The Freshness of the Oregon Forest. Benton-Lane was founded in 1988, a pioneer of the then-uncharted Willamette Valley. Nestled in a coastal mountain range with long sunny days and cool evenings, Benton-Lane is a 317-acre estate cloaked by thick forest and miles of pristine wilderness. The 140-acre vineyard, with a mix of sedimentary and volcanic soils that allow for complex terroir expression, produces world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay balanced between freshness and intensity.