Discover the top 100 best red wines of Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Rogue Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Warm, high-altitude AVA (300-600 m) of southern Oregon: signature Tempranillo as the royal red — structured and flavoursome with notes of cherry, plum, leather, tobacco and a touch of spice, round tannins. Elegant, peppery Syrah in emblematic support (blackberry, blackcurrant, garrigue). Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Viognier succeed as warm-climate grapes. Fresh high-altitude Pinot Noir.
AVA (1991), Mediterranean, varied soils, cool nights preserving acidity.
Deep, concentrated reds with a near-black robe, firm but polished tannins, showing aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, violet, bergamot, liquorice, black pepper and characteristic floral notes. Pillar of great vintage Ports (Quinta do Noval, Taylor's) and signature of modern dry Douro DOC and Dão DOC. Also exported to Australia and California. Portugal's most noble variety.
red wines from the region of Rogue Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls, dafina or adapted vietnamese fondue.
