Meet the Cru
Don Lange
An avid singer, songwriter and sometimes poet, Don Lange is our Executive Winemaker and founder of Lange Estate. When he’s not in the cellar or his recording studio, he can be found along the starkly beautiful banks of the Deschutes River, fly-rod in hand.
Wendy Lange
Our Founder and Managing Partner, Wendy Lange has guided our team for the past 36 years. From the start, she has championed the winery’s environmental initiatives while shaping its strategic future. Her natural creativity percolates into all things Lange, from oversight of package design to the architectural details of our hospitality center, Wendy’s keen eye and appreciation for beauty is woven throughout the Estate.
Jesse Lange
Jesse Lange formally joined the winery in 2004 after harvest and winemaking stints in Santa Barbara and New Zealand. As Winemaker, he is actively engaged in the management of our estate vineyards and works closely with our longstanding vineyard partners. READ MORE >
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Bill Matthes
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.
Daniel Papa
Assistant 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, and has been an indispensable member of our cellar 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.
Hannah Miller
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 prior to her post as Consumer Sales Director.
Ali Barron
Adminstrative Director, Ali Barron, brings with her a background in fine dining and events management. When she’s not directing our onsite operations, she can be found rustling up meals for our harvest crew, working in her garden, or relaxing at home with a good book and a glass of pinot noir.
Adriane Davey
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 Events Manager, she has a passion for consumer education while elevating guest experiences both onsite and virtually.
Christine havens
Christine Havens is Lange Estate’s Marketing Director. She has a lengthy background in wine production, bronze sculpting, and the visual arts. In her role, she is focused on media relations, communication efforts, packaging design, and web development. A seasoned wine writer, she’s travelled the globe in search of her next great bottle.
RONNIE PETERSON
A proud graduate of University of Minnesota, Ronnie Peterson joined our team last year and was promoted to Events & Hospitality Assistant. 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.
ALEXis GodWin
Alexis Godwin has the critical role of ensuring that all our customer’s packages are sent on time. A devotee of a well-brewed cup of tea, Alexis brings cheerfulness and proficiency to the role of Wine Club and Shipping Coordinator.
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.