In Washington's
Walla Walla Valley
...of course.

 

1215 W. Poplar Street
Mail:  P.O. Box 298
Walla Walla, WA 99362
509-526-4300
Fax:  509-529-0162
Web:  www.bergevinlane.com
Email:  info@bergevinlane.com

 


Winery Information Summary
The Details 

Managing Partners: 
Gary Bergevin
Annette Bergevin
Amber Lane

Winemaker:
Steffan Jorgenson

Average Annual Production:
7,300 cases

Vineyards

Walla Walla Vineyards:
Ash Hollow Vineyard, Francisca Vineyard,
Les Collines Vineyard, Minick Hills

Horse Heaven Hills: Alder Ridge

Wahluke Slope: Stone Tree

Other noted Columbia Valley vineyards

Products: 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Merlot, Syrah, Rosé, Red Blends,
Viognier, Semillon, White Blends

Tasting Room 

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Winery Tours 

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Tasting Room Hours:   

Open Daily:
11 am to 4 pm or by appointment
$5 tasting fee refundable upon purchase
Club Swirl members - no tasting fees

 

Bergevin Lane Vineyards
...a tribute to Walla Walla's past, present and future

The women of Bergevin Lane Vineyards, Walla Walla Valley wine region of Washington State

       Deeply rooted in the early history of the Walla Walla Valley and in its more recent past as a wine region, the well-known Bergevin family dates back to pioneers of this area's mid-nineteenth century.  Small wonder then, Walla Walla's wine industry is well represented by members of the Bergevin family.  Gary Bergevin has been involved in the area's wine and farming communities for decades.

The Story... the recent past

       A native of Walla Walla, Gary Bergevin became a director of Sandpiper Farms in 1972.  First-hand knowledge of this land's potential led him to become a founding partner of Canoe Ridge Vineyard when it was sited there in 1988.  The vineyard's first vines were planted 1989. 

       In 1990, Canoe Ridge Vineyard formed a partnership with the Chalone Wine Group; Gary sat on the oversight committee for vineyard operations.  When the vineyard merged with Canoe Ridge Vineyard Winery in 1993, Gary became a director of the winery as well. 

Today... a winery of their own

       With a BA in Communications well in hand, Gary's daughter Annette Bergevin left home to establish a career within the telecommunications and recruitment industries of the San Francisco Bay area.  Fifteen years passed, and Annette longed for a change... a change that would offer her an opportunity to return home. 

       Over the same 15-year period, Annette shared news from home and about the Walla Walla wine industry's exciting and remarkable growth with business associate and good friend Amber Lane.  Amber's family also had a long history of farming and working with the earth.  Personal dreams began to merge, and the stage was set for what would become the reality of Bergevin Lane Vineyards.

       Annette will never forget the call from her father and the question, "Do you and Amber have any interest in starting a small winery?"

       Bergevin Lane Vineyards was formed in 2002.  Combining Gary’s experience and strong industry ties with Annette's and Amber's entrepreneurial business and sales expertise, this Walla Walla winery is clearly one to watch.

 The Winemaker

       Winemaker Steffan Jorgensen is originally from Denmark and brings experience, palate and passion to the Bergevin Lane team; his experience in winemaking comes from France, Chile, and Sonoma, CA.  All of the day to day winemaking operations and production are under Steffan’s supervision.  Steffan ensures that Bergevin Lane wines are nurtured from vineyard to bottle, enhanced by his experience, palate and passion.

The Future...

       A passion for wine, 20,000 square feet of space, and 21 stainless steel tanks allow Bergevin Lane to expand its production as success and market demand require. 

       The future of Bergevin Lane Vineyards promises to be bright as rave reviews consistently praise its discriminating premium wines -- wines created in an elegant style. 

 


Featured Bergevin Lane Wines

10% Discount is given on orders of a case (12 bottles) or more.
Club Swirl Members: 20% off on all case purchases or
10% off on less than case purchases (excluding large format bottles)


 
      The Bergevin Lane “style” is to make wine that is well-balanced, fruit-forward and structured... wines you can cellar, or enjoy the day you bring it home.  All of Bergevin Lane’s wines are aged in new French, American, and neutral oak.  Depending on the wine, each is aged between 10 and 24 months.  We hope you create many memorable moments in the company of good friends, great food and great wine.

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    Featured White Wines

 

2007 Viognier
Columbia Valley
$25.00  [Order Now]

Bergevin Lane's fourth release of Viognier has been highly anticipated.  If you are looking for a white wine with complexity, balance, and a crisp finish- this is the wine for you!  Blended with 8% Roussanne, this barrel fermented wine will entice you with tropical aromatics, ripe pear, honeysuckle, and minerality notes. The finish is clean and lengthy with hints of citrus and vanilla. This wine can be enjoyed during the summer months or you can age it for 1-2 years for added complexity.

2007 Calico White
Columbia Valley
$16.00  [Order Now]
89 points - Wine Advocate

Winemaker Notes:  This is a dry blend of 39% Chardonnay, 30% Viognier, and 31% Roussanne.  It has pleasing aromatics and flavors of citrus, peaches, ripe pears, honey, and floral notes. It has a richness on the palate and a crisp finish with a hint of butterscotch. 

Vineyards:  Smasne, Willow Crest, Francisca's Vineyard, Bosma, and Lonesome Springs.
Oak:  Aged and fermented in 50% neutral oak and stainless steel.
Cases Produced:  900


 

     Featured Red Wines

 

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley
$25.00  [Order Now]
90 Points Wine Spectator June 2008

Winemaker Notes: Balanced and fresh, this wine instantly releases characteristics of cherries, blackberries and plums with hints of vanilla and sweet oak. As it opens blackcurrant and cedar add to the flavor profile. The tannins and mouth profile are smooth and medium-bodied.  The finish lingers of dark fruit and vanilla bean.

Varietal Composition:  84% Cabernet Sauvignon; 6% Cab Franc 5% Merlot; 5% Petit Verdot

2004 Cabernet Sauvignon “Alder Ridge Vineyard”
Horse Heaven Hills
$30.00  [Order Now]
90 points -
Wine Advocate

Winemaker Notes:  A rich, intense yet elegant wine with aromas of blackberry, smoke, and black pepper. The smooth palate has layers of blackberry, huckleberry, cassis, and dark chocolate. It's big-bodied with nice tight tannins and a long finish. This is our first "Vineyard designate" Cabernet. The appellation is Horse Heaven Hills.

Varietal Composition:  76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 3% Petit
Verdot, 3% Cab Franc
Vineyards: Alder Ridge
Oak: French, American, & Neutral
Alcohol: 14.7%
Bottling Date: 3/08/05
Cases produced: 700

2005 Merlot
Columbia Valley
$25.00  [Order Now]

Winemaker Notes:  Enticing aromas of bright red fruits such as cherry, strawberry and raspberry and more than a hint of darker fruits such as blackberry, black currant and some plum. Pleasant oak integration with toned down vanilla and sweet oak in combination with the fruit creates a nice spice character. Very soft, smooth and medium bodied in the mouth and as it opens up revealing complex hints of earthy undertones.

Varietal Composition:  86% Merlot; 14% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyards
Alder Ridge; Forgotten Hills Vineyard
Oak:  Aged for 14 months in 79% French; 14% Eastern European; 7% American
Alcohol: 14.6%

Cases Produced: 350

2005 Syrah - Oui Deux Wahluke Slope
Wahluke Slope
$32.00
[Order Now]
92 points - Wine Spectator

Bergevin Lane's expression of Washington State Syrah offers copious amounts of blackberry fruit combined with rich coffee and spice flavors.  Complexity runs throughout and carries polished tannins through the lengthy finish.  Drink now or cellar up to seven years.

 

Varietal Composition92% Syrah, 8% Viognier co-fermented with Syrah

Vineyards:  Stone Tree Vineyards; Den Hoed

Oak: Aged in new French & new American oak
Alcohol: 15%
Bottling date: 3/20/06

Cases Produced:  400

2004 Syrah Columbia Valley
$25.00  [Order Now] 
90 points - Wine Advocate Sept 2007

Winemaker Notes:  Supple and intense- we call this wine "midnight in a glass." Swirl and you’ll pick up notes of dark berry fruit and cigar box. Loads of fruit combined with complex notes of cola, cherry, spice, smoke, and pepper on the
palate. Sweet tannins melt into a lengthy finish. Pairs nicely with lamb, roasted meats, and goat cheese.

Varietal Composition:  99% Syrah, 1% Zinfandel
Vineyards: Alder Ridge, Chukar Ridge, Lonesome Spring Ranch,
Stone Tree Vineyards
Oak: 39 % new. 60% French, 15% Eastern European, 25% American
Alcohol: 14.9%
Cases produced: 500

2006 “The Princess” Syrah
Columbia Valley
$44.00
[Order Now]
92 points - Wine Advocate, June 2008

This is Bergevin Lane's inaugural release of a very special Syrah from Walla Walla. Unique and interesting... you will find hints of violets, perfume, and citrus
married with blackberries, black cherry, wood smoke, and vanilla, carried
through to the elegant finish. Balanced and beautiful! Only 200 cases made.

Varietal Composition: 100% Syrah
Vineyards: Francisa's Vineyard in Walla Walla
Oak:  Aged in French, American, and neutral oak
Cases Produced:  200
Unfined and unfiltered

2005 Intuition Reserve
Columbia Valley
$55.00
  [Order Now]
91+ Points - Wine Advocate

Winemaker Notes:  Deep dark color and showing black currant, blackberries black cherries, and plums, vanilla toast in the nose. Velvety upon first entry with well-balanced fruit, oak, and tannins. Big full-bodied structure- will age and soften nicely. Lingering finish with cassis and toasty notes.

Drinking now would require decanting for a couple of hours to make the wine show at its best at this young stage.  Decanting reveals additional layers of cedar, cigar box, mint, dark chocolate, some perfume and hints of violet. Vibrant, youthful, and racy now, it will develop additional complexity with bottle ageing. Hold and cellar for 1-15 yrs

Varietal composition:  60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot, 10% Cab Franc
Oak:  
Aged for 14 months in 90% French oak and 10% American oak
Alcohol: 14.9%
Cases produced: 233


Club Swirl - Bergevin Lane's Wine Club information link

Bergevin Lane's Club Swirl members choose from two options to automatically receive shipments of selected wine varietals and limited bottlings, a perfect way to ensure you will have the first opportunity to purchase new and small-lot releases (not available elsewhere).  Option A is "The A List" ensuring quarterly shipments of 2-3 bottles to your home or office ($40 to $55 after applying 10% club discounts); option B is "The Killer B Club" delivering shipments of six bottles bi-annually with extra savings on shipping and wine ($125 to $160 after applying 15% club discounts).  Email notification is sent two weeks before each shipment. 

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