The Willamette Valley saw an above average production that combined with wines of excellent quality across targeted price points. Harvest came earlier than average, marked by a warm, dry summer. Yields in both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were above average. There appears to be a bit more surplus on the bulk wine market than in past years in Oregon, which indicates there is opportunity for buyers that have intended to enter this market over the past few years to seize their opportunity.

Yields on the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley were below average, but also represented very high quality. For the first time in several years, there will be some small lot bulk wine availability from the Rocks District and from the Walla Walla Valley AVA, and opportunities for producers within and without Oregon to access wines and 2024 grapes from this sought after AVA.

Yields and quality in the Rogue, Illinois, and Appleagate Valley appear to be above and average and quality appears to be good. This market has provided access especially to producers intending to bottle Oregon appellated wines for $30/bottle and under. A great number of California and Oregon based entities have benefited from the excellent quality to price ratios available in this segment of the Oregon bulk wine and grape market.