Which statement describes Oregon's clones usage?

• A. Imported Burgundy and Alsace
• B. Imported Tuscany
• C. No clones used in Oregon
• D. All clones are native

Answer: (A)

Clones are different genetic selections of a grape variety that growers propagate to establish specific traits. In Oregon, the clone material that shaped Pinot Noir and other wines mainly came from Burgundy and Alsace. Winemakers imported cuttings from these regions to bring in desirable characteristics such as aroma, flavor profile, ripening behavior, and adaptation to Oregon’s cool, variable climate. Tuscany wasn’t a major source of Oregon’s initial clone material, and there aren’t clones that are truly native to Oregon in the sense of originating there and widely replacing imported stock. So describing Oregon’s clone usage as coming from Burgundy and Alsace best reflects the historical and practical reality.