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Doug Tunnell

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Doug Tunnell is an American winemaker and former television journalist who founded Brick House Vineyards in Oregon's Willamette Valley. The estate lies in the Ribbon Ridge area and is known primarily for estate-grown Pinot Noir, along with Chardonnay and Gamay Noir. Brick House farms under biodynamic certification, and its wines are intended for drinkers seeking site-focused Oregon bottlings produced from an estate-managed vineyard.

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Who is Doug Tunnell and what winery did he found?

Doug Tunnell is an American winemaker and former television journalist who founded Brick House Vineyards. The winery is located in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Where exactly is Brick House Vineyards located?

The estate lies specifically in the Ribbon Ridge area of the Willamette Valley. This sub-appellation is highly regarded for its unique marine sedimentary soils.

What grape varieties is Doug Tunnell's Brick House Vineyards known for?

The estate is known primarily for its estate-grown Pinot Noir. They also produce high-quality Chardonnay and Gamay Noir from their organic vines.

What was Doug Tunnell's profession before he became a winemaker?

Before founding Brick House Vineyards, Doug Tunnell worked as a television journalist. He left the broadcasting industry in the late 1980s to pursue winemaking in Oregon.