Ali Mostue, granddaughter, and her mother Emily Mostue and aunt Karen Allen, all descendants of Rocky Knoll founder Dunbar Carpenter, pour wines for visitors. The background picture shows forbears Leonard and...

Malbec is planted on the hot and dry south-facing slope of Rocky Knoll, which is known for Bordeaux varietals. Old fruit vines are shown in the background.

The late Dunbar Carpenter was photographed through a wine glass, next to a bottle of the inaugural vintage, the 2005 Claret. This estate wine, made by Gus Janeway while winemaker at Roxy Ann Winery, blended...

In 2003, Dick and Pat Ellis purchased a 26-acre parcel between Ashland and Medford, Oregon now known as Ellis Vineyards. Thirteen and a half acres had already been planted with Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot,...

In 2003, Dick and Pat Ellis purchased a 26-acre parcel between Ashland and Medford, Oregon now known as Ellis Vineyards. Thirteen and a half acres had already been planted with Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot,...

Owner Dick Ellis of Ellis Vineyards is shown hauling a harvest bin filled with about a half-ton of grapes for transport to the winery by flatbed truck. About 75% of his production is sold to other wineries,...

Dick Ellis is shown trimming the vine canopy, or hedging, at Ellis vineyards. Dick and Pat Ellis acquired the vineyard, planted to Pinot Gris, Syrah, Tempranillo, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc....

In 2003, Dick and Pat Ellis purchased a 26-acre parcel between Ashland and Medford, Oregon now known as Ellis Vineyards. Thirteen and a half acres had already been planted with Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot,...

Pat Ellis is shown dressed and equipped to harvest grapes at Ellis Vineyards.

In 2003, Dick and Pat Ellis purchased a 26-acre parcel between Ashland and Medford, Oregon now known as Ellis Vineyards. Thirteen and a half acres had already been planted with Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot,...