The essence of Oregon is well represented in the "hundred valleys of the Umpqua," a network of hillsides and river drainages, located between the Coast  Mountains to the west and the Cascade Mountains to the east. Here lies the Umpqua Valley wine region -- not a simple open basin, but a series of valleys and undulating hills.  The world-famous Umpqua River is the largest and most notable of the many waterways in the region, particularly known for its fly fishing on the North Umpqua River.

   The Umpqua Valley wine region straddles the 43º N and 44º N latitudes, the same as those running directly through some of Europe's greatest wine-growing districts.  Drier and warmer than the

Willamette Valley wine region to the north, and cooler than the Rogue and Applegate wine regions to the south, the Umpqua Valley currently hosts 19 Oregon wineries, providing a variety of microclimates that offer the best of both neighboring grape-growing regions.  The single-vineyard and single-winery appellation of Oregon's Red Hill Douglas County also lies completely within the Umpqua Valley AVA's boundaries.

    The Umpqua wine region is cool enough to produce high-quality Burgundian wines from varieties like Pinot noir and Chardonnay, yet warm enough to grow Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.  Add to that the fruity and floral Rieslings and Gewürztraminers reminiscent of Germany and Alsace, and you begin to appreciate the versatility this region allows the winemaker.

Wine Shops and Regional Tasting Rooms

Red Hill Douglas County AVA

      Red Hill Douglas County is a sub-appellation of the Umpqua Valley AVA near the small town of Yoncalla, which lies about 30 miles north of Roseburg and parallels Interstate 5.  It encompasses 5,500 acres and is a single vineyard AVA (Red Hill Vineyard with 220 acres planted), one of just a few in the county.

      The Applegate and Scott families, pioneers of Southern Oregon, settled at the foot of Red Hill in the mid-1800s. Jesse Applegate planted Douglas County's first established vineyard in Yoncalla in 1876. Red Hill Douglas County appellation was approved in 2005.

Navigating the Umpqua Valley Wine Region

  Use the map below to explore Oregon wineries in the Umpqua Valley region. Nineteen wineries in the area are open for your tasting pleasure. Click on the thumbnail map to see a larger, more detailed map of the region; use links in the left margin of this page to find nearby suggested lodging and dining opportunities within the same region.  For detailed information about each winery, check the Winery and Merchant Finder.

Umpqua Valley Wineries & Touring Map

Abacela Winery
(Daily, except major holidays: 11 am - 5 pm)

Amaranth Ridge Vineyard & Winery
(Not open to public)

Anindor Vineyards
(Memorial Day thru Dec:
Wed - Sun, 11 am to 5 pm)

Becker Vineyards
(Year round: 11 - 5, weekends & holidays)

Bradley Vineyards
(June thru Nov: Wed - Sun, 11 am to 5 pm
Otherwise by appointment)

Brandborg Winery
(May - Oct: Daily, 11 - 5;
 Nov - Apr: Weekends)

Chateau Nonchalant Vineyards
(By Appointment - 541-679-2394)

Delfino Vineyards
(Call for hours - 541-673-7575)

Girardet Wine Cellars
(Daily, 11 - 5)

Henry Estate Winery
(Daily, 11 - 5, except major holidays)

Hillcrest Vineyard
(March thru Dec: Daily, 11 - 5)

Juliana Vineyards
(Fri, Sat, Sun, 11 - 5
Memorial Day to Labor Day,
Or by Appointment - 541-677-9251)

MarshAnne Landing
(May - Oct: Wed - Sun, 11 am - 5 pm,
Nov - Dec: Weekends, 11 am - 5 pm
Other times by appointment - 541-459-8497)

Melrose Vineyards
(Daily, 11 - 5)

Misty Oaks Vineyard
(Memorial Day weekend thru Nov:
Fri-Sun 11 am - 5 pm & by appt - 541-459-3558)
 

Click on thumbnail
map above for larger version.

Palotai Vineyard
(Apr - Dec: Daily, 11 - 5)

Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards
(Mon - Sat: 10AM to 5PM, closed Sundays)

River's Edge Winery
(Summer - May thru Sept:  Daily, 11 - 5;
 Fall - through Nov: Wed - Sun
 Otherwise by 24-hour advance appointment.)

Sienna Ridge Estate
(Red Hill Douglas County AVA)
(Daily, Noon - 6 pm)

Spangler Vineyards
(Daily 11 - 5)

Triple Oak Vineyard
Available to Taste at
Oakland Deli & Wines
(Mon - Thurs: 7 am - 5 pm;
Fri & Sat: 8 am - 6 pm; Sun: Memorial day
thru Labor Day - 11 am - 3 pm)

Wild Rose Vineyard
(Daily: 11 am - 5 pm)

Wine Shops, Wine Bars and Regional Tasting Rooms

Bella Sera Wine Bar
behind Anthony's Italian Cafe
(Thurs, Fri & Sat, 8 pm to Midnight)
500 SE Cass Ave.
in Roseburg, OR
541-229-CAFE (2233)

Dino's Italian Cafe & Wine Bar
404 SE Jackson
Roseburg, OR  97470
541-673-0848

Oakland Deli & Wines
(Umpqua Valley wine tastings)
116 NE Locust Street
Oakland, OR 97462
541-459-2727

Raise Your Glass
 (Tues - Thurs, 4 to 10 pm
Fri & Sat, 4 pm  till closing)
630 Jackson Street
Roseburg, OR
541-643-0264