Del Rio Vineyards

About Winery and Wines

Del Rio began its existence as the small community of Rock Point, founded by J.B. White in the early 1850’s. John fought in the Rogue Indian Wars from 1855-1856, serving under Captain William A. Wilkinson. In exchange for his services, he received land. He was appointed as a judge in the Dardanelles precinct in 1857 and two years later established the post office in Rock Point. 2010.03.37A J.B. White developed a homestead on the north side of the stage road after the flood of 1861-1862 destroyed the bridge over the Rogue River and his home on the south side of the river. In 1863, John decided to open a store and sold his homestead to L.J. White. The cost of the property and improvements was $2,000. Soon after, L.J. decided to establish his own hotel at the edge of his property. He immediately began work on a new bridge and in 1864 construction began on the Rock Point Hotel. On February 8, 1865, the hotel opened to the public with a grand ball. The name of the architect, or primary builder is not known, but evidence suggests that John Campbell was responsible for the construction. L.J. simultaneously established one of the first telegraph stations in the area when the hotel opened. During the rest of the decade the small community of Rock Point began to flourish. Joining the hotel, and the post office, were homes, Abram Schuly’s blacksmith shop, Hoymond and White’s store, a saloon and a school. The record books from the Stage Company verify the regular use of the Rock Point Hotel as a stage stop.

Over 300,000 vines produce a diverse selection of grape varieties. Del Rio produces premium estate wines and is a key supplier for fine winemakers. The rocky south facing slopes of the vineyard drain well and provide excellent terrain for producing premium wine grapes. Del Rio Vineyards is fortunate to have the climate and terrain to support an extensive collection of wine grape varieties. We exercise great care in the selection of our varieties. The varieties we currently have in production are listed below.