Wine 101: Educating Wine Lovers about Oregon Wines
Chapter 2: About the Oregon Wine Industry

This section provides information on the Oregon wine industry: its history, production statistics, growth rate, how it compares to other wine-producing parts of the world, and more.

• 01. How old is Oregon's wine industry?
   
• 02. How many wineries are there in Oregon?
   
• 03. How many varietals are produced in Oregon?
   
• 04. How large is the Oregon wine industry, in terms of acreage?
   
• 05. How large is the Oregon wine industry, in terms of revenue and overall production?
   
• 06. Is the Oregon wine industry led by any official organizations?
   
• 07. At what rate is Oregon's wine industry growing?
   
• 08. How much white wine is produced in Oregon, as compared to red wine production?
   
• 09. When was Oregon's oldest winery started?
   
• 10. When were Oregon's first vines planted, and where?
   
• 11. What are Oregon's main growing regions?
   
• 12. How are Oregon's Winegrowing Conditions Similar to France?
   
• 13. I've heard about concerns among French winegrowers about the Oregon Pinot Noir grape. Tell me more about this.
   
• 14. Why do so few people know about Oregon wines?
   
• 20. What is the most successful vine grown in Oregon, and why?
   
• Are there any major, annual wine events in Oregon, and if so, when and where do they occur? (being researched)
   
• Does Oregon produce wine vinegar? Can I make it myself? (being researched)
   
• Is wine produced along the Oregon coast? (being researched)
   
• Is wine produced in eastern and south eastern Oregon? (being researched)
   
• Tell me about Oregon's regional differences with regards to climate and varietals produced. (being researched)
   
• What are some of the lesser-known varietals produced in Oregon, and are they limited to a particular region of the state? (being researched)
   
• What are the main differences between French, Californian, and Oregon wines? (being researched)
   
• What is the most successful vine grown in Oregon, and why? (being researched)
   
• What kinds of pests or diseases could threaten the Oregon wine industry? (being researched)
   
• What makes Oregon such a good state for growing wine grapes? (being researched)