
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 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 Valley’s 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.
- Pinot Noir7605
- Syrah/Shiraz191
- Other Red Blends161
- Cabernet Sauvignon116
- Tempranillo96
- Bordeaux Red Blends78
- Merlot74
- Cabernet Franc55
- Other Red Wine50
- Malbec42
- Gamay39
- Grenache24
- Petite Sirah23
- Dolcetto22
- Sangiovese21
- Rhône Blends20
- Zinfandel19
- Pinot Meunier11
- Barbera7
- Nebbiolo7
- Petit Verdot7
- Blaufrankisch6
- Primitivo4
- Carmenere3
- Lagrein2
- Pinotage2
- Touriga Nacional1
- Mencia1
- Trousseau1
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Watermill Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Oregon
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Eola Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 1995Cabernet Sauvignon from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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King Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1994Cabernet Sauvignon from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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King Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Eola Hills Applegate Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Willamette Valley, Oregon
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Cliff Creek winery Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Oregon
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Eola Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Cabernet Sauvignon from Oregon
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Watermill Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006Cabernet Sauvignon from Oregon
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Del Rio Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Cabernet Sauvignon from Rogue Valley, Oregon
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Foris Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Rogue Valley, Oregon
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Naked Winery Penetration Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Oregon
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Paschal Winery Cabernet Sauvignion 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Rogue Valley, Oregon
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Kriselle Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Rogue Valley, Oregon
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Girardet Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Umpqua Valley, Oregon
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Sno Road Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Oregon
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Schmidt Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Oregon
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Cliff Creek winery Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Oregon
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Del Rio Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Rogue Valley, Oregon
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Agate Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Rogue Valley, Oregon
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Pebblestone Cellars Ellis Vineyards Block 5 Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Rogue Valley, Oregon
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Cliff Creek winery Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2006Cabernet Sauvignon from Oregon
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Hillcrest Vineyard (Roseburg, Oregon) Massimo 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Umpqua Valley, Oregon
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Delfino Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Umpqua Valley, Oregon
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Kriselle Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Rogue Valley, Oregon
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Zerba Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Cabernet Sauvignon from Oregon