Tualatin Hills AVA
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Tualatin Hills is an
Tualatin Hills. The region stretches over approximately 144,000 acres (225 sq mi) and contains 21 wineries with 33 commercially-producing vineyards that covers approximately 860.5 acres (348 ha). The distinguishing features of Tualatin Hills are its soils, elevation, and climate.[2][3]
Terroir
The Willamette Valley is full of microclimates, varying aspects and more that have a profound impact on the wines grown there. Tualatin Hills is partially adjacent at its southern end to
glaciers during the last Ice Age. However, Tualatin Hills also contains Kinton and Cornelius soils mixed with the Laurelwood soil while its adjacent AVA is primarily a concentration of its namesake soil.[2][3]
Wine Industry
The area lies in the heart of Oregon's Pinot Noir producing zone. It is home to some of the oldest vineyards in Oregon, including David Hill, Ponzi and Cooper Mountain. The AVA petition filed at the TTB in 2015 was led by Alfredo Apolloni of Apolloni Vineyards, Rudy Marchesi of Montinore Estate and Mike Kuenz of David Hill Vineyard and Winery.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Establishment of the Tualatin Hills and Laurelwood District Viticultural Areas" (27 CFR 9 [Docket No. TTB–2019–0003; T.D. TTB–160; Ref: Notice No. 181] RIN 1513–AC52 Final Rule). Federal Register. 85 (107). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury: 34095–34100. June 3, 2020.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c d e Micallef, Joseph V (June 10, 2020). "Tualatin Hills And The Laurelwood District Are Oregon's Newest American Viticultural Areas". Forbes. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021.
- ^ a b c Stock, Mark (June 10, 2020). "New Northern AVAs". Oregon Wine Press. Archived from the original on September 29, 2020.
External links
- Tualatin Hills Washington County Visitors Association
- TTB AVA Map
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