Oregon State Wine Facts
February 24th, 2007 under Uncategorized.
| Number of Wineries in 2000 | 145 |
| Number of Wineries in 1990 | 71 |
| Total Vinifera Acreage | 9,800 |
| Vinifera Acreage Harvested in 1999 | 7,400 |
| Number of Varietal Wines Produced | 26 |
| Percent of White Wine to Red Wine Produced | 48/52 |
| US Ranking for Number of Wineries | 2nd |
| US Ranking for Production Output | 4th |
| Increase in Sales of Oregon Wines since 1990 | 269% |
| Oregon Wine Sales | $101 million |
| Benefit to Oregon’s Economy | $115 million |
| Oregon Wine Sales in 1998* | 894,386 cases |
- Major varieties produced:
- Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muller Thurgau, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon blanc, Merlot, Zinfandel
- Additional varietals:
- Chenin blanc, Marechal Foch, Semillon, Pinot blanc, Cabernet franc, Petite Syrah, Loganberry/Raspberry Fortified Wine, Nebbiolo, Grenache
- Wine styles utilized:
- The state’s winemakers are noted for Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot gris, Pinot blanc and Gewurztraminer. Additionally, Bordeaux varietals have gained much recognition: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon blanc. Sparkling wines, late harvest, ice wines, and fortified dessert wines are also produced.
*1999 winery statistics are expected by late April 2000.
Source: Oregon Wine Advisory Board, 1200 NW Naito Parkway, Suite 400, Portland, Oregon 97209. (503) 228-8336. E-mail: owab@teleport.com