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The new Southern Oregon AVA has no Pinot envy. In fact, the resident wineries of the appellation are banking on defining Southern Oregon as an alternative to the Pinot-centric Willamette Valley.

The large Southern Oregon AVA is home read more...to a diverse mix of climates and terroir. In general, though, most vineyards in Southern Oregon benefit from significantly warmer temperatures and a much drier climate relative to their northern neighbors.

The new AVA encompasses the Applegate Valley, Umpqua Valley and Rogue Valley AVAs as well as a connecting corridor of land between the latter two regions. While these regions may not register with the average consumer outside the state, they are well known in the Oregon wine industry as a source of quality wines made from heat-seeking red grapes such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. If Earl Jones, the petitioner of the AVA and owner of Abacela Vineyards, has his way, Tempranillo will eventually be listed among the other Iberian varietals.

The petition and subsequent approval of the large Southern Oregon AVA was a departure from the trend in Northern Oregon towards establishing small, terroir specific AVAs. Still, the move has met with almost unanimous approval throughout the state. While the producers of the Willamette Valley have proven they can make, market and sell a single grape variety (Pinot Noir), the Oregon wine industry needs the likes of the Southern Oregon producers to ensure that the industry as a whole isn’t confined to a single grape. Given the passion and dedication of Southern Oregon producers, it shouldn’t be long before consumers recognize that Oregon doesn’t just produce Pinot Noir.    (hide)

dmcker wrote in the forum topic: Newbie looking for Red Wine Recommendations

November 2009

dmcker

Looks like you've enjoyed pinot noir from Oregon, and syrah/shiraz from Oz and elsewhere. I'll start with four suggestions that I've already made in other Snooth threads, one set slightly below your price range and one set...

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Seacoast Terroir reviewed Misty Oaks Friendswood Gewurtztraminer 2006:

November 2009

Seacoast Terroir

Misty Oaks Friendswood Gewurtztraminer 2006

Starting at $16^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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VegasOenophile reviewed Girardet Grand Rouge 2007:

November 2009

VegasOenophile

- Tasted at Lee's Wine Experience 11/7/09

Girardet Grand Rouge 2007

Starting at $14^.98 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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melwall reviewed Hinman Vineyards Pinot Noir Oregon 2007:

October 2009

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Hinman Vineyards Pinot Noir Oregon 2007

Starting at $13^.95 Snoothrank: 3/5

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schellbe reviewed Brandborg Vineyard & Winery Umpqua Valley Riesling 2005:

October 2009

schellbe

Nose of fresh baked bread, floral and mint. Nose reminds me of Cuvee Emile (Trimbach). Flavors of sweet spicy fruit with mineral, yet totally dry. Nice acidity. Finest west coast Riesling I have had, with none of the...

Brandborg Vineyard & Winery Umpqua Valley Riesling 2005

Starting at $16^.89 Snoothrank: 4/5

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VegasOenophile reviewed Girardet Southern Oregon Chardonnay 2006:

October 2009

VegasOenophile

Nice well balanced chardonnay from a place I've not tried from before, southern Oregon.

Girardet Southern Oregon Chardonnay 2006

Starting at $15^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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jjknight38 reviewed Brandborg Pinot Noir Love Puppets 2006:

October 2009

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Brandborg Pinot Noir Love Puppets 2006

Starting at $31^.50 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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padram reviewed River's Edge Pinot Noir Barrel Select 2005:

September 2009

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River's Edge Pinot Noir Barrel Select 2005

Starting at $21^.95 Snoothrank: 2.5/5

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schellbe wrote in the forum topic: Help - Advice for a Beginner

September 2009

schellbe

You might try Beaujolais, light, fruity and strawberry flavors, but totally dry. This is usually inexpensive, but stick to recent vintages (07 or 08). Another alternative is Cotes de Rhone from southern France. Chenin...

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Ckinser1 reviewed Naked Tease Riesling 2007:

August 2009

Ckinser1

Have enjoyed all of the Naked, or rather unoaked wines, particularly the Riesling.

Naked Tease Riesling 2007

Starting at $18^.00 Snoothrank: 3/5

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