Double Gold Medal

As the third generation, Chancy & Toni's Grandson, John and his partner, Amber, are currently studying to become the family's future winemakers. They are enthusiastic about learning to craft organic grapes into high-quality wines using natural techniques. Together, they also manage Stomp tasting room, the family cherry orchard, special events, as well as selling and distributing wines. With John's outdoor leadership experience and education, he has developed a river trail from the Willamette river to the tasting room for Wine Circle members to explore and enjoy. Amber uses her business and culinary education to passionately source and prepare local, organic ingredients for the tasting room menu that pair perfectly with Croft Vineyards' wines. John and Amber are proud to contribute to the family vineyard and tasting room in a big way. Keeping the work of the business in the family is important to the Croft family legacy.

But it all started with the founders Chancy & Toni Croft... In 1983 a couple from Alaska started a brand new adventure, growing grapes in Oregon. While still working on their respective careers in law and education, the desire to be with the earth, honor it, and coax something lovely from its soil became a serious goal. With a free-spirited entrepreneurial spirit, they investigated the Napa Valley and its northern counterpart, the Willamette Valley. Acreage in Monmouth, Oregon proved to be the best fit for the couple and the adventure began! There were some hilarious, frightening, and light-shedding missteps along the way, all leading to years of growth and discovery. Growth and discovery for their families, the extended clan of Croft supporters, and, of course, the grapes. When asked about the motivation behind difficult and progressive farming decisions, Founder Chancy Croft was known to reply, "It's about the grapes, 'cause all great wines start in the vineyard."