Rogue Valley AVA

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Coordinates: 42°25′N 123°25′W / 42.417°N 123.417°W / 42.417; -123.417
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Rogue Valley AVA
Semillon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier[3]
No. of wineries20[3]

The Rogue Valley AVA is an

Bear Creek. Most wineries in the region are found in the valleys formed by one of these three tributaries, rather than along the Rogue River itself. The region is 70 miles (113 km) wide by 60 miles (97 km) long (most of the land within the AVA capable of producing high quality wine is not currently used for grape cultivation); there are fewer than 20 wineries with only 1,100 acres (450 ha) planted.[3] Each river valley has a unique terroir, and grows different varieties of grapes. Overall, however, this region is the warmest and driest of Oregon's wine-growing regions.[4]

Applegate Valley AVA

The

Syrah, Chardonnay and Zinfandel, with Cabernet and Merlot being the dominant varietals.[4]

Bear Creek Valley

above sea level, and the climate is warm and dry.[3] The climate of the Bear Creek Valley is similar to that of Bordeaux, and it is well suited for cultivating varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot gris, Sauvignon blanc, Malbec and Syrah.[4]

Illinois Valley

The westernmost tributary of the Rogue River is the

Siskiyou National Forest. It joins the Rogue River from the south on the Curry-Josephine county line, approximately 15 miles (24 km) from the Pacific Ocean. The region is marked by high elevation, and is significantly influenced by marine climates. The region is well-suited for growing Burgundy varietals, similar to those grown in the Willamette Valley AVA.[4]

References

  1. ^ "§ 9.132 Rogue Valley" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved January 29, 2008.
  2. ^ "Rogue Valley AVA". Rogue Valley Winegrowers Association.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Rogue Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on February 18, 2009. Retrieved January 29, 2008.
  4. ^ a b c d "Rogue Valley and Applegate Valley Appellations of Southern Oregon". Wines Northwest. 2008. Retrieved January 29, 2008.

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