Meet the Cru

Our Team

Don Lange

Founder & Executive Winemaker

An avid singer, songwriter, and occasional poet, Don Lange is the Executive Winemaker and founder of Lange Estate. A true creative at heart, he splits his time between the cellar and his recording studio, crafting both wines and melodies with equal intention. When he’s not blending barrels or writing lyrics, you’ll likely find him wading along the starkly beautiful banks of the Deschutes River, fly rod in hand, chasing steelhead and a bit of quiet perspective.

Wendy Lange

Founder & Partner

Our Founder and Managing Partner, Wendy Lange has guided our team for almost 40 years. From the start, she has championed the winery’s environmental initiatives while shaping its strategic future. Her natural creativity and focus percolates into all things Lange, from managing the business office to oversight of package design and our hospitality center, Wendy’s keen eye and appreciation for beauty are woven throughout the Estate.

Jesse Lange

Managing Director & Winemaker

Jesse Lange’s relationship with wine began where all great wines do- in the Jory soils of Dundee back in 1987. As Managing Director and Executive Winemaker, Jesse oversee’s every facet of the estate: winemaking, vineyard management, business strategy, national distribution.

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Dan Papa, Winemaker
Dan Papa

Winemaker

Winemaker Dan Papa moved to Oregon in 2009 with the hopes of working in the wine industry—he was welcomed to the Lange team in 2010. Dan has been an indispensable member of our winemaking team ever since. When he’s not racking large volumes of wine, he can be found exploring PDX’s lively food scene with his wife and three children.

Bill Matthes

National Sales Manager

A graduate of the US Naval Academy and former submarine officer, Bill Matthes found his true calling in the wine industry. Now a 28+ year veteran (of the wine industry), Bill brings a high degree of passion and knowledge tempered by discipline to the role of National Sales Manager.

Our Talented Vineyard & Cellar Crew

Producing Lange wines would simply not happen without these gentlemen – Alfredo, Enrique, Carlos, and Gerry (not pictured). They seamlessly go from stewarding the vines through each growing season, to the cellar for harvest and bottling, and everything in between. All three are AHIVOY graduates and our longest tenured team members. They are men of many talents, and to say they are hard-working would be putting it lightly. Photo credit @lelanea.

Consumer Sales Director Hannah Miller
Hannah Miller

Consumer Sales Director

A Willamette Valley native, Hannah Miller’s family set down roots in Dundee in the late 1980s. In addition to the pinot noir, pinot gris, pinot blanc, and chardonnay her family also farms hazelnuts. After swimming competitively for fourteen years, Hannah worked harvests in New Zealand and Australia. Since starting in the tasting room at Lange in 2015, Hannah has has grown to her current post as Consumer Sales & Marketing Director.

Adriane Davey

Hospitality Director

Adriane has a background in orchestrating fine wine and culinary experiences in Australia’s capital city, Canberra. After attending the Australian National University with a focus on ancient history and English, she returned to her native Oregon. As our Hospitality Director, she has a passion for consumer education while elevating guest experiences both onsite and virtually.

Ronnie Peterson

Events & Hospitality Coordinator

A proud graduate of the University of Minnesota, Ronnie Peterson is our amazing Events & Hospitality Coordinator. Brimming with positivity and a ready smile, Ronnie is fluent in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese and enjoys throwing ceramics on the potter’s wheel, Sci-Fi and fantasy novels, “bad” chain Chinese food, and a good glass of wine.

Jamie Ruggiero

Wine Club & Shipping Coordinator

Jamie joins us after a long professional career in healthcare. Now our Wine Club & Shipping Coordinator, she helps keep orders shipping smoothly and club member questions answered. Jamie lives locally with her husband and three cheerful Golden Retrievers. She enjoys spending time with her kids, making gourmet Italian meals, and baking amazing confections that we all revel in helping make disappear.

Ali Barron

Digital Marketing Manager

Ali has been part of team Lange since 2018 and has worn many hats in her time. She is currently our Digital Marketing Manager and can be seen around the winery with her camera or working behind the scenes as she shares the Lange story and on-going updates via social media, emails, and more. In her free time, Ali enjoys beach days with two German Shepards, cozy reading days with her cat Kiki, or baking up some delicious crusty french bread (with a glass of Lange Chardonnay Classique of course).

Mike, Tasting Room
Mike Williamson

Regional Sales Manager & Hospitality Associate

With over a decade of experience in the wine industry as both a buyer and sales representative, Mike brings a deep appreciation for fine wine, food, and hospitality to Lange. A self-proclaimed foodie, he’s always on the hunt for the perfect pairing and loves sharing those discoveries with guests. Since relocating to Portland, Lange has been one of his top wineries—making it all the more meaningful to now be part of the team. Mike’s warm, conversational style makes every tasting feel like catching up with an old friend.

Diane Shimshak

Hospitality Associate

One of Lange’s longest-tenured team members, Diane joined us in 2014 and brings a wealth of knowledge, warmth, and genuine hospitality to every guest experience. Rumor has it she lives in a garden—each spring she fills our Tasting Room with her spectacular dahlias. She’s also a world-class baker (Don Lange himself can vouch for her legendary rhubarb pie). A true one-of-a-kind, Diane is a devoted horsewoman, friend, and an irreplaceable part of the Lange family.

Image of Kayla Savage - Hospitality Associate - out in the vineyard.
KAYLA SAVAGE

Hospitality Associate

Kayla has been a valued member of the Lange team for several years, bringing warmth, enthusiasm, and a deep passion for wine to our tasting room experience. A true foodie at heart, she’s always exploring the best local restaurants and wineries on her days off—eager to discover new flavors and pairings to share with guests. Her vibrant personality, combined with her genuine love for hospitality, makes every visit memorable.

Patrick McDonough, Tasting Room
Patrick McDonough

Hospitality Associate

A longtime Willamette Valley resident, Patrick McDonough brings warmth, curiosity, and a love of wine to the Lange tasting room. Originally from Minnesota, Patrick has called Oregon home for the past 15 years. When he’s not sharing his favorite Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays with guests, you’ll find him cooking, restoring vintage homes and cars, or caring for his beloved rabbits. He has a soft spot for wines from the Northern Rhône and is excited to welcome visitors to the valley he now calls home.

Liz Tindol

Hospitality Associate

With over 15 years at Lange, Liz is our longest-tenured tasting room team member and a true wine enthusiast. A queen of logistics during the week, she lights up event weekends with her warmth, wit, and deep knowledge of Lange’s history. Liz brings a personal touch—and plenty of great stories—to every guest experience.

Lavonne Reisdorf

Hospitality Associate

LaVonne has been with Lange since 2015! She is originally from Minnesota and still has a bit of the accent. She is the kindest person you will ever meet and has the best hospitality heart. LaVonne is retired from a career in healthcare and enjoys working with us in the tasting room part-time for events and during the busy summer season. She has a daughter and a son and is one of many siblings. Whenever the staff hears LaVonne is on premise, it’s a mini family reunion.

Heather Toland, Tasting Room Staff
Heather Toland

Hospitality Associate

Heather has been a beloved part of the Lange team since 2018, bringing a warm, welcoming presence and a deep love of wine to every guest experience. With years of Willamette Valley wine country knowledge, she’s a go-to resource for curious sippers and seasoned enthusiasts alike. Heather lives in Sherwood with her husband, Jack, and their two pups, and joins us during the bustling summer season and for special events—always ready with a smile and a great story to share.

Structure. Balance. Texture.

Structure, balance, texture is our mantra at Lange Estate. These three words guide all that we do, from the vineyard to the tasting room—our team works tirelessly to create wines of great harmony and precision.

Grape clusters
Dan and wine barrels
Winemaker in the barrel cave
Container of Lange fruit freshly harvested from the vine
Jesse Lange
Winemaker / Winegrower

After formal training at Lincoln University in New Zealand and two years refining his craft at Santa Barbara Winery in the late 1990’s, Jesse returned to winemaking in Oregon at Lange Estate—the family business he would eventually lead.

Jesse’s ascent has been shaped profoundly by founders Don and Wendy Lange, pioneers who helped establish the Dundee Hills as a world-class winegrowing region. Jesse now carries that legacy forward—respecting the foundation they built while guiding the modern evolution of a family brand. His winemaking philosophy reflects this balance: innovation grounded in tradition, anchored by intimate knowledge of the Dundee Hills terroir and a commitment to expressing it honestly in every bottle. Jesse’s wines are a dialogue between generations, upholding time-tested techniques while embracing the possibilities born of creativity and forward thinking.

Jesse’s has played an instrumental role in the continued development of the Oregon wine industry. He has served as President of both Oregon Pinot Camp and the Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association, and as a board member of the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, delivering hundreds of presentations on the region’s history, geology, and sustainable viticulture. For Jesse, winemaking is a long conversation between the land, the season, and the vintner’s hand—work he’s dedicated his life to mastering while stewarding Lange Estate toward an even brighter future.

Away from the winery, Jesse seeks out the same qualities he values in wine: clarity, balance, and a sense of place. Whether fly-fishing, scuba diving, bow-hunting, or simply anything outdoors, he finds renewal in nature. He and his wife Jessica do their best to keep pace with their two children, Skylar and Caden—both of whom, unsurprisingly, share the family enthusiasm for wine-grapes!