Oregonwithin Willamette Valley

Van Duzer Corridor

A Coast Range wind-tunnel — cool, coastal, high-acid Pinot Noir.

Est. 2019

History

The Van Duzer Corridor became an AVA in 2019, named for the gap in the Coast Range through which cold Pacific air flows directly into the Willamette Valley each afternoon. This wind tunnel creates one of the coolest, windiest grapegrowing areas in Oregon, dramatically slowing ripening and preserving acidity. The corridor's marine sedimentary and basaltic soils yield Pinot Noir of bright acidity, bracing freshness, and a distinctly coastal, savory-mineral character ^[1].

Dominant Varietals

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Notable Producers

· Van Duzer Vineyards
· Left Coast Cellars
· Pfeiffer Vineyards

Culinary Tradition

The high-acid, mineral Pinot of the Van Duzer Corridor pairs with oysters, ceviche, and grilled fish.

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