GC Wines Founder John Grochau made his way to wine organically, starting first in fine dining restaurants in Portland, namely the legendary Higgins, and learning to make wine under the guidance of Willamette Valley greats.

In 2002, he founded Grochau Cellars, his eponymous wine label, where he could explore the production of food-friendly wines reminiscent of place.  

 The winemaking style at GC Wines is characterized by a true reverence for the process. The approach is proactive, responding to the fruit as it comes and gently stewarding the wines through fermentation.

With decades of winemaking wisdom to draw from, and a solid braintrust of collaborators creating each wine, GC is constantly exploring new methods, including new vessels for fermentation and aging to create new expressions of Willamette Valley varietals.

GC is explorative and ever-evolving, continually introducing new varieties and expanded studies while honoring all contributors, both people and places.