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Established in 2004, the Southern Oregon AVA 84 Columbia Valley is made up of three adjacent growing regions – the Umpqua, Applegate and Rogue Valleys. It extends from the foothills of the Siskiyou Mountains north to the . Because of its many micro-climates, the Southern Oregon AVA has the most diverse varietals of any growing region. The Numbers: 75 wineries, 130 vineyards, 3,000 vineyard acres

Rogue Valley – Est. AVA 1991 • Considered one of the hottest growing regions Pacific Ocean Pacific • Approximate rainfall: 20”-35”annually

• Similar to France’s and Rhone 8844 5 regions, its warm dry climate benefits , , , , , and • Soils range from sandy loam to hard clay Cliff Creek Cellars features 100% estate grown fruit from Sams Valley Vineyard. Our 70 acre vineyard – Est. AVA 2001 consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, • Warmer and drier than the neighboring Merlot, Syrah & Sangiovese. Located in Southern 8844 Oregon’s , Sams Valley is nestled in Illinois Valley but not as warm as the Bear the foothills of the majestic Table Rocks. Creek Valley area which follows the I-5 corridor Reds: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Claret, Syrah • Home to varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Whites: Marsanne/Roussane Sauvignon, Syrah, and • Soils include decomposed granite derived 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, Oregon • (541) 855-5330 Open Thursday thru Monday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm from stream terraces and alluvial fans www.cliffcreek.com Umpqua Valley – Est. AVA 1984 • Considerably cooler than the Rogue Valley, ★ the area also has the highest annual rainfall Southern within the SOVA boundaries - 52.5” in Elkton Oregon • Lends itself to Rhone varietals such as Syrah, AVA Viognier and along with Spanish and German varietals Southern Oregon AVA Facts • Soils include alluvial, terrace and upland 5 home of cliff creek cellars