Oregon Wine Varieties

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OREGON WINE VARIETIES UPDATED 11.1.16

Transcript of Oregon Wine Varieties

OREGON WINEVARIETIES

UPDATED 11.1.16

OREGON'S TOP VARIETIES

Pinot noir is the predominant variety grown in Oregon; however, the state's diversity of geography and microclimates make it well-suited to many different varieties.

Pinot noir

62.3%

All Others

14.4%Syrah

2.2%Riesling

2.6%Chardonnay

5.6%

Pinot gris

12.9%

72 varieties of wine grapes are grown in Oregon

Source: 2015 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report

VARIETIES

PINOT NOIR

Oregon’s flagship variety, this thin-skinned grape thrives in cool sites throughout the state, with particular prominence in the Willamette Valley.

50,737tons harvested in 2014

of Oregon’s winegrape harvest

62.3%

WILLAMETTEVALLEY WESTERN END

OF COLUMBIA GORGE

NORTHERNUMPQUA VALLEY

NORTHERNROGUE VALLEY

Most commonly found in:

Source: 2015 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report

VARIETIES

Source: 2014 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report

PINOT GRIS

For this widely grown variety, Oregon vintners generally follow the Alsatian style of vinification creating weightier, more complex, expressive wines with long aging potential.

15,294tons harvested in 2014

of Oregon’s winegrape harvest

12.9%

WILLAMETTEVALLEY

WESTERN END OF COLUMBIA

GORGE

UMPQUAVALLEY

Most commonly found in:

Source: 2015 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report

VARIETIES

Source: 2014 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report

CHARDONNAY

Winemakers in Oregon frequently apply new oak judiciously for bright yet rounded character, although all ends of the spectrum from creamy to fresh and tart are produced.

3,668tons harvested in 2014

of Oregon’s winegrape harvest

5.6%

WILLAMETTEVALLEY COLUMBIA

GORGE

SOUTHERN OREGON

Most commonly found in:

Source: 2015 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report

VARIETIES

Source: 2014 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report

RIESLING

Most commonly, Oregon winemakers produce dry or off-dry wines with this grape, yet the acidity retained allows for dessert styles that are in wonderful balance.

2,470tons harvested in 2014

of Oregon’s winegrape harvest

2.6%

WILLAMETTEVALLEY

ELKTONOREGON

Most commonly found in:

WESTERN END OF COLUMBIA

GORGE

Source: 2015 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report

VARIETIES

Source: 2014 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report

SYRAH

Commonly known as a warm-climate variety,when grown in Oregon’s moderate regions, this grape achieves rich complexity and depth balanced by acidity.

1,593tons harvested in 2014

of Oregon’s winegrape harvest

2.2%

ROGUE VALLEY

Most commonly found in:

WALLA WALLA VALLEY

THE ROCKS DISTRICT OF MILTON-FREEWATER

Source: 2015 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report

VARIETIES