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Blue Heron Vineyards employs the Scott
Henry trellising system, which is named for
the Oregonian who originally developed it.
Blue Heron Vineyards, LLC: Viticulture on a Large Scale
As Pinot Noir production continues to increase in the Willamette Valley, some producers were looking to supplement
their vineyard holdings—hence the birth of Blue Heron Vineyards, LLC. Taylor and Teal Stone farm this young, 530-acre
vineyard for a small list of clients. "With a site this large, it's really more about management," shares Teal. The couple is
new at viticulture as well but demonstrate determination and diligence. "If we have a problem, we call an expert," Teal
adds with a smile.
Planted primarily to Pinot Noir but also Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, the vineyard employs the Scott Henry trellising
syste, which is naed for the reonian who oriinally deeloped it. ertile soils benefit fro the ultiple canes, with
two growing upward and two growing downward, in order to control vigor. Because the vines are young, Blue Heron
Vineyards currently utilize just three canes.
With the region's diversity in climates and soils—and fair land prices—vineyards of all sizes will continue to be
planted in its open expanses. In fact, the Umpqua Valley's energy as a whole is gaining momentum and producing wines
of world class quality. Many local businesses partnered with the wineries in order to make this Somm Camp a success
and showed their pride for their home. We learned about the economics of planting a vineyard in Umpqua, as well as
the tourism opportunities and the long list of outdoor activities to enjoy while visiting this special area on the vast West
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