Wine Grapes and Bulk Wine from Yamhill County
The Willamette Valley is Oregon's main wine region, and Pinot Noir is what it is best known for. The valley's appellation dates to 1983, and in 2004 growers and wineries obtained smaller appellations for the northern hillsides, including Dundee Hills, Yamhill-Carlton, McMinnville, Ribbon Ridge, Eola-Amity Hills and Chehalem Mountains. Several of these lie wholly or partly in Yamhill County.
The scale of the sub-appellations is modest. Yamhill-Carlton covers about 8,500 acres with about 2,844 planted across 127 vineyards, growing mainly Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Dundee Hills covers about 6,490 acres with about 1,300 planted. Smaller vineyards and hillside sites mean supply of any one appellation is limited.
On HarvestLink, Yamhill County lots are listed by the ton for grapes and by the gallon for bulk wine, and sellers can list under NDA to keep the vineyard name private.
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What to check before you buy or sell
- Appellations do not follow county lines. Ask which one the fruit belongs to, and do not assume a Yamhill County lot is Yamhill-Carlton.
- For Pinot Noir, ask the clone and the block, since these shape the style and the price far more than the county does.
- Confirm the farming practice and request certificates if you want to claim organic or biodynamic.
- Small supply means good lots move quickly, so a saved search can help you see them first.
Frequently asked questions
Is Yamhill County the same as the Willamette Valley?
No. The Willamette Valley is a large appellation that covers several counties. Yamhill County contains parts of it, including several of its smaller appellations.
What is Yamhill-Carlton known for?
Mainly Pinot Noir, along with Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, grown on hillsides. It has about 127 vineyards on about 2,844 planted acres.
Can I buy Oregon Pinot Noir grapes by the ton here?
Yes, when a grower lists a lot. Set up a saved search for Yamhill County and Pinot Noir, and HarvestLink emails you when a new match appears.
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Related regions and varieties
Sources
Figures come from the sources above and change over time. Educational information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
About HarvestLink
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