Willamette Valley

Between Portland and Eugene, a 150-mile region known as Oregon's wine country is home to approximately 700 wineries. One of the best regions in the world for producing pinot noir is the Willamette Valley. Willamette Valley has wineries for every type of wine fan, including upscale estates like King Estate Winery and Domaine Serene and family-friendly ones like Brooks Wine and Stoller Family Estate. Additionally, if you don't have a vehicle of your own, a pre-planned tour from Portland will make it simple for you to travel to the area.

The soil, temperature, and natural geology of the Willamette Valley all contribute to the extraordinary quality of our wines, much like the ingredients in a great recipe. Learn more about the pioneering winemakers who traveled to this region in search of outstanding Pinot noir. Learn about the many different aspects of our wide landscape and how you can taste them in a glass.

And learn about the wine styles and up-and-coming grape varieties that can surprise you on your subsequent visit. Two-thirds of Oregon's wineries, vineyards, and more than 700 wineries are located in the Willamette Valley, the state's most important wine region. It is regarded as one of the world's top regions for growing Pinot noir.

The Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, Laurelwood District, Lower Long Tom, McMinnville, Mount Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon, Ribbon Ridge, Tualatin Hills, Van Duzer Corridor, and Yamhill-Carlton are just a few of the eleven nested appellations that make up the expansive and diverse Willamette Valley.

Rankings:

• #7 in Best Wine Vacations

Country: USA