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Van Duzer Corridor AVA

Bold. Expressive. Distinct.

Key statistics

2019

Established

1,000 acres

Planted Area

Marine sedimentary

Predominant Soils
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Characteristics

Terroir
Throughout the anomaly in the Coast Range known as the Van Duzer Corridor, buffering winds create the perfect paradigm to produce world-class Pinot noir wines that showcase mouthwatering acidity and tension in their tannin expression.
Primary varieties
Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Pinot gris, Riesling, Pinot blanc, Sauvignon blanc

About the region

The Van Duzer Corridor AVA is contained within the Willamette Valley AVA and is located approximately 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Portland and 40 miles (64 km) east of the Pacific Ocean. The AVA is named after the Van Duzer Corridor, a natural break in the Coast Range that results in 40-50% stronger winds in the afternoon compared to other Willamette Valley AVAs. Direct coastal wind exposure results in cooler average temperatures and higher grape skin-to-pulp ratios, producing wines with more phenolic structure, densely structured tannins and firm acids.

The Van Duzer Corridor is comprised primarily of marine sedimentary soil. The region’s trademark afternoon winds combined with these soils result in Pinot noirs offering notes of dark fruits, tea leaf and earth. White wines tend to have bright fruit and acid-driven profiles complimented by weight and texture.

Exhibitors with wines from this region

Johan Vineyards

Johan Vineyards

USA, Rickreall
 
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