Williamette Valley
Grape:Pinot Noir
Soil: Volcanic, silt, sediment ed rocks, bolders, hills
Climate: cool climate – warm climate
taste: Fresher than California’s with higher acidity and more intensity fruity than Burgundies.
Viticulture:Sustainable farming includes the use of cover crops between the vineyard rows.
More than just scenery, these plants return nutrients to the soil, encourage beneficial
insects and control erosion on hillside vineyards during the rainy season
Viniculture: Hand harvesting
History:John Wood and Ron Heyman
References : www.oregonwine.org