Beaux Frères
Winery · Founded 1987 · Newberg, OR
Also known as Beaux Freres
Ribbon Ridge winery started by Michael Etzel on a former pig farm with his brother-in-law Robert Parker, with vines planted from 1988 and a first commercial release from the 1991 vintage. Maisons & Domaines Henriot bought a controlling interest in 2017.
Ownership
- Michael G. Etzel (founded by, from 1987)
- Robert M. Parker Jr. (co-founder, from 1987)
- Robert M. Parker Jr. (partner, until 2017)
- Michael G. Etzel (partner)
- Maisons & Domaines Henriot (acquired by: controlling interest, from 2017)
Work
- Mikey Etzel (winemaker, 2016–2023)
- Mikey Etzel (CEO, 2023–present)
- Tom Gerrie (employed)
- Aaron Kendall (associate winemaker, until 2023)
- Jared Etzel (winemaker)
- Grant Coulter (employed)
Fruit sourcing
- Shea Vineyard (sources fruit from)
Affiliation
- ¡Salud! (Vintners Circle, present)
Geography
- Ribbon Ridge AVA (draws fruit from)