Rooted in the Valley: King Estate Winery Brings Organic Wines and Farm-Fresh Dining to Eugene's Doorstep
Founded by family in the early 1990s, King Estate has grown into one of the Willamette Valley's larger producers of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, all while keeping the land and the local community at the center of everything it does.
A Family Winery, Grown from the Ground Up
King Estate was started by Justin King's father and grandfather in the early 1990s, with the first vintage coming in 1992. Today it stands as one of the larger producers of Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley, a distinction the family has built over more than three decades of careful, committed farming.
Farm to Fork, Literally
Beyond the wine, King Estate operates a tasting room and a restaurant on the property, and the kitchen draws directly from greenhouses and other growing areas on site. Fruits, vegetables, and other produce raised right there make their way onto the plate, giving visitors a taste of the land in more ways than one.
“Coming back to Eugene and coming back to the Willamette Valley in Oregon was pretty incredible, because it really helped you see how special a place like Eugene really is compared to a lot of other spots in the world.”
Justin King, King Estate Winery
What Draws People Back to Lane County
Justin King spent time away before returning to Eugene and the Willamette Valley, and the contrast sharpened his appreciation for what this region offers. He describes the culture as warm and open, with residents who are genuinely invested in one another and in the broader community around them.