Chillable Red

In the heart of Newberg, Oregon, Joe Swick is redefining the Oregon wine landscape with his innovative and natural approach to winemaking at Swick Wines. As both owner and winemaker, Joe collaborates with select growers in Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington State's Columbia Valley, focusing on vineyards practicing organic or biodynamic farming.

Joe's journey into winemaking began in Portland, Oregon, where he worked at an organic food store, sparking a passion that led him to work harvests around the world for a decade. Inspired by his experiences in France, where he discovered natural wines, Joe returned to the Pacific Northwest in 2013 to launch Swick Wines with a vision to create "naked and raw" wines that are fun and delicious.

At Swick Wines, the focus is on manual harvests, spontaneous fermentation, and minimal intervention. Joe's diverse portfolio includes skin-contact wines, Piquette, and a range of grape varieties from Pinot Noir to Grenache. With an annual production of approximately 70,000 bottles, Swick Wines has gained a loyal following for its fresh, mineral-driven wines that offer a refreshing alternative to traditional Oregon offerings.

Beyond winemaking, Joe is known for his love of pizza, dad jokes, and his sister Mariana's creative use of wine lees in crafting soaps and sugar scrubs. His eclectic interests and commitment to sustainability make Swick Wines a standout in the natural wine world.