History Of Oregon Wine
The history of Oregon wine production stretches back to before the state was incorporated. Settlers to the Oregon Territory planted grapes as early as the 1840s, however the production of wine has only been a significant industry in Oregon since the 1960s. Oregon wines first achieved significant critical notice in the late 1970s; in 2005, the industry sold 1.6 million cases of Oregon vintages with a retail value of USD $184.7 million. In 2010, there were 419 wineries and 20,500 acres of Vinifera planted.
Read more about History Of Oregon Wine: From Settlement To Prohibition, Middle Twentieth Century, Rebirth of An Industry: The 1960s and 1970s, Global Recognition: The 1980s, Modern Oregon Wine Industry: 1990s and Beyond
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