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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Ken Wright 2021 Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton)
Willamette ValleyThis lithe gem shows restraint in every area except flavor. It features ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$65 -
Ken Wright 2021 Canary Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills)
Willamette ValleyThe Canary Hill is an aromatic powerhouse, combining blackberries, black tea, wet ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$65 -
Furioso 2020 Trovato Vineyard Chardonnay (Yamhill-Carlton)
Willamette ValleyA bolt of electrified acidity transforms this wine from merely great to ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$48 -
Beckham 2021 Creta Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
Willamette ValleyThis ethereal treat is fermented and aged in terra cotta amphora. Orange-flavored ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$65 -
White Walnut 2021 Worden Hill Road Chardonnay (Dundee Hills)
Willamette ValleySuch a fresh, mineral-driven nose. The chalk dust, wet stone and saline ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$55 -
Redolent 2021 Dion Vineyard Chardonnay (Chehalem Mountains)
Willamette ValleyMade with fruit from a historic vineyard first planted in 1976, this ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$35 -
Furioso 2019 Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Wine Chardonnay (Yamhill-Carlton)
Willamette ValleyGlorious aromas of lemon custard, sliced Newton Pippin apples and corn fritters ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$72 -
Domaine Serene 2019 Clos de Lune Chardonnay (Dundee Hills)
Willamette ValleyWonderfully rich aromas of lemon butter and melon are flanked by spicy ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$85 -
Elk Cove 2021 Five Mountain Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
Willamette ValleyBlackberries, fresh-cut grass and orange peel aromas are joined by a full-on ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$70 -
Adelsheim 2019 Bryan Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
Willamette ValleyRaspberry icing and candle wax aromas put one in a festive birthday ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$100 -
Domaine De Broglie 2019 Cuvée Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)
Willamette ValleyThis CuvĂ©e is greater than the sum of its clone parts. Earthy ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$44 -
Elk Cove 2021 Clay Court Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
Willamette ValleyThis is a Clay Court performance worthy of Rafael Nadal. Dark strawberry ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$70 -
Ken Wright 2021 Bonnie Jean Vineyard Pinot Noir (Yamhill-Carlton)
Willamette ValleyThe first aromatic burst features earthy oregano mixed with blackcap raspberries and ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$65 -
Big Table Farm 2021 Wild Bee Chardonnay (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyThe Wild Bee represents one of the best Willamette Valley Chardonnay values ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$34 -
Hyland 2022 Old Vine Gewurztraminer (McMinnville)
Willamette ValleyDon't like GewĂĽrztraminer? A dry, stainless steel beauty is prepared to pierce ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$28 -
Lumos 2018 Temperance Hill Vineyard Reserve Pinot Noir (Eola-Amity Hills)
Willamette ValleyThis wine is a raspberry perfume laced with chalk dust, jasmine and ...Cellar SelectionSee Full Review$45 -
Lumos 2014 Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine Sparkling (Willamette Valley)
Willamette ValleyThis traditional method blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay is ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$65 -
Beckham 2021 Amphora Aligoté (Chehalem Mountains)
Willamette ValleyClearly, more people should plant Aligoté in the Willamette Valley. Cantaloupe and ...See Full Review$42 -
Domaine Serene 2020 Evenstad Reserve Chardonnay (Dundee Hills)
Willamette ValleyOrchard fruit meets the tropics here, with apricots duking it out with ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$75 -
Ken Wright 2021 Latchkey Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)
Willamette ValleyEver picked raspberries alongside a dusty country road, eating a few along ...Editors’ ChoiceSee Full Review$65
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