Compris Vineyard is a small, family-owned Oregon winery in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, just outside Newberg in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Founded by Dru and Erin Allen, Compris grew from a love of wine that began not in a classroom or a grand cellar, but in a friend’s wine garage in 2002 - the kind of ordinary, generous moment that can quietly change the direction of a life.
What first drew us to the Willamette Valley was not only the beauty of Oregon wine, but the warmth of the people behind it. These wines felt personal to us: expressive, thoughtful, and rooted in place. Over time, bottle shops became friendships, tastings became conversations, and the idea of one day caring for our own vineyard began to feel less like a dream and more like a calling.
In 2020, in the middle of an uncertain year, we found a 12.5-acre estate vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains. Don and Vicki, the vineyard’s original owners, had cared for the land with intention, and they passed that stewardship to us with great trust. We continue that work with a “leave it better than you found it” mindset, farming with respect for the ecology of the site and making wines that reflect the place they come from.
Our ambition is simple, but not small: to make some of the best Oregon wines we can from this vineyard, without losing the humility, curiosity, and sense of welcome that brought us here in the first place. We believe great Willamette Valley wines should carry both precision and feeling - a clear sense of site, a steady hand in the cellar, and enough humanity to make people want to gather around them.
Compris means “included,” and that idea guides everything we do. We believe wine should bring people closer - to the land, to each other, and to the stories carried in every bottle. Like music, wine has a way of making a moment feel shared, even before anyone finds the perfect words for it.
At Compris, we make estate-grown Willamette Valley wines with care, curiosity, and deep respect for the vineyard. We are inspired by tradition, but not confined by it. Whether you have followed Oregon Pinot Noir for years or are just beginning your wine journey, we want our tasting room to feel welcoming, thoughtful, and easy to settle into.
We invite you to visit our Newberg-area vineyard, taste the wines, walk the place they come from, and feel part of the story we are still writing together.
Our Winemaking Philosophy
At Compris Vineyard, our wines are a reflection of the land and the people who steward it. With a hands-off approach and a focus on sustainability, we let our grapes and terroir shine, crafting wines that are authentic, vibrant, and true to their origin.
Our Vineyard
Nestled in the rolling hills of Newberg, Oregon, our 12.5-acre estate embodies our commitment to sustainability and connection. Carefully tended by our passionate team, the vineyard supports a diverse range of varietals, each thriving in harmony with the land and contributing to wines that inspire joy and community.