Southern Oregon wine country is a vast collection of mountains, rivers, green forests, pastoral plains, and of course, vineyards.
Located in Southern Oregon, Cliff Creek Cellars crafts complex wines that exhibit characteristics of old-world wines with a new world twist.
In addition to their tasting room in Carlton, the Folins sell their grapes to some of Oregon’s most noteworthy wineries, while holding onto enough to make about 1,500 cases of estate wines per year.
Backed by a family history of farming that dates back to the 1880s, Henry Estate Winery has an excellent reputation for viticultural management and innovation.
Melrose Vineyards spans 250 acres along two stunning stretches of the Umpqua River in Oregon’s fertile Umpqua Valley. Known far and wide for its beauty and panoramic views, the tasting room has become a popular destination for travelers and neighbors alike.
On the southeast slopes of Roxy Ann Peak in the Rogue Valley lies a century-old farm that now bears the fruit for the wines of RoxyAnn Winery.
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The newly designated Southern Oregon covers two million acres and encompasses the four smaller AVAs: Umpqua Valley, Red Hill Douglas County, Rogue Valley, and the Applegate Valley. More than 3,000 vineyard acres and 70 wineries are found in the Southern Oregon AVA.
The beautiful cities of Sutherlin, Roseburg, Grants Pass, Medford, and Ashland can be found in this region, with numerous historic inns and lodges, riverside hotels and B&Bs, long-established local diners as well as gourmet and bistro dining.
Can't wait to visit Oregon? Open a bottle of Oregon wine. Depending on the vintage, you’ll taste the diversity of Oregon terroir in its flavors—ranging from a delicate apple blossom to leathery licorice root. To enhance your tasting experience, pair your next sip with food.
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Taste your way through Applegate Valley.
Applegate Valley is a sub-appellation of the larger Rogue Valley AVA in Southern Oregon. It stretches 50 miles north from the California border to the Rogue River just west of Grants Pass. Stop and taste at some of the 23 wineries who call this valley home.
Our trail starts at Woohlridge Vineyards, where varietal wines, under the Wooldridge Creek label, express true varietal and vineyard character. Sit and sip inside the tasting room by a hearty fire or picnic at the outdoor patio and try and catch a glimpse of the abundant wildlife that rambles through their property. Next stop is Troon Vineyards, where they are dedicated to "Good Times & Fine Wines." The muti-building complex is reminiscent of a French villa, and known for their signature Zinfandel, Tannat, Vermentino and unique blends. The next stop is Schmidt Family Vineyards for some Northwest elegance. Schmidt wines are predominantly estate grown with an eye towards quality rather than quantity. This trail ends at Bridgeview Vineyards and Winery where you can visit the winery, sit on the deck, and watch the sun set behind the mountains with a glass of wine in hand. You even have the option of staying overnight at Bridgeview’s B&B, the Kerbyville Inn.