Fireside Chat with Raptor Ridge Vineyards

Gather in The Living Room at The Allison Inn & Spa on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. for an intimate fireside conversation with a Willamette Valley winemaker. This relaxed discussion offers a deeper look into their craft, from vineyard to cellar, with time for thoughtful dialogue and open questions.

about ben dichristina

Ben DiCristina joined Raptor Ridge as winemaker in 2024. Ben has extensive experience in both Oregon and California as both a viticulturalist and enologist with storied brands such as Sine Qua Non, Evening Land, Argyle, J.K. Carriere, and Keeler Estate. Founder Scott Shull says, “We knew we had found our match when we learned of Ben’s deep appreciation for sustainability – first as a Certified Oregon Master Gardner, and then as a degreed Horticulturalist and Enologist.”