UPDATE 9/25/2018: This report was updated to reflect minor corrections in 2017 planted acreage (now 33,996) and harvested acreage (now 31,008), impacting figures in Vineyard Tables 1, 2 and 3. The number of wineries reported in 2016 was previously misstated in this report and has been corrected to reflect 1,056.
Overview:
2017 saw increases in sales, revenue, and production for Oregon wineries and vineyards.
- The leading variety in planted acreage and production remains Pinot Noir accounting for 58% of all planted acreage and 59% of production.
- The overall number of vineyards increased from 1,056 to 1,144 and total planted acreage increased by more than 3,500 acres from 30,435 to 33,996, an increase of 11.7%.
- The overall number of wineries increased from 725 to 769 with the biggest increases coming from the Eastern Oregon/at large areas increasing by 18, and the Rogue Valley increasing by 13.
- Total tons crushed increased by 9.3% from 70,579 tons to 77,170 tons.
- Case sales increased 6% from 3.39 million to 3.60 million, supported by increases in international sales, direct to consumer channels, and domestic sales outside of Oregon.
- Leading the export markets for Oregon wine is Canada, which accounted for 49% of export sales.
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