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Oregon: From Willamette to the south and border region: comparative perspectives
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Center
Willamette and Pinot
Spread
Southern, border region between states
Labeling
State-specific grape variety and origin requirements
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FIELD NOTE 01
Location of Willamette
The Willamette Valley lies between the Coast Range to the west and the Cascade Mountains to the east. Pinot Noir is the main focus of study, but Pinot Gris and Chardonnay are also important. Move on to internal AVAs such as Dundee Hills and Eola-Amity Hills.
FIELD NOTE 02
Pay attention to the South and the state borders as well
The Umpqua and Rogue Valleys in the South have complex topography and warmth differences. In the northeast is the Walla Walla Valley, which also crosses into Washington. The state of Oregon should not be represented by the Willamette’s Pinot conditions alone.
FIELD NOTE 03
State-specific labeling requirements
In Oregon, single-varietal labelling such as for Pinot Noir requires at least 90%. To display an AVA fully within the state, that AVA must provide at least 95%, and the grapes must be 100% from within the state. Exceptions for specific varieties and multi-state AVAs should not just mechanically apply these same percentages, but should be checked individually.
Also check the stricter 90% requirement of the region. Read it separately from the origin percentage for the place of production.
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Is it enough to judge Oregon Pinot Noir labelling just by the federal 75% requirement?
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Also check the stricter 90% requirement of the region. Read it separately from the origin percentage for the place of production.
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