[3] Willamette Valley Vineyards was founded by Jim Bernau and Don Voorhies.

In 1989, around 1,200 shareholders invested an average of $1,700 each in an unlisted stock offering approved by Oregon regulators.

Over 300 shareholders passed an OLCC class to be certified to pour wine in the tasting room.

[11] In 2017, Willamette Valley Vineyards began selling a boutique wine label under the "Elton" name.

[14] The Wall Street Journal included Willamette Valley Vineyards' Pinot Gris in the article, "Why Wine Remains a Great Connector".