Top 100 wines of Elkton Oregon

Discover the top 100 best wines of Elkton Oregon of Southern Oregon as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Elkton Oregon and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Elkton Oregon

The wine region of Elkton Oregon is located in the region of Umpqua Valley of Oregon of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine River's Edge or the Domaine Brandborg produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Elkton Oregon are Pinot noir, Pinot gris and Aligoté, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Elkton Oregon often reveals types of flavors of spices, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, red fruit or tree fruit.

In the mouth of Elkton Oregon is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 8 estates and châteaux in the of Elkton Oregon, producing 16 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Elkton Oregon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison).

News from the vineyard of Elkton Oregon

Guigal acquires Tavel rosé estate Château d’Aqueria

Guigal has acquired Château d’Aqueria for an undisclosed fee in a deal that adds to a sense of fresh dynamism in the historic vineyards of Tavel, a rosé-only appellation that lies on the west bank of the Rhône river in southern France. Marcel Guigal, son of Guigal domaine founder Etienne, said, ‘Our family is delighted to join the Tavel appellation and to participate in the promotion of this great gastronomic rosé.’ Château d’Aqueria. Photo credit: Courtesy of E. Guigal. The purchase puts ...

Duckhorn expands in Napa Valley with vineyard deals

Duckhorn Portfolio said it has acquired around 20 hectares (50 acres) of Napa Valley vineyards via separate deals. This includes 16 hectares (40 acres) of the Stanly Ranch vineyard in Los Carneros and the four-hectare (10 acre) Red Wing vineyard in St. Helena, said the group, which is listed under the ‘Napa’ ticker on the New York Stock Exchange. ‘As our portfolio has evolved to include 10 renowned luxury wineries, our commitment to having a robust estate vineyard programme continues to be centr ...

Drought and heat drive early wine harvests in Europe

Severe drought and heatwaves have provided challenges for wine producers across Europe in 2022, from maintaining vine health to concerns about – and the impact of – wildfires. Early harvests have been a feature of the vintage and reports emerged this week of records being broken at some white wine-producing estates in Bordeaux. Spain’s Caserío de Dueñas estate in DO Rueda said it began a record early harvest on 16 August this year. While drought and heat have put pressure on yields in some regio ...