Troon Vineyard is not just another destination with fantastic views. As one
enters the tasting room you are immediately greeted by the effervescent and
knowledgeable personalities of the staff.
You find yourself surrounded by the seemingly endless number of
varietals and blends lining the shelves.
Troon is known for it’s innovative blends, which includes their flagship
white, Vermentino. Other selections
include Zinfandel, Malbec, Tannat, Riesling, Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Tempranillo and Petite Sirah. Quality and pride of product become
increasingly evident with every head turn. Trying to count the plethora of
accolades and awards bestowed upon Troon is difficult due to sheer
numbers. Their website lists an
astonishing 95.
Steering the helm of the
Troon team is Chris Cunningham. Although
a recent transplant from North Carolina, Chris is by no means a stranger to the
Applegate Valley, having spent the majority of his youth here. With a background that includes a wine and
hospitality industry educator, manager of fine dining wine programs and a stint
as Vice President of a winery in the
Yadkin Valley, filling the shoes of
General Manager seemed a perfect fit for a fine winery such as Troon.
Passionate, dedicated and
not afraid to push the envelope, Stephen Hall joined the Troon team as
their onsite winemaker, overseeing the wine and vine decisions of the
day-to-day operation with a yearly production of 10-12,000 cases. With a resume that includes 5 years at Robert Biale Vineyards
making Zin, Petite Sirah, Syrah and little gems like Sangiovese and old vine
Barbera, Stephen brings a passion for creating the best wines available and
believes that the wines speak for themselves.
Watch for the release of a 2014 Troon Sangiovese.
Dick Troon was the true
pioneer and visionary of Troon Vineyard.
At the time seeming a bit crazy but whose vision and hard work made it
possible for those who followed to build upon his success. When he originally arrived in Southern Oregon
he looked upon Grants Pass as a great place to live. Growing up a farmer and an
engineer by trade, he quickly turned toward wine after a trip to Healdsburg,
California. He was impressed with Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel and given his
agricultural roots thought these grapes could be grown successfully in Southern
Oregon.
Troon firmly believed
he could do it better. Introducing one of the first vineyards into the Southern
Oregon area, he planted Cabernet and Zinfandel in 1972 and the vineyard
operated as such until he began a winery in 1993. Troon operated the vineyard
and winery until 2003 when it was sold to good time friend and fishing buddy Larry
Martin. Dick Troon passed away in 2011,
but his vision continues through the Martin family with the construction of an aesthetically
stunning facility completed in 2005.
Druid’s Fluid tops
the offerings at Troon as the #1 selling wine in the State and represents nearly
half of the total Troon sales. Offering
both a red and a white variety, Druid’s can be labeled as “The Wine for
Everyone”. The red represents a blend
of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel and makes it perfect for
entertaining or nightly wine. Containing
hints of vanilla and pie spice, black cherry and blackberry make up the
aromatics. The Zinfandel adds a bright,
zesty quality, while the Merlot and Syrah give it depth and richness. Druid’s White represents a blend of Riesling,
Viognier and Gerwurztraminer with aromatics of fresh pear.
True to the Troon pioneering spirit
experimental varietals new to the Southern Oregon area, like Tannat, and the
newest release Vermentino, have been planted by the Martin family. Vermentino
is a crisp white wine with aromatics of crushed stone, lemon zest
and wild flower. The stainless
steel fermentation process preserves the wines acidity and bite.
Offering possibly the
best views, tasting room, staff and products, Troon represents the Applegate
Valley Wine Trail most popular destination and could easily top the list as the
Crown Jewel of the Applegate Valley.
Enjoy future Troon releases by becoming a Cellar Dweller member. Learn more about Troon Vineyard at www.troonvineyard.com
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