Twenty years ago we tried something different—a new way to experience Oregon wine that challenged conventions and created space for new drinkers. We’ve built our business on persistence and staying true to our values through market challenges and industry skepticism.
Here is a timeline with some of the highlights from the last 20 years:
2005 – Union Wine Co. is founded by Ryan Harms
2005 – Kings Ridge label is acquired by Ryan
2006 – Underwood brand is established
2007 – 1st employee, Justin Hoffman, is hired
2009 – Winery space in Tualatin is purchased
2009 – Christopher Michael brand is created by Ryan and Eric Harms (using their middle names)
2010 – Alchemist brand is established
2012 –Ryan emails staff, “what if we put wine in a can?”
2013 – Underwood wine in a can is introduced at a Portland food festival
2013 – Union Wine Co. is the 8th largest producer in the state of Oregon
2014– Amity Vineyards is purchased from Myron Redford
2015 – The winery becomes LIVE certified
2017 – UWC office staff moves into the old Cipole Road Schoolhouse
2018 – Union Wine Co. builds the industry’s first high-speed canning line
2018 – Union Wine Co. partners with Wildfang to produce GET IT GIRL white wine—donates $100,000 to Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette
*See more of our canned wine journey here
2019 – Union Wine Co. is the largest producer in the state of Oregon
2021 – Crowe Hill Vineyard is acquired
2022 – Kings Ridge is rebranded
2023 – Sunset View Vineyard is acquired
2024 – Union Wine Co. becomes B Corp Certified
2024 – Union Wine Co. staff