The Rogue Valley Appellation

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Rogue Valley Appellation
Oregon
Situated at a higher elevation than the other
winegrowing areas of Oregon, the Rogue Valley
appellation is comprised of several distinct
growing climates. The western boundary of the
district is just 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
Rainfall within the region diminishes from west
to east and increases with elevation, with only
about 15% occurring during the grape growing
season, early April to late October. In
comparison to Oregon’s other winegrowing
appellations the days are hotter, nights cooler
and the varieties grown more diverse.
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Annual Rainfall
BEAR CREEK VALLEY
— 60"
The warmest area within the appellation, — 50
40
widely planted to pears, is highly suited to —
— 30
warmer climate grape varieties. Commercial — 20
plantings include: Merlot, Cabernet — 10
Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc,
Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Syrah.
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Annual Rainfall
APPLEGATE RIVER VALLEY
60"
This valley is drier and warmer than the —
— 50
40
Illinois Valley and is presently planted to: —
— 30
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, — 20
— 10
Zinfandel.
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The Rogue Valley
Appellation
Annual Rainfall
ILLINOIS RIVER VALLEY
60"
The westernmost and coolest valley, suited —
— 50
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to growing cooler climate varieties: Pinot — 40
30
Noir, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, — 20
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10
Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Early Muscat,
Gamay Noir.
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654 Kendall Road
Cave Junction, Oregon 97523
1-800-843-6747
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