On the Oregon side of the Walla Walla Valley,?The Rocks District of Milton- Freewater AVA?produces some of the country?s best?Syrahs. From the Columbia Gorge AVA?also shared with?Washington?but divided here by the Columbia River?come racy whites, meaty?Tempranillos?and potent, old-vine?Zinfandels. In the Umpqua, Rogue and Applegate Valleys of Southern Oregon, a mix of elevations and a moderately hotter climate ripens outstanding?Albari?o,?Gr?ner Veltliner,?Viognier, Tempranillo,?Cabernet Franc,?Malbec?and both white and red Rh?ne-style blends. Many other grapes and different blends are being investigated throughout the state, all in limited quantities, but with some success.