Elkton Oregon

Elkton Oregon is a wine region of Umpqua Valley AVA, USA.

The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.

Vines root into gravel.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as riverside, slopes and west-facing.

Red wine, dry white wine and sweet white wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows elegantly fruity with complex layers, showcasing the cooler climate nuances, fresh and aromatic and showcasing floral and citrus notes, plus three more.

Producers worth knowing include Brandborg and River’s Edge.

Pour them alongside beef dishes, spicy asian cuisine, seafood and rich cheeses.

decant before pouring.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Red: Elegantly fruity with complex layers, Showcasing the cooler climate nuances.

Dry white: Fresh and aromatic, Showcasing floral and citrus notes.

Sweet white: Highlighting the fruit's natural sweetness.

Rosé: Delicate yet vibrant, Reflecting the varietals' aromas.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Amiti Still in the Clouds, Elkton Oregon, USA
• Brandborg Vineyard 'Treats' Sweet Style Riesling, Elkton Oregon, USA
• Brandborg Vineyard Bradley Vineyard Pinot Noir, Elkton Oregon, USA
• Lexeme Gamay Noir, Elkton Oregon, USA
• Lexeme Pinot Noir, Elkton Oregon, USA
• Lexeme Rose of Gamay Noir, Elkton Oregon, USA
• Ovum 'Big Salt' Orange, Elkton, USA
• Ovum 'Big Salt' White, Elkton, USA

At the table.

• Beef dishes
• Spicy Asian cuisine
• Seafood
• Rich cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• decant before pouring.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Nearby regions.

Elkton Oregon: common questions

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