Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards

In 2001, Stephen and Gloria Reustle, along with their two children, moved from the east coast to Oregon to establish their family-owned winery. Stephen, who owned a successful marketing company before becoming a self-taught wine maker, knew the value of providing “world-class” product to a loyal customer base. Winemaking began in 2004 using only fruit grown from the estate's Prayer Rock Vineyards.And yes, there really is a “Prayer Rock” at the vineyard -- at the top of the south-facing slope is a large rock that was the meeting place for Stephen and his son in the mornings to pray to God for blessing over their vineyard. Not only did this family practice establish the name of the vineyard, but it has kept the Reustle's very busy. Since then, they have bottled approximately 6,000 cases of wine annually, selling out every year.