Forty years later the winery is honoring the pioneering tradition and accomplishments from then and now, with a celebration on Saturday, August 4th from 11 am - 6 pm. The day will include vineyard tours, release of their first method traditionnelle CJ Cuvée Blanc de Blancs to toast the occasion, live music from LOVEBITE featuring Jeff Pevar from 2-5 pm, and Troon to Table Lunch Service from 12-5:30 pm. The event is complimentary.
Troon Vineyard is also asking patrons to submit their favorite Troon Vineyard memory (picture, video or story) for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate, meal at Troon to Table, Troon Vineyard logo wine glasses and two tickets to their Harvest Bootcamp. A $220 value. The entries will be featured in the Tasting Room and website. The winner will be selected by the Troon Vineyard staff and will be announced at the 40th celebration. Entry deadline is July 31st. Email entries to christine@troonvineyard.com.
A look of Troon Vineyard's milestones over the years:
1972 - Mr. Richard Troon planted Zinfandel, Cabernet
Sauvignon and Chardonnay on his Applegate
Valley
1993 - Mr. Troon started the winery.
2000 - One of Mr. Troon's most successful winemaking efforts was
created by mistake 12 years ago. Mr. Troon harvested Syrah grapes that were
deficient in nitrogen leading to a stuck fermentation. The resulting wine was
soft and fruit-forward with a hint of residual sugar. He enjoyed how easy it
was to drink and named it Druid's Fluid Red after his fascination with the
Druid's culture and their place in his Scottish heritage. He sold it to his
friends and family and it has since grown to become the most popular red wine
produced in Southern Oregon .
2003 - Mr. Troon sold his vineyard to the father-and-son
team of Larry and Chris Martin. Second-generation winemaker, Herb Quady, joined
the team shortly after and he continues to lead the winemaking team.
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| The Applegate Valley Estate comprises 98-acres |
2005 - The Martin Family constructed a new winery and tasting
room facility and set out to expand the estate to 98-acres with 40 planted to
winegrapes. The 2002 Reserve Zinfandel was titled "Best
Zinfandel in the World," by the Jerry B. Mead New World Wine Competition.
This esteemed award quickly put Troon Vineyard on the map for superior wine
quality.
2006 – Troon Vineyard was the first to plant Vermentino in
2009 – Troon Vineyard opens their Carlton Tasting Room.
2010 - The estate vineyards received the LIVE (Low Input
Viticulture & Enology) Certification for their sustainable farming efforts.
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| Team Troon smiles for the camera |
2011 – Seven acres of vines were planted to complete the estate
vineyard, totaling 40 acres. Troon Vineyard launched the Troon to Table
Culinary Program focused on local ingredients paired to highlight their wines.
In September, Troon Vineyard celebrated their 500,000th bottle, and at the rate
they are growing, estimates to be bottling their 1,000,000th bottle in
2014.
2012 – Troon Vineyard turns 40!
