Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Summer 2016 Southern Oregon Wine Scene
Summer 2016 Southern Oregon Wine Scene
Summer 2016 Southern Oregon Wine Scene
WINE SCENE
Summer 2016
your
SUMMER FESTIVAL
HEADQUARTERS
6 / PICNIC SEASON
This summer, finding that picture-perfect
picnic spot is a breeze thanks to dozens of
local wineries offering stunning locations
to relax with sumptuous wines.
8 / WOMEN IN WINE
In a new series, learn why theres no
glass ceiling for these wine industry
professionals whove succeeded thanks to
their dedication, hard work and passion.
12 / A GRAPE'S JOURNEY
In our continuing story, with our wine
grapes now processed and in-barrel,
discover how cooperage impacts the flavor
and complexity of your favorite wine.
REGIONAL MAPS
Rogue Valley..........................16
Upper Rogue..........................28
Jacksonville............................33
Applegate Valley....................40
Umpqua Valley.......................49
Southern Oregon....................47
Whitman Parker
OFFICE
220 E California Street
Historic Downtown Jacksonville
MAILING
PO Box 1114
Jacksonville OR 97530
sowinescene.com
facebook/southernoregonwinescene
PRINTED LOCALLY BY
Valley Web Printing
ABOUT THE COVER: Photo of Jaxon
Vineyards owners Jamie and Katherine
McCleary at their Medford vineyard by
Steven Addington Photography.
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Top 1% Award
for John L.Scott
dougmorse.com
(541) 734-5280
dougpro@aol.com
Women in Wine
by MJ DASPIT
outhern Oregon defies the notion that the wine industry is a male-dominated
realm. Ever since Sarah Powell started making wine at Foris Winery in 1990,
women have been putting Southern Oregon on the map for wine aficionados
world-wide. The nine women profiled below came to the Southern Oregon wine
industry via widely divergent pathways but they share one key thing: passion for
what they do.
Anne Root
Nora Lancaster
NORA LANCASTER, KRISELLE CELLARS. Nora started a life-long affair with wine
when her family lived in the south of France. I was enraptured by the beautiful
vineyards and cellars of Provence, she recalls. As a young adult, she worked in
service and management of fine dining houses, honing her palate and knowledge
of wines and furthering the journey towards wine as a career. After a fruitful stint at
Weisinger Family Winery in Ashland, Nora is now Kriselle Cellars' General Manager
and Marketing Director, overseeing the many aspects of a producing winery, very
active tasting room, robust wholesale market, and a community-minded and
industry-involved business. Whats the secret of success? Passion. Tenacity. Genuine
love for Southern Oregon. And a strong affinity for gathering folks.
SUE BRANDBORG, BRANDBORG WINERY. The first red wine Sue ever tasted
was a 1992 Brandborg Pinot Noir. Two years later she met the man who made it at
a wine event in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Soon the two were making wine together
in rented warehouse space in Richmond, California. Even after they established
their winery in Elkton, Sue and Terry produced their first 6,000 cases entirely by
themselves. Now with production of over 8,000 cases, they have hired help, but
Sue says shes still involved in every phase from crush pad to bottling, marketing
and distribution in eighteen states. What advice would Sue give women thinking
of wine careers? Dont be afraid to jump in and do things. It's grueling, but I love
every step because there's always something to learn.
Sue Brandborg
Naomi Fuerte
8
KIM KINDERMAN, AGATE RIDGE VINEYARD. Growing up, Kim watched her
father install reinforcing steel to many wineries in Sonoma County, allowing her
to witness fruition of dreams come true. Vines and wines have always been a part
of her life. She also spent time in Europe where she raised her daughters and fully
embraced the culture and history of wine. Fifteen years ago Kim and her father
started Agate Ridge. The enterprise incorporates three separate businesses, the
vineyard, the winery and the tasting room, distinct challenges for an entirely
family-owned and operated enterprise. Your business is only as good as the
people you hire and surround yourself with. Having a work ethic that matches my
incredible employees helps get the job done day by day. I also think my love of the
land and driving a tractor helps!
Kim Kinderman
Liza Jussiaume
Terri Delfino
Rene Brons
Liz Wan
SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2016
10
by MJ DASPIT
Abacelas Fault Line Vineyards, also in the Umpqua Valley,
are sited at the junction of the two geological terranes
mentioned above. See www.abacela.com for a detailed
discussion. Soils of the Coxs Rock Vineyard developed
from rocks as much as 225 million years old, associated
with the Klamath Range. Soils of the immediately-adjacent
Cobblestone Vineyard derive from Coastal Range rock only
about 25 million years old. Because of differences in the
parent rock, there are five distinct soils among Abecelas
vineyard blocks, mostly loams with varying clay, sand or silt
composition, each requiring a different approach to irrigation
and fertility management.
A number of Southern Oregon vineyards are established
on clays derived from volcanic rock. These clays are often
fairly fertile and may expand with water absorption and then
contract and open surface cracks as they dry out. Such sites are
capable of excellent wine grape production, but require more
grower expertise to manage irrigation and vine canopy.
Many vineyards in the Rogue Valley including Del Rio,
Kriselle, Trium, Pebblestone, StoneRiver, and Upper Five
occupy alluvial fans and stream terraces. These sites benefit
from the well-drained sandy loams that developed on old
stream and river beds. River stones known as cobbles retain
heat and hasten the development of new growth in the spring.
Similar alluvial soils are also found on Applegate and Illinois
Valley vineyard sites.
The influence of soil is evident in the taste of wine in the
glassWhile we dont understand the chemistry behind the
effect of soil on the taste of grapes, a terroir tasting comparing
wines of the same year and varietal grown on different soils
clearly demonstrates the defining difference soil can make. Soil
is, after all, the terre in terroir.
The full list of terroir elements impacting wine, according
to Dr. Burns, not only includes geology/soils, but grape stock/
clone, climate, soil hydrology, physiography, winemaking
practices and vineyard management.
So the next time youre pouring a glass of Southern Oregon
wine, remember its not just quality grapes that make it taste
great, but a variety of factors including the very soil in your glass!
11
A Grape's Journey
BARREL-AGING
by MJ DASPIT
Photo courtesy of Tonnellerie Cadus
12
he difference in the way white and red grapes are handled in the winery
is probably most dramatically illustrated by the time between harvesting
the fruit and bottling the finished wine. For a white wine like Sauvignon
Blanc or Pinot Gris, the whole process may take only ninety days. A white
varietal that spends time in barrel, such as Chardonnay, may take six months,
still a short time from crush pad to glass as compared to reds.
Red wines typically spend one to two years in barrel, sometimes longer.
After the wine goes through malolactic fermentation*, (the secondary
bacterial fermentation that converts malic acid to lactic acid) the winemaker
will keep it in barrel so the wine will take on the flavor of the wood, typically
a variety of oak. Most barrels, or cooperage, used in winemaking are either
French, American or Hungarian oak. Besides the choice of wood, the
winemaker also has a choice in terms of how deeply the interior of the
barrel is toasted; light, medium or dark. In toasting, the inside of the staves
are exposed to a flame to brown them before barrel assembly is completed.
Generally speaking, light toast imparts mild wood notes with a vanilla
component. Medium toast inflects the wine with heavier wood notes, vanilla
and caramel flavors. Dark toast is suitable for the more robust wines that are
enhanced by smoky and roasted coffee flavors.
Sediments may precipitate out of barreled wines over time. Sometimes,
as with a Chardonnay fermented sur lie, or on the lees, the sediment (grape
particles and dead yeast cells) is stirred back into the wine through a process
known as btonnage. Eventually wines in barrel are drawn off sediments and
transferred to clean cooperage through a process known as racking. Any loss of
wine from the barrel through evaporation or racking is made up by topping off
to minimize air space known as ullage that may result in harmful oxidation.
Most wineries have what is called a barrel program. Because barrels lose
flavor over time, they have a useful life of only five to seven years. As they are
one of the most expensive components of a winery, (a new 59 gallon French
oak barrel costs about $1,000) only a percentage of the winerys cooperage is
replaced in any one year. This means the winemaker must select which wines
to put into new barrels having the strongest flavor and which to put into the
older, neutral ones. Winemakers may elect to use only a percentage of new
oak for a single vintage of a varietal. In this case, the wine aged in new oak
would be blended with that aged in neutral oak before bottling.
So lets talk about blending. Blends may combine different varietals or
different years of a single varietal. The latter is known as a non-vintage blend.
The winemaker blends to create a composite wine that has better balance
than any one of its component wines alone. Blends may be denoted by
generic names such as Claret or they may be labeled with proprietary names
that denote a certain winerys product such as Kriselle Cellars Dtani, a
Bordeaux blend.
Under Oregon Liquor Control Commission rules, a wine is a blend if it
contains less than 75% of a single varietal. A wine that is 75% Viognier and
25% Marsanne can be labeled Viognier, but a wine that is 60% Viognier, 25%
Marsanne and 15% Rousanne would be labeled as a blend. Oregon Pinot
Noir carries more stringent label requirements than other varietals. It must
be 90% Pinot Noir to bear the varietal designation and 95% from a single
Oregon American Viticultural Area (AVA) to carry that area designation.
Thus, a label that reads Southern Oregon Pinot Noir must be 95% Pinot Noir
grown in Southern Oregon.
Before bottling, some wines may undergo additional processes such as
filtering, fining and cold stabilization to enhance clarity.
Filtered wines are pumped through fine gauge mesh to mechanically
remove particles of sediment. Filtering can strip wines and for this reason
is often not a method of choice for varietals like Pinot Noir that need gentle
handling to preserve delicate flavors and viscosity.
In fining, an organic compound such as egg white is added to the wine to cause
sedimentary particles to cling together and fall out of suspension in the wine.
With cold stabilization, wine temperature is held at about 30 degrees for
several days, causing particles of sediment, typically crystals of tannic acid, to
fall out of solution.
The grape, at this point, has finished its metamorphosis into wine, but the
journey isnt quite complete. The next step involves bottling, labeling, storage
and release. Stay tuned.
*See Tasting Terms on page 50 for full definitions.
barrel auction
grand tasting
august 26
august 28
august 27
august 12 to 25
ROGUE VALLEY
Tailgating
Breweries
Private Events
541.200.9898
platinumxcursions.com
14
"W
ine is every bit as important as the food were doing, says executive chef
Damon Jones.
Serving as a narrative of the seasons, Larks menus extol Southern Oregons
agricultural bounty and artisan foods. From citrusy sauvignon blanc to spicy
tempranillo, the regions wines co-author the culinary tale.
We are constantly pairing stuff with wine, says Jones, whose staff devises dishes
for more than 50 events annually that celebrate wine. Winemaker dinners also
enhance the experience at Larks, which opened a decade ago at Ashland Springs
Hotel and expanded to Medford with the Red Lion Hotels 2013 reinvention by
Neuman Hotel Group as Inn at the Commons.
They werent carbon copies, says Jones of the two restaurants, where diners can
taste distinctly-different recipes while relishing a few mainstays, such as roasted
beet salad and fried chicken breast. The Larks wine lists arent mirror images, either,
although Oregon labels dominate both.
I think its incredible the number of wineries that have come about, says Jones.
Weve always made a really giant effort to promote Oregon and local wines.
by SARAH LEMON
Prominently promoted on Larks lists are Daisy Creek Vineyard, Folin Cellars,
Kriselle Cellars, Ledger David Cellars and Upper Five Vineyardall, of the Rogue
Valley. The Applegates Slagle Creek Vineyards and Valley View Winery supply
syrah for the Ashland restaurant, and the Umpquas Brandborg and Abacela
wineries contribute lighter pinot noir and tempranillo.
These and other wineries complement dozens of local farms, ranches and
purveyors who figure into Larks farm-to-table philosophy.
I think of those wineries as farms, as well, says Ava DeRosier, Director of Food
and Beverage for Neuman Hotel Group.
Our whole concept is about sustainability, says Jones. Its really beyond organic.
A celebration of traditional, hand-crafted food, Larks farm plate comprises
house-made charcuterie and condiments, along with cheeses from Jacksonvilles
By George Farm. As a starter or light meal, the platter suits the full spectrum of
Southern Oregon varietals, says Jones.
It works for people who are drinking different types of wine.
Executive Chef
Damon Jones
SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2016
15
ROGUE VALLEY
ROGUE VALLEY
ROGUE VALLEY
Rogue
Creamery
Kaleidoscope
CENTRAL POINT
MEDFORD
Caprice Vineyards / Pg 34
970 Old Stage Road
Central Point OR 97502
EdenVale Winery / Pg 23
2310 Voorhies Road
Medford OR 97501
Jaxon Vineyards / Pg 24
5709 Hughes Road
Medford OR 97504
RoxyAnn Winery / Pg 25
3285 Hillcrest Road
Medford OR 97504
Bambu
Larks
GoodBean
Elements
TALENT
See page 33
for a detailed
map of
Jacksonville
ASHLAND
Belle Fiore Winery / Pg 17
100 Belle Fiore Lane
Ashland OR 97520
Eliana Wines / Pg 18
158 Gaerky Creek Road
Ashland OR 97520
Enoteca Wine Tasting & Bistro / Pg 18
17 North Main Street
Ashland OR 97520
Beasy's
Loft Brasserie
Larks
Harvey's
Place
ROGUE VALLEY
17
ROGUE VALLEY
ELIANA WINES
Eliana Wines
158 Gaerky Creek Road
Ashland OR 97520
541-690-4350
elianawines.com
Hours:
Thursday, Friday & Saturday,
noon-5:00pm
Varietals:
Bordeaux Blend
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Tempranillo
18
ROGUE VALLEY
&
e perfect pairing e McCall House & Bacchus Winery Tours
One block from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Ashlands most distinctive boutique Inn and
the Rogue Valleys nest wine tour company
19
ROGUE VALLEY
Rogue Valley
featured wines
541-488-9511
50 E. Main St. Ashland
OPEN 7 DAYS
Summerwine & Dine
541-488-5009
51 Water St. Ashland
October-April,
Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
Annual Winemaker's Dinner,
Friday, August 19
Wines:
Bordeaux Blends
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Dry Gewurztraminer
Malbec
Pinot Noir
Ros
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
ROGUE VALLEY
sosubaru.com
20
15
H
O
O M
F E
TH B
U
E IL
YE D
AR ER
Innsbruck
Ridge
Innsbruck Ridge
21
ROGUE VALLEY
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Elements TapasChardonnay
Bar & Lounge is Medfords
first tapas bar,Chenin
and ourBlanc
philosophy is really
Malbec
quite simple: take
the best local ingredients,
Malvasia Bianca
make wonderful
and pair it with a
Petitfood,
Verdot
great drink. Sangiovese
Sauvignon Blanc
Located on the corner of FRONT and
Syrah
MAIN Streets in OldTown Medford.
Tempranillo
Viognier
541.779.0135 | w w w . e l e m e n t s m e d f o r d . c o m
22
EDENVALE WINERY
ROGUE VALLEY
23
ROGUE VALLEY
JAXON VINEYARDS
Jaxon Vineyards
5709 Hughes Road
Medford OR 97504
541-512-1514
jaxonvineyards.com
Hours:
Daily, 11am-4pm
May-September
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Grenache
Malbec
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
Proprietary Blends
24
ROGUE VALLEY
ROXYANN WINERY
RoxyAnn Winery
3283 Hillcrest Road
Medford OR 97504
541-776-2315
roxyann.com
Hours:
Monday-Thursday, noon-7pm
Friday,11am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday, 11am-7pm
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Claret
Malbec
Merlot
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
25
ROGUE VALLEY
Medford
the
Jacksonville
Very Best
Places to Stay
Contact Head Winemaker Chris Graves for a private tour and consultation.
countryhouseinns.com
26
TRIUM
Trium
7112 Rapp Lane
Talent OR 97540
541-535-4015
triumwines.com
Hours:
May-September
Daily, 11am-5:30pm
ROGUE VALLEY
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Merlot
Pinot Gris
Ros
Tempranillo
Viognier
Zinfandel
27
UPPER ROGUE
Listen to
us on the
Radio!
S S M M S
Ask us about our complimentary 2nd opinion services.
GOLD HILL
Sundays
at 8am
KMED 1440
FM 106.7
UPPER ROGUE
EAGLE POINT
Agate Ridge Vineyard / Pg 29
1098 Nick Young Road
Eagle Point OR 97524
LaBrasseur Vineyard / Pg 29
2444 Cobleigh Road
Eagle Point OR 97524
WHITE CITY
Kriselle Cellars / PG 31
12956 Modoc Road
White City OR 97503
LABRASSEUR VINEYARD
GENERAL $8
6:00PM - 9:00PM
UPPER ROGUE
LaBrasseur Vineyard
2444 Cobleigh Road
Eagle Point OR 97524
541-865-3648
labrasseurvineyard.com
Hours:
Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
or by appointment
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Petite Sirah/Primitivo Blend
Red Bordeaux Blend
Riesling
Ros
Syrah
Viognier
Dessert Wines:
Early Muscat
Late Harvest Viognier
Petite Sirah Port
Plum
29
FOLIN CELLARS
UPPER ROGUE
30
Folin Cellars
Estate Winery & Tasting Room
9200 Ramsey Road
Gold Hill OR 97525
541-855-2018
folincellars.com
Hours:
June-October, Daily, noon-5
November-May, Weekends, noon-5
Please call for updates
Varietals:
Grenache
Mourvedre
Petite Sirah
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
KRISELLE CELLARS
UPPER ROGUE
Oregons #1
Cultural and Historical
Attraction
Conveniently Located in Central Point!
Experience meaningful cultural and
historical locations connected to the
Rogue Valley, wildlife, and celebrity
retreats, all surrounded by the stunning
beauty of the iconic Table Rocks.
TM
1.855.Jet.Trip
1.541.414.4182
www.RogueJetAdventures.com
31
Caprice Vineyards / Pg 34
970 Old Stage Road
Central Point OR 97502
Daisy Creek Vineyard / Pg 35
675 Shafer Lane
Jacksonville OR 97530
Back Porch
Bar & Grill
Bella Union
Gogi's
Jville Inn
GoodBean
Frau Kemmling
Schoolhaus Brewhaus
33
JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE
CAPRICE VINEYARDS
BROKER
SANDY J. BROWN
2
Craftsman Farmhouse
JACKSONVILLE
$965,000
Jacksonville Manor
$935,000
$1,100,000
2421 Old Military Road, Central Point
4 BR | 4 BA | 4829 SF | 7.01 Acres
Sandy J. Brown
CELL: 831.588.8204
sandyjbrown@gmail.com
OFFICE: 541.734.0043
WesternPropertiesofSouthernOregon
1
2
3
Caprice Vineyards
970 Old Stage Road
Central Point OR 97502
541-499-0449
capricevineyards.com
Hours:
March-December,
Thursday-Monday, noon-5pm
Closed Tuesday & Wednesday
Live music series May-September,
every Saturday and Sunday, 2-5pm
Varietals:
Blush
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Claret
Gewurztraminer
Viognier
Congratulations!
the
Heartof
southern oregon
Extensive Wine List Featuring Local Wines All Available By The Glass!
wine country
Enthusiast Magazine
JacksonvilleOregon.com
SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2016
35
DANCIN VINEYARDS
pure panache!
{541} 899 8000
JACKSONVILLE
Hours:
May-September:
Thursday-Sunday, noon-8pm
October-April:
Thursday-Sunday, noon-7pm
Or by appointment
Discover
The Wine Shop
at The Inn
Varietals:
Chardonnay
Barbera
Pinot Noir
Port
Syrah
QUADY NORTH
Quady North
255 California Street
Jacksonville OR 97530
541-702-2123
quadynorth.com
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Grenache
Marsanne
Merlot
Muscat
Port
Rousanne
Syrah
Viognier
JACKSONVILLE
Summer Hours:
Thursday-Sunday,11am-7pm
Monday, 11am-6pm
(Through Labor Day)
Fine dining
in the heart of
wine country
Dinner~Wednesday-Sunday 5-9p
Sunday Brunch~10a-1p
Reservations: 541-899-8699
Gogis
Restaurant
37
Widest selection of
SPECIALTY FOODS
in Southern Oregon!
A delicious discovery
GIFT BASKETS!
COOKING CLASSES
AWoman Can
Be Over Dressed,
But Never
Over Elegant.
~ Coco Chanel
CHEERS
to the
Find
the
Find
the
Cook!
PerfectGift
Gift
Perfect
Cookware, Gadgets and
OPEN DAILY
Jacksonville Company
COOKING & WINE...A PERFECT BLEND
JACKSONVILLE
39
APPLEGATE VALLEY
Serra Vineyards / Pg 45
222 Missouri Flat Road
Grants Pass OR 97527
Troon Vineyard / Pg 46
1475 Kubli Road
Grants Pass OR 97527
APPLEGATE VALLEY
JACKSONVILLE SIDE
Honeysuckle Cafe
40
where agriculture
meets artistry
www.applegatewinetrail.com
DEVITT WINERY
LONGSWORD VINEYARD
APPLEGATE VALLEY
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Tempranillo
Viognier
42
LongSword Vineyard
8555 Hwy 238
Jacksonville OR 97530
541-899-1746
LongSwordVineyard.com
Hours:
Daily, noon-5pm
September 17 & 18, Star Thistle
Fly-In Paragliding Event
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc Ros
Chardonnay
Dolcetto
Pinot Noir
Sparkling Chardonnay
Sparkling Ros
Syrah/Zinfandel Blend
RED LILY VINEYARDS is a boutique, familyowned winery in the beautiful Applegate Valley,
specializing in classic Spanish wines, including
Tempranillo and Verdejo. Red Lily is named for
Bolanders Lily, a rare species of red lily growing
in the nearby Siskiyou Mountains, and for the
owners daughter, Lily.
Red Lilys winery and tasting room are located
in an idyllic setting on the banks of the
Applegate River with an amazing riverside
beach, the site of their popular summer concert
series featuring rising local musical artists.
Concerts are held every Thursday from 6-8pm
beginning in Junesee website for details.
43
APPLEGATE VALLEY
SCHULTZ WINES
APPLEGATE VALLEY
44
Schultz Wines
755 Slagle Creek Rd
Grants Pass OR 97527
541-414-8448
schultzwines.com
Hours:
June-August: Friday, Saturday,
Sunday, & Monday, noon-5pm
September-May: Friday &
Saturday, noon-5pm
As a family business, we have
occasional closures. Please check our
website or Facebook page for details.
Varietals:
Chardonnay
Merlot
Pinot Gris
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Viognier
SERRA VINEYARDS
Current Listings
Vineyards / Wineries in Southern Oregon
SERRA VINEYARDS winery & tasting room
sits on an 80-acre estate located on the Applegate
Valley's famed Kubli Bench. With over 30 acres
under vine, Krissa and Scott Fernandes annually
produce 1000+ cases of wine showcasing estategrown Viognier, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Malbec,
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot,
and Syrah. The result, as expressed by the array of
medals Serra Vineyards wines receive from both
national and international wine competitions
throughout the year, is a flight of medal-winning
wines for all of our guests!
APPLEGATE VALLEY
Serra Vineyards
222 Missouri Flat Road
Grants Pass OR 97527
541-846-9223
serravineyards.com
Hours:
Daily, 11am-5pm
Varietals:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Tempranillo
Syrah
Viognier
2015 Outstanding
Broker of the Year
Alan DeVries
Land and Wildlife.com
(541) 840-6556
alan@landandwildlife.com
SOUTHERN OREGON WINE SCENE / SUMMER 2016
45
TROON VINEYARD
APPLEGATE VALLEY
Troon Vineyard
1475 Kubli Road
Grants Pass OR 97527
541-846-9900
troonvineyard.com
Hours:
Daily, 11am-5pm
The Grape Expedition Tour
April through harvest season,
Friday-Sunday at noon, 2pm & 4pm.
Call or email to book tour.
Varietals:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Syrah
Tannat
Tempranillo
Vermentino
Zinfandel
46
VALLEY MAP / Pg 16
ROGUE
Winery Info & Pairings / Pgs14-27
ROGUE MAP / Pg 28
UPPER
Winery Info & Pairings / Pgs 28-31
MAP / Pg 33
JACKSONVILLE
Winery Info & Pairings / Pgs 33-39
VALLEY MAP / Pg 40
APPLEGATE
Winery Info & Pairings / Pgs 40-46
VALLEY MAP / Pg 49
UMPQUA
Winery Info & Pairings / Pgs 48-49
APPLEGATE VALLEY
47
UMPQUA VALLEY
SPANGLER VINEYARDS
umpquavalleywineries.org 541-673-5323
1.
3.
5.
7.
9.
11.
13.
15.
17.
19.
21.
Rivers Edge
Anindor Vineyards
Triple Oak Vineyard
Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards
Cooper Ridge Vineyard
Melrose
Delfino Vineyards
Girardet
Abacela
Spangler Vineyards
Southern Oregon Wine Institute
Download
our App
1 Brandborg
2
Rivers
Edge
3 Bradley
4 Anindor
5 MarshAnne
Landing
6 Triple Oak
Misty Oaks 7
2.
4.
6.
8.
10.
12.
14.
16.
18.
20.
22.
Reustle
8 Prayer Rock
Southern Oregon
Wine Institute
9 Becker
HillCrest
22
Cooper
Ridge
10
Melrose
13
12 Season
Cellars
11
Delfino 14
21
Paul OBrien
Chateau 15
Nonchalant
18 Abacela
20 Spangler
UMPQUA VALLEY
Varietals:
Alicante Bouschet
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Claret
Malbec
Mourvedre
Petit Verdot
Petite Sirah
Sangiovese
Tempranillo
Viognier
Zinfandel
Almond Sparkling Wine
Raspberry Sparkling Wine
Brandborg Vineyard
Bradley Vineyards
Marsh Anne Landing
Misty Oaks Vineyard
Becker Vineyard
Season Cellars
Hillcrest Winery
Chateau Nonchalant
Wild Rose Vineyard
Freed Estate Winery
Paul OBrien Winery
16 Girardet
19 Freed Estate
17 Wild Rose
49
Simple &
Authentic
Tasting Terms
AVA: American Viticultural Area defines a
winegrowing region.
Acidity: In winemaking, sour or tart flavors,
in-balance or out of balance with sweet and
bitter components of a wine.
Aroma: The smells attributed to the grape
varietal such as blackberry, apricot, cherry,
strawberry, etc.
Astringent: The drying effect that tannins
give to the mouth, often described as a
puckering sensation.
Barrel Fermented: A process by which wine
(usually white) is fermented in oak barrels
rather than in stainless steel tanks for a
richer, creamier, oakier style of wine.
Blind Tasting: A tasting performed with the
taster unaware of what they are drinking in
order not to be influenced by the producer of
the wine.
Body: A term for the way wine feels in the
mouth, generally light or full bodied.
Bouquet: A set of smells given-off, such as
vanilla and honey in Chardonnay or anise in
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Brix: The Brix scale is used in the United States
to measure the sugar content of grapes
and wine. For an alcohol conversion level,
multiply the stated Brix by .55.
Canopy: The parts of the grapevine above
ground including shoots and leaves.
Clarity: Describes how clear wine iswhen
ready to drink, wine should be clear.
Corked: A corked wine is a flawed wine that
has taken on the smell of cork as a result of
an unclean or faulty cork that smells like wet
cardboard.
www.WineHopperTours.com
855.550.WINE
50