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Meet our Proprietor/COO

Dru Allen

Owner Dru Allen outside the production space at Compris Vineyard, who enjoys making and sharing premium wines with our community. Owner Dru Allen watching the fruit of one of Compris' natural wines fall through the destemmer during harvest.

A native Oregonian, Dru Allen was born in Portland and raised in Salem. His connection to the Willamette Valley grew over time through a love of Pinot Noir and the craft behind it. After building a logistics business with his wife Erin, he followed that pull into the work of growing and making wine.

Dru and Erin knew they wanted to steward this site the moment they saw it. He is drawn to the way vineyard and winery life invites both detail and creativity, from farming to fermentation to welcoming people in. For Dru, wine is one of the clearest ways to understand place and to share it through each vintage and every visit.

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.