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United States

Oregon

Oregon is a wine region in the United States. The cool Pacific Northwest home of American Pinot Noir, especially in the Willamette Valley.

Where it is

Map data: Natural Earth

Places in Oregon

  • Willamette Valley

    The cool valley that defines Oregon Pinot Noir.

  • Applegate Valley

    A warm, sheltered valley in southwestern Oregon, well inland from the Pacific and surrounded by mountain terrain.

  • Elkton Oregon

    A small, cool AVA in southwestern Oregon, close enough to the coast to stay wet and mild.

  • Umpqua Valley

    A varied western Oregon valley where styles range from fresh, red-fruited Pinot Noir to fuller Syrah and Tempranillo.

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Classic styles

Grapes

Producers in Oregon

  • Constant Crush

    In Oregon, winemakers Bree Stock, a Master of Wine, and Chad Stock explore grapes such as Mencía, the Spanish red variety associated with Bierzo, and Arneis.

  • Limited Addition Wines

    A Willamette Valley winery in Gaston run by Master of Wine Bree Stock, making organic wines from more than 20 grape varieties.

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