Umpqua Valley AVA

Umpqua Valley AVA (wine region)

Umpqua River with tributaries
Type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1984[1]
Country USA
Part of Oregon, Southern Oregon AVA
Sub-regions Red Hill Douglas County, Oregon AVA
Grapes produced Baco Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Dolcetto, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Muscat Canelli, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tempranillo[2]

Part of the larger Southern Oregon AVA the Umpqua Valley American Viticultural Area is located entirely within Douglas County, Oregon. The official boundaries of the AVA are detailed in the United States of America Code of Federal Regulations Title 27 Chapter I Part 9 section 89(C). Grapes grown here include Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and more.[2] The first commercial Grüner Veltliner in the U.S. was produced in the Umpqua Valley AVA by Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards.[3]

References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.89 Umpqua Valley." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 29, 2008.
  2. ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Umpqua Valley (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 29, 2008.
  3. ^ Rex-Johnson, Braiden (November 9th, 2008). "Wine & Spirits 2008". The Seattle Times.