Belle Vallee Cellars: Vitea Springs Vineyard

Earl and Pam Van Volkinburg developed a passion for growing grapes and making wine, while they were based in the U.S. Air Force in the Mosel Valley of Germany. When back home in the Willamette Valley they searched for the perfect land with the ideal exposure, right elevations, well drained soil and cool climate conditions - Vitae Springs Vineyard was planted in 1970 in the West Salem Hill’s. The Van Volkinburg family was among the first to plant a vineyard in the Willamette Valley and are proud to have some of the oldest vines in the region. Having grown up among the vines Joel Van Volkinburg presently manages day to day activities at Vitae Springs Vineyards. The Van Volkinburg’s maintain an elevated standard with their farming practices and respect the growth of vines and what Mother Nature brings them each year. Their goal in the vineyard is to simply allow each block to express its individual character without interfering or manipulating the fruit.