Van Duzer Corridor AVA
The Van Duzer Corridor AVA, a sub-appellation of the Willamette Valley AVA located within Polk County, Oregon, in the United States, is an American Viticultural Area approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau on December 13, 2018 and effective January 14, 2019.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2019 |
| 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, Lower Long Tom AVA, McMinnville AVA, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Tualatin Hills AVA, Yamhill-Carlton District AVA |
| Climate region | Maritine |
| Soil conditions | Marine sediment with basalt over siltstone bedrock |
| Total area | 59,871 acres (24,229 ha) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,000 acres (405 ha) |
| No. of vineyards | 18 |
| Varietals produced | Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier |
| No. of wineries | 9 |
The Van Duzer Corridor AVA lies entirely within the established Willamette Valley AVA and covers approximately 59,871 acres (24,229 ha). When the petition was submitted there were 17 (now 18) commercially-producing vineyards covering a total of approximately 1,000 acres (400 ha), as well as six wineries (now 9), within the AVA.
The distinguishing features of the Van Duzer Corridor AVA are its topography, climate, and soils.
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