Double Zero Wines is a daring journey exploring the potential of cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir by wine industry pioneer Chris Hermann and entrepreneur Kathryn Hermann
00 Wines was founded in 2015, emerging from a fusion of family heritage and winemaking ambition. The vision was born from Chris Hermann, an attorney specializing in international wine law, and his late father, Dr. Richard Hermann, a distinguished botanist and Douglas Fir geneticist at Oregon State University. Their shared passion for European viticulture and the natural environment of Oregon planted the seeds for something extraordinary.
Within 10 years of pressing their first vintage of Chardonnay, 00 Wines has emerged as a benchmark for the modern cool-climate Chardonnay revolution. Their iconic Willamette Valley blends VGW and EGW are signatures of the House of 00. Each vintage, select single vineyard barrels are selected for individual bottlings, and superlatives of these single vineyard barrels are selected for the rare Hermann Family Cuvée series.
About Chris Hermann
Founder, 00 Wines
As a former partner at Stoel Rives LLP and current partner at Carle, Mackie, Power & Ross LLP, Chris Hermann has built a reputation as the go-to legal authority for wineries across Oregon, California, and Washington. Focusing on environmental, land‑use, water rights, trademarks, and vineyard transactions, he’s been instrumental in guiding both emerging producers and internationally established estates through complex legal landscapes. His clients have included some of the most renowned names in the wine industry.
Chris is not only an attorney but also a recognized author in his field. He wrote the only comprehensive legal text dedicated to the wine industry in the region: The Law of Wine – Oregon. This publication has become a cornerstone for industry professionals navigating winery regulation and legal structuring in the state.
His leadership in wine law has been recognized at the industry’s highest levels. In 2011, Chris received the Industry Partner Award at the Oregon Wine Industry Symposium, honoring his deep support and significant impact on the growth of the region’s wine industry.
About Kathryn Hermann
General Director, 00 Wines
Kathryn Hermann began her professional life in the fast-paced world of technology, bringing expertise in product development, marketing, and software for high-tech startups in New York City and Boulder, Colorado.
In 2017 she was honored at the Oregon Technology awards for her app development startup, and soon found her entrepreneurial skills put to use in the family business, leaving the world of tech to run 00 Wines full-time.