The Willamette Valley is known for its world class Pinot noir. Visit wineries and tasting rooms surrounded by beautiful vistas and views of the Cascade Mountains. Explore quiet backcountry roads leading to a rustic barnyard tasting room or state of the art winery.
The WVWA is proud to announce the release of our very first Willamette Valley Vineyard Map. Be captivated by the intricacies of Oregon's famed Willamette Valley American Viticultural Area. With diligent detail down to the vineyard blocks themselves, this beautiful map artfully showcases the soils, geography, and geologic complexity of the region. Puchase here.
Who planted the first Pinot noir vines in the Willamette Valley? Which tasting brought international attention to Oregon wines? What movie sparked widespread interest in Pinot noir? Visit our historical timeline to learn how this unique wine region has developed through the years.
Just a year ago, this section of Oregon less than an hour from Portland marked the 50th anniversary of its first Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris vines, planted by Eyrie Vineyards' David Lett. Read full article
