After planting Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Early Muscat, and Riesling in Southern Oregon's cooler Illinois Valley, Bridgeview decided to capitalize on the Merlot craze.  In 1998 we purchased 90 acres in the warmer Applegate Valley and planted Merlot.  The vineyard was expanded in 1999 with plantings of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Viognier, and Riesling. 

Bridgeview is one of Oregon's best selling wineries.  Bridgeview produces moderately priced, gracious wines.  We are most famous for our line of "Blue Moon" Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Cab-Merlot blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir.  Other wines include our line of "Black Beauty" Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah and a Reserve Pinot Noir, all of which are aged in oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months.

The old hay barn on the Applegate property was converted into a tasting room that opened in July 2004.  It is open seasonally and visitors to our Applegate Valley Tasting Room (ph 541.846.1039) can sample an array of fine wines.  Bring a picnic to enjoy beside our lake and miniature wildlife preserve, while enjoying the scenic views, afternoon breezes, and a glass of Bridgeview wine.