About Us
Our ranch has a rich history in this young land. It began as a pear orchard, producing pears for over 90 years, supplying premium fruit around the globe. The property was acquired in 1997 by our business partner, Lee Traynham. Lee had a new vision for the property and planted grapes over the next two years. After selling our tomato farm in Arbuckle, California, our family joined Lee in Oregon. Ready to take on the new adventure we took our expertise and roots in farming and created a dynamic viticulture operation in the heart of Southern Oregon.
We have continued to expand our estate over the years and now grow 460 acres and thirteen grape varieties at Del Rio and Birdseye vineyards. Del Rio is the largest single vineyard in Southern Oregon and we are one of the top wine producers in the state. In addition to splendid vineyards we have a state of the art winemaking facility in the iconic red barn, once home to the pear packing house. Our facility produces fruit, juice, and wine for many wineries throughout the United States in addition to crafting our family of brands.
Growth and improvement excite us, yet we seek to always maintain the pivotal balance of remaining down to earth. The family we have established with co-workers, customers, and friends is what makes producing each vintage meaningful. We are pleased to share our wines that we have worked so hard to craft.
Rob & Jolee Wallace
WINES WITH A PURPOSE
Our mission is to create wines with a purpose, reflecting our vineyard, our heritage, and our passion for the people. Framed by three mountain ranges, our vineyard provides the perfect canvas for creating exceptional wines. The unique Southern Oregon terroir lends to wines brimming with rich, ripe fruit and subtle nuances.
RESPECT FOR OUR LAND
Del Rio is much more than a vineyard, winery and tasting room, it is a group of people that call themselves family. Rob and Jolee Wallace have created a place where ‘down to earth’ is our passion and hospitality our vessel for sharing the love of what we do. Take a look at the incredible men and women who work hard to bring you an incredible bottle of wine, fun events, and memorable experiences in the tasting room.
ROB WALLACE
Owner
JOLEE WALLACE
Owner
JEAN-MICHEL JUSSIAUME
Winemaker
Elias Bushen
Assistant Winemaker
LINDSEY ZAGAR
Director of Operations
ROD HOBSON
Brand Development Manager
Alan Southwick
Key Account Manager
MIKAYLA POPE
Western Sales Manager
DARELLE PLOOF
Eastern Sales Manager
COURTNEY THOMAS
Events & Tasting Room Manager
JENNY RICHMOND
Wine Club & Compliance Manager
CARLA WINKLER
Bookkeeper
Lena Freeman
Marketing Assistant
SARAH MELLEMA
DTC Shipping Coordinator
Elizabeth Cermak
Tasting Room & Events Assistant
CHARLEY THOMAS
Cellar Hand & Bottling Manager
DUANE HENDERSON
Maintenance Foreman
RAUL BANUELOS
Vineyard Foreman
WES RAGSDALE
Maintenance Team
Ruben Ragsdale
Maintenance Team
CLAYTON WALLACE
Vineyard Team
Joelle O'Roark
Tasting Room Team
Audra Tallman
Tasting Room Team
HILLARY WALLACE
Tasting Room Team
CAM INKLEY
Tasting Room Team
TAMMY FURHMAN
Tasting Room Team
DOLORES BOTSFORD
Tasting Room Team
NANCY ROBY
Tasting Room Team
SYDNEY BECK
Tasting Room Team
SAMMIE BECK
Tasting Room Team
Huckleberry
Director of Butterfly Compliance
Teddy
Quality Control; Treat Division