River’s Edge Winery
Elkton, Umpqua Valley · Elkton Oregon AVA
About the winery
River’s Edge wines are made in a traditional fashion from grapes sourced exclusively from the Elkton Oregon AVA. Our tasting room overlooking the Umpqua River welcomes visitors for tastings.
What makes it different
- River’s Edge Winery is the only certified-sustainable winery in Elkton.
- River’s Edge Winery's labels go back further than any other winery in Elkton, to 1999.
- River's Edge Winery was founded in 2000 on the north bank of the Umpqua River.(from the winery)
Recent news
- NewsLowering the vineyard's ears
If you live near vineyards, you've likely noticed that they receive a haircut around this time of year. Our two vineyards (Elkton Vineyard and Black Oak Vineyard) have been pruned in the past months as well. It may seem counterproductive to cut off well over 80% of last year’s growth, but it's an integral part of both canopy and fruit management. If not properly pruned, the canopy (leaf cover) can become overgrown and block airflow, risking powdery mildew or mold. If too sparse, the canopy will not provide shade and the fruit can become sunburned; if too dense, the fruit may not get the sunlight needed to ripen properly. The canes on which fruit is produced grow from existing one-year-old growth. So, to produce fruit, strong canes from the previous year are selected and retained. Conversely, if all one-year-old canes were left un-pruned for another year, they would produce far more fruit than the vine could ripen to satisfactory levels for winemaking. So most of the canes from the previous year are removed in order to give us the quality of fruit needed while maintaining the canopy required. Pruning is a subject that could merit a newsletter much longer than you'd likely care to read. But if you find this an interesting topic, there is a wealth of knowledge on the Internet. I recommend the following: Youtube has a number of very informative pruning videos This WineFolly article on Vine Training styles is very informative The Extension Office at Oregon State University also has a great primer on grape pruning basics
- NewsThere's a bunch of suckers out here!
And we’re about to kick them out.
- NewsMalolactic Fermentation
Commonly referred to as ML or malo, malolactic fermentation is the process responsible for softer, rounder wines and much of the buttery flavor you may be familiar with in white wines like Chardonnay.
- NewsA rosé by any other name... would be just as refreshing
I’d bet that most of you can pick the average rosé out of a lineup by its distinctly light color alone. Although they’re probably best known for the stereotypical light pink, it’s not uncommon for them to appear in colors like salmon, coral, or even orange hues.
- NewsShh, the vines are sleeping!
Ever wonder what grape vines are up to throughout the dark, wet winters here in Oregon?
Good to know
Wines
Gewürztraminer·Other·Pinot Gris·Pinot Noir·Rosé·Sauvignon Blanc·Sparkling·Sweet / Dessert-style
