The Vineyards: Willakia Vineyard
| AVA | Eola-Amity Hills (7.8MB PDF) |
|---|---|
| Acres | 119 — 98 acres of Pinot noir and 21 acres of Chardonnay |
| Planted | 2000 (lower portion); 2005 and 2006 (upper portion) |
| Soil | Volcanic, mostly Nekia and Willakenzie |
| Pinot Noir Clone | 113, 114, 115, 667, 777, 828, and Pommard |
| Chardonnay Clone | 76, 95, and 124 |
| Elevation | 400-750 feet |
| Owner | Premier Pacific Vineyard |
| Vineyard Manager | Mitchell Klug and Ken Kupperman |
Willakia vineyard is located towards the northern end of the Eola-Amity Hills. During the growing season, ocean breezes push through the Van Duzer Corridor in the Coastal Range maintaining a consistently cool climate that is the hallmark of great Pinot Noir winegrowing regions. This climate, combined with the shallow, well-drained volcanic soils of the Nekia series that dominate this area, make the Eola-Amity Hills AVA is one of the Oregon's most exciting winegrowing regions. Willakia is LIVE and Salmon Safe Certified.
