Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).

Informations about the Winery Bjornson Vineyard

The winery offers 23 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.

It is in the top 20 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Eola-Amity Hills in the region of Oregon

The Winery Bjornson Vineyard is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Eola-Amity Hills to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 150000 of of United States wines

In the top 4000 of of Eola-Amity Hills wines

In the top 250000 of white wines

In the top 750000 wines of the world

The wine region of Eola-Amity Hills

The wine region of Eola-Amity Hills is located in the region of Willamette Valley of Oregon of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Evening Land or the Domaine Big Table Farm produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Eola-Amity Hills are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Eola-Amity Hills often reveals types of flavors of cherry, pineapple or honeysuckle and sometimes also flavors of white peach, pear or apricot.

The wine region of Oregon

Oregon, located in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, is one of the youngest and most promising wine regions in the world. The state put itself on the international wine map in the late 1960s and has been building its position ever since. Production volumes have remained relatively quiet. The 2017 Oregon Vineyards and Wineries report recorded just under 34,000 acres (13,750 hectares) of planted vineyards.