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Oregonwithin Willamette Valley

Mount Pisgah, Polk County

A small, new Coast Range-shadowed ridge — bright-acid, floral Pinot Noir west of Salem.

Est. 2022

History

Mount Pisgah, Polk County was established as an AVA in 2022, west of Salem, named for the prominent ridge that rises above the southern Willamette Valley. It is one of the smallest and newest of the Willamette sub-AVAs. Its marine sedimentary soils, weathered from ancient seabed sandstone, and its cool, rain-shadowed microclimate produce Pinot Noir of bright acidity and floral perfume — a delicate register distinct from the darker, more robust wines of the northern sub-AVAs [1].

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Culinary Tradition

Mount Pisgah's bright, floral Pinot pairs with cedar-planked salmon, roast chicken, and soft goat cheeses.

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