
Compton Family Wines
Compton Family Wines® is a family-owned winery located in Philomath, Oregon, owned and operated by Matthew and Tabitha Compton. From the first vintage in 2003, the Compton’s have dedicated their careers to producing sustainable Oregon Pinot Noir, Oregon Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc. Wines are true to the varietal character of the grape. These wines are made with fruit from vineyards they manage, using sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices. Regenerative Agriculture is about creating healthier soils and a more diverse vibrant ecosystem, starting with life beneath the soil and expanding to life above. The Compton’s believe in minimal handling throughout the winemaking process and into the vineyard; if the soil ecosystem is healthy the grapes will also be healthy.
Matt Compton recently celebrated his 20th grape harvest since moving to Oregon. At the age of 22, Matt arrived in Corvallis and went to work for Oregon State University, managing a research farm for wine grapes. The New Jersey native and father of three then launched his vineyard management company, WestVine Farms, which led to the creation of Small World Wine Company, Matt’s winery and distribution company. He created his first vintage in 2003 and moved into our current facility a year later.
Matt and Tabitha have approached building their winery business with passion and intelligence. They started small, focusing on producing crisp, quality wines that display the true varietal characteristics of the grape. A great bottle of wine starts with great grapes, and Matt brings many years of experience and expertise to the husbandry of the vineyards in his care. Using Sustainable practices, he strives to produce fine wines that are sustainable from vine to bottle.