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Meet Team Compris

Our Crew

Meet our team members, learn their unique stories, and listen to their curated playlists.

The knowledgeable Compris team enjoying time in their off the beaten path vineyard with a glass of Tempranillo and Rose of Tempranillo, while two dogs explore. The small winery team of Aaron, Dru, and Erin around a table at their boutique tasting room just outside of Newberg.
Owner Dru Allen in the production space at Compris Vineyard, who enjoys making and sharing premium wines with our community.

Dru Allen

Proprietor/COO

Born in Oregon and raised on the West Coast, Dru Allen developed a passion for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. After building a successful business in logistics, along with his wife Erin Allen, Dru decided it was time to explore his...

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Erin Allen is inside the boutique tasting room, she enjoys the philanthropic nature of our community and small winery.

Erin Allen

Proprietor/CEO

An avid outdoors enthusiast, Erin grew up on the West Coast. From early on she’s been drawn to the Pacific Northwest’s diverse landscapes and unique flora and fauna. After retiring from the logistics company she founded with Dru, ...

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Winemaker and viticulturist Aaron Kendall in the Compris production space.

Aaron Kendall

Winemaker/Viticulturist

Aaron Kendall was born and raised in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Although it was a burgeoning wine region at the time, he possessed very little initial interest in the world of wine. It wasn't until he received the oppo...

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Tasting Room & Social Media Associate Helen Plotkin at Compris Vineyard with the beautiful valley view and town of Newberg in the background.

Helen Plotkin

Tasting Room & Social Media Associate

Helen began her career in wine in 2023 as a tasting room associate at Stoller Family Estate, and is thrilled to join the Compris team in her position as tasting room and social media associate. After exploring third-wave coffee at...

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Dru Allen in our barrel room, filled with many diverse and unique varietals.

Our Winemaking Philosophy

Authentic from start to finish, we let our grapes take center stage.

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Our Vineyard

12.5 acres located in the beautiful countryside of Newberg, Oregon.

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