Season 9 - Episode 4 - Balsall Creek & Henderson Ave

On this episode of Wine Crush Podcast, we explore two wineries redefining what Oregon wine can look and feel like through entirely different lenses.We first head to Balsall Creek, a family-owned winery nestled in the Chehalem Mountains AVA just north of the Dundee Hills. Founded by Jon and Lesli Owens, whose Oregon roots stretch back to the 1850 Oregon Trail era, Balsall Creek combines deep agricultural heritage with a modern vision for luxury Willamette Valley wine. Their estate vineyard is LIVE Certified, Salmon Safe Certified, dry-farmed, hand-harvested and powered with a strong sustainability mission. Alongside Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, they are also producing exciting varietals including Gamay Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Aligoté and Pinot Meunier with an eye toward true Champagne-style sparkling wines. (Balsall Creek)Then we shift gears with Henderson Avenue Wine and founder Tiquette Bramlett, one of the most impactful voices in modern Oregon wine. Henderson Avenue is built around accessibility, storytelling, music, culture and community, creating wines meant to bring people together rather than intimidate them. Tiquette also continues to shape the industry through leadership roles, nonprofit advocacy and mentorship focused on diversity and inclusion within wine. (Henderson Ave)This episode is a conversation about legacy, innovation, authenticity and the many ways wine can create connection.Listen now on all major podcast platforms