Laurelwood District AVA, Willamette Valley

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Your winery and vineyard dream begins here on the desirable Holly Hill Road, perched just above the valley on this stunning 77.72-acre Laurelwood District AVA property. The property’s elevation ranges from 700-950 feet, featuring a full range east to western-facing southern slope.

With nearly 25 wineries in the Laurelwood District AVA and over 700 in the all-encompassing Willamette Valley AVA, The Lorenz Farm is in the heart of one of the most prestigious wine regions of the world. Award-winning wineries, including Ponzi Vineyards and Rex Hill, are situated just minutes away.

Captivating sunsets, breathtaking views, and its prime location overlooking the valley are just a few of the many attributes of this remarkable property. The farm features a spectacular 1930s, 5070 square-foot, four-story barn built and owned by Max Lorenz, a prominent builder in the Portland Metro area, who supervised the Historic Timberline Lodge build. The barn is of incredible historical and custom quality building value with endless possibilities such as transformation into a tasting room, or a gravity flow winery. Architects and designers will appreciate the opportunity to delve into the conversion of such an incredible and historic structure. Other significant features on the property include a historical stone bridge over McFee Creek and picnic gathering grounds.

The property is located on the bucolic and historic meandering Holly Hill Road, in the heart of the Laurelwood District AVA, and strategically located just minutes to Hillsboro, is surrounded by spectacular views of vineyards, orchards, and mountain vistas. The splendid property, a former holly farm, comprises approximately 78 acres bordering a Columbia Land Trust conservation property.

About the Laurelwood District AVA

Nestled between the Cascades and the Coast Mountain Range, the Willamette Valley, and its renowned AVA is a spectacular 150-mile stretch of gorgeous countryside, rolling hills, tranquil valleys, and world-renowned vineyards.

Within the most Northern tip of The Willamette Valley AVA, West of the city of Portland, and part of the Chehalem Mountains AVA lies the Laurelwood District AVA, established in 2020.

There are 25 wineries and approximately 975 acres of vineyards within a coverage area of 33,600 acres. The AVA includes the highest elevation in the entire Willamette Valley, at 1,633 feet.

The Laurelwood District AVA was named for the soil that predominates in this location. Laurelwood, silt-sized sediment composed of a basalt base dating 15 million years, was formed by the movement of the glaciers of the last ice age grinding down on basaltic and other volcanic rocks. Combined with the iron-rich Missoula Flood loess top layer, the Laurelwood soil sits on a fractured subsoil of basalt which provides excellent drainage and encourages deeply rooted vines. Laurelwood is a distinguishing feature, and the district has the highest concentration of Laurelwood soil in all of Oregon.