Van Duzer Corridor AVA

Van Duzer Corridor AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established2019
CountryUnited States
Part ofOregon, Willamette Valley AVA, Polk County
Other regions in Oregon, Willamette Valley AVA, Polk CountyEola-Amity Hills AVA, Mt. Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon AVA
Climate regionMaritine
Soil conditionsMarine sediment with basalt over siltstone bedrock
Total area59,871 acres (24,229 ha)
Size of planted vineyards1,000 acres (405 ha)
No. of vineyards18
Varietals producedPinot noir, Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Viognier
No. of wineries9

Van Duzer Corridor is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located within Polk County, Oregon, established by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau on December 13, 2018 and effective January 14, 2019. Van Duzer Corridor lies entirely within the established Willamette Valley AVA and covers approximately 59,871 acres (24,229 ha). When the petition was submitted there were 17 (now 18) commercially-producing vineyards covering a total of approximately 1,000 acres (400 ha), as well as six wineries (now 9), within the AVA.

The distinguishing features of the Van Duzer Corridor AVA are its topography, climate, and soils.