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Welcome to Abacela!

Here, on sunny south sloping rocky hills, we passionately grow Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot, Dolcetto, Malbec, Grenache, and other varietals carefully matched to our unique microclimate.

The estate fruit is hand picked when optimally ripe and gently fermented and processed in a gravity flow winery to preserve quality. The crisp, fresh varietal character of our white wine is a product of our vineyard practices and minimal handling wine making philosophy. Application of these same principals to red wine production, with additional prolonged cellaring in small oak casks, further enhances flavor and stabilizes the wines.  

Consequently our red wines are big and deeply-colored with intense aromas and flavors that have ample structure and tannin for aging. The final products are balanced wines with distinctive varietal character that pair exceptionally well with an assortment of delicious foods.

Our ultimate objective is to produce wines that are a statement of the harmony between the grape variety and its terroir. We appreciate your virtual visit to Abacela, but want to encourage you to tour our vineyards and winery and taste our wines to fully appreciate our passion. MAP and directions to Abacela.

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Recent Reviews...

The Oregonian, Matt Kramer April 20, 2008
"This is benchmark viognier." Abacela's 2007 viognier has just been released and, once again, it's mighty fine. It's fragrant with intense yet restrained notes of honeysuckle, lime and tropical fruits -- and just the right degree of viognier's signature spiciness on the palate. more...

Gold Medal from 2008 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition on our 2007 Albarino.

Statesman Journal, Robert Mayfield March 5, 2008
As for tempranillo, the main red grape of most of Spain, the secret has long been out that Abacela winery in the Roseburg area may be making the best domestic version of this grape. more...

Wine Enthusiast "The Wild Bunch" by Paul Gregutt
Excerpt: "The result: A Tempranillo that, year in and year out, achieves real varietal distinction." Read full article, pick up the April 2008 issue today!

Wine Spectator "My Wines of the Year"  by Matt Kramer  - Abacela Tempranillo Southern Oregon "Estate" 2004 - The wine of the year from Oregon is not Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley but Tempranillo, of all grapes, from Abacela Vineyards and Winery in southern Oregon (really, the Umpqua Valley).  Never heard of it?  You should and, over time, you will.  The reason is simple:  This is stunning Tempranillo. more...

"...killer southern Oregon Albariño" Chef Mario Batali - more...