April 2007: Dispatches
ELKTON — At about 148 residents, this tiny town most
likely has more wine per capita than any other place in the
country. Three wineries, Bradley Vineyards, Brandborg and
Rivers Edge, produce thousands of cases of wine each year,
further adding to Oregon’s status as a top wine producer.
According to the Umpqua Valley Wineries website, temperate
Northwest weather and a diversity of land types create an area
naturally suited to the production of a variety of wines. Terry
Brandborg, owner of Brandborg winery, says he and his wife
relocated here California in 2002 because the climate is
perfect for creating pinot noir. His location on scenic Highway
38 doesn’t hurt business either. He estimates 8,000
vehicles per day pass by during peak months on their way to the
coast.
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