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Open Daily: 11-5 Easy Access: I-5 to Exit 112. ½ mile off of freeway. Follow blue wine tour signs.
South: Open Daily 11pm-5pm
North: Closed for the Winter
New to our vineyard? Stop by and enjoy the view from Pyrenees is of the South Umpqua River and take the opportunity to preview our award winning wines. We are featuring our Gold Award winner this month: our fabulous 2009 Chardonnay. In March we will be releasing our 2009 Merlot. But, like a great family, we are proud of all of our "children"…the 2008 Syrah gained recent notoriety…and we could go on and on. Come out and relax and enjoy our historical 30 acre estate, 150' riverdeck, vines, rustic tasting room, and friendly family owned vineyard. We are only ½ mile off of I-5 at exit 112. Open daily from 11:00-5:00.
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April Article of Girl On Grapes
Diane Clarihue Smith
Oregon Country Lifestyles
As in any industry change occurs all the time and the wine industry is certainly no different. Winemakers change, tasting staffs change and this summer winery goers will notice a pretty significant change right here in the Umpqua Valley. That is the the name change and new management of what was Julianna Vineyards.
This beautiful winery and vineyard has been purchased by Pyrenees Vineyards adding another winery location for the Pyrenees people. The original Pyrenees Vineyards and Cellars, a mature vineyard located just off exit 112 was acquired more than a year ago. The vineyards and tasting room are located right along the beautiful South Umpqua River and there is a river front deck available where wine loving visitors can sip wine and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Julianna Vineyards soon to be called Pyrenees North, is located just off of Old Garden Valley Road on Hess Lane and it too boarders the river. This location is right along the Main Umpqua River and like the original Pyrenees has stunning river front seating and expansive views off their river front deck.
For those of us who loved Julianna Vineyards the changes will not take anything away from that which made it a great place to visit. Many of the same wines will be made and the award winning chenin blanc, their signature wine will continue to be produced. The many great events played out on their deck will continue on this summer and there are some new, fun events planned that include delicious food as well as great wine. Each of these two vineyard locations grows a different assortment of grapes. Now having the two locations, wine lovers visiting each location will have more wines to enjoy. The large winemaking facility located at the new Pyrenees North location will allow for making wine for both locations.
If you have yet to visit either one of these winery locations, do not let another summer pass you by without experiencing a visit. Sitting on one of these river front decks, sipping wine, relaxing in the sunshine and enjoying the truly amazing views is an experience many of us travel thousands of miles to find and often at a substantial financial investment. Here it all is, in a location near you, right in your own back yard. Truly magical settings and two locations that bring great wine together with one of the best things the Umpqua Valley has to offer, our beautiful rivers. The settings are idyllic, the wine top notch and the amazingly friendly and welcoming staff are there to bring it all together. Many events are planned for both wineries and you will not have to go far or look hard to find a reason to visit. The Pyrenees North location will open Memorial Day weekend and will be open 7 days a week. The original Pyrenees South location is already open 7 days a week and events are happening there on a regular basis. For more information you can call 541-863-7797.
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