A Century on the Land
Our Family's Story
For nearly 100 years, the land that now defines Kason Vineyards was home to a different kind of harvest. Our family spent generations nurturing this soil as a dedicated walnut farm, learning the patience and grit required to work with the unpredictable rhythms of the Oregon seasons. That century-long commitment to the land remains the foundation of everything we do today.
From Orchard to Vineyard
Our agricultural heritage runs deep. What began as a thriving walnut orchard has blossomed into Kason Vineyards, a testament to our deep roots and enduring love for the land. After decades of successfully farming walnuts, we recognized the extraordinary potential of our Yamhill-Carlton District property for winegrowing.
A Labor of Love
In 2000, founders Kristine and Steve O'Neill established Kason Vineyards, and in 2002, we officially transitioned the orchard into a vineyard. We planted our first Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines in the ancient Woodburn and Willakenzie loam soils, trusting that the same earth that nurtured our family for generations would produce exceptional fruit.
More Than Just a Vineyard
While our wine page details the ancient Willakenzie soils and the lucky rain shadow of the Coast Range, this page is about the people. We believe that great wine isn't just "made" — it's a living reflection of the families who tend the vines. When you visit us, you are joining a story that has been unfolding on this same land for nearly a century.
Partake in the Harvest
We invite you to visit our tasting room, wander the grounds that have been in our family for a century, share in the fruits of this long-standing labor. Whether you’re here for a tasting or our hands-on wine blending experience, you are part of the family story Steve began over two decades ago.
