Philippe Girardet, Owner, Girardet Winery, Roseburg, Oregon
"If you are a perfectionist, the grape can drive you crazy."
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| Born and raised in Switzerland near the headwaters of the Rhone, Philippe Girardet grew up working in his great uncle’s vineyard. He immigrated to the USA to work as a design engineer at Cal Tec in the 1960’s. There he met and married Bonnie, who also happened to like European wines. While on a vacation in Oregon the two wandered into Umpqua Valley, where they decided to plant a vineyard and build Girardet Wine Cellars. |
"Grapes want to be wild, you know. Perfection is a nice goal but you have to get perspective. There is a point that you have to let go, let life take its course.
"I resigned my post as director of the universe."
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A hen house on wheels parked in the 35 acre estate vineyard provides a hint that the Girardets use sustainable farming methods. While there are at least 14 different varietals in the vineyard, Philippe likes to brag about his Old Vine Baco Noir.
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