David Russell Lett, Winemaker
Monday, October 13th, 2008
Known as Papa Pinot around the Northwest, pioneering Oregon winemaker David Lett was the first to plant the pinot grape in the Willamette Valley over 40 years ago. With that act, he started a legacy that has transformed the region into a worldwide respected winemaking area. We can all hope to leave such a legacy. Lett passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2008 at his home in Dundee, Oregon at the age of 69.