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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
Girardet Wine Cellars Philippe and Bonnie Girardet established their vineyard in 1971 on hillside slopes reminiscent of vineyard land in Philippe’s native country of Switzerland. Their site is Southwest of Roseburg on a sunny slope on the borderline of the cool, coastal climate and the warm interior Umpqua Valley. The shale hillside produces intensely flavored wines of a delicate yet luscious quality. Today it totals over 30 acres of varieties which have proven over the years to thrive on the site, many of which are now “Old Vines”. Second generation Winemaker Marc Girardet has been trained by his father Philippe and is continuing the family tradition of winemaking in a handcrafted style, creating wines with depth and grace, wines to complement good food and good company.
Contact Information:
Phone: 541.679.7252
Email: genuine@girardetwine.com