Applegate Valley AVA wineries and tasting rooms
Applegate Valley became its own AVA in 2000, carved out of the broader Rogue Valley AVA in the Rogue Valley region, for ground that sits cooler than Bear Creek Valley to the east and warmer than the Illinois Valley to the west, a genuine middle climate, mostly between 1,000 and 2,000 feet, that Troon Vineyard's own site compares to Australia's Margaret River by ripening potential.
Peter Britt planted the region's first vines here in 1852, during the Rogue Valley gold rush, after arriving to mine rather than to farm: one of several growers, including A.H. Carson, who planted an early vineyard and nursery at his Redland ranch around the same period. The modern era didn't start until 1972, when Dick Troon put in Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon and Frank Wisnovsky revived the old Valley View Winery name.
The valley's microclimates can be sharp even within a single vineyard: at Troon's Kubli Bench, winegrower Craig Camp has watched fog blanket the surrounding hills while his own slope stays in full sun. Valley View Winery still carries Britt's original lineage forward, more than a century and a half after his first vines went in.
- Wineries
- 29
- Top varieties
- Red Blend, Rosé, Syrah, Chardonnay, Other, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot
- Walk-ins welcome
- 93%
- Dog-friendly
- 66%
Acorn to Oak Wine Experience
McMinnville · Willamette Valley · Wine experience
Apricity Vineyard
Southern Oregon
Belle Fiore Winery, Estate & Vineyard
Ashland · Southern Oregon
8 medals, 2026 Oregon Wine Awards
Black Dog Vineyard
Carlton · Willamette Valley
Coopers Hall Winery
Portland · Portland Metro
Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden
Jacksonville · Southern Oregon
Only winery with biodynamic wines in Jacksonville
Craft Wine Co.
Carlton · Willamette Valley
Cricket Hill Winery Historic Jacksonville Tasting Room
Jacksonville · Southern Oregon
Crooked Barn Vineyards
Jacksonville · Rogue Valley
Day Wines at Day Camp
Dundee · Willamette Valley
18 new labels this year
Dwell Wines
Grants Pass · Southern Oregon
Only winery with organic wines in Grants Pass
Guzzo Family Vineyard
Grants Pass · Southern Oregon
LongSword Vineyard
Jacksonville · Southern Oregon
Manzanita NW: Winery Tasting Room & Wine Bar
Portland · Portland Metro
Merrill Cellars @ The Urban Cork
Medford · Southern Oregon
Plaisance Ranch
Williams · Southern Oregon
Quady North Winery
Jacksonville · Southern Oregon
Only winery with EV charging in Jacksonville
Schmidt Family Vineyards
Grants Pass · Southern Oregon
17 varieties poured
Schultz Wines
Grants Pass · Southern Oregon
Soléna Estate
Yamhill · Willamette Valley
Only winery with biodynamic wines in Yamhill
Sound & Vision Wine Co.
Talent · Southern Oregon
6 new labels this year
The Portland Wine Bar and Winery Tasting Room
Portland · Portland Metro
16 varieties poured
The Winery at Manzanita
Manzanita · Oregon Coast
15 varieties poured
The Winery at Manzanita – Bend
Bend · Central Oregon
Only winery that hosts weddings in Bend
Troon Vineyard
Grants Pass · Southern Oregon
Only winery with biodynamic wines in Grants Pass
Troon Vineyard – McMinnville Wine Bar
McMinnville · Willamette Valley · Wine bar
Two Rivers Vineyard
Grants Pass · Rogue Valley
Walport Family Cellars
Grants Pass · Southern Oregon
Wild Wines
Jacksonville · Southern Oregon
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Cities in the Applegate Valley AVA
Top varieties in the Applegate Valley AVA
Frequently asked questions
What wineries are in the Applegate Valley AVA?
29 wineries and tasting rooms are in the Applegate Valley AVA, including Acorn to Oak Wine Experience, Apricity Vineyard, and Belle Fiore Winery, Estate & Vineyard.
Can you visit Applegate Valley AVA wineries without an appointment?
93% of wineries in the Applegate Valley AVA welcome walk-ins without an appointment.
What wine varieties are grown in the Applegate Valley AVA?
The most common varieties in the Applegate Valley AVA are Red Blend, Rosé, and Syrah.