5 82 82 Southern Oregon AVA 84 Overview 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 Umpqua River. Because of its many micro-climates, the Southern Oregon AVA has the most diverse Willamette Valley 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 Bordeaux and Rhone 8844 5 regions, its warm dry climate benefits Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Gris, Malbec and Syrah • Soils range from sandy loam to hard clay Cliff Creek Cellars features 100% estate grown fruit from Sams Valley Vineyard. Our 70 acre vineyard Applegate Valley – Est. AVA 2001 consists of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, • Warmer and drier than the neighboring Merlot, Syrah & Sangiovese. Located in Southern 8844 Oregon’s Rogue Valley, 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, Viognier and Tempranillo • 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 Grenache along with Spanish and German varietals Southern Oregon AVA Facts • Soils include alluvial, terrace and upland 5 home of cliff creek cellars .