Beyond Organic Wine

Craig Camp - Troon Vineyard in Applegate Valley Oregon, Biodynamic & Organic

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Dec 8, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Troon Vineyard Location

  • Troon Vineyard is in the Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon, about an hour from California and 60 miles from the Pacific.
  • Unlike the rolling hills of Willamette Valley, Troon's mountainous terrain reaches 6,000 feet.
INSIGHT

Troon's Unique Climate

  • Troon Vineyard's climate falls between Willamette Valley and Napa, with warmer days and a shorter growing season.
  • Large diurnal shifts (40-50 degrees) contribute to moderate alcohol and high acidity in the wines.
INSIGHT

Ideal Grape Varieties

  • Troon Vineyard focuses on Southern French grape varieties like Syrah, which thrive in the region's climate.
  • This climate and the shorter growing season makes the region less suitable for Pinot Noir or Cabernet.
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