Climate similar to Burgundy
Reputation built on world-class Pinot Noir
French investment
16 AVAs in Oregon with 3 overlapping Washington and 1 overlapping Idaho
Strict labeling regulations
90% for grape variety (except 75% for Cab)
100% pf grapes from stated AVAs
100% of grapes come from source owned by the winemaker.. Wine must also be made and reared on the same
estate
Important grape varieties in Willamette
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Southern Oregon varieties on the rise
Bordeaux varietals
Syrah, Tempranillo & Zinfandel
AVAs of Oregon
Columbia Valley
Columbia Gorge
Walla Walla Valley
Willamette Valley
Dundee Hills
McMinville
Ribbon Ridge
Yamhill-Carlton District
Eola-Amity Hills
Chehalem Mountains – most recent
Some top producers in Willamette Valley
Domaine Seren
Eyrie Vineyards
Cristom
Bergstom
Domaine Drouhin
Southern Oregon
Umpqua Valley
Red Hill Douglas County
Rogue Valley
Applegate Valley – newest AVA – overlaps Idaho: Snake River Valley
Name the 6 sub appellations of Willamette Valley
1. Chehalem Mountains
2. Ribbon Ridge
3. Dundee Hills
4. Yamhill-Carlston District
5. McMinnville
6. Eola-Amity Hills
What is the minimum percentage that a wine must have in Oregon if it states a varietal? What is the exception?
90% except Cabernet Sauvignon which is 75%
1f a wine produced in Oregon states a designated area, what percentage has to be from stated area?
100%
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