A premium vineyard and a high-quality cattle ranch make agricultural stars of the St. Laurent family of Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley. 

In the heart of Oregon’s Rogue Valley, where rolling hills meet sun-dappled soil, the St. Laurent family is emerging as a rising star in fine wine for their Old World-style Pinot Noir. Known for decades primarily as cattle ranchers, the family made a daring decision in recent years to plant a vineyard on the ranch, dedicated to Pinot Noir. Seasoned stewards of the land, they saw potential beyond the grazing fields, recognizing that some parts of the very terroir that nourished their cattle could also yield premium wine grapes. Their decision to plant Pinot Noir was not only a leap of faith, but a testament to their deep understanding of the land’s unique capacity to nurture greatness. 

The St. Laurent family’s journey into agriculture began in 1985 when they made their way to Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley, establishing St. Laurent Land and Cattle, raising high-quality cattle to produce 100% natural beef, free from growth hormones and antibiotics. They became particularly known for exceptional American Kobe beef—a cross between 100% Wagyu bulls and American Angus cows—and much of their product was—and currently is—sold via Idaho’s revered Snake River Farms. More than 30 years later, after years of research into soil types and suitability for wine grapes, the family added to their ag portfolio with the planting of Pinot Noir vines. And just as with the quality of their cattle, their vines, and subsequent wines, are stellar.