Winemaker/Geologist Mike Hallock has always been fascinated by rocks. His love of wine and geology collided when he tasted the pinot noirs from the boulder strewn volcanic soils of the Willamette Valley.

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After making Carabella Estate wines from 1998-2005, the 2006 vintage offered a number of barrels that were very pleasing after only ten months in barrel. This was the good fortune that allowed him to craft the first vintage of Plowbuster.