Applegate Valley AVA

The Applegate Valley AVA is a wine region in the south of the U.S. state of Oregon. The modern viticulture began in this area around the mid- 1960s, the recognition as American Viticultural Area (AVA ) was carried out in 2000. The area is considered the cradle of viticulture in Oregon.

Applegate Valley AVA is part of the larger appellation Rogue Valley AVA, which is itself part of the larger Southern Oregon AVA. Named is the wine region after the Applegate River, and is located near the city of Jacksonville. The vineyards lie at an altitude of 300 to 500 m above sea level. NN. The climate of the Applegate Valley is warmer than that of the westerly Illinois Valley, but cooler than that of the eastern Bear Creek Valley. Crops grown grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Chardonnay and Zinfandel, with the emphasis on the proven Bordeaux varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is.