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    Urban Bliss Life » Wine Tips » Oregon Wine » Applegate Valley Wine Tasting: Troon Vineyard

    Published: October 25, 2017 / Updated: May 19, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Applegate Valley Wine Tasting: Troon Vineyard

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    Wine tasting in Oregon's Applegate Valley? Plan a stop to Troon Vineyard & Winery!

    Oregon Wine Country is so much more than just the Willamette Valley. From the west coast to the eastern desert, from our Northern vineyards waving across the Columbia to Washington state to our Southern vineyards kissing the California border, Oregon's diverse landscape and climates offer a rich tapestry of wines to the world.

    Recently, I had the pleasure of venturing down to Southern Oregon. In addition to exploring the charming town of Jacksonville and the hip artsy Ashland, our group had the pleasure of spending a day touring wineries in the Applegate Valley.

    Our first stop: Troon Vineyard, in Grants Pass, Oregon.

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    • The winery
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    Troon Vineyard

    Applegate Valley wine tasting: Troon Vineyards grapes, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Maybe it was a re-awakening from the haze of the 1960s, but there was something in the water in Oregon in the 1970s. Some sort of mystical new wave of wine industry pioneers decided in the 1970s to take a chance on planting vines in this beautiful state.

    While much of the press goes to the pioneers of the Willamette Valley wine country, the early plantings of Southern Oregon and the Applegate Valley were happening at the same time.

    Applegate Valley wine tasting: Troon Vineyards grapes, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Dick Troon planted his first vines in 1972. He spent the first few years selling his grapes to other wineries. He soon decided to convert his barn into his own winery, and then sold his winery to friend Larry Martin in 2003.

    Applegate Valley wine tasting: Troon Vineyards views, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Today, Troon vineyards are all LIVE and Salmon Safe certified. There are no acids, sugar, enzymes or any additives added to any of the wines. They are focused on allowing nature to do its thing as much as possible.

    Applegate Valley wine tasting: Troon Vineyards views, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    The result? Wines that don't always follow the trends but hold up through the years with quality and finesse.

    The winery

    Applegate Valley wine tasting: Troon Vineyards tasting room, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    The main Troon tasting room is located on the vineyard property in Grants Pass, Oregon. This large tasting room has ample indoor space and a large wine tasting bar.

    There is also covered patio space outside, as well as grassy picnic space with several tables and lawn games.

    Applegate Valley wine tasting: Troon Vineyards tasting spread, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    We were treated to a lovely outdoor tasting with catered snacks. It was such a beautiful way to explore Troon wines!

    Applegate Valley wine tasting: Troon Vineyards cheese meat platter, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Troon wines

    Applegate Valley wine tasting: Troon Vineyards white wines, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Thanks to the unique climate of the Applegate Valley and the vineyard's location in the Kubli Bench, Troon Vineyard produces a wide variety of wines.

    Here, you'll find classics such as Rosé, Riesling, Syrah, and Merlot, along with Vermentino, Roussanne, Marsanne, Tannat, Sangiovese, Malbec, and Tempranillo.

    Applegate Valley wine tasting: Troon Vineyards white wine, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    We got to taste Troon's first "orange wine,": the 2016 Troon Whole Grape Ferment Riesling. As someone who tends to shy away from Riesling because they are oftentimes too sweet for my taste, this one was a lovely dry white wine that also had the structure of a smooth red.

    Applegate Valley wine tasting: Troon Vineyards M & T Reserve wine, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    My favorite: the 2014 Troon Black M & T Reserve. This rich red wine is a blend of 60.1% Tannat and 39.9% Malbec. I adore this dark red, full-bodied wine - it has that almost intense, brooding quality I enjoy in big reds.

    Visit Troon Vineyard

    Applegate Valley wine tasting: Troon Vineyards tasting room, on UrbanBlissLife.com

    I definitely recommend spending time wine tasting at Troon if you are in Southern Oregon. But if you are in the Willamette Valley, they also have a tasting room in Carlton!

    Troon Vineyard & Applegate Valley Tasting Room
    1475 Kubli Road
    Grants Pass, OR, 97527
    541.846.9900
     
    Willamette Valley Tasting Room
    250 N. Kutch Street
    Carlton, OR 97111
    503.852.3084HOURS: Both tasting rooms are open daily from 11am - 5pm
    For more information, visit the Troon Vineyard website

     

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    The wine tasting experience photographed in this post were complimentary as part of an Applegate Valley wine tasting tour with the #TrailsToFeast Travel Oregon press trip. All opinions and photos are, as always, my own.

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      1. Kristine says

        March 01, 2018 at 9:11 am

        I really like this Brand too much as they give a great quality of wine you shared a nice post on TROON WINES Brand I want to meet the CEO of TROON WINES can you tell him or give me any personal detail of CEO of TROON WINES like Email or Phone Number? Otherwise your post is also nice to keep working like this...

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      2. John Marc Ramirez says

        November 07, 2017 at 3:35 am

        I look forward to visit this place, or any vineyard because I, myself is a wine lover. Thank you so much for sharing this post. :)

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      3. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        October 26, 2017 at 12:43 pm

        I was really impressed with Troon's lineup of wines! Such a stunning location too!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          October 31, 2017 at 2:35 am

          They have so many wines! I agree, it's a beautiful place. Thanks, Erin! :)

      4. Marine says

        October 26, 2017 at 12:38 pm

        I don't drink much wine but I love to go to vineyards for the landscape. And this one seems amazing!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          October 31, 2017 at 2:34 am

          It really is! Thanks for stopping by, Marine! :)

      5. Catherine @ Ten Thousand Hour Mama says

        October 25, 2017 at 3:45 pm

        I've actually never heard of Applegate Valley - but it looks lovely! Also, I so appreciate when wineries take the time and effort to be good stewards of the land and animals, as Troon has done.

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          October 31, 2017 at 2:34 am

          I agree! It's such a great place.

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