Cultivar Selection in Southern Oregon
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Transcript of Cultivar Selection in Southern Oregon
Chris LakeThe Southern Oregon Wine Institute
at Umpqua Community College
What is New in Southern OR?Southern Oregon is
making newsSunset Magazine
predicts Southern OR is the next big thing
Abacela is featured in V&WM
UCC is building a $7M teaching winery
What’s going on down there?
Sunset Magazine says:
The next big wine country = Southern Oregon
Why we love it: Exciting wines, no crowds, and inexpensive tasting fees.
Go now: Arm yourself with a map from the Southern Oregon Wineries Association and hit the road.
The 'it' list for 2010 travel, Sunset Magazine, Jan. ‘10
Sunset’s Favorites
Foris Pinot Gris 2008 (Rogue Valley; $14).
Brandborg “Love Puppets” Pinot Noir 2006 (Umpqua Valley; $30).
Abacela South Face Block Reserve Syrah 2005 (Southern Oregon; $45).
Abacela = Tempranillo
Planting began in 1995
Currently a total of 75 acres planted and 52 bearing
Nine different clones of Tempranillo
Also: Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, Grenache, Albariño, Viognier, Graciano, Petite Verdot, Dolcetto, Bastardo,Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Cabernet franc, Mourvedre, and Nebbiolo
Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College
A $7M facility with a teaching winery
Construction began Sept. 15, 2010 and completion will be in Sept. 2011
One year certificate and Two year degree in Enology and Viticulture
Statewide ComparisonsHow does Southern Oregon compare to the
Statewide industry?
What is the Climate like in Southern Oregon?
What are grape prices in Southern Oregon?
Source: Greg Jones, Southern Oregon University
Price per ton, 2008-2009
Source: Greg Jones, Southern Oregon University
Variety Columbia RiverNorth Willamette
Valley Rogue ValleySouth Willamette
Valley Umpqua Valley
2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009
Cabernet Sauvignon $2,020 $2,100 - - $1,910 $1,770 - $1,500 $1,700 $1,370
Chardonnay $1,250 $1,340 $1,950 $1,620 $1,000 $1,220 $1,470 $1,700 $950 $1,330
Merlot $1,810 $2,180 - - $1,470 $1,800 - - $1,540 $1,010
Pinot Gris - $1,500 $1,400 $1,250 $1,370 $1,330 $1,330 $1,430 $1,320 $1,400
Pinot Noir $2,110 $1,990 $2,820 $2,340 $1,670 $1,820 $2,300 $2,180 $2,000 $2,140
White Riesling $1,080 $1,070 $1,150 $950 $1,280 $1,400 $1,180 $1,240 $980 $1,050
Cultivar Selection Initially, Southern Oregon was planted to cool
season grapesPinot NoirChardonnayGewürztraminer RieslingPinot Gris
Eventually the diversity of climates in Southern Oregon were discovered
Cultivar Selection The diverse of climates in Southern Oregon
Southern Willamette ValleyThe Umpqua ValleysRogue ValleyApplegate ValleyIllinois Valley
Southern Willamette ValleyThere are 14 wineries in Lane County
The largest is King Estate with 464 acres of organic vineyard.
Major Cultivars: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay
The Umpqua ValleysDrier and Warmer than the WillametteGrowing Season averages = 180 – 220 daysGDD range from 2200 to over 2500Cool sites in the Northern and Western partsMajor Cultivars:
Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer
Minor Cultivars:Tempranillo, Syrah, Dolcetto, Merlot, Cabernet
Franc, Malbec, Grenache and Viognier
Rogue ValleyBroadest Range of ClimateGrowing Season averages = 155 – 185 days, risk of
frostGDD range from 2200 to over 2900High Degree of Climate DiversityMajor Cultivars:
Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris and Syrah
Minor Cultivars:Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon blanc, Zinfandel,
Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Malbec,Viognier
Applegate ValleyWithin the Rogue AVAGDD range from 2500 to 2700High Degree of Climate DiversityMajor Cultivars:
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris and Syrah
Minor Cultivars:Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon blanc, Zinfandel,
Petit Verdot, Malbec
Illinois ValleyWithin the Rogue AVAGDD range from 2200 to 2600Coolest area of the Rogue AVAMajor Cultivars:
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling
Minor Cultivars:Gewürztraminer, Early Muscat, Viognier
Southern Oregon = W.O.W.World Of Wine Tasting
Annual Event to Promote Southern Oregon Wine
Named to Include All Cultivars Grown in S. ORNo “Flagship” Cultivar in Southern OregonAreas of Great Climate DiversityMany Opportunities for Discovery
Estimated 140,000 acres of vineyard sitesApproximately 40,000 acres of prime sites
High Vine VigorSome Vineyard Sites can be Overly Vigorous
Like many areas of Oregon, we must address vigor
Fertile Valleys = Large VinesTrellis Systems to Accommodate Vigor
Scott Henry Trellis“Y” Trellis
Rootstocks needed where Phylloxera are present
Characteristics of a Grapevine
Characteristics of a GrapevineSun seeking behaviorFruit is brightly colored and sweetImmature fruit is tart and unpalatableUses trees for supportSets it’s fruit near the outside of the canopyRenews fruit zone in the same areaWithstands frosts by having “backup” shoots
Nebbiolo planting at UCC, 2009
Thank You