Kelly Kidneigh and Stirling Fox fell in love with Oregon wine and each other while working together on their journeys in farming and crafting small batch wines of beautiful varietal character.  Along the way Mad Violets Wine Company was born in 2008, right after they purchased the Buttonfield Estate in the Chehalem Mountains.

The tapestry of attributes from these three clones and five sites has yielded a beautiful wine in a year of ideal growing conditions. The rich ruby color has undertones of indigo. The nose has ripe essence of black cherry, cedar and dried roses with deep notes of strawberries and raspberries, lavender and sandalwood. The approach is bright with balanced acidity and the lush tannins extend the silky finish. This wine has wonderful balance and expression of the vintage and will cellar well for years.