Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley Wine Region is one of the most influential wine producing regions in all of Oregon as well as the entire Pacific Northwest. The region spans from the Columbia River in the north all the way down to Eugene in the South. It is by far Oregon’s largest AVA and is dominated by plantings of Pinot Noir and smaller amounts of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling. The Willamette Valley is subdivided into six smaller appellations: Chehalem Mountains AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, McMinnville AVA, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Yamhill-Carlton District AVA and Eola-Amity Hills AVA. According to our Willamette Valley Wine Guide the mild, cool and somewhat moist climate provides ideal conditions for Pinot Noir, creating wines that are often considered the bridge between California and Burgundy style. The Pinot Noirs from this area tend to have black cherry and Dr. Pepper aromas and flavors with nuances of earth and herbs. For a great pairing, try these wines with herb-crusted roasted chicken, pork loin and mild game birds. Established in 1984, this burgeoning region now has more than 200 wineries with many of them producing the top selections in our Willamette Valley Wine Ratings. Check out our Williamette Valley Wine Reviews for more information on these standout wines.
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Antiquum Farm 2021 Alium Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyThis is a Pinot Gris made with intention. The amber-hued Alium, with ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$45 -
Appassionata 2012 Fortissimo Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)
Willamette ValleyLoosen Bros. and J. Christopher Wines just released the Fortissimo and it ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$175 -
Elk Cove 2019 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyThe 2019 vintage for Elk Cove's reserve is astounding. Black-cherry and blackcap ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$100 -
Gamine 2021 Owens Vineyard Aligoté (Chehalem Mountains)
Willamette ValleyThis is a gift to the jaded palate. Lightning bolts of acidity ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$30 -
Soter 2018 Mineral Springs Brut Rosé Sparkling (Yamhill-Carlton)
Willamette ValleyAged four years on its lees and disgorged in March 2022, this ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$72 -
Appassionata 2017 GG Riesling (Chehalem Mountains)
Willamette ValleyThis GG rested on its lees for a year after fermentation. Then, ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$50 -
Lemelson 2019 Chestnut Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
Willamette ValleyI definitely found my thrill on Chestnut Hill. This wine's aromas consist ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$60 -
Appassionata 2017 Andante Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyThe Andante is a stroll through a Vienna café filled with aromas ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$135 -
Appassionata 2019 Chardonnay (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyAnyone questioning Chardonnay's potential in the Willamette Valley should try this rich ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$95 -
Vinous Obscura 2021 “Grand Bazaar” Field Blend White (Tualatin Hills)
Willamette ValleyThis acacia-aged, cofermented blend of 15 grape varieties tastes like no other. ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$25 -
Bethel Heights 2021 Casteel Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills)
Willamette ValleyThis infant shows impressive potential. Its briary red-fruit aromas are shy, but ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$75 -
Division 2021 “Deux” Eola Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills)
Willamette ValleyMade with fruit from some of the oldest vines in the Willamette ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$50 -
Fairsing 2019 Sullivan Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton)
Willamette ValleyThis is my favorite Sullivan since Ed, but frankly, this wine is ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$65 -
Argyle 2012 Extended Tirage Brut Sparkling (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyThis 60-40 blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay is made from the ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$85 -
Elk Cove 2019 Roosevelt Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton)
Willamette ValleyAs powerful and magnificent as the elk it is named after, this ...See Full Review$85 -
Montinore 2021 L'Orange White (Tualatin Hills)
Willamette ValleyI love this Pinot Gris-driven skin contact wine fermented and aged in ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$45 -
Ponzi 2019 Avellana Vineyard Pinot Noir (Laurelwood District)
Willamette ValleyWoodsy aromas of cedar bark, earth and pine needles mix with raspberry ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$110 -
Müller? 2021 Müller-Thurgau (Yamhill-Carlton)
Willamette ValleyTart aromas that suggest apple pectin or apple vinegar morphed into golden ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$25 -
Tekstura 2021 Redford-Wetle Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Eola-Amity Hills)
Willamette ValleyTekstura is a new Willamette Valley winery that, based on its first ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$65 -
Granville 2021 Basalt Series Chardonnay (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyThis graceful, lighter bodied Chardonnay rested in neutral French oak for 12 ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$45
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