Chris LakeThe Southern Oregon Wine Institute

at Umpqua Community College

What is New in Southern OR?Southern Oregon is

making newsSunset Magazine

predicts Southern OR is the next big thing

Abacela is featured in V&WM

UCC is building a $7M teaching winery

What’s going on down there?

Sunset Magazine says:

The next big wine country = Southern Oregon

Why we love it: Exciting wines, no crowds, and inexpensive tasting fees.

Go now: Arm yourself with a map from the Southern Oregon Wineries Association and hit the road.

The 'it' list for 2010 travel, Sunset Magazine, Jan. ‘10

Sunset’s Favorites

Foris Pinot Gris 2008 (Rogue Valley; $14).

Brandborg “Love Puppets” Pinot Noir 2006 (Umpqua Valley; $30).

Abacela South Face Block Reserve Syrah 2005 (Southern Oregon; $45).

Abacela = Tempranillo

Planting began in 1995

Currently a total of 75 acres planted and 52 bearing

Nine different clones of Tempranillo

Also: Syrah, Malbec, Merlot, Grenache, Albariño, Viognier, Graciano, Petite Verdot, Dolcetto, Bastardo,Tinta Amarela, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Cabernet franc, Mourvedre, and Nebbiolo

Southern Oregon Wine Institute at Umpqua Community College

A $7M facility with a teaching winery

Construction began Sept. 15, 2010 and completion will be in Sept. 2011

One year certificate and Two year degree in Enology and Viticulture

Statewide ComparisonsHow does Southern Oregon compare to the

Statewide industry?

What is the Climate like in Southern Oregon?

What are grape prices in Southern Oregon?

Source: Greg Jones, Southern Oregon University

Price per ton, 2008-2009

Source: Greg Jones, Southern Oregon University

Variety Columbia RiverNorth Willamette

Valley Rogue ValleySouth Willamette

Valley Umpqua Valley

2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009 2008 2009

Cabernet Sauvignon $2,020 $2,100 - - $1,910 $1,770 - $1,500 $1,700 $1,370

Chardonnay $1,250 $1,340 $1,950 $1,620 $1,000 $1,220 $1,470 $1,700 $950 $1,330

Merlot $1,810 $2,180 - - $1,470 $1,800 - - $1,540 $1,010

Pinot Gris - $1,500 $1,400 $1,250 $1,370 $1,330 $1,330 $1,430 $1,320 $1,400

Pinot Noir $2,110 $1,990 $2,820 $2,340 $1,670 $1,820 $2,300 $2,180 $2,000 $2,140

White Riesling $1,080 $1,070 $1,150 $950 $1,280 $1,400 $1,180 $1,240 $980 $1,050

Cultivar Selection Initially, Southern Oregon was planted to cool

season grapesPinot NoirChardonnayGewürztraminer RieslingPinot Gris

Eventually the diversity of climates in Southern Oregon were discovered

Cultivar Selection The diverse of climates in Southern Oregon

Southern Willamette ValleyThe Umpqua ValleysRogue ValleyApplegate ValleyIllinois Valley

Southern Willamette ValleyThere are 14 wineries in Lane County

The largest is King Estate with 464 acres of organic vineyard.

Major Cultivars: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay

The Umpqua ValleysDrier and Warmer than the WillametteGrowing Season averages = 180 – 220 daysGDD range from 2200 to over 2500Cool sites in the Northern and Western partsMajor Cultivars:

Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer

Minor Cultivars:Tempranillo, Syrah, Dolcetto, Merlot, Cabernet

Franc, Malbec, Grenache and Viognier

Rogue ValleyBroadest Range of ClimateGrowing Season averages = 155 – 185 days, risk of

frostGDD range from 2200 to over 2900High Degree of Climate DiversityMajor Cultivars:

Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris and Syrah

Minor Cultivars:Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon blanc, Zinfandel,

Tempranillo, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot, Malbec,Viognier

Applegate ValleyWithin the Rogue AVAGDD range from 2500 to 2700High Degree of Climate DiversityMajor Cultivars:

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris and Syrah

Minor Cultivars:Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon blanc, Zinfandel,

Petit Verdot, Malbec

Illinois ValleyWithin the Rogue AVAGDD range from 2200 to 2600Coolest area of the Rogue AVAMajor Cultivars:

Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling

Minor Cultivars:Gewürztraminer, Early Muscat, Viognier

Southern Oregon = W.O.W.World Of Wine Tasting

Annual Event to Promote Southern Oregon Wine

Named to Include All Cultivars Grown in S. ORNo “Flagship” Cultivar in Southern OregonAreas of Great Climate DiversityMany Opportunities for Discovery

Estimated 140,000 acres of vineyard sitesApproximately 40,000 acres of prime sites

High Vine VigorSome Vineyard Sites can be Overly Vigorous

Like many areas of Oregon, we must address vigor

Fertile Valleys = Large VinesTrellis Systems to Accommodate Vigor

Scott Henry Trellis“Y” Trellis

Rootstocks needed where Phylloxera are present

Characteristics of a Grapevine

Characteristics of a GrapevineSun seeking behaviorFruit is brightly colored and sweetImmature fruit is tart and unpalatableUses trees for supportSets it’s fruit near the outside of the canopyRenews fruit zone in the same areaWithstands frosts by having “backup” shoots

Nebbiolo planting at UCC, 2009

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