Kelley Fox is one of the newest wineries created in Oregon. Established in 2007, this brand started off with producing only 100 cases. Within a decade, it has grown big enough to produce close to 3000 cases. The wines under this label are made from grapes grown in reputed and historic regions such as Maresh Vineyards, Momtazi Vineyard, Hyland, Freedom Hill Vineyard, Weber and Durrant Vineyard. 

Oregon is one of the most exciting wine regions in the United States, renowned for its cool-climate wines and a strong focus on sustainability and artisanal production. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon’s wine industry has grown rapidly over the past few decades, with the Willamette Valley at its heart.

The state’s climate is largely influenced by the Pacific Ocean, with cooling breezes, coastal fog, and significant diurnal temperature variation. The Cascade Mountains to the east and the Coast Range to the west create sheltered valleys with diverse microclimates. These conditions are ideal for delicate, expressive wines with natural acidity and aromatic complexity.

The Willamette Valley is the most prominent wine-growing area, known globally for its world-class Pinot Noir. Sub-regions such as Dundee Hills, Yamhill-Carlton, and Eola-Amity Hills each bring unique soil types and elevations that influence wine style. Beyond the Willamette, regions like the Rogue Valley and Umpqua Valley in southern Oregon offer warmer conditions suitable for a broader range of varieties.

Pinot Noir is Oregon’s flagship grape, producing elegant, earthy wines with red berry and floral notes. Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Riesling also thrive, while warmer southern sites support Merlot, Syrah, and Tempranillo. Oregon’s wines are celebrated for their balance, purity, and sense of place.

Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular and versatile white grape varieties, originating from the Burgundy region of France. It is a relatively adaptable vine, thriving in a range of climates and soil types, making it widely planted across the globe. Chardonnay ripens early to mid-season and is known for its ability to express terroir, as well as respond well to a variety of winemaking techniques, including oak ageing and malolactic fermentation.

Today, Chardonnay is grown in nearly every major wine-producing country. In France, it shines in Burgundy’s Chablis (crisp, mineral-driven) and Côte de Beaune (rich, complex), and is also a key component of Champagne. In the New World, regions like California, Australia (Yarra Valley, Margaret River), New Zealand, and Chile produce diverse expressions, ranging from lean and citrusy to full-bodied and buttery.

Cool-climate Chardonnays tend to show green apple, lemon, and flinty notes, while warmer regions yield riper flavours like tropical fruit, peach, and melon. Oak-aged Chardonnays may exhibit vanilla, toast, and nutty characteristics, while unoaked versions highlight freshness and purity of fruit.

This remarkable flexibility makes Chardonnay a favourite among winemakers and wine lovers alike, offering a wide spectrum of styles and flavours.