Limited-production Willamette Valley Pinot Noir debuts May 1 in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, with 100% of proceeds supporting mental health education and advocacy
(Photo Credit: Aubrie LeGault / Courtesy of L’Angolo Estate)
May 1, 2026 (Newberg, OR) — This month, Oregon Vintner Chase Renton will host a powerful series of events surrounding the launch of Resilience ($38), a limited-production Willamette Valley Pinot Noir crafted from L’Angolo Estate vineyard in the Dundee Hills AVA. Released in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, Resilience transforms Renton’s deeply personal journey with anxiety and depression into a platform for conversation, connection and impact—with 100% of proceeds benefitting the Kevin Love Fund.
Resilience is a mission-driven initiative designed to foster an open dialogue around mental health while raising critical funds for emotional wellness education and stigma reduction. Renton hopes Resilience will become a national model for how wine can build community while supporting meaningful change.
Following his own experiences navigating cancer, burnout and mental health challenges, Renton created Resilience to embody healing, vulnerability and transformation. The wine’s label—featuring Renton’s own handwriting—is inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, the practice of repairing broken pottery with gold, symbolizing strength through healing.
Throughout May, Renton will host a series of launch activations across the Portland metro area and the Willamette Valley, inviting guests to taste Resilience, connect with its story and participate in a broader movement centered on community.
Pouring Activations at Zupan’s Markets
As one of the wine’s select retail launch partners, Zupan’s Markets will host in-store tastings with Chase Renton at the following locations:
• May 1—Zupan’s Lake Oswego | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• May 2—Zupan’s Macadam | 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• May 15—Zupan’s Burnside | 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Featured May Launch Events
Thursday, May 14—G-Love Restaurant, Portland, OR
Held in the Greenhouse at G-Love, the intimate winemaker dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. The four-course dinner is hosted by Winemaker Chase Renton and Chef Garrett Benedict, featuring thoughtfully curated dishes paired with the Resilience Pinot Noir and additional L’Angolo Estate selections. This immersive dining experience will offer guests a deeper look at the inspiration behind the project and Renton’s commitment to mental health advocacy.
Reservations can be made via Resy for $150/person. 50% of all proceeds will benefit the Kevin Love Fund.
Thursday, May 21—Soho House Portland
An exclusive event introducing Resilience Pinot Noir to Soho House Portland members through an evening of wine, conversation and community.
Open to Soho House members only.
Wednesday, May 27—L’Angolo Estate Winery, Newberg, OR
An intimate evening at L’Angolo Estate hosted by Chase Renton in collaboration with the acclaimed JORY Restaurant at The Allison & Spa. The tasting room will transform into an intimate pop-up dining room, where James Beard-nominated Executive Chef Jack Strong will prepare a four-course dinner paired specifically with a selection of L’Angolo and L’Ignoto wines, with Resilience Pinot Noir at the center. The dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Reservations can be made via TOCK for $175/person. All proceeds from Resilience wine sales will benefit the Kevin Love Fund.
Renton’s journey has shaped every aspect of Resilience. His longstanding friendship with NBA champion Kevin Love, whose own public advocacy helped destigmatize mental health conversations, made the Kevin Love Fund a natural philanthropic partner.
With Resilience, Renton hopes to remind people that wine can be more than a beverage—it can be a catalyst for connection in an increasingly isolated world. Resilience Pinot Noir will be available beginning today through L’Angolo Estate’s mailing list, tasting room and select retail partners, including Zupan’s Markets.
For updates, reservations and additional information, visit www.langoloestate.com/mailing-
About L’Angolo Estate
Founded in 2012 by Chase Renton, L’Angolo Estate is a boutique winery in Oregon’s Willamette Valley dedicated to crafting elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Renton’s winemaking journey has taken him from Italy to France and ultimately to Oregon, with experience at acclaimed estates like Kosta Browne Winery. In addition to L’Angolo Estate, Renton produces wines in Tuscany under the label L’Ignoto and collaborates on innovative projects including Chosen Family, alongside former NBA champion Channing Frye and Kevin Love. He also is partner and co-winemaker for Nash Vineyards in Carlton, Oregon. Through thoughtful farming, minimal intervention and a commitment to community impact, L’Angolo Estate crafts wines that tell meaningful stories both in the vineyard and beyond. In early 2026, Tracy Kendall stepped into a full-time winemaking role at the Estate, with Renton serving as Director of Winemaking, while Galen Hagerty was named as Estate Director. L’Angolo Estate is open daily, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment. Reservations can be made via Tock, by emailing wine@langoloestate.com, or by calling the tasting room at (503) 538 7953.
For more information about Resilience by L’Angolo Estate, visit www.langoloestate.com.
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About the Kevin Love Fund
When professional basketball player Kevin Love publicly shared his personal story about challenges with mental health after a public panic attack during a game, he had no idea the movement it would create. One by one, fans and other high-profile celebrities began to share their own stories of fear and struggle. Quickly, a national conversation had begun.
In 2018, Love established the Kevin Love Fund (KLF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to inspire people to live their healthiest lives by creating equity between mental and physical health. As an evidence-based nonprofit organization, KLF focuses on research, education, and narrative change to break the stigma around mental health. To learn more, visit kevinlovefund.org.
