History of Oregon wine production
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Wine has been produced in Oregon since the Oregon Territory was settled in the 1840s; however, winemaking has only been a significant industry in the state since the 1960s. Grapes were first planted in the Oregon Territory in 1847, with the first recorded winery being established in 1850 in Jacksonville. Throughout the 19th century, there was experimentation with various varietals by immigrants to the state, and in 1904, an Oregon winemaker won a prize at the St. Louis World's Fair. Wine production would cease in the United States during prohibition, and the Oregon wine industry lay dormant for thirty years after prohibition was repealed.[2][3]
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_wine
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