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This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Oregon Board OREGON IN CONTEXT

A REGION OF DISCOVERY AND EXPERIMENTATION

With 170 microclimates and five AVAs defined by four rivers, produces a wide range of outstanding . No wonder many writers are talking about this region as Oregon’s “next big thing.” Board OREGONOREGON IN IN CONTEXT CONTEXT

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS OREGON? The world's premier winegrowing regions are found between the latitudes of 30-50°. Oregon is located in the northwestern United States at a northerly latitude between 42-46° N.

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1. 6. McMinnville 11. Elkton Oregon 16. Walla Walla Valley GROWING 2. Yamhill-Carlton 7. Eola-Amity Hills 12. 17. The Rocks District REGIONS OF 3. Chehalem Mountains 8. Southern Oregon 13. of Milton-Freewater 4. Ribbon Ridge 9. Umpqua Valley 14. Columbia Gorge 18. Snake River Valley OREGON 5. Dundee Hills 10. Red Hill Douglas County 15. Columbia Valley PORTLAND Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERNSOUTHERN OREGON OREGON

PORTLAND 150 MILES (240 KM) WILLAMETTE SOUTHERN OREGON VALLEY Established: 2005 Planted Area: 6,000 acres (2,400 ha)

PACIFIC OCEAN Predominant Soils: Marine sedimentary,

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SAN FRANCISCO 350 MILES SEA LEVEL CALIFORNIA (565 KM) PORTLAND Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERNSOUTHERN OREGON OREGON

PORTLAND 150 MILES (240 KM) WILLAMETTE SOUTHERN OREGON VALLEY ELKTON OREGON Southern Oregon combines the Umpqua RED HILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Valley and Rogue Valley AVAs, which also

PACIFIC OCEAN encompass three smaller AVAs. UMPQUA VALLEY I-5

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SAN FRANCISCO 350 MILES SEA LEVEL CALIFORNIA (565 KM) Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON

SOUTHERN OREGON

TERROIR WINE

The junction of three major mountain ranges Warm growing — , Coast Range and season temperatures Cascade Mountains — results in the highest moderated by elevation vineyards in Oregon. elevation, rivers and cool nights produce One of the widest diurnal temperature ranges structured, balanced in the world helps preserve acidity and wines. complexity in an otherwise warm region.

Umpqua, Applegate, Illinois and Rogue rivers provide cooling influences and were key factors in the creation of winegrowing soils. Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON

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LEDGER DAVID CELLARS Image: Marc Salvatore Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON

Southern Oregon winemakers and grape growers embody the pioneering spirit of our region. Southern Oregon vintners are independent, opinionated, skillful, talented and not afraid to try new things.

- JOHN OLSON TeSóAria Vineyard & Winery SOUTHERN OREGON AVA SOUTHERN OREGON: UMPQUA VALLEY Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON:SOUTHERN UMPQUA OREGON VALLEY

PORTLAND ELKTON OREGON 160 MILES (255 KM) UMPQUA VALLEY

Established: 1984 Planted Area: 2,660 acres (1,075 ha)

WILLAMETTE VALLEY Predominant Soils: Stream sediments, marine sedimentary bedrock, volcanic Predominant Varieties: Pinot noir, , RED HILL DOUGLAS COUNTY Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot, Chardonnay

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UMPQUA VALLEY

TERROIR WINE

The convergence of the Cascade, Coast and The long growing Klamath mountain ranges and the Umpqua season lets grapes take River creates many micro-climates. their time in ripening, creating fruit with Growing season temperatures vary complex flavors, well dramatically, with up to 1,000 growing degree balanced structure and days difference from the north to south. minerality.

Diversity of region has inspired a culture of experimentation with varieties not commonly grown elsewhere in Oregon: Garnacha, Albariño, Grüner Veltliner, , and more. Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON: UMPQUA VALLEY

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PORTLAND 130 MILES (210 KM) ELKTON OREGON Established: 2013 Planted Area: 100 acres (40 ha) Predominant Soils: Clay loam Predominant Varieties: Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Gewürztraminer, UMPQUA VALLEY

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SAN FRANCISCO 401 MILES 6K (645 KM)

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ELKTON OREGON

TERROIR WINE

Coolest AVA in Southern Oregon, in some Cool climate varieties parts approaching the coolness of the produced in a lusher Willamette Valley due to its high elevation and style, fuller in body with the strong afternoon breezes up the Umpqua bolder fruit notes than River gorge. those grown in the Willamette Valley. Water retaining clay soils cause a decreased need to irrigate, resulting in lower yields. Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON: ELKTON OREGON

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RED HILL

I-5 DOUGLAS COUNTY

Established: 2005 Planted Area: 460 acres (186 ha) Predominant Soils: Volcanic Predominant Varieties: Pinot noir, Pinot gris

UMPQUA VALLEY

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11K

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RED HILL DOUGLAS COUNTY

TERROIR WINE

A single vineyard AVA comprised entirely of Cooler site with volcanic soil from ancient uplifted seafloor. volcanic soil produces a leaner, more structured Vines sit between 800 and 1,200 feet style of wine compared (240–350 m) and do not benefit as much to other AVAs within from the protection of the Coast Range, Southern Oregon. resulting in cooler temperatures than other parts of the Umpqua Valley. SOUTHERN OREGON: ROGUE VALLEY Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON:SOUTHERN ROGUE OREGON VALLEY WASHINGTON ROGUE VALLEY

Established: 1991 Planted Area: 1900 acres (800 ha) Predominant Soils: Stream sediments SOUTHERN OREGON Predominant Varieties: Merlot, Cabernet

CASCADE RANGE Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, PORTLAND 225 MILES Tempranillo, Pinot noir (360 KM)

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PACIFIC OCEAN 55 MILES (85 KM)

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ROGUE VALLEY

TERROIR WINE

Defined by the soils created by the Rogue Generous sunshine River and Rogue tributaries: Illinois, Applegate and a warm growing and Bear Creek rivers. season allow later- ripening varieties to Southernmost and warmest AVA in Southern thrive, resulting in Oregon, with an average July maximum fully developed fruit temperature of 89°F (32°C). character and rich, full- bodied wines. Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON: ROGUE VALLEY

KRISELLE CELLARS Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON: ROGUE VALLEY

After having lived and worked in Washington and California, we found the Rogue Valley the perfect spot to build our wine business. The climate allows us to grow an incredible diversity of grape varieties with world-class quality.

- SCOTT STEINGRABER Kriselle Cellars ROGUE VALLEY AVA Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON: ROGUE VALLEY

Growing grapes and making wine in the Rogue Valley has been a part of most of my life. I have been fortunate to belong to a community of pioneering winemakers and grapegrowers whose collective passion for discovery and willingness to step out towards the edge have created one of the great wine regions of Oregon, if not the world.

- ERIC WEISINGER Weisinger Family Winery ROGUE VALLEY AVA SOUTHERN OREGON: APPLEGATE VALLEY Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON:SOUTHERN APPLEGATE OREGON VALLEY

PORTLAND 230 MILES (370 KM) ROGUE VALLEY APPLEGATE VALLEY

Established: 2000 GRANTS PASS Planted Area: 400 acres (160 ha)

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PACIFIC OCEAN ASHLAND 45 MILES (70 KM)

ELEVATION (FT)

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SAN FRANCISCO SISKIYOU MTS 305 MILES 6K (490 KM)

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APPLEGATE VALLEY

TERROIR WINE

The Siskiyou Mountains surrounding the valley Plush, full-bodied, fruit- to the west protect it from cooling marine air forward Bordeaux- and and rain from the Pacific. Rhône-style wines with a subtle, underlying The greatly influenced the minerality. development of soils in the regions, resulting in deep, well-draining stream sediments. Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON: APPLEGATE VALLEY

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SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS Image: Terry Fisher Oregon Wine Board SOUTHERN OREGON: APPLEGATE VALLEY

The rising afternoon desert air pulls the cool Pacific breezes up through the Valley, lowering temperatures dramatically in the late afternoon and evening. The winds are so fierce, my outside chairs and barbecue are frequently scattered along the vineyard!

- STEVE HALL Troon Vineyard APPLEGATE VALLEY AVA