Agate Ridge Vineyard: winery information
Winemaker: B. Kiley Evans
Kiley is a graduate of the world-renowned Department of Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis, where he was recognized as the Albert J. Winkler Scholar. For the last six years, he produced critically-acclaimed Viognier, Tempranillo, Syrah, Grenache, Port, and distinctive red blends. Kiley has also been integral to Southern Oregon's growing national reputation as a premier wine region by serving as a Regional Advisor for the Oregon Wine Board's Wine Quality Program. His early interest in fine wine led to a promising sommelier career in Florida where he was the principal organizer of nationally recognized wine programs before pursuing studies at UC Davis.
Annual Production: 2,600 cases
Our unique microclimate at Agate Ridge lends itself beautifully to Rhone varieties. Our southern facing slopes provide maximum exposure to the sun and the 1350 ft. elevation produce warm daytime temperatures that are perfect for the growth and maturation of our varietals. With the wonderful diversity of stand alone varieties and blending varieties, we plan to establish ourselves as an estate vineyard, giving us complete creative control over quality, quantity and characteristics of our wines. We have taken a lot of time and consideration in our selections.
Grape Varieties Planted
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Grenache
- Malbec
- Marsanne
- Petite Sirah
- Pinot Gris / Grigio
- Pinot Noir
- Primitivo
- Roussanne
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillon
- Syrah / Shiraz
- Viognier