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Willamette Valley Avas, Making Them Well-Drained and Extending Hang Time for Fruit During Final Ripening Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY UPDATED 4.1.17 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 Wine Board OREGON IN CONTEXT CELEBRATED, RENOWNED, EXQUISITE. Oregon's Willamette Valley is, at this point, synonymous with glorious Pinot noir. No other grape is as reflective of climatic and site differences, and small distances in the valley can yield wines of distinctly different character, each captivating in its own way. Oregon Wine 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. BURGUNDY, OREGON, FRANCE UNITED STATES 50° N 45TH PARALLEL 30° N BORDEAUX, FRANCE NAPA VALLEY CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES 0° EQUATOR MENDOZA, 30° S ARGENTINA MARGARET RIVER, AUSTRALIA STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA CENTRAL OTAGO, 50° S NEW ZEALAND Oregon Wine Board OREGONOREGON IN IN CONTEXT CONTEXT WALLA WALLA WASHINGTON VALLEY 46° N COLUMBIA WINE-PRODUCING GORGE WILLAMETTE REGIONS OF THE VALLEY WEST COAST SOUTHERN OREGON OREGON IDAHO Oregon is bordered by 42° N Washington to the north and California to the south. CALIFORNIA From northern Washington to NAPA VALLEY southern California, West Coast NEVADA winegrowing spans more than UTAH 1,200 miles (1,900 km) north SONOMA COUNTY to south. ARIZONA Oregon Wine BoardBoard OREGONOREGON IN IN CONTEXT CONTEXT WASHINGTON ER 17 RIV A BI C OLU M 15 14 16 PORTLAND MOUNT HOOD2 3 SALEM 6 4 PACIFIC 1 5 OCEAN 7 COAST RANGE 18 IDAHO 11 10 9 CASCADE RANGE 8 SISKIYOU MTS 12 13 CALIFORNIA NEVADA 1. Willamette Valley 6. McMinnville 11. Elkton Oregon 16. Walla Walla Valley GROWING 2. Yamhill-Carlton 7. Eola-Amity Hills 12. Rogue Valley 17. The Rocks District REGIONS OF 3. Chehalem Mountains 8. Southern Oregon 13. Applegate Valley 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 Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTEWILLAMETTE VALLEY VALLEY WASHINGTON RIBBON RIDGE WILLAMETTECOLUMBIA VALLEY Colum ive r bia R GORGE COLUMBIA YAMHILL-CARLTON Established: 1983 VALLEY PORTLAND Planted Area: 19,300 acres (7,800 ha) MCMINNVILLE CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS Predominant Soils: Marine sedimentary, W volcanic, loess i l l a m DUNDEE HILLS Predominant Varieties: Pinot noir, Pinot gris, e t t e R i Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot blanc v e r EOLA-AMITY HILLS SALEM I-5 PACIFIC OCEAN CASCADE RANGE COAST RANGE I-5 ELEVATION (FT) 11K EUGENE 6K SISKIOU MTS SEA SOUTHERN LEVEL OREGON WASHINGTON Oregon Wine Board NORTH WILLAMETTEWILLAMETTE VALLEY VALLEY NORTHWASHINGTON WILLAMETTE VALLEY W illa Six AVAs are containedr within m Columbia Rive et RIBBON RIDGE t e R iv the Willamette Valley AVA er PORTLAND YAMHILL-CARLTON CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS I-5 MCMINNVILLE COAST RANGE DUNDEE HILLS EOLA-AMITY HILLS W i l l THE COASTAL RANGE a m e t t e R i v e ELEVATION (FT) r 11K SALEM 6K CASCADE RANGE I-5 SEA LEVEL Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY WILLAMETTE VALLEY TERROIR WINE One of the coolest winegrowing regions in Complex soils in a cool North America that reliably produces quality climate result in pure vinifera wine. expressions of terroir. Fully developed fruit Northerly latitude provides extended hours of flavors are balanced crucial sunlight during the growing season to by bright acidity and ensure ripeness. freshness. Complex soils with great diversity in composition and depth yield endless possibilities for site-specific Pinot noir and other cool-climate varieties. Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY LEFT COAST CELLARS, LEFT BANK VINEYARDS Image: ©Andrea Johnson Photography Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY KING ESTATE VINEYARD Image: King Estate Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY MONTINORE ESTATE Image: Montinore Estate Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY Long before sustainability, organic and biodynamics, this community was talking about farming, caring for the soil and working together. When we got here, we asked for help and we were invited to sit at their kitchen table. This was a community focused on craft and not prestige. - MONTE PITT Patton Valley Vineyard WILLAMETTE VALLEY AVA WILLAMETTE VALLEY: CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: CHEHALEMWILLAMETTE MOUNTAINS VALLEY CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS Established: 2006 PACIFIC OCEAN Planted Area: 2,680 acres (1,085 ha) 60 MILES (96.5 KM) Predominant Soils: Marine sedimentary, volcanic, loess (Laurelwood series) Predominant Varieties: Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Pinot gris, Riesling, Pinot YAMHILL-CARLTON blanc, Gamay noir and Gewürztraminer RIBBON RIDGE PORTLAND 25 MILES (40 KM) NEWBERG ELEVATION (FT) 11K r DUNDEE ive HILLS R tte me la il W 6K SEA LEVEL Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS TERROIR WINE Defined by a distinct ridge in the northern The cool climate and Willamette Valley with vineyard elevations endless combinations spanning from 200 to 1,000 feet (60-300m). of soils and elevations produce wines with Home to the highest point in the Willamette defined structure Valley, Bald Peak, at 1,637 feet (499m), which offering notes of shelters vineyards from strong winds. strawberries and cherries in cooler Offers a diverse compilation of volcanic, vintages and darker marine sedimentary and loess Laurelwood fruit in riper years. soils. Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS PONZI AURORA VINEYARD Image: Polara Studio Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS COOPER MOUNTAIN JOHNSON SCHOOL VINEYARD Image: Cooper Mountain Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS In 1978, we built the first winery in the Chehalem Mountains. As our company matured, we bought grapes and even leased vineyards all over the north Willamette Valley and in all of its AVAs. We keep being drawn back to the Chehalem Mountains because we love the diversity of soils, elevations and site topography available here. And because, ultimately, this is our home, where we first planted our flag. - DAVID ADELSHEIM Adelsheim Vineyard CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS AVA WILLAMETTE VALLEY: RIBBON RIDGE Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY:WILLAMETTE RIBBON VALLEY RIDGE RIBBON RIDGE YAMHILL- CARLTON Established: 2005 Planted Area: 800 acres (325 ha) Predominant Soils: Marine sedimentary (Willakenzie series) PACIFIC OCEAN Predominant Varieties: Pinot noir, 60 MILES (96.5 KM) Chardonnay, Pinot gris, Riesling, Gamay noir CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS PORTLAND 30 MILES (48 KM) ELEVATION (FT) 11K 6K SEA LEVEL Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: RIBBON RIDGE RIBBON RIDGE TERROIR WINE A 6.1 square mile (15.8 square km) ridge within Willakenzie soil the Chehalem Mountains AVA, rising 683 feet combined with warmer (194m) from the valley floor, giving it an island- climate produces Pinot like appearance. noirs with rose petal, dark cherry, earthiness Composed entirely of marine sedimentary and spice complexity. Willakenzie soil, which offers good water- holding capability but low nutrients to restrain vine vigor. Lower elevation than surrounding AVAs and shielded from the winds, resulting in warmer temperatures and less rainfall. Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: RIBBON RIDGE CHEHALEM RIDGECREST VINEYARD Image: ©Andrea Johnson Photography Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: RIBBON RIDGE HALLIDAY HILL VINEYARD Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: RIBBON RIDGE UTOPIA VINEYARD Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: RIBBON RIDGE Biodynamic and organic farming is part of most Ribbon Ridge winegrowers’ philosophy and practice. We do not want to rush nature, so we take the time to watch our vines grow and make sure we are taking the best possible care of them. - DAN WARNSHUIS Utopia Vineyard RIBBON RIDGE AVA Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: RIBBON RIDGE Given that the ridgetop runs from north to south, Ribbon Ridge offers a variety of exposures — both east and west facing as well as full south and some northern exposures. The diversity is a gift to winemakers who understand that from year to year, different exposures offer different benefits, to be optimized come time to pick the fruit. - DOUG TUNNELL Brick House Wines RIBBON RIDGE AVA WILLAMETTE VALLEY: DUNDEE HILLS Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY:WILLAMETTE DUNDEE VALLEY HILLS CHEHALEM RIBBON MOUNTAINS RIDGE DUNDEE HILLS Established: 2004 YAMHILL- CARLTON Planted Area: 2,300 acres (930 ha) Predominant Soils: Volcanic (Jory series) Predominant Varieties: Pinot noir, PACIFIC OCEAN Chardonnay, Pinot gris, Pinot blanc 60 MILES (96.5 KM) r ive R te et m illa PORTLAND W 28 MILES DUNDEE (45 KM) ELEVATION (FT) 11K 6K SEA LEVEL Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: DUNDEE HILLS DUNDEE HILLS TERROIR WINE Home of Jory, a volcanic soil known for Ideal climate combined excellent drainage. with ancient, complex Jory soil produces Slightly warmer than other Willamette Valley Pinot noir with bright, AVAs due to being nestled between the Coast elegant red fruit, earthy, Range and Chehalem Mountains, which truffle-like flavors and a protect vineyards from harsh winds from the silky mouthfeel. Pacific Ocean and Columbia Gorge. Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: DUNDEE HILLS WINDERLEA VINEYARD Image: CWK Photography Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY: MCMINNVILLE Oregon Wine Board WILLAMETTE VALLEY:WILLAMETTE MCMINNVILLE VALLEY DUNDEE YAMHILL- HILLS CARLTON MCMINNVILLE Established: 2005 PACIFIC OCEAN 50 MILES Planted Area:
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