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With its diverse climates and natural wonders, Oregon has provided its wine industry with the perfect setting in which to flourish. With unique grapes matched against unique geographies, the diversity of Oregon wines is sure to satisfy every wine enthusiasts tastes for years to come. The Willamette Valley Region is proving to produce some of the finest wines available, even rivaling the infamous Napa Valley on many occasions. Below are some of the wineries located within easy driving distances of Eugene. Benton-Lane Winery Benton-Lane's environmentally conscious vineyard practices have earned us certification under the internationally sanctioned L.I.V.E (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) program, and regionally sanctioned Salmon Safe program. Benton-Lane wines are now distributed in 46 states and several international markets. Chateau Lorane  Chateau Lorane has created a distinguished group of wines which include rare and unusual grapes such as Cascade, Chancellor, Pinot Meunier, Gamay Noir and Baco Noir - red varieties with distinct characteristics. These are wines that one must taste to fully experience the full breadth of wine flavors and nuances. Other, rare wines include Melon de Bourgogne, Durif (a.k.a. Petite Sirah), Cabernet Franc, Viognier and Marechal Foch, are special wines made only in small batches.
Chateau Lorane also produces fruit wines and meads from Apricots, Raspberries, Huckleberries and Wild Blackberries which ripen to perfection during Oregon's warm, dry summers. Some years Mother Nature blesses Oregon with ideal conditions to create late harvest wines. Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Marechal Foch have been produced. Contact Info:541-942-8028 27415 Siuslaw River Road - Lorane, Oregon 97451 Upcoming Events: Chateau Lorane is available for weddings and other events. Visit Chateau Lorane's Website >> High Pass Winery  High Pass Winery uses grapes from three vineyards:
High Pass Vineyard, Priddy Vineyard, and Walnut Ridge Vineyard.
All vineyards are near the winery site and are managed by the winemaker. Elevation ranges from 450 to 750 feet with Bellpine the predominant soil. Vine spacing is 5 X 7 feet, representing a modern European viticulture approach, yielding high quality wines at attractive prices.
High Pass Winery's first commercial crush occurred in 1994 at Broadley Vineyards. One year later, the modest facilities at High Pass were licensed and the first crush took place with Dieter Boehm at the helm! Iris Vineyards  Iris Vineyards wines are all hand crafted from grapes grown in our Chalice Vineyard located in the foothills of the Coastal Range, south of Eugene, Oregon. We also utilize grapes purchased from a few carefully selected Oregon vineyards known for growing wine grapes of exceptional quality.
Our goal is to capture the finest elements of the grapes by gentle handling, skillful artisan processing, and patiently waiting until the wines are truly ready to enjoy before their release. Our wines are unique expressions of the vineyards from which they come; caressed by the winemaker's art into distinctive creations we hope will bring pleasure to all who drink them. King Estate Winery  King Estate, celebrating 17 years of Oregon winemaking in 2008, is located southwest of Eugene, Oregon and produces Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and limited amounts of Chardonnay. Founded in 1991 by the King family, King Estate is committed to producing Oregon wines of exceptional quality using sustainable farming methods, meticulous fruit selection, impeccable winemaking practices and judicious blending.
The beautiful estate of 1,033 acres is certified organic and includes 465 acres of organic vineyards, as well as 30 acres of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The Estate is crowned by the charming, European-style winery, where the winemaking process is also certified organic. LaVelle Vineyards  Our winery and estate vineyard are located on a quiet, secluded hillside 15 miles west of Eugene. The property features a tasting room decorated in a comfortable old world style, with terraced lawns and gardens. The winery produces Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Dry Rose of Gamay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Dry Riesling, and Sparkling. We also produce a Columbia Valley flight of wines that include Chardonnay, Viognier, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
A clubroom, located in Eugene's historic 5th Street Public Market enables us to create gourmet cuisine to pair with our award winning wines. Contact us for information about our calendar of events, private parties and our wine club. Contact Info:541-935-9406 89697 Sheffler Road - Elmira, Oregon 97437 Upcoming Events: N/A Visit LaVelle Vineyards Website >>
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