At High Pass, our mission is to produce high quality grapes using sustainable practices and distinctive wines at an attractive price. Discover Lane County's hidden gem! Family owned and operated since 1984. We specialize in Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, and other German varietals. Created by a small volume producer, our wine is unique and has a lot of structure and character.
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Our story dates back to the 1970's, when Dieter, our founder, made it to Eugene from the then communist East Germany, despite the Berlin wall. In his early years in the US, he was a tree planter; he let go of his computer analyst skills to play in the dirt.
Driven by his passion for nature, and inspired by the landscape of the Elbe River Vineyards, and the romance of the wine villages which he experienced while he attended university in Dresden, Germany, Dieter planted his first vines at High Pass Vineyard in 1984.At that time, it was initially a 20-acre parcel of land and he saw the potential of this area, at a time when no one else did.
Driven by his passion for nature, and inspired by the landscape of the Elbe River Vineyards, and the romance of the wine villages which he experienced while he attended university in Dresden, Germany, Dieter planted his first vines at High Pass Vineyard in 1984.At that time, it was initially a 20-acre parcel of land and he saw the potential of this area, at a time when no one else did.
We believe that wine is made in the vineyard, and you can taste the difference in a High Pass wine! At High Pass Winery, we know that the quality of our wine depends on the quality of our vineyard. Our wine-making philosophy is deeply rooted in respect for the earth and the vines, and we place great emphasis on sustainable farming practices.
At High Pass we have been stewards of sustainable farming practices before it had a name. Dieter, the founder of High Pass, planted over 100,000 trees in the NW United States. This included, but not limited to, the Coastal range Mountains and the North Slope of Praire Mountain. While in our tasting room facing the foothills, you may see some of the trees he planted.
Reviews (13)
Jasmine Hatch
Dec 16, 2019
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Seth Aubuchon
Aug 30, 2019
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Delaine N.
Jun 23, 2019
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Ilona S.
Nov 18, 2018
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A great afternoon at High Pass Winery during their Fall release tasting. The wines were yumm, the food pairings spot on. And the scenery as usual delightful. A guitarist was playing and the whole experience was relaxed and laid back. Of course, the wines were excellent and we bought a half case of their newest release.
Anne S.
Jun 30, 2018
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Marzia M.
Jun 21, 2018
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Beautiful setting and they had the best tasting wines I've ever had at a tasting! I like sweeter wines and theirs were delicious! We visited on a sunny day and it was nice sitting both inside the tasting room and outside under the big covered seating area. The attendants were very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend and I can't wait to visit again!
Michelle E.
Aug 28, 2017
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Justin Pattan
Oct 30, 2016
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Dennis Johnson
Aug 24, 2016
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Liz Flowers
Jan 18, 2016
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Sally Munich
Nov 15, 2015
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Have visited this place a couple times. My favorite is Pinot Noir "Zauberberg" and Huxelebe. The only downfall is their wines are hard to pronounce! I leant that you can say "z" to mean Zauberberg. Best prices around this area, the rest of them are over priced. Normally we tour three or four wineries at a time, we enjoy the view and ambience but save our purchases for High Pass.
Holly C.
Sep 06, 2015
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The Eugene Register Guard wrote an excellent article calling attention attention to this gem right in our backyard in Junction City.
http://registerguard.com/rg/life/tastings/33346261-82/junction-city-area-winery-owners-tout-their-charms.html.csp#.Vd3f8LquLOc.facebook
Dieter from Germany, and his wife Fridah from Kenya, have owned this vineyard since the early eighties. In their industry, they are sought out by other wine makers to purchase their grapes, known for their and impeccable and fine care of their vines. It's a beautiful place to visit, with it's scenic venue, and they have
http://registerguard.com/rg/life/tastings/33346261-82/junction-city-area-winery-owners-tout-their-charms.html.csp#.Vd3f8LquLOc.facebook
Dieter from Germany, and his wife Fridah from Kenya, have owned this vineyard since the early eighties. In their industry, they are sought out by other wine makers to purchase their grapes, known for their and impeccable and fine care of their vines. It's a beautiful place to visit, with it's scenic venue, and they have
Kelsey Petrillo
Aug 19, 2015
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The wine here is all right. The whites are a little sweeter than I prefer but the aged pinots were great. The vineyard and tasting room is very, very small creating a very intimate atmosphere. We learned that 11% of their proceeds go to an orphanage in Kenya. Our favorite wine was the Zaubergerg. It was amazing. All in all a great off the beaten path stop!
