Big Table Farm “The Wild Bee” Chardonnay 2021

"In 2006 we moved to Oregon from Napa, where Brian had been working in wine for ten years. We started with a dream and made our first 150 cases in 2006. This Oregon adventure is inspired by our desire to grow grapes, make wine, and to have space for all of Clare’s animals and Brian’s projects. We named our farm and winery after our goal to provide a gracious and welcoming table for ourselves and friends, with a cornucopia of hand-crafted food and wine. And now, just over ten years after we took the leap, we have developed this land into a working farm and built a barn and winery. We feel lucky to live here and we are still in awe and deeply grateful for the chance to build this dream and share it with you! "- Brian and Clare

Brian Marcy, Winemaker. In 1996 Brian worked his first harvest. Having studied fermentation science at Davis, he took to the process of winemaking easily and loved it. While working in Napa Valley, Brian learned from some of California's most esteemed winemakers and wineries - Turley Wine cellars, Neyers Vineyards, Blankiet Estate and Marcassin, just to name a few. Brian also spent a harvest working in Australia at Trevor Jones Fine Wines. These varied experiences have contributed to Brian’s ability to optimize each vintage.

Clare Carver, Artist and Farmer. In addition to partnering with Brian to market the wine and manage their 70 acres, Clare is also a painter and wine label designer.  Her fine art speaks for itself and her labels have received multiple awards, including America's top ten wine labels (S.F.  Chronicle). Clare's first passion is her painting, but she finds great joy in working with her team of draft horses.