Yamhill-Carlton

Yamhill-Carlton is a prestigious AVA (American Viticultural Area) nestled in the northern portion of Oregon's Willamette Valley, characterized by its horseshoe-shaped ring of protective mountains and marine-sedimentary soils that date back to ancient seabeds. The region features a moderate climate with protection from extreme weather, allowing for ideal ripening conditions that produce Pinot Noir wines known for their bold dark fruit flavors, earthy complexity, and structured tannins. While Pinot Noir dominates the plantings, Yamhill-Carlton also produces excellent Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Riesling in smaller quantities.