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The modern era of grape growing in Oregon began in the Umpqua Valley with the first commercial planting of fine wine grapes northwest of Roseburg in 1961. Today, family owned artisan wineries are creating wines of distinctive quality and character that are receiving international acclaim for the Umpqua Valley. The complex topography of the Umpqua Valley, formed by the convergence of three mountain ranges of varying ages and structure, contributes to the occurrence of varied soil types and the many sub-valleys known as the Hundred Valleys of the Umpqua. The rich diversity of landscapes and climates provide a wide range of conditions needed to produce an exciting array of grape varieties. The cooler valleys allow varietals such as Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Riesling to flourish while the warmer valleys include Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Grenache. Overall, the Umpqua Valley is Oregon’s most complex wine growing region. The region’s unrivaled natural beauty, thunderous waterfalls, covered bridges, wildlife viewpoints, as well as the warm hospitality of the locals provides an idyllic destination. Our Umpqua Valley family of wineries invites you to use your passport to discover the Land of Umpqua, our artisan wines and its people. |
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Featured Winery
HillCrest Vineyard Oregon’s oldest vineyard and winery, HillCrest Vineyard was established in 1961. Family owned and operated, we specialize in small lot wines handcrafted from the state’s oldest vineyards. These hillside vineyard sites, with their low yielding dry farmed vines, are naturally grown allowing each of our wines to develop their own unique personality and character. In the cellar we honor Old World traditions, employing gentle gravity flow winemaking techniques and a hands-off approach that allows the perfume and supple texture of our wines to be captured in every glass. To our family, wine is truly a way of life and not a business. Our children, as well as my wife and I, are involved in every aspect of HillCrest Vineyard from rooting and grafting our vines, to winemaking and sharing our wines with you in the tasting room. This direct connection to winegrowing makes for wines that are not only unique, but a natural product of integrity. If you can only visit one winery, visit Oregon’s most “real” winery and let our family share its passion for sustainably grown distinctive wines with you.
Contact Information:
Phone: 541.673.3709
Email: info@hillcrestvineyard.com