Julon Vineyard
3480 North Oak Grove Road
RICKREALL, OREGON
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.”
— Rachel Carson
The story of Julon Vineyards is one of deep roots, successful partnerships, peaceful tranquility, and exciting potential awaiting its next chapter. Situated on 48.79 acres in the EolaAmity Hills AVA and surrounded by award winning vineyards, Eola Springs, Sojourner, Roserock and Schindler - the grapes from this land are of superior quality. Enjoy the view from the well-situated, recently remodeled manufactured home or replace it with your dream home (homesite approved for replacement dwelling in 2021). Only 5 miles to Salem, you can enjoy the seclusion of your vineyard while still being close to all of the amenities you want.
The 16.3 acre vineyard is made up of 8 blocks of Pinot Noir, totaling 13.67 acres and 2 blocks of Chardonnay, totaling 2.68 acres with an additional 15 acres ready to plant, completing your vineyard vision. This dry-farmed vineyard was planted and has been managed by Results Partners, a well-known and respected wine management company. The property ranges from 225 feet to 410 feet in elevation, with southern and southwestern slopes facing the Oregon Coast Range. The grapes from Julon Vineyard have been sold to some of the most well known and well-regarded wine ries in Oregon.
A 1,100 square foot tractor barn, a pond, a high output well, and several other small outbuildings round out the property.
VINEYARD SITE ANALYSIS
PERFORMED BY — RESULTS PARTNERS VINEYARD DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
GROSS PLANTABLE ACRES: Approximately 38
TOTAL ACRES: 48.79
AVA (AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREA): Eola-Amity Hills
SOIL REPORT AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
*The following sections are excerpts taken from a memo written by Matt Novak of Results Partners LLC. to previous owners.
VINEYARD SOILS: "In September of 2006 I dug a series of twelve backhoe pits to a depth of 5+ feet in order to accurately classify soil types and to expose any standing water tables and/or drainage issues. We employed Andy Gallagher of Red Hills Soils to examine and report on these soils. For reference please see Andy’s full report, dated 10/12/06. In brief summary, Andy’s report agrees in principal with USDA Soil Survey data (see USDA Soil Survey accompanying this memo). I believe that all of the soils contained within the property boundaries, including those depicted as 30C on the USDA survey and depicted as Area E on Andy’s map, are suitable to high quality vineyard production. All soils contained within Andy’s areas A, B, C, and D are exceptionally well suited to vineyard production with limited to perhaps no need for subsurface drainage. The soils depicted in Andy’s area E will likely require some subsurface drainage to avoid persistent soil saturation in the late winter and early spring months (Feb. – April). Irrigation will not be a requirement for successful vineyard production on this property, both
in qualitative and quantitative terms. In fact, for reasons to lengthy to elaborate on here, I recommend against installing permanent supplemental irrigation on the property. Areas of shallow soils, most notably those areas surrounding pits #7 and #10 on Andy’s map, should be deep ripped to 30+ inches and amended to aid in vine establishment. Soil variability on the property can and should be addressed with proper rootstock selection to devigorate areas of deeper, wetter soils and to invigorate areas of shallower, drier soils."
SLOPE AND ELEVATION: "Property elevations range from a high of approx. 395’ in the NE corner to a low of approx. 230’ in the SW corner. This elevation range places the property within and in the lower end of the commonly accepted local optimal vineyard elevation range of approx. 200’ – 800’. Being at the lower end of this elevation range might in fact be considered advantageous as it suggests greater heat unit accumulation and related enhanced grape ripening. Property slopes range from a high of approximately 25% in portions of Areas A, B, and C to a low of approximately 2% in portions of Area E. The only slope concern is along the south and south western property boundaries in Area E where cold air drainage and related spring and perhaps fall frost damage might be an issue. A useful strategy to minimize this frost risk will be to refrain from planting within approximately 150’ of the south property boundary (see attached image map)."
GENERAL OBSERVATIONS AND OPINIONS: "Based on the aforementioned soil, slope, and elevation analysis and taking into account property setbacks for frost risk mitigation, I estimate there are approximately 38 acres on the 48.79 property that are ideally suited to vineyard production. The potential of the property to produce excellent quality wine grapes is demonstrated in large part by the adjacent Schindler Vineyard. Peter Rosback of Sineann purchases all of the Schindler Vineyard fruit and makes vineyard designate wines that place amongst the best wines in Peter’s portfolio. As further testament to this observation the attached soils map depicts the property as sharing the same soil types as those of the Schindler Vineyard."
USDA SOIL SURVEY
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Amity silt loam
Chehulpum silt loam, 3 to 12 percent slopes
Chehulpum silt loam, 12 to 40 percent slopes
Chehulpum-Steiwer complex, 12 to 40 percent slopes
Helmick silt loam, 3 to 12 percent slopes
Helmick silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes
McAlpin silty clay loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes
Steiwer silt loam, 12 to 20 percent slopes
Willakenzie silty clay loam, 2 to 12 percent slopes
RICKREALL, OR 97371