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Willamette Valley

Also known as Oregon

Oregon's Pinot Noir heartland — Burgundian finesse with Pacific Northwest fruit.

South of Portland, the cool, rainy Willamette Valley has become one of the world's great Pinot Noir regions. The wines are more delicate and earthy than California's, and the Chardonnay and Pinot Gris are excellent too.

Country

USA

Climate

Cool marine

Key grapes

Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris

Areas to know

4

Areas to know

Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.

  • Dundee Hills

    Red volcanic Jory soils

  • Eola-Amity Hills

    Windy, structured Pinot

  • Yamhill-Carlton

    Marine sediments — dark fruit

  • Ribbon Ridge

    Tiny, prized AVA

Grapes

What goes into the bottle — tap for tasting notes.

Food pairing

Local classics and safe bets.

  • Salmon
  • Duck
  • Mushroom dishes
  • Pork tenderloin
  • Dungeness crab

Say it at the table

“Oregon Pinot Noir sits between Burgundy and California — bright red fruit, earthy and silky.”

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