Desperado Vineyard  ·  Imnaha, Oregon

A vineyard begins where the world ends.

Oregon's first vineyard in Imnaha Canyon. 2 acres. 4 grape varieties. The most remote corner of the state.

45.5885° N  ·  116.8365° W  ·  Wallowa County

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Imnaha Canyon — volcanic rock foreground, river and ranch below, canyon walls rising behind

The Project

Named Desperado, for the ones who don't need a map to find what drives them.

Jordan Hostetter is planting the first estate vineyard for Open Soul Wines — a small, independent Oregon winery — in the Imnaha Canyon: a place of volcanic rock, rugged country, and a solitude that most vineyards will never know.

What is being built here will make Imnaha Canyon the Pacific Northwest's most remote wine country.

This canyon has room for more than one story. We're reaching across the Pacific Northwest for farmers, scientists, guides, writers, and curious people whose paths might cross ours — not just because we need them, but because what we're building here could be good for all of us.

Who We Hope to Meet

Farmers & land scientists  ·  Guides & outfitters  ·  Beekeepers & wildlife specialists  ·  River & wilderness guides  ·  Lodging & hospitality hosts  ·  Wine, food & travel writers  ·  Filmmakers & storytellers  ·  Anyone drawn to wild country

Jordan Hostetter in the first test pit at Desperado Vineyard
"We believe the Imnaha Canyon has the soil, the climate, and the character to produce world class wines. Only time and hard work will tell."
— Jordan Hostetter, Founder & Winemaker, Open Soul Wines
Rahn and Becky Hostetter at the Desperado Vineyard site

Landowners Rahn & Becky Hostetter at the vineyard site — the first stake in the ground.

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Community Registry

Tell us who you are.

This form isn't an application and it isn't a sign-up for anything specific. It's a record of people across the Pacific Northwest whose paths might one day cross with ours. We'll be in touch as the project takes shape.

Skills, Trades & Services

Do any of these describe you? Check all that apply.

Guides, Outfitters & Hospitality

Are you in the eco-tourism or outdoor hospitality world? Check all that apply.

Media, Press & Content Creators

Are you a writer, journalist, filmmaker, or content creator? Check all that apply.

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