Bold Reds

Applegate & Rogue Valley — Wine Trail

Bold reds. The big & beautiful trail.

Southern Oregon’s reds are as rich in character as the ground that shapes them. Sun-drenched days, cold nights, and a mess of different soils make Tempranillo, Syrah, Cabernet, and Tannat with real depth. Built for fireside sipping, hearty pairings, or the cellar.

  • The region’s award-winning red varietals, in one run
  • For anyone who likes a full-bodied, structured wine
  • Vineyard settings that come into their own in cooler months
  • Made for artisan cheese, charcuterie, and local fare
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TANNAT WITH TEETHApplegate Valley

Troon Vineyard

Applegate Valley

A biodynamic and regenerative leader in the Applegate, focused on Rhône-style reds and earth-friendly farming.

Address
1475 Kubli Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97527Tap for directions
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Estate TannatAround $75 — powerful and dark, plum and spice
Hours
Daily 11-5Call ahead — hours change with the season
Tasting
Guided tastings $60-80
Website
troonvineyard.com
Instagram
@troonwines
BIG REDS IN THE OLD TOWNJacksonville

South Stage Cellars

Jacksonville

A cozy tasting room in the heart of historic Jacksonville, pouring bold reds from vineyards across the Rogue Valley.

Address
125 S 3rd St, Jacksonville, OR 97530Tap for directions
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Cabernet SauvignonAround $40 — black cherry and toasted oak
Hours
Daily 1-7, until 8 Wed, Fri, SatCall ahead — hours change with the season
Tasting
$5-10
Website
southstagecellars.com
Instagram
@southstagecellars
TEMPRANILLO BY THE CREEKApplegate Valley

Red Lily Vineyards

Applegate Valley

Spanish varietals with a modern, creekside tasting experience built around Tempranillo.

Address
11777 Hwy 238, Applegate, OR 97530Tap for directions
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Tempranillo ReserveAround $38 — black fig and cedar
Hours
Daily 11-5Call ahead — hours change with the season
Tasting
Signature Flight $10
Website
redlilyvineyards.com
Instagram
@redlilyvineyards
JAMMY, RICH, UP THE HILLMedford

DANCIN Vineyards

Medford

Minutes from Jacksonville, with hillside views, food pairings, and expressive reds like Zinfandel and Pinot Noir.

Address
4477 S Stage Rd, Medford, OR 97501Tap for directions
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ZinfandelAround $38 — jammy and smooth, spice and dark fruit
Hours
Daily 11-5Call ahead — hours change with the season
Tasting
Flights $15-25
Website
dancin.com
Instagram
@dancinvineyards
ONE OF THE FIRST HEREJacksonville

Valley View Winery

Jacksonville

One of Southern Oregon’s founding wineries, making bold varietals with a loyal following and easy charm.

Address
1000 Upper Applegate Rd, Jacksonville, OR 97530Tap for directions
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Cabernet FrancAround $32 — dark berry, dried herbs, smooth tannins
Hours
Mon-Thu 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5Call ahead — hours change with the season
Tasting
Flights $15, refundable with purchase
Website
valleyviewwinery.com
Instagram
@valleyviewwinery
REDS BUILT FOR CHEESEApplegate Valley

Wooldridge Creek Winery

Applegate Valley

A hilltop spot pairing bold reds with artisan cheese and charcuterie. Estate-grown reds built to age.

Address
818 Slagle Creek Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97527Tap for directions
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Cabernet SauvignonAround $40 — dense, structured, made for food
Hours
Open dailyCall ahead — hours change with the season
Tasting
$10-15
Website
wcwinery.com
Instagram
@wooldridgecreek
WHY THE REDS GET BIG HEREHot days, cold nights

Hot days, cold nights

Summer afternoons in the Applegate run hot enough to ripen thick-skinned reds all the way through, and then the temperature drops twenty or thirty degrees after dark. The heat builds sugar and color; the cold hangs onto acid. That swing is why a Tannat or a Tempranillo grown here can be big without going flabby — and why the same grape tastes nothing like its Willamette cousin.