Our Story
It all started as a fun little hobby, but now it's turned into something much bigger.
Back in 2000, David and Gayle Reed stumbled upon this amazing property nestled along the Rogue River in Sams Valley. They were on the hunt for a peaceful country home and instantly fell in love with the secluded valley surrounded by stunning hills and river views.
Years later, David, inspired by his love of wine, decided to try his hand at growing grapes. After some research and having the property inspected, it was clear that the soil created by the Rogue River was perfect for grapevines. In 2007, he planted his first rows of grapes with the intention of making wine just for fun. Little did he know, this new hobby would quickly turn into a passion, leading to the birth of Sams Creek Cellars.
In 2015, Brian Perry, David's son-in-law, hopped on board for the adventure. While Brian studied at the Southern Oregon Wine Institute, he and David worked together to expand the vineyard and grow the business.
Now, they're thrilled to share their small-batch wines with the world through their tasting room, which opened its doors in August 2022.