Evan took five of these very distinctive soil types to use for the Tasting Room display: Marine Sedimentary, Clay Loam, Clay, Jory and Organic Matter. Located between 360 and 640 feet above sea level, the site has eighteen soil types spread over a combination of rolling hills, steep slopes and rugged terrain. Located in the Dundee Hills appellation of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, this appellation is marked by a number of unique geographic elements that make it unlike any other grape growing site in the world. Vineyard Manager, Evan Bellingar, a soil aficionado and grape-growing master, spent the morning educating the Alexana team about the vineyard practices. The new 20 foot long tasting bar with a layered soil display running its entire length is an incredible introduction to Alexana Winery’s 80-acre property.
