However, with new regions growing steadily in the southern and eastern corners, were bound to see an increasingly interesting diversity of oregon s wines in coming years. Oregon wine wine country a comprehensive tour planning. Sep 24, 2014 oregons pinot noir now ranks among the very finest american wines. Nov, 2019 the famous british wine expert, former merchant, writer, and winemaker steven spurrier recently said of oregon pinot noir that, the winemaking is impeccable, rather handsoff, and they have a. Eolaamity hills experiences a maritime climate that includes mild winters but summers that are cooler and wetter. Mar 18, 2019 still, in the early 21st century, oregon is regarded as a worldclass wine region, particularly for its pinot noir. Compton family wines we grow the grapes and make the wine, a family owned and operated winery in philomath, oregon. Compton family wines, an oregon winery based in philomath, oregon. Still, in the early 21st century, oregon is regarded as a worldclass wine region, particularly for its pinot noir. Regional oregon wine map willamette valley wineries. Oregon wine our love of wine has come naturally, as oregon has proven to have amazing climates for grapes of almost all varieties to establish themselves, flourish and produce incredible wines.
Top wineries in willamette valleys oregon wine country. Selfguided tour of willamette valley wine country wine. Oregon is the 3rd largest wine grape producing state, but still holds true to its values, with many familyowned, smallproduction, artisanal wines from. Visit oregon wine tasting rooms visit oregon wineries. Oregon wineries scrap over effort to elevate alreadydominant willamette valley pinot noir by pete danko staff reporter, portland business journal. Detailed map of wine regions in oregon, usa wine folly. Oregons northern latitude brings long hours of summer sunshine to its more than 33,000 vineyard acres, allowing a wide variety of wine grapes to grow throughout the many winegrowing regions of the state. If youre wondering what oregon pinot noir is really like and want to understand the region a. Oregon pinot flight 3 willamette valley pinot noirs 20. Willamette valley vineyards estate pinot noir 2017. Oregon wineries scrap over effort to elevate already. In may, the firstinthenation oregon wine country license plate was made available by the oregon department of motor vehicles.
Compton family wines, an oregon winery based in philomath. Oregons willamette valley is a wine industry trailblazer. We worked with the oregon cheese guild to find just the right pairings for our wines with oregon cheeses. Oregon winery maps, tasting room, visitor winery ratings, wine ratings, winery.
After 20 years of making wine, matt compton is proud to share a collection of wines deserving to bear his family name. Weve gathered the top 15 pinot noir picks from wine industry experts. Oregon is known for its pinot noir, but heres a look at the producers that are pushing the states signature grape to whole new levels. In just five minutes, you can be saving on tasting fees and wine purchases at hundreds of participating wineries throughout washington, oregon and. The willamette valley produces the large majority of oregons wines with a focus on pinot noir, pinot gris and chardonnay. A map for planning a wine country tour of oregon s north willamette valley wineries. Comprehensive information about oregon wine, wineries and wine regions. From the novice to the aficionado, all are welcome to explore our estate wineries. Despite what you may hear whispered about oregon wine, it makes up less than 1% of volume compared to. This pastoral landscape may seem pictureperfect, but growing grapes in this cool corner of the world is not easy. Featuring boutique wines from a single, beautiful vineyard in the chehalem mountains. Home to more than 500 wineries, the willamette valley is known for its world class pinot noir.
The highest visitor ratings section lists oregon wineries that have received visitors highest ratings for service, views, and wine quality. Jun 16, 2016 today the willamette valley is the epicenter of a worldclass wine region famous for some of the countrys best pinot noir. Oregon is one of the few areas of the world that has the right conditions to make stellar pinot noir, one of the most fickle, thinskinned grapes around. The top 10 best wineries to visit in oregon magazine winerist. Map page oregons north willamette valley wine region and. This list only includes oregon wineries producing pinot noir. Discover the wineries and restaurants that put the willamette valley on the map. In november, wine spectator devoted its cover to oregon, proclaiming oregon the home of american pinot noir and marking oregons first cover story. Today, more than 600 oregon wineries in 18 designated winegrowing areas regularly produce awardwinning red wines. Oregon pinot noir wines and wineries all pinot noir.
Papa pinot was the first to plant pinot noir vines in the willamette valley in the 1960s. The oregon pinot noir club is located in the center of oregon wine country. A 1980s guide to oregon wine listed just a couple dozen wineries statewide, many long gone today, oregon has close to. Click map view to access the advanced winery search to find wineries that provide vineyard lodging, have food available to complement their wines, host vineyard weddings, or produce wines from organic grapes. Oregon state where the pinot noir vineyards of the willamette valley ava. The willamette valley produces the large majority of oregon s wines with a focus on pinot noir, pinot gris and chardonnay. The 10 best willamette valley wineries to visit in 2020. A map for planning a wine country tour of oregons north willamette valley wineries. The cool temperatures formed by the coast and the cascade mountains, plus the rain shadow caused by the coast range make for prime pinot noir climate. The top 10 best wineries to visit in oregon magazine. If youre looking for worldclass pinots, some outstanding chardonnay or superb syrah, oregon wineries are waiting for you.
Owb hosted the states largest tasting of oregon wine under one roof in april to kick off oregon wine month. Pinot noir is still oregons flagship wine, and a vast majority of the states wineries make this wine. Explore all of the willamette valley avas to find your favorite wineries as well as lodging, restaurants and things to do during your visit. The all oregon wineries section contains a comprehensive, and continuously updated, list of oregon wineries. During our temporary closure msr marketplace is open for business.
The 2017 estate pinot noir expresses the terroir of our three vineyards the original planting by founder jim bernau at the winery in the salem hills, tualatin estate planted by oregon wine pioneer bill fuller in the foothills of the coastal range and elton planted by dick and betty obrien on the east face of the eolaamity hills. In the western part of oregon, occasional marine breezes breach the coastal range and help moderate the climate in inland valleys, causing the ripening process for wine grapes to be gradual. The willamette valley is oregon states top wine region. It was his wine, a 1975 south block reserve pinot that placed among the top 10 at the 1979 gaultmillau wine olympiad in paris, proving the wines of the willamette valley could belly up to the best of burgundy. Its claim to fame is pinot noir, the varietal that made. The 2017 estate pinot noir expresses the terroir of our three vineyards the original planting by founder jim bernau at the winery in the salem hills, tualatin estate planted by oregon wine pioneer bill fuller in the foothills of the coastal range and elton planted by dick and betty obrien on the east face of. Willamette valley wineries association willamette valley wines. Oregons most important grape is pinot noir, then pinot gris, and finally chardonnay as a fast 3rd in terms of production. Few things at cristom vineyards are as important as being responsible stewards of the land.
Willamette valley wineries association willamette valley. The classic oregon pinot has deep red cherry color. Adelsheim vineyard, one of oregons founding wineries, established its first vineyard in 1971. Archery summit, domaine serene and domaine drouhin have been considered by wine critics to be producing some of the areas top pinot noir. They farm 12 vineyards 237 acres from which they produce pinot noir, pinot gris, pinot blanc and chardonnay. Willamette valley wineries wineries near portland, or. See the most recent map of oregon avas from oregon wine center. Selfguided tour of willamette valley wine country wine folly. The combination of the cool climate, volcanic soil and an intense passion for wellcrafted pinot noir in the willamette valley. In the late 60s, david lett planted the first pinot noir in the willamette valley. Its widely agreed that 2012 was an excellent year, so lets start with selections from paul gregutt at wine enthusiast magazine. A tour of the oregon wine country is sure to satisfy your inner sommelier. If you are making a plan to visit wine country any time soon, be sure to get the priority wine pass first.
Tualatin valley sits in the northwestern edge of the famed willamette valley, known for its exquisite wines, especially pinot noir. Nov 08, 2018 view an interactive map of oregons main american viticultural areas. It is recognized as one of the premier pinot noir producing areas in the world. Today, oregon has close to 800 wineries, and pinot noir. Pinot noir, trinity vineyards a spicy wine with hints of raspberry, licorice, and black cherry flavors.
Pinot noirs, chardonnay, riesling and gewurztraminer. The adelsheims were among the first wave of oregon wine pioneers in the 1970s, and their family winery remains a benchmark for willamette valley pinot noir and pinot gris. While the pinot noir put the valleyand the stateon the wine map, the sheer diversity of wine varietals keeps wine lovers coming. Map page oregons north willamette valley wine region. Yearround south willamette valley tasting rooms host intimate tasting experiences, where the winemakers are often the ones pouring. With more than 30 wineries, including many of the founders of the oregon wine community who established this region as a worldclass area to make pinot noir, to the rising stars who have made their mark with stellar wines over the last decade, there is always something new to learn about the wines of the dundee hills. Jun 11, 2015 more than 600 oregon wineries regularly produce awardwinning red wines. Indeed, notwithstanding that oregon grape growers cultivate over 80 different varieties of grapes in their vineyards, it is pinot noir that has become the oregon wine industrys signature grape. You will find oregon wineries, restaurants, attractions and events.
Fifty of oregons top wineries join together for oregon pinot camp, the ultimate opportunity for members of the wine trade to meet the faces behind the labels while exploring the willamette valleys stunning wine country. Try our willamette valley winery map explorer and find the perfect varietal. We used to be called spindrift but we grew and expanded. Jan 25, 2018 home to distinct and shockingly elegant interpretations of pinot noir, pinot gris, and chardonnay, oregons willamette valley is quickly becoming the spot for wine enthusiasts.
They are also known for their spicy coolclimate syrah from their estate vineyard. Wine enthusiast madeline puckett at wine folly describes oregon red wines as nuanced, subtle, with high acidity that dont always explode with lusty fruita key distinction from neighboring california wines, but equally popular among winelovers and winegrowers alike. The northwest portion of oregon wine country is celebrated for its coolclimate grape varieties, including pinot gris, riesling, chardonnay, and especially pinot noir. Oregon wine wine country a comprehensive tour planning guide. Travelling frequently to barreltaste with winemakers, we seek out and acquire the top oregon wines, including singlevineyard bottlings, special cuvees, and limitedrelease wines that are often not available outside of oregon. Products from oregon terroir prove to be the best pairings with angela estate wines.
If you think the only wellmade wine in oregon is pinot noir from the willamette valley, we invite you to explore our discoveries with us, and you will see that worldclass wines are being made all over oregon, using over 50 grape varietals. Alcohol and tobacco tax and trade bureau this week. For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable javascript. Oregon s most important grape is pinot noir, then pinot gris, and finally chardonnay as a fast 3rd in terms of production.
Pinot car wine tours willamette valley car service. Domaine serene, owned by grace and ken evenstad, occupies the upper echelon of oregons best wineries, producing exceptional pinot noirs and. Our transportation service will provide you with an amazing, unforgettable experience. It gives aromas of black cherries, stewed strawberries and an earthy edge. Oregons pinot noirs, with their characteristic blackfruit aromas and flavors, depth and complexity, have won accolades as among the very best pinots in the united states. Barely 50 years ago, the first willamette valley pinot noirs were released. Home to distinct and shockingly elegant interpretations of pinot noir, pinot gris, and chardonnay.
From memorial day to thanksgiving, oregon wine country is a vibrant, engaging scene. Unheardof 50 years ago, oregon pinot noirs now rank among the very finest american wines. The best wineries in oregons essential willamette valley. Save your favorites and build your own unique oregon wine country trip. Jan 06, 2014 oregon pinot noir in the willamette valley. Despite what you may hear whispered about oregon wine, it makes up less than 1% of volume compared to california, but its growing. Use our interactive map explorer to discover things to do on your next willamette valley vacation.
Both warm and cold climate zones allow for appellations producing at least 72 varieties of grapes, ranging from pinot noir and riesling to cabernet sauvignon and merlot. However, with new regions growing steadily in the southern and eastern corners, were bound to see an increasingly interesting diversity of oregons wines in coming years. Oregon pinot noir alphabetical listing wine spectator. Pinot noir, rex hill a beguiling vintage with a balance and acidity thats just right.