Oregonwithin Willamette Valley
Lower Long Tom
The southernmost Willamette sub-AVA — warm, dark-fruited Pinot Noir from marine sediments.
Est. 2021
History
Lower Long Tom was established as an AVA in 2021, named for the Long Tom River that drains the southern Willamette Valley. As the southernmost and warmest of the Willamette sub-AVAs, it sits furthest from the cool-air corridors of the Coast Range. Its marine sedimentary soils, weathered from ancient seabed deposits, produce Pinot Noir of ripe, dark fruit and a softer acidity than the cooler northern sub-AVAs — a distinct, sun-warmed register of Willamette Pinot [1].
Dominant Varietals
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Culinary Tradition
Lower Long Tom's riper, dark-fruited Pinot pairs with grilled pork, berry-glazed duck, and semi-hard cheeses.
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