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Troon Vineyard

United States - Oregon - Applegate Valley, Southern Oregon
1475 Kubli Rd., Grants Pass , 97527
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Troon Vineyard

  • United States
  • Oregon
  • Applegate Valley, Southern Oregon
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  • OUR WINES (9)
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About us

Troon Vineyard, established in 1972, is located in the heart of the Applegate Valley AVA, the southernmost appellation in Oregon. Situated halfway between Grants Pass and Jacksonville, just off of Highway 238, Troon Vineyard is the Applegate Valley Wine Trail’s most popular winery destination, with our beautiful Mediterranean-style tasting room, covered stone patio, and grassy picnic area. In 2009 we opened our Willamette Valley tasting room in the charming historic town of Carlton. Both locations boast a friendly and knowledgeable staff that makes winetasting at Troon a great experience.

One of the first grape growers in Southern Oregon, and home to the region’s earliest planting of Zinfandel in 1972, we now grow more than 20 additional varietals on over 40 planted acres: among them is our award-winning white varietal, Vermentino, and the uncommon red grapes Malbec and Tannat, along with Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo. We also produce several unique blends, including Oregon’s most popular red wine blend, Druid’s Fluid.
Troon Vineyard has always been farmed using sustainable practices, employing the best possible agriculture procedures. We currently hold a LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) Certification and Salmon Safe endorsement. Named one of Wine Business Monthly’s ‘Top 10 Hot Brands’ in 2012, Troon Vineyard has earned hundreds of awards and accolades during our more-than-40-year history.
Whether you’re a member of one of our wine clubs, are visiting us for the first time, or are a southern Oregon resident who tours the Applegate Valley regularly, we invite you to stop in and experience the best, most interesting wines of the region.

History

When viewed through the lens of hindsight, Dick Troon was a visionary – though it may not have seemed quite so at the time. In 1972, there were a number of new-world wine regions paving the way for what was fast becoming a thriving American wine industry. None of them were in Southern Oregon.

A few acres in the Applegate Valley, a small number of vines, a bit of iconoclastic stubbornness and a grand idea would be the foundation for today’s most popular Southern Oregon winery in the Applegate Valley AVA. Here on the Kubli Bench, Dick Troon selected 32 choice acres where he could take advantage of maximum daily sun exposure, warm days and cool nights, at just the right elevation to grow his favorite varietals of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.
Over the years Dick Troon tried and missed, and tried and hit. He liked to tamper and experiment. Not all of his wines were great, but some were exceptional. Because of that innovative spirit, now, more than 40 years later, we are working with a comprehensive understanding of the wines that can be coaxed from this incomparable place.
In 2003, Troon decided it was time to hand over the reins and let the winery begin a new era. Larry Martin was a friend and fishing buddy who shared Troon’s passion for fine wine and the Martin family became his choice to take over. Troon Vineyard was reborn: a beautiful tasting room was built, larger and more modern production facilities established, new vineyards planted, and a diversity of varietals were introduced to become a permanent part of our program that was forged by Troon’s pioneering nature.
We welcome you to Troon Vineyard, and invite you to try our wines and visit our estate. Here in this special place you will experience firsthand what compelled Dick Troon to put down roots, as well as what motivates us to continue to innovate and set the standard for viticulture in Southern Oregon. 

At The Winery

Stephen Hall – Winemaker
While one can, and certainly should, partake of official viniculture study, much of what makes a great winemaker is inherent, and can’t be learned. Creativity, confidence, an exceptional palate, an understanding of climate and geology and agriculture, a willingness to take risks and at the end of the day be judged and critiqued: these are the characteristics one wants in their winemaker. Though he is, in fact, officially schooled and technically trained, Steve brings all those traits to Troon.
 Joining the team in March of this year, Steve is in charge of all production and vineyard operations. He most recently hails from Robert Biale Vineyards, Napa’s famed Zinfandel producer, and has an impressive resume that includes some prestigious brands. Fortunately for us, it now also includes Troon.
 “I am excited about the unique growing conditions of Southern Oregon,” Steve says. “It’s refreshing to work in a wine region that is still writing its story.”
 Keep your eye on this one, because we know that once that story is written, some of it will be about Steve.

Press & Awards

AWARDS

Gold Medal 2013 Applegate Valley Zinfandel Oregon Wine Experience

Silver Medal 2012 Estate Tannat Newport Seafood & Wine Festival February 2015

Silver Medal 2012 Old Vine Meritage Newport Seafood & Wine Festival February 2015

Double Gold Medal 2013 Chardonnay Portland Seafood & Wine Festival January 2015

92 Points and Cellar Selection 2011 Old Vine Meritage Wine Enthusiast December 2014

 Best of Class 2013 Foundation ’72 Vermentino 2014 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition

Gold Medal 2013 Foundation ’72 Vermentino 2014 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition

Silver Medal 2013 Foundation '72 Vermentino 2014 Great Northwest Invitational Wine Competition

Best Rose- Category Champion 2013 Foundation '72 Dry Rose 2014 SIP Best of the Northwest Magazine

2nd Place for Best Cabernet Franc 2011 Cabernet Franc Reserve 2014 SIP Best of the Northwest Magazine

Silver Medal 2013 Foundation ’72 Dry Rose 2014 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition

Silver Medal 2013 Foundation ’72 Dry Rose 2014 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition

People’s Choice 2011 Insomnia Dessert Wine 2014 Astoria Seafood & Wine Competition

Silver Medal 2010 Old Vine Meritage 2014 Astoria Seafood & Wine Competition

Gold Medal 2011 Malbec 2014 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

Silver Medal 2011 Cabernet Franc Reserve 2014 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

Bronze Medal 2011 Estate Zinfandel 2014 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

Silver Medal 2010 Old Vine Meritage 2014 San Francisco Wine Chronicle

Silver Medal 2011 Estate Zinfandel 2014 San Francisco Wine Chronicle

Bronze Medal 2012 Foundation ’72 Dry Rose 2014 San Francisco Wine Chronicle

Silver Medal 2013 Foundation ’72 Vermentino 2014 Great Northwest Wine Competition

Bronze Medal 2011 Malbec 2014 Great Northwest Wine Competition

Bronze Medal 2013 Foundation ’72 Dry Rose 2014 Great Northwest Wine Competition

Silver Medal 2010 Syrah Reserve 2013 World of Wine

Silver Medal 2011 Chardonnay 2013 World of Wine

Silver Medal 2010 Insomnia Port 2013 World of Wine

Silver Medal 2011 Foundation ’72 Zinfandel 2013 Great Northwest Wine Competition

Silver Medal 2011 Chardonnay 2013 Great Northwest Wine Competition

Gold Medal 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Greatest of the Grape

Gold Medal 2011 Chardonnay San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Silver Medal 2011 Foundation '72 Zinfandel San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

92 Points 2010 Kubli Zinfandel Terroirist

89 Points 2009 Old Vine Meritage Terroirist

93 Points 2009 Cabernet Franc Limited Reserve Oregon Wine Geeks

Gold Medal 2010 Kubli Zinfandel 2012 Northwest Wine Summit

Gold Medal 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Greatest of the Grape

Gold Medal 2008 Syrah Reserve 2012 Northwest Wine Summit

Silver Medal 2009 Old Vine Meritage 2012 Northwest Wine Summit

90 Points 2007 Old Vine Meritage Snooth.com

Gold Medal 2010 Kubli Zinfandel 2012 Astoria Seafood & Wine Festival

Gold Medal 2008 Syrah Reserve 2012 Astoria Seafood & Wine Festival

Gold Medal 2009 Old Vine Meritage 2012 Newport Seafood & Wine Festival

Gold Medal 2008 Syrah Reserve 2012 Newport Seafood & Wine Fesitval

Gold Medal 2009 Old Vine Meritage 2012 Greatest of the Grape

90 Points 2009 Cabernet Franc Limited Reserve 2011 Cabernet Shootout

91 Points 2008 Limited Reserve I Oregon Wine Geeks

91 Points 2007 Old Vine Meritages Oregon Wine Geeks

89 Points 2009 Druid's Fluid Red Oregon Wine Geeks

89 Points 2010 Dry Riesling Oregon Wine Geeks

Double Gold Medal 2009 Kubli Bench Zinfandel Oregon Wine Awards

Platinum Judging Award 2008 Zinfandel Reserve Wine Press Northwest

People’s Choice Red 2008 Zinfandel Reserve Greatest of the Grape

Gold Medal 2006 Zinfandel Reserve San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Best of Show 2005 Blossom Fire Cabernet Sauvignon Vancouver Wine Competition

Best New World Zinfandel 2002 Zinfandel Reserve Jerry B. Mead International Wine Competition

 

ACCOLADES

92 points & Cellar Selection 2011 Old Vine Meritage Wine Enthusiast Dec 2014

The BEST 2012 Rose in the Northwest: http://www.nwwineanthem.com/2013/07/keep-oregon-pink.html

Northwest Wine Anthem July 2013

Top Ten Hottest Brands of 2012 Wine Business Monthly Feb 2013

"The Founding and The Future of Southern Oregon" Northwest Wine Anthem Dec 2012

"The Best Meal in the Middle of Nowhere" The Oregonian July 2012

"A Pioneering Winery in Grants Pass" Oregon Wine Tasting Adventures July 2012

"Outstanding" Rating 2011 Dry Riesling Wine Press Northwest July 2012

"Spring Wine Guide" 2010 Kubli Zinfandel The Oregonian May 2012

"Friday Find" 2010 Druid's Fluid Red Northwest Wine Anthem May 2012

BEST WINERY & BEST PLACE TO TASTE WINE The Sneak Preview Fall 2011

READERS CHOICE #2 BEST WINERY The Mail Tribune Fall 2011

"Rieslings are refined little angels" 2010 Dry Riesling Ashland Daily Tidings Nov 2011

"Thanksgiving Wines and Then Some" 2009 Cab Franc Wineormous.com Nov 2011

"Big Reds to Remember" 2008 Kubli Cabernet Sauvignon Oregon Wine Press Nov 2011

"Farewell, Mr. Troon" Oregon Wine Press Nov 2011

"Troon Vineyard Carlton Tasting Room" Portland Palates Nov 2011

"Weather delays mark wine grape season" The Grants Pass Daily Courier Oct 2011

"Late harvest has vintners anxious" The Mail Tribune Sept 2011

"Troon Bottles Their 500,000th Bottle" The Jacksonville Review Sept 2011

"Troon Vineyard marks a milestone" The Statesman Journal Sept 2011

"Troon Draws New Lines in Southern Oregon Soil" Oregonwine.com Aug 2011

"Wine Geeks Adventure through the Applegate" Oregon Wine Geeks Aug 2011

"Local Wine Benefits Fire Department" Humbug Fire Cab Res Southern Oregon Wine Blog Aug 2011

"Outstanding White Wine" 2010 Dry Riesling Enobytes.com July 2011

"A Daddy of the Rogue Valley" Dick Troon Medford Wine Examiner July 2011

"Zin... In Perfect Balance" Northwest Wine Anthem July 2011

Serving the "Deadliest Catch" Destinations Travel Magazine Summer 2011

"Britt Festival Welcomes Variety of Local Wines this Season" Southern Oregon Wine Blog June 2011

"Troon Vineyard Launches New Culinary Program, Troon to Table" Southern Oregon Wine Blog May 2011

"Chef Tim Keller heads 'Troon to Table'" The Jacksonville Review May 2011

"A Cabernet Lover's Cabernet" 2007 Kubli Cabernet The Statesman Journal May 2011

"Troon Vineyard" Carlton Tasting Room Willamette Valley Winery Review May 2011

"On Earth Day, a toast to Northwest wineries going greener with an option to refill bottles" The Oregonian April 2011

"Wine Across Oregon" 1859 Magazine April 2011

"Troon Vineyard Zin Res Wins Best of Show at Astoria Seafood and Wine Festival" Southern Oregon Wine Blog March 2011

"Vineyard works to support Harry & David" KTVL News Channel 10 Feb 2011

"Troon Wines Selected for Sundance Film Festival" Southern Oregon Wine Blog Jan 2011

"Troon Vineyard Pioneers Two Varietals" Southern Oregon Wine Blog Dec 2010

"Troon Vineyard Introduces New Bottle-Your-Own-Program" Southern Oregon Wine Blog July 2010

"B.Y.O.B. at Troon: Winery allows people to fill their own bottles on Thursdays" AllBusiness.com July 2010

"Troon Vineyard" Tour & Tasting 2010

"Troon Vineyard" Wine Trails NW 2010

"The Essential Wines and Wineries of the Pacific Northwest" Cole Danehower and Andrea Robinson 2010

"Red - and ready to drink" 2008 Kubli Zinfandel Matt Kramer, The Oregonian Nov 2009

"Troon Vineyard in Southern Oregon" SYP Says Sept 2008

"Along the Southern Oregon Way- High Country and Wine Country" Frommer Luxury Travel 2008 

Our Wines

  • Vintage
  • Name
  • Type
  • Appelation / Production Area
  • Price (USD)
  • Award
  • More Info
  • Troon Vineyard wine
  • 2014
  • Druid's Fluid
  • Red Blend
  • Applegate Valley, Southern Oregon
  • 15-18 dollars
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon

Winemaker Comments

Dick Troon, who planted our vineyard in 1972, always had a fascination for the Druids of long ago & their place in his Scottish heritage. We present this pleasing blend of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon & Zinfandel as your perfect entertaining or nightly wine. A cool, late Spring delayed the harvest. Even, warm weather throughout the Summer & Fall helped ripen black fruit. Black cherry & blackberry make up the aromatics. The Zinfandel adds a bright, zesty quality, while the Merlot & Syrah seem to give it depth & richness. Smooth texture with hints of vanilla & pie spice. Alcohol Content: 13.5%

Press & Reviews

  • Oregon People's Choice
  • Troon Vineyard wine
  • 2013
  • 2013 Applegate Valley Zinfandel
  • Zinfandel
  • Applegate Valley
  • 15-18
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Zinfandel, Primitivo

Winemaker Comments

Incredibly uplifted aromas of just baked blackberry pie, orange blossom and nectarine; classic Zin with the deeper Primitivo notes of sweet chocolate and cinnamon. Sculpted and super luscious red fruit and fast moving tannins with a snap of cleansing acidity. Beautifully composed and very friendly.

Press & Reviews

  • Gold Medal-2015 Oregon Wine Experience
  • Troon Vineyard wine
  • 2012
  • M*T Reserve
  • Red Wine Blend
  • Applegate Valley
  • $60

Grape Varieties

  • Malbec 57.76%, Tannat 23.36%, Cabernet Franc 10.14%, Temp. 8.74%

Winemaker Comments

Co-fermented a unique field blend of Malbec for its intensity of fruit, and Tannat with powerful and embracing tannins. Well structured and youthful, promising great drinking for many years. Incredibly aromatic with classic lavender and iris floral notes combining with intense wild raspberry and allspice, lower registers of artisan chocolates and a double espresso aroma. Rounded powerful wild strawberry / ripe peach fatness; broad and mouthfilling secondary tones of camphor and blood orange, with deeper savory notes in the finish.

  • Troon Vineyard wine
  • 2012
  • GSM Reserve
  • Red Blend
  • Southern Oregon
  • $60

Grape Varieties

  • Grenache31.47%, Syrah 61.54%, Mourvedre 6.99%

Winemaker Comments

Fermented in one ton punch down bins for almost four weeks. ML took place in newer French oak barrel s, where the wine was aged for 18 months prior to bottling. Plum jam and currant aromas mingle with cumin and sun dried tomato; on the palate layered textures reveal deep savory flavors of black plum and black cherry, crushed fennel seeds, and in the finish cumin and turmeric tones carried by elegant tannins.

  • Troon Vineyard wine
  • 2013
  • Verementino
  • White Wine
  • Applegate Valley, Southern Oregon
  • 15-18
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • 99% Vermentino
  • 1% Viognier

Winemaker Comments

: Flinty & crisp, with lemon/lime & white peach notes. A small amount of CO2 was intentionally left to give the nose lift & provide freshness. Excellent to pair with fresh oysters, steamed clams, & freshly caught trout.

Press & Reviews

  • Double Gold- Sunset Magazine
  • Troon Vineyard wine
  • 2013
  • Dry Rose'
  • Rose'
  • Southern Oregon
  • 15-18
  • award

Grape Varieties

  • Syrah

Winemaker Comments

A meatier, more savory rose than previous the two vintages, offering a bouquet of strawberry and cherry with a wisp of olive and earthy spice. Bright, crisp acidity creates a mouthfeel of ripe peach with a finish that almost mimics a deep red wine with a bold tannic structure.

Press & Reviews

  • Best of Class- Sunset Magazine
  • Troon Vineyard wine
  • 2014
  • Jeanie in the Bottle
  • Blush
  • Applegate Valley
  • 12-15

Grape Varieties

  • 85% Zinfandel, 25% Tempranillo

Winemaker Comments

Harvested the Zinfandel and Tempranillo together on Oct 1; treaded the clusters in their half ton bins to release color and flavors from the skins before gently pressing the clusters. Racked off solids to a tank for fermentation and kept the wine on lees until early December, for a slow and steady cold ferment. The wine was then brought to cellar temperature to finish ML fermentation in a classic rose manner. Welcoming aromas of Cherry blossom and rhubarb mingle with bright flavors of strawberry and juicy watermelon. A nicely balanced acidity frames a wonderful mouthfeel, resulting from malolactic fermentation

  • Troon Vineyard wine
  • 2014
  • Vermentino Blue
  • White Wine
  • Applegate Valley
  • 25-28

Grape Varieties

  • 80% Vermentino, 20% Sauvignon Blanc

Winemaker Comments

Harvested the Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc together; treaded the clusters in their half ton bins to release color and flavors from the skins before gently pressing the clusters. Racked off solids to barrels for fermentation and kept the wine on lees, stirring every month. A mix of wild yeast and a Rhone yeast were used. A small portion from a tank fermentation lot of Vermentino was blended in to lift up the lemon tart and zest of lime aromas. Beautiful high tone aromas of passionfruit, pear, lemon tart & almond croissant. Flavors of jasmine, ginger and thyme, fresh baked poppy seed cake, lime zest drizzled with orange blossom honey.

  • Troon Vineyard wine
  • 2014
  • Longue Carabine
  • White wine blend
  • Applegate Valley
  • 30-34

Grape Varieties

  • A mysterious blend of grapes native to the South of France; farmed to savor the natural attributes of granitic soils, washed down the mountains covered in Madrone, Oak and Ponderosa pine.

Winemaker Comments

The name Longue Carabine is our nod to the pioneers that came west and settled the Oregon Territory in the 1800’s. It was the rifle that made it possible for them to cross the country escaping hostile outlaws as well as providing food and protection for their families, as they made their way into an unknown world. Harvested the vineyard blocks in late September thru mid Oct; treaded the clusters in half ton bins to release color and flavors from the skins, then gently pressed the clusters. Racked off solids to barrels for fermentation. Kept the wine on lees, stirring every month. Natural ML fermentation took place in barrel. Aromas of warm honey, ripe peach and sun dried apricot; secondary aromas of coconut cream pie and wild thyme. Huge ripe peach and apricot flavors blend with watermelon and candied ginger in a long, crisp finish.

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