Division Winemaking Company was founded in 2010 by partners Kate Norris and Thomas Monroe. Kat and Thomas craft approachable, balanced wines from grapes sourced from responsibly-farmed (regenerative, organic and/or biodynamic), terroir-expressive vineyards in Oregon and Washington. The two winemakers employ minimal intervention with an ethos in French winemaking. Their focus is creating great price-to-quality value wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Aligoté, Chardonnay for the white; Gamay, Grenache, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo and Syrah for the reds.

Division's Les Petits Fers 100% Gamay was crafted with a combination of carbonic and semi-carbonic maceration using fruit sourced from both Oregon and Washington state. Les Petits Fers pours a deep ruby red rimmed with garnet presenting a nose filled with bright red berry and stone fruits mixed with hints of violets and black tea. The palate is fresh and lively — awash with strawberry, raspberry and cherry fruit — though balanced by savory notes of herbs and black pepper spice. This wine is carried towards a remarkable finish by a subdued, earthy minerality and smooth tannins. A wonderful pairing for a plate of cured meats, assorted olives and cheeses, roast duck with plum sauce or braised chicken thighs with herbed butter.