The best wines of Southern Oregon

Discover the best wines of Southern Oregon of Oregon as well as the best winemakers of Southern Oregon and estates of Southern Oregon to visit. Explore the popular grape varieties of Southern Oregon and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Top wines of Southern Oregon by region

Looking for a good wine of Southern Oregon of Oregon among the top wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent wines of Southern Oregon. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be appropriate with these exceptional wines. Learn more about the region and the wines of Southern Oregon with technical and enological descriptions.

Great red wines of Southern Oregon

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Food and wine pairing with a red wine of Southern Oregon

Red wines from the region of Southern Oregon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of baked marrow bones, currywurst or rabbit with mustard, thyme and cream.

Organoleptic analysis of red wine of Southern Oregon

On the nose the red wine of the region of Southern Oregon. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of the region of Southern Oregon. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in red wine of Southern Oregon

  • 2007With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.89/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.83/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.81/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.74/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in red wine of Southern Oregon

  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Carménère

The best wineries and winemakers for red wine of Southern Oregon

A wine route planned in the region of Southern Oregon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best red wine of Southern Oregon.

Discovering the wine region of Southern Oregon

The wine region of Southern Oregon is located in the region of Oregon of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Leah Jørgensen Cellars or the Domaine Cliff Creek Cellars produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Southern Oregon are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Southern Oregon often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, spices or microbio.

In the mouth of Southern Oregon is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 51 estates and châteaux in the of Southern Oregon, producing 111 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Southern Oregon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison).

Great white wines of Southern Oregon

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Food and wine pairing with a white wine of Southern Oregon

White wines from the region of Southern Oregon go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or pork such as recipes of smoked salmon omelette, spanish paella or new york hot dog.

Organoleptic analysis of white wine of Southern Oregon

On the nose the white wine of the region of Southern Oregon. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of earth, citrus fruit or tropical fruit. In the mouth the white wine of the region of Southern Oregon. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in white wine of Southern Oregon

  • 2014With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.56/5

The most used grape varieties in white wine of Southern Oregon

  • Pinot Gris
  • Viognier
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Gewürztraminer

The best wineries and winemakers for white wine of Southern Oregon

A wine route planned in the region of Southern Oregon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best white wine of Southern Oregon.

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Great sparkling wines of Southern Oregon

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Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Southern Oregon

Sparkling wines from the region of Southern Oregon go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of veal chop with mushrooms, stuffed potatoes or rabbit sautéed hunter.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Southern Oregon

On the nose the sparkling wine of the region of Southern Oregon. often reveals types of flavors of earth, vegetal or oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in sparkling wine of Southern Oregon

  • 2016With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

The most used grape varieties in sparkling wine of Southern Oregon

  • Pinot Noir
  • Grenache
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Primitivo
  • Lambrusco
  • Chardonnay

The best wineries and winemakers for sparkling wine of Southern Oregon

A wine route planned in the region of Southern Oregon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best sparkling wine of Southern Oregon.

The word of the wine: Clairet

Strong rosé wine reminiscent of a light red.

Great pink wines of Southern Oregon

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Food and wine pairing with a pink wine of Southern Oregon

Pink wines from the region of Southern Oregon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, magic cake cheese quiche or rabbit with mustard and tomatoes.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wine of Southern Oregon

On the nose the pink wine of the region of Southern Oregon. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, earth or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tropical fruit or oak.

The best vintages in pink wine of Southern Oregon

  • 2018With an average score of 4.07/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.87/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.50/5

The most used grape varieties in pink wine of Southern Oregon

  • Grenache
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Shiraz/Syrah

The best wineries and winemakers for pink wine of Southern Oregon

A wine route planned in the region of Southern Oregon? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of the best pink wine of Southern Oregon.

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

White Viognier is a grape variety that originated in France (Rhone Valley). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and grapes of small size. White Viognier can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Rhone Valley, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Savoie & Bugey, Provence & Corsica, Loire Valley, Beaujolais.

Great sweet wines of Southern Oregon

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Food and wine pairing with a sweet wine of Southern Oregon

Sweet wines from the region of Southern Oregon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or pork such as recipes of melt-in-the-mouth pork tenderloin casserole, harira algerian soup or steamed pork chops.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wine of Southern Oregon

On the nose the sweet wine of the region of Southern Oregon. often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit.

The best vintages in sweet wine of Southern Oregon

  • 2017With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.30/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.00/5

The most used grape varieties in sweet wine of Southern Oregon

  • Tempranillo
  • Albariño
  • Viognier
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Petite Sirah

The word of the wine: Heady

Said of a wine rich in alcohol, powerful and expressive.

Great natural sweet wines of Southern Oregon

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Food and wine pairing with a natural-sweet wine of Southern Oregon

Natural sweet wines from the region of Southern Oregon go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of pastasciutta (corsica), mouse of lamb with thyme or mahi mahi curry with coconut milk.

Organoleptic analysis of natural-sweet wine of Southern Oregon

On the nose the natural sweet wine of the region of Southern Oregon. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit.

The best vintages in natural-sweet wine of Southern Oregon

  • 2011With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.60/5

The most used grape varieties in natural-sweet wine of Southern Oregon

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Touriga Nacional
  • Tinta Roriz
  • Tinta Amarela
  • Bastardo Magarachsky
  • Tinta Cão

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

News from the vineyard of Southern Oregon

Edmond de Rothschild Heritage purchases Central Otago winery Akarua

The deal includes 34.5ha under vine in the heart of the mountainous Bannockburn sub-region. It is mainly planted with Pinot Noir, but there are pockets of Chardonnay and Riesling too. Sir Clifford Skeggs, a Kiwi businesmman, and Lady Marie Skeggs purchased the land for Akarua in 1995, and planting began the following year. The first wines were bottled from the 1999 vintage. Akarua is now firmly established as one of the largest family-owned operations in Central Otago, and its 100% estate-grown ...

Corollary unveils plans to become Oregon’s first exclusively sparkling wine production estate

The new Eola-Amity site will break ground in the spring of 2023, with about 8 plantable hectares between 180 and 230 metres in elevation. In addition to the elevation, the property sits right in the path of the Van Duzer Corridor. The gap in the Oregon Coast Range allows a flood of cool pacific air, which tempers the warm summer heat each afternoon – making the Willamette Valley as hospitable as it is for grapes like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The new Corollary estate vineyards will be planted t ...

More must-taste wines selected by Decanter’s Regional Editors for DFWE NYC

In the second part of this series, Decanter’s editorial team members highlight the wines they are looking forward to tasting at the upcoming Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC on Saturday 18th June 2022. Tina Gellie – Content Manager and Regional Editor (US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa) Burrowing Owl, Cabernet Sauvignon, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 2019 In 2016, while on a press trip to British Columbia’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys, I had the pleasur ...

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