In honor of Oregon Wine Month here are some things you may not know about Oregon wine.
- In the 1840s, the first vines were planted by the settlers arriving on the Oregon Trail wagons.
- As a result of prohibition, the Oregon wind industry in the 1960s was almost non-existent – with just a few small family wineries in operation.
- Today, there are 725 Oregon wineries, and more than 1,000 vineyards growing 72 varieties of grapes.
- Because of Oregon’s cooler climate, the state’s signature grape is Pinot Noir.
- Oregon’s biggest wine growing region is found in the Willamette Valley. This region yields two-thirds of the state’s wine production.
- The Willamette Valley’s fertility is the product of multiple ice-age floods.
- There are 19 approved winegrowing regions in the state of Oregon, stretching from the Columbia River Gorge to the Willamette Valley.
- 70% of Oregon wineries produce fewer than 5,000 cases per year.
- 1% of the wine produced in the U.S. is from Oregon
- 52% of Oregon wine is made from estate-grown fruit.
About Oregon Wine Month
Every May, since 2012, the Oregon wine industry has celebrated Oregon Wine Month by highlighting the quality and diversity of Oregon wine through various events and tastings throughout the state’s wineries, restaurants, and bars.
Depoe Bay lodging
Plan your visit for Oregon Wine Month with a stay at Channel House in Depoe Bay. Centrally located along the Oregon Coast, Depoe Bay is a quaint small town, packed with plenty to do and see. Enjoy the best of the coast with one of our ocean-view rooms and suites and discover the beauty of Oregon right from the comfort of your room.
