Pinot gris is the hottest of the white wines in terms of popularity with double digit growth in volume the past seven years. Chardonnay is another popular white wine grape. Just as agriculture is diverse in Oregon, so are the wine regions ranging from the Portland area to Southern Oregon. The economic benefit of Oregon's wine industry is underscored in a report issued this week by the Oregon Agricultural Statistics Service. There is also a cultural impact that is just as significant, according to Roth.
People identify good quality products coming from Oregon.
Wine is surely one of those. Not very many Oregon agricultural commodities can boast of having a month in their honor. So the state's wine growers are humbled by the proclamation. A lot of retail stores will be running some promotional programs to support our product. Consumers should be seeing some written information about Oregon wines they can purchase.