Tualatin Hills
Willamette Valley
The northernmost and one of the warmest Willamette AVAs, with a mix of volcanic and loess soils. The slightly warmer conditions ripen Pinot Noir fully while retaining freshness, and the area also grows excellent Chardonnay.
The wines of Tualatin Hills are made primarily from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris.
Vineyard Map
Climate
Protected by the Tualatin Mountains to the west, this appellation experiences warmer temperatures and less rainfall than most Willamette Valley AVAs. The rolling hills create numerous mesoclimates with excellent air drainage, extending the growing season while maintaining diurnal temperature variation.
Terroir
The Tualatin Hills sit atop Columbia River Basalt bedrock overlain by Missoula Flood deposits and windblown Laurelwood loess soils. This layered structure creates excellent drainage through the porous volcanic rock while the clay-rich basalt underneath can perch water tables at variable depths, forcing vine roots to work through multiple soil horizons.
What it tastes like
Body
Medium
Acidity
Bright
Tannin
Fine
Oak
A touch of oak
Ripeness
Fresh
Concentration
Medium
Medium-bodied and bright, with fine tannin; red fruit, an earthy side and a floral lift, with a taut finish.
red fruit · earthy · floral · graphite · stony
Cork's estimate.
Similar styles
Lands in the same glass.
Grapes of Willamette Valley
Frequently Asked Questions
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