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McMinnville AVA

| Chehalem Mountains AVA | Dundee Hills AVA | Eola-Amity Hills AVA | McMinnville AVA | Ribbon Ridge AVA | Yamhill-Carlton District AVA |

  • Sits due west of Yamhill County’s seat, the city of McMinnville and extends approximately 20 miles south-southwest toward the mouth of the Van Duzer corridor
  • The most westerly of all Oregon AVAs
  • The soils are primarily uplifted marine sedimentary loams and silts, with alluvial overlays and a base of uplifting basalt and are uniquely shallow for grape growing
  • The AVA includes 14 wineries and 523 acres (2.1 km2) of vineyards
  • Includes lands with elevations ranging from 200 to 1,000 feet (300 m)
  • Best known for Pinot Noir
  • Also see Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Riesling

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