About the Dundee Hills
Get to Know the Dundee Hills
Nearly sixty years ago, a small group of renegade farmers planted the first vines in what has become Oregon’s quintessential wine region. Decades later, the Dundee Hills is steeped in prestige and widely recognized as a must-see, must-experience wine destination.
Varietals
Burgundian Varietals
The wines of the Dundee Hills exemplify a rare elegance, showcasing the region’s ideal conditions for Pinot Noir and other Burgundian varietals. These wines are renowned for their pure fruit flavors, bright acidity, intense depth, and classic balance.
Sustainability
Sustainability
It’s at the heart of Dundee Hills viticulture, with a focus on natural inputs, lower yields, and respect for Oregon’s biodiversity. Certified LIVE, organic, and biodynamic farming methods are prevalent. In fact, there are more B-Corp-certified wineries in the Dundee Hills than any other AVA globally.
Jory Soil
Jory Soil
The Dundee Hills is renowned for its rich, red volcanic Jory soil, formed from ancient basalt. This soil, composed of silt, clay, and loam, typically reaches depths of 4 to 6 feet and offers excellent drainage, ideal for high-quality wine grapes. While this iron-rich and relatively infertile composition isn’t suitable for most crops, it’s perfect for grape cultivation.
Important dates in Dundee Hills history
By the Numbers
The Dundee Hills, where Oregon Pinot Noir first won its worldwide reputation.
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The Dundee Hills
It started here for a reason.
Plant [a pinot vine] in the Dundee Hills of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, and it will likely taste of silky red cherries or raspberries with a touch of autumn-dewed forest floor and a smidgen of mysterious minerality. It should be, in short, the very signature of what the world thinks of as Oregon pinot noir.
