farmed vineyard is currently 21 acres, predominantly Pinot Noir. When fully planted, there will be about 45 acres under vine. Although young, the vineyard is already showing signs of producing very high quality fruit that makes Pinot noir with an intriguing expression of terroir.

The vineyard is predominantly south facing with mostly Bellpine soil, a silty clay loam. The elevation ranges from about 275 feet up to 650 feet. Vines are spaced 7 ½ x 4 feet, providing 1,452 vines per acre. The vineyards varietals include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Syrah and Viognier. Amalie Roberts sells grapes to Beaux Freres, Cristom, Elk Cove, Erath and R. Stuart Wineries.