Posts Tagged "Carlton Oregon winery"


Greg McLellan.

In Oregon’s northern Willamette Valley, where the climate is often compared to that of Burgundy, a story of heritage, passion, and playful experimentation unfolds at Suzor Wines. Here, winemaker and proprietor Greg McLellan has crafted a winery that is as much about honoring his past as it is about embracing the future.

Through a blend of traditional winemaking techniques and a spirit of innovation, Greg, along with his wife Melissa Rondeau, has created a unique space in the Oregon wine scene, one that invites both connoisseurs and casual sippers to experience the essence of the land, the grapes, and the history that shaped them.

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Just one of the many incredible views at Ghost Hill Cellars.

Deep in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, where rolling hills are blanketed with lush vineyards and the air is perfumed with the scent of ripening grapes, lies a winery shrouded in legend and steeped in tradition: Ghost Hill Cellars. This unique vineyard not only produces excellent Pinot Noir but also offers a story as rich and intriguing as its wines.

The name “Ghost Hill” isn’t just a catchy moniker; it carries a spine-tingling tale that has been passed down through generations.

A cross marking where the miner’s horse’s bones were found.

According to local legend, in the late 1800s, a miner traveling through the area struck gold on what is now Ghost Hill Cellars. Tragically, the miner met an untimely end before he could claim his fortune, and it’s said that his restless spirit still roams the hill, guarding his hidden treasure. On misty mornings and moonlit nights, locals have reported eerie sights and sounds, adding an extra layer of mystique to this already enchanting location.

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