 The name Eola is a tribute to the windy conditions in the area, and is derived from Aeolus, the Greek god of wind.The McMinnville AVA near McMinnville was established in 2005, in the hills to the southwest of McMinnville, roughly running from McMinnville to Sheridan.The AVA includes 14 wineries and of vineyards, and includes lands with elevations ranging from 200 to .