The Yamhill - Carlton A V A
This pastoral corner of Oregon’s northern Willamette Valley, was the final destination for many of the early Oregon Trail pioneers.
It is now being revitalized by a new wave of pioneers: committed, passionate winegrowers, drawn to the area’s unique set of growing conditions.
North of McMinnville, Oregon, in the Northern Willamette Valley, the land slowly rises to the hamlets of Carlton and Yamhill. Low ridges surround the two communities in a horse shoe shape. The free-flowing North Yamhill River, courses through the center of a lush patchwork quilt of nurseries, grain fields and orchards. The neatly combed benchlands and hillsides of the Yamhill-Carlton A V A, an A V A established in 2004, are home to some of the finest Pino Noir vineyards in the world. Historically nourished by forestry and farming, this area is rapidly emerging as a global center of Pino Noir production.
It is now being revitalized by a new wave of pioneers: committed, passionate winegrowers, drawn to the area’s unique set of growing conditions.
North of McMinnville, Oregon, in the Northern Willamette Valley, the land slowly rises to the hamlets of Carlton and Yamhill. Low ridges surround the two communities in a horse shoe shape. The free-flowing North Yamhill River, courses through the center of a lush patchwork quilt of nurseries, grain fields and orchards. The neatly combed benchlands and hillsides of the Yamhill-Carlton A V A, an A V A established in 2004, are home to some of the finest Pino Noir vineyards in the world. Historically nourished by forestry and farming, this area is rapidly emerging as a global center of Pino Noir production.
Oregon pino noirs and chardonnays are world famous, justly so.
The Coast Range to the west soars to nearly 3500 feet, establishing a rain ‘shadow’ over the entire district. Additional protection is afforded by the Sha halem Mountains to the north, and the Dundee Hills, to the east. The coarse-grained, ancient marine and glacial sedimentary soils, native to the area, are among the oldest soils in the Willamette Valley. These soils drain quickly, making them ideal for viticulture.
Let me know if you want to learn more about the ancient marine and glacial sedimentary soils
Thus, the vines stop growing shoots and leaves earlier here than elsewhere, leading to more complete ripening, even in cooler growing seasons.
Their unique climate and geology, allow Pino Noir to develop deep ruby colors and broad, silky tannins. The mouth filling wines, exude powerful fruit aromas of, raspberry, blackberry and black cherries, framed by minerality, reminiscent of pipe tobacco, espresso, clove and dark chocolate and accented by scents of, rose, violet, lavender, and sweet wood smoke.
These are, alluring, complex, supple gems, of Pino Noir, to sip and savor.
Key Producers in Yamhill-Carlton include.
Big Table Farm, Shea Vineyards, Anne Amie Vineyards, Ken Wright, De Ponte, Elk Cove, Willakenzie Estate, Penner Ash, Soter, Belle Pente, Resonance, & others.
The Coast Range to the west soars to nearly 3500 feet, establishing a rain ‘shadow’ over the entire district. Additional protection is afforded by the Sha halem Mountains to the north, and the Dundee Hills, to the east. The coarse-grained, ancient marine and glacial sedimentary soils, native to the area, are among the oldest soils in the Willamette Valley. These soils drain quickly, making them ideal for viticulture.
Let me know if you want to learn more about the ancient marine and glacial sedimentary soils
Thus, the vines stop growing shoots and leaves earlier here than elsewhere, leading to more complete ripening, even in cooler growing seasons.
Their unique climate and geology, allow Pino Noir to develop deep ruby colors and broad, silky tannins. The mouth filling wines, exude powerful fruit aromas of, raspberry, blackberry and black cherries, framed by minerality, reminiscent of pipe tobacco, espresso, clove and dark chocolate and accented by scents of, rose, violet, lavender, and sweet wood smoke.
These are, alluring, complex, supple gems, of Pino Noir, to sip and savor.
Key Producers in Yamhill-Carlton include.
Big Table Farm, Shea Vineyards, Anne Amie Vineyards, Ken Wright, De Ponte, Elk Cove, Willakenzie Estate, Penner Ash, Soter, Belle Pente, Resonance, & others.
Welcome to the Yamhill - Carlton A V A.
Let me know, if you want to learn more, about the town of Carlton, a great little town.
Let me know, if you want to learn more, about the town of Carlton, a great little town.
