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With Special Guest Winemaker
Don Crank III
Join Peterson's and Don Crank III,
Willamette Valley Vineyards winemaker
and experience the Vineyards Estate and
very special Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs
in our private dining room at Peterson's.
Light fare will be included along with special
price offers on the wines for pre-order.
Don Crank III was promoted to Willamette
Valley Vineyards winemaker in late 2006 and
serves alongside head winemaker, Forrest Klaffke,
creating the best wine possible from the
Willamette Valley Appellation. An articulate and
easy going fellow, Don brings a wealth of
scientific knowledge and energy to the cellar.
His promotion marks the growth of the winery where
Don supervises winemaking operations at Tualatin
Estate, a winemaking facility purchased from Oregon
wine pioneer Bill Fuller in 1997.
Don was educated at Purdue University where he
received a degree in biochemistry with an emphasis
in food science. Initially, a professor at Purdue who
taught wine appreciation classes, inspired him to
learn more about winemaking. A trip to France,
where he fell in love with the local Burgundian
grape, convinced him to focus on Pinot Noir. | 
