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Having
fun and setting their wines apart from the status quo are admitted goals of Linde
and Sharon Kester... goals set when Linde retired from 25 years in the electronics industry to
pursue his
second career -- winemaking. In 1984, the Kesters planted a 30-acre
vineyard in the historic Lorane Valley.
Their first commercial wines were produced in 1991, and in 1992, the Chateau Lorane tasting room was opened on the Kesters' 200-acre estate, lush with tall, green stands of fir trees and a beautiful private lake. It is important to Linde and Sharon to stick to their two primary goals... having fun and setting their wines apart. They accomplish these goals simultaneously by specializing in small lots of fine wines from traditional varieties, as well as with unusual and exotic grapes such as Huxelrebe, Leon Millot, Melon de Bourgogne, Pinot Meunier, Durif (AKA Petite Sirah), Maréchal Foch and Baco noir.
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Many of the winery's unusual grapes are grown on small, family-owned vineyards, often using organic and/or sustainable agricultural practices. Grapes are minimally processed producing full and distinctive flavors in Chateau Lorane wines. Whether you come for wine tasting, a winery tour, a picnic or all three, you are sure to enjoy a visit to Chateau Lorane. The beauty and relaxed atmosphere can be enjoyed from the tasting room or the picnic area, where you'll enjoy overlooking Chateau Lorane's private 24-acre lake, enveloped by dark green, fir-covered foothills of Oregon's Coast Range. Come visit Chateau Lorane for some wine-tasting fun. Enjoy some truly unusual wines and a one-of-a-kind setting. Weddings, Events, Meetings Keep Chateau Lorane in mind for weddings, receptions, business events or your next large celebration. Events for up to 300 people can be accommodated in a lovely lakeside facility.
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Featured
Chateau Lorane Wines
5% Discount on 12-36 bottles; mixed okay 2006 Pinot Noir This Pinot Noir has an alluring spicy nose, plum, raspberry and earthy flavors. Along with hints of dried cherry, cinnamon and all-spice. This versatile wine can be enjoyed with salad, chicken, fish (especially good with salmon) and light meats. Leon Millot This rich, fruity medium-bodied wine exhibits plum, berry, and black cherry flavors along with a moderate oak and tannin structure. Made with 100% organically grown grapes. 2004 Syrah Our Syrah is made in a classic Rhone style with 10% Viognier blended in for added fruit flavors and complexity. Dark rich, and full-bodied this wine exhibits ripe plum, blackberry, and cherry flavors along with moderate tannins and a smoky oak finish. 2005 Marechal Foch This unusual French/American hybrid grape produces a deep red color, and a richly perfumed, full bodied wine. With generous berry, plum, and casis flavors, along with hints of semi-sweet chocolate and a long toasty, oaky finish. The grapes for this wine come from an organic vineyard outside Oregon City. 2005 Tempranillo This dark, rich, full-bodied wine combines layers of fruit with layers of smoky-toasty oak integrated into a nicely balanced wine with moderate tannins. 2005 Malbec The fruit, the acids, the oak and the tannins all came together in perfect proportions. This dark, rich, medium-bodied wine is ready to enjoy now, but shows great potential for aging. 2005 Viognier (Off Dry) This variety from the Phone region of France produces a richly perfumed and fruity wine with peach, nectarine, citron flavors and just a touch of sweetness. 2005 Huxelrebe (Off dry) This rare and unusual German grape is a crossing of Chasselas and Courtillier Musque developed in the 1920's, has produced a very fruity and refreshing wine. It has a perfumed nose with peach, nectarine, tangerine and grapefruit flavors. Only 88 cases produced. 2007 Muller-Thurgau Muller-Thurgau is a crossing of Riesling and Madeleine Royale. It is an early ripening grape well suited to Oregon's climate. Our Muller-Thurgau is made in an off dry style. 2004 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer Chateau Lorane's first 100% botrytis-affected dessert wine with concentrate flavors of apricot and honey. Only 65 cases made, Double Gold medal winner at 2006 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition. Gold winner at the 2007 NorthWest Wine Summit.
If you prefer, you can order Chateau Lorane wines by phone or email. 
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The
winemaking style at Chateau Lorane has been described as somewhat
unconventional. Owner / Winemaker Linde Kester admits he likes
to make non-traditional blends; he also enjoys utilizing obscure
grape varieties and, in general, tries to make his wines as
distinctive as possible. Priding themselves on the flexibility and
freedom to pursue their creative passions, Linde and Sharon Kester's
Chateau Lorane is a welcome discovery for wine lovers in search of
unique wines of exceptional character.
