For nearly four decades, Dick and Nancy Ponzi of Ponzi Vineyards have set standards for Oregon?s viticultural innovation. Founded in 1970, Ponzi Vineyards in the Willamette Valley is recognized world wide for producing some of the world?s best Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Riesling. Since 1993 the operations of the winery has been run by second generation Luisa Ponzi.