2015 Oregon Vineyard and Winery Census Report

2015 saw increases in production for the Oregon wine industry.

Pinot Noir continues to leads all varieties accounting for 62% of planted acreage and 67% of vineyard production.
The number of vineyard operations increased by 2% to 1,052 leading to a 2% increase in planted acres from 2014.
Overall, vineyard yields were up, with the most significant increases in the South Willamette Valley and Umpqua Valley.
The number of “all” wineries, including TTB-bonded and OLCC Grower Sales Privilege and Winery license holders, increased from 676 to 702.
Total tons of grapes crushed increased 5% to 73,518 from 2014, with the North Willamette Valley accounting for 75% of total crush.
Case sales increased 9% to 3.1 million in 2015, with the largest channel increase in direct to consumer sales (14%).
Canada continues to be Oregon’s largest export market, accounting for 44% of total exports.

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