Evesham Wood Winery and Vineyard was founded in 1986 by Russ and Mary Raney. The couple purchased land in the Eola Hills not far from West Salem and planted 12.5 acres to Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. Their winery was built into a hillside so it had the advantage of being naturally cooled.
Early in his career Raney worked in retail wine shops in both St. Louis and Portland. After graduating from college he went to Germany to study and graduated from the State Technical School for Enology and Viticulture in Bad Kreuznach. Mary studied horticulture at Southern Ilinois University.
Raney made complex Pinot Noirs that were unfiltered and very age-worthy. His Chardonnays were rich and concentrated.
Evesham Wood was located at 2995 Michigan City Avenue, West Salem, OR 97304.