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 8^th 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