Chapter 2

Growing The Grapes

Great wines must begin with quality grapes, and that’s what makes the wines of the Yamhill Valley so distinctive.

Soil and climate make this small slice of Northwest Oregon an ideal location to grow the difficult Pinot Noir grape, and increasingly, vineyardists of the Yamhill Valley are gaining recognition for the quality and winemaking results of many other grape varietals.

Chapter 2 Stories

Chapter 2 Video

Chapter 1:
The Pioneers

Early winemakers plant roots for one of Oregon’s most dynamic and exciting industries

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Chapter 2:
Growing Grapes

Great wines begin with quality grapes, and that’s what makes the Yamhill Valley wines distinctive

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Chapter 3:
The Art of Pinot

Pinot Noir is a complex wine made from a finicky grape grown in an uncertain climate

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Chapter 4:
Other Fine Wines

Pinot Noir is a complex wine made from a finicky grape grown in an uncertain climate

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Chapter 5:
Specialty Wines

Rich diversity of Yamhill Valley wines extends to all tastes and preferences of wine connoisseurs

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Chapter 6:
Green Viticulture

Yamhill Valley winegrowers are environmentally conscious members of a green industry

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Chapter 7:
Inside The Industry

Technology, customization and artisanship produce some of the world's finest wines

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Chapter 8:
Second Generation

Enticed by the challenges and rewards, they are carrying forward their family legacies

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Chapter 9:
New Winemakers

New generation of winemakers brings unique styles to valley's tradition of quality wines

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