2014 Winery and Vineyard Report

2014 was a record year for the Oregon wine industry.

The number of vineyard operations increased by 8% to 1, 027 leading to a 14% increase in planted acreage from 2013.
Vineyard production was up an average of 39% with the majority of the increase coming from higher yields (~60%).
Pinot Noir leads all varieties accounting for 63% of harvested acreage and58% of vineyard production.
The number of “all” wineries, including TTB–bonded and OLCC Grower Sales Privilege and Winery license hold ers, increased from 605 to 676.
Total tons of grapes crushed increased 33% from 52,589 tons to 70,112 tons with Pinot Noir accounting for 58%.
Case sales for 2014 increased 7% overall from 2014 with wine club and website/phone orders increasing at 12% each.
Oregon and national sales grew by 12% and 5% respectively, while international sales grew by 50%.
Total sales increased 14% to $430 million in 2014.

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