Lower Long Tom AVA
Lower Long Tom is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in Oregon's southern Willamette Valley in Lane and Benton Counties, near the towns of Junction City and Monroe. The district was established on December 10, 2021, by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. Its coverage is approximately 25,000 acres (10,117 ha) and contains 12 wineries and 24 commercially-producing vineyards that plant approximately 575 acres (233 ha). It lies entirely within the Willamette Valley AVA. The region is primarily known for its Pinot noir and Pinot gris.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2021 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Oregon, Willamette Valley AVA |
| Other regions in Oregon, Willamette Valley AVA | Chehalem Mountains AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Laurelwood District AVA, McMinnville AVA, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Tualatin Hills AVA, Van Duzer Corridor AVA, Yamhill-Carlton District AVA |
| Soil conditions | Bellpine |
| Total area | 25,000 acres (39 sq mi). |
| Size of planted vineyards | 575 acres (233 ha) |
| No. of vineyards | 24 |
| Varietals produced | Pinot noir, Pinot gris, sauvignon blanc, riesling, chardonnay |
| No. of wineries | 12 |
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