Meet Us

the French term for going back or
returning home - a journey back to the roots,
a homecoming that endures.

We are anchored to the Willamette Valley because it is fundamental to who we are – abundance in the face of capricious summers and blustery winters, the sweet and exotic smells of sun-drenched blackberries, succulent peaches and crisp apples, the salty sting of cold Pacific ocean winds and the strong work ethic and caring attitude of the people. The Willamette Valley hums with the harmony of this song and it is our sincere hope to share it with you through our wine.



Lindsay Woodard, Proprietor

Lindsay was born and raised in McMinnville, as a sixth generation Oregonian. Her experience in the wine business has been deeply rooted. Like all of us who are raised in one area, we dream to flee and experience exotic new places. In 2002, an outstanding opportunity led her to live in the Napa Valley and explore working in a different wine region.

Never forgetting how special and unique Oregon is, she was ultimately driven by a passion to return to her roots and set out to craft a complex and nuanced Pinot Noir that shares the purest expression of her childhood native soil. In 2005, she collaborated with Winemaker Eric Hamacher to produce an exceptional wine capturing the place that she is so privileged to call home.

While she leads the winery operations on a daily basis, Lindsay enjoys nurturing the vines and is known for her meticulous labor. All viticultural and winemaking practices are under her insightful vision with a strong commitment to push the edge, allowing Retour to constantly improve its quality to achieve the highest echelon. Read Lindsay's Biography




Eric Hamacher, Winemaker

After earning a degree in viticulture and enology at UC Davis, Eric Hamacher set forth to gain extensive winemaking knowledge and to date, has worked more than 30 harvests at numerous wineries around the world. After producing wine for esteemed wineries such as Mondavi, Chalone and Etude, he realized his heart was in Oregon and followed pursuit to travel North and create the perfect Pinot Noir.

Eric founded Hamacher Wines in 1995 and has since proved an uncompromising commitment to quality. In less than a decade, he became one of the most respected and sought after producers in Oregon. He has established a reputation for being a masterful blender of expressive and balanced Pinot Noir and produces some of the most elegant Chardonnay in the United States. While his production is small, his wines are highly acclaimed and featured in fine restaurants and private cellars around the world.
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