
Oregon Wine U.S.
Learn about Oregon wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
Home to some of America’s most celebrated Pinot Noir, Oregon maintains a tight focus on small production, high quality wine even while the state’s industry enjoys steady growth. As a world-renowned wine region, Oregon has more than 700 wineries and is home to well over 70 grape varieties. With a mostly Mediterranean climate, its cooler and wetter regions lie in the west, close to the Pacific Coast.
By far the most reputed Oregon wine region is the Willamette Valley, which is further subdivided into six smaller appellations: Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, McMinnville, Ribbon Ridge and Yamhill-Carlton.
The Oregon wine region's most obvious success story is with Pinot Noir, which here takes on a personality that could be described in general terms as somewhere in between the wines of California and Burgundy—and is often more affordable than either one. The best Willamette Pinot noir has a rare combination of red and black fruit, elegant balance, high acidity and rustic earth. While completely enjoyable in their youth, some of the better, single vineyard or appellation-specific Pinot noirs can often benefit from some cellar time.
Other AVAs in Oregon’s west worth noting include Umpqua Valley and Rogue Valley.
In the east are Snake River Valley, which overlaps into Idaho, and Columbia Valley, which Oregon shares with Washington. Summers are hot and dry in these regions but winters are cold and rainy.
Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot blanc also grow successfully in Oregon.
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Lemelson Thea's Selection Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Cristom Mt. Jefferson Cuvee Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Roserock by Drouhin Oregon Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Four Graces Pinot Gris 2021Pinot Gris/Grigio from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Apolloni Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Soter Vineyards Mineral Springs Ranch Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Yamhill-Carlton District, Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Elk Cove Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2020Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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North Valley Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Argyle Brut 2017Vintage Sparkling Wine from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Chapter 24 The Flood Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Nicolas-Jay Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Purple Hands Wichmann Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Pike Road Pinot Noir 2020Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Cristom Louise Vineyard Viognier 2020Viognier from Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Firesteed Pinot Noir 2020Pinot Noir from Oregon
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Ponzi Tavola Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Cloudline Pinot Noir 2020Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Portlandia Winery Pinot Gris 2020Pinot Gris/Grigio from Oregon
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Four Graces Pinot Noir (375ML half-bottle) 2018Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Evening Land Seven Springs Vineyard La Source Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Maysara Jamsheed Pinot Noir 2014Pinot Noir from McMinnville, Willamette Valley, Oregon
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A to Z Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Rainstorm Pinot Gris 2021Pinot Gris/Grigio from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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King Estate Inscription Pinot Noir 2020Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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