Bridgeview Vineyard and Winery
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Winery |
| Headquarters | Cave Junction , United States |
Area served | Oregon |
Key people | Bob Eichmann (Co-manager), Lelo Eichmann (Co-manager), René Eichmann (Vice President and winemaker) |
| Products | Wine (Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling) |
Bridgeview Vineyard and Winery ranks as one of the largest wineries in Oregon and is situated in Cave Junction, Oregon. Its estate located in the Illinois Valley employs a European-inspired dense planting technique, with rows spaced six feet apart and vines planted four feet apart. Furthermore, Bridgeview operates an additional vineyard within the Applegate Valley region.
History
Bridgeview specializes in producing wines positioned in the low to mid-tier market segment, offering varietals such as Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. The winery’s signature "Blue Moon" collection includes Riesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir varieties. Additional selections encompass the Black Beauty Merlot and a Premium series featuring Reserve Pinot Gris and Reserve Pinot Noir.
The winery’s leadership consists of co-managers Bob and Lelo Eichmann, with René Eichmann fulfilling the roles of Vice President and winemaker. Bridgeview is recognized for its innovation in packaging, being among the first to utilize blue bottles for their "Blue Moon" Riesling and Chardonnay lines, as well as incorporating colored recyclable synthetic corks in certain products.
Blue Moon Riesling
The Blue Moon Riesling from Bridgeview is distinguished by its striking cobalt blue bottle design, which Frank J. Prial of The New York Times described as immediately eye-catching. Its cork, known as Supremecorq and also tinted cobalt blue, is crafted from a material similar to that used in artificial heart valves. Wine Enthusiast Magazine commended the bottle’s bold appearance while awarding the 2002 Blue Moon Riesling an 87-point rating.