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Defined by distinct geographical boundaries and a unique climate, Chehalem Mountains are Oregon’s 15th American Viticultural Area and the 6th subappellation of the Willamette Valley. Located in the northern part of the valley, approximately read more...19 miles southwest of Portland, the AVA spans portions of Clackamas, Yamhill and Washington counties. The Chehalem Mountains are distinguished by a single uplifted landmass with spurs, mountains and ridges such as Ribbon Ridge, Parrett Mountain and Bald Peak, which has a great effect on weather conditions in this growing region.

The AVA spans 68,265 acres and includes more than 1,800 planted acres and 50 wineries.

The AVA encompasses the Chehalem Mountains, which tower over the surrounding Willamette Valley and measure more than 20 miles in length and five miles in width. A diversity of soils is present, from the sedimentary soils near the southwest boundary to basaltic soils in the central and southern regions and ocean sedimentary (or loess) soils on the northern face. Key grape varietals grown in this AVA include Pinot Noir, whose flavor profiles range from elegant red fruits to deep, firmly structured black fruits; and white varieties like Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling that thrive in the loess soils.

Unique characteristics of the Chehalem Mountain AVA include:

Soils: Diversity of soil types including Volcanic (Jory and Nekia); Sedimentary ocean (Willakenzie); and Sedimentary, blown glacial silt loess (Laurelwood).

Elevation: Bald Peak, the highest point in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, rises 1,633 feet above sea level, and provides protection to neighboring hillsides . Vineyards lie between the 200 and 1,000 feet contour lines.

Climate: Temperatures vary within this region more than any other within the Willamette Valley, producing microclimates. It’s best characterized by the significant annual precipitation, which ranges from 37 inches in the lower elevations to almost 60 inches at the highest elevation.

Following a long history of collaboration in the Oregon Wine industry, the North Willamette Valley AVA group was formed in 2001 to examine the potential for further delineation based on geography, soils and climate. The Chehalem Mountains AVA was the final petition to be approved. The others were: Dundee Hills, McMinnville, Ribbon Ridge, Yamhill-Carlton District and Eola-Amity Hills, which received approval in July 2006.

The United States Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) awarded Chehalem Mountains AVA status on December 27, 2006.    (hide)

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November 2009

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rednat reviewed Bergstrom Pinot Noir de Lancellotti Vineyard Chehalem Mountains Ava 2006:

December 2008

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Bergstrom Pinot Noir de Lancellotti Vineyard Chehalem Mountains Ava 2006

Starting at $64^.95 Snoothrank: 3/5

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