Willamette Sub AVAs

Willamette Valley has SIX sub AVAs,  due to lots of criss crossing valleys.

Dundee Hills
red jory clay
light bright cherry
rich mouthfeel
lots of light

Eola - Amity
nekia / jury soil - shallow dries out faster
lots of soil variation within vineyards, adding complexity
black fruit forward, high in natural acidity
planted at altitude 200-1000ft to avoid frost and bad drainage
Van Duzer breeze blows in and dries
southern


Yamhill -Carlton
east facing slopes on a horseshoe ridge. 
high altitude
willakenzie soil on volcanic ridge
red and black fruit
cola, leather, fresh turned earth, tobacco
lower acid, warmer reigon
lush wines, better drunk young

higher diurnal temps. protected from rain by the coastal mountains


Chehalem Mountains
most diverse soils
elegant wines
high elevations
varied precip
varied temp
diverse conditions

Ribbon Ridge
sub ava at south end of Chehalem Mtns,
protected from the weather by the mountains
lowest rainfall, smallest AVA in OR
willakenzie soils
less heat spikes, lower diurnal temps , complex acids, nutmeg spice
stressed vines


McMinville
furthest west, deep soils, 20-40 inches
marine sediment, struggling vines. inky firm tannins