Willamette Valley AVA
Chehalem Mountains AVA | Dundee Hills AVA | Eola-Amity Hills AVA | McMinnville AVA |
Ribbon Ridge AVA | Van Duzer Corridor AVA | Willamette Valley AVA | Yamhill-Carlton AVA
About
Concentrated grapegrowing in Oregon began here, with initial plantings in 1966 and ongoing vineyard growth in the intervening forty years adding over 10,000 acres, largely because of the benign but challenging cool climate and the protection of mountains on eastern and western boundaries—and, also largely because of one grape variety, Pinot noir. A large AVA of 3,438,000 acres (5372 square miles), running from Portland in the north to Eugene in the south, it includes rich alluvial soils on the valley floor, that are great for agriculture but inappropriate for high quality grapegrowing, and a selection of volcanic, loess and sedimentary soils on hillsides of varying mesoclimates.
To acknowledge the uniqueness of certain smaller growing hillsides inside the valley, AVA designation was requested for six areas in the northern valley, which contain sixty per-cent of the currently planted acreage of the Willamette Valley. All these new AVAs have minimum elevations around 200 feet; some also have a maximum of 1000 feet.
Willamette Valley Wineries
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Quick Facts
Established: 1983
Wineries: 592
Vineyards: 756
Total Area: 3,438,000 acres
Planted Area: 24,436 acres
Most common grape varieties: Pinot noir (68%), Pinot gris (17%), Chardonnay (8%)
Day Two’s vineyard seminar focuses on Biology. Hosted at adelsheim and coleneclemens, this deep dive, literally, into the life of the soil and vine builds on yesterday’s lessons. #opc2022 #viticulture
That’s a wrap on #OPC2022. Words can’t begin to describe how good it felt to welcome our campers, pop some great bottles, sound-check our mics and bedazzle some buses after three long years. Wineries, speakers, volunteers, vendors and partners, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 🌹 Camp manager the_og_meganmarkel and chair carriekalscheuer, all the bubbles for you. 🥂🍾 And to our Class of 2022: We love you. We hope you take what you learned and share it—and always remember that you are part of the Oregon Pinot Noir Story. #justgotsomedustinmyeye #oregonpinotnoir
💯 🏆 King Estate did it again – made Wine & Spirits’ list of the Top 100 wineries in the world.
Wineries from Argentina to Uruguay are eligible for the Top 100 list. For the 14th time in our 30-year history, King Estate is among them. In fact, this puts us in the top 1/10th of 1 percent of the world’s 65,000+ wineries.
In announcing the 2021 winners, wineandspirits’ Editor Joshua Greene said, “We award this honor based on King Estate’s outstanding performance in our blind tasting across a range of wines.”
We are honored to be recognized alongside fellow Oregon wineries & the best producers in the world — bergstromwines, brookswinery, johanvineyards, linguafrancawines, ovumwines, eyrievineyards & walterscottwines.
Among King Estate’s top-scoring wines this past year are the 2019 Backbone Pinot Gris (92 points), 2019 Paradox Pinot Gris (91) & 2016 Brut Cuvée (91). Wines receiving 90-point scores were the 2020 Rosé of Pinot Noir & the following 2019 vintage wines: Croft Sauvignon Blanc, Quail Run Viognier, Steiner Block Pinot Gris, Johnson School Pinot Gris & Croft Pinot Gris.
Check out the rest of the list as it is released, link in bio.
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The Oregon Pinot Camp 2022 counselors, everyone. Your OPC bus chooses you—so come prepared to make them proud.
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100% summer vibes and we’re here for it!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 After such a crazy 2020, this summer is going to be the best ever. Let’s go! 🍷🔥
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Harvest 2021 is here! We are so excited to get to work on another vintage of beautiful, clean wines!
#wvwines #rstuartandco #rstuartcleanwine #cleanwine #oregonwine #harvest #20thanniversary #wine
Happy October! Plan your visit this month to witness the gorgeous transition of our vineyards from lush green to the golden colors of autumn. It is truly magical. 🍁✨
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Scenes from two days of #OPC2022 dress rehearsals at REX HILL. Our amazing lineup of speakers practiced their talking points and presentation skills in front of their peers—a daunting task, but a critical one as we prepare the best possible educational content for our campers. Plus, bonus puppy courtesy of irisvineyards winemaker Aaron. #justoneweektogo #wineeducation
On Day Three, campers experience another side of Oregon wine by choosing their own adventure: an AVA tour, a chance to try their hand at blending and marketing their own wine, a dive into alternative Oregon wines (and a hidden lake), a library wine retrospective, a plane tour of the Willamette Valley by a winemaker pilot, an opportunity to hear stories from our community’s pioneers, a rafting trip and white wine seminar, a sparkling wine workshop, or a closer look at Chardonnay. Campers, thank you for coming to Oregon wine country. We hope you’ll take these memories with you wherever you go. #opc2022 #OPCdaythree
Hate has no home here. We express our unconditional love and support for members of our wine community who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and in any way underrepresented in wine, and we condemn the recent wave of bigotry affecting those who call Newberg their workplace and home. We stand with tastenewberg and all local organizations expressing solidarity with our vulnerable community members. #wvwines
This year we are celebrating Hyland Vineyard’s 50th anniversary.
Cheers to the longevity of one of the most beautiful vineyard in the Willamette Valley!
Come and taste our Domaine Divio Hyland designated vineyard Pinot Noir.
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“If you look over here, you’ll see some grapes.”
So grateful to wake up every morning and walk the vines while sharing the story of the historic Seven Springs Vineyard.
Want to come visit and see what it’s all about? Check the link in my bio!
Oh we’re getting so close, friends! Oregon White Oak walls and ceiling, Corten Steel Claded fireplace, and the floors are almost finished! 😍 Just a few more weeks (beginning of April) and we’ll be in our new beautiful tasting room! #andantevineyard #wvwines #sauvignonblanc #pinotnoir #willamettevalley #tastingroom #vanduzercorridorava
Day One, part one: OPC kickoff ceremony (complete with all-camp selfie skills by 2022 Chair carriekalscheuer), The Oregon Pinot Noir Story presented by Jason Lett, and Geology workshops at Domaine Serene and Bethel Heights. #theylikeourdirt #opc2022
Exciting news: tickets to the Yamhill-Carlton Summer Tasting are now on sale! 🎉🍷
We hope you'll join us and 35+ wineries at the beautiful resonancewines next Saturday, July 17. Two sessions are available for this walk-around tasting, which features new wine releases and bites from 7 Willamette Valley restaurants.
Tickets are selling quickly! Purchase yours at the link in our bio.
Night glow. 💡💡💡
Absolutely love the Hazelfern barn at night, but especially in the Fall! 🍁🧡🍷
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From fruity and delicate to rich and complex, we have a whiskey for every season and every palate. Visit our heated covered patio to sample the full range!
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Veronique_Drouhin and Arron Bell are very excited about the fruit coming in. Here you can see them deciding what will be the 2021 Pinot Noir Édition Rosé! ⠀
"Domaine Drouhin makes elegant, Burgundian-style wines, such as these chardonnays from Dundee Hills and from their Roserock Vineyard in Eola-Amity Hills." - james.suckling
Read more about the development of Willamette Valley Chardonnay in this article from jamessuckling.com! #Linkinbio
We have to applaud the timing of the arrival of World Labyrinth Day - today, Saturday, May 7.
The labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness and mindfully strolling its path relieves stress, reduces anxiety, and enhances mental alertness.
Dating back 4,000 years and found across civilizations, labyrinths have long been used as a meditative tool to rejuvenate the spirit, center thoughts, sharpen concentration, and stimulate inner strength.
Every year on the first Saturday in May, thousands around the globe celebrate World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for world peace and equality.
Cheers to a worldwide rolling wave of peaceful energy today and the inspiration labyrinths provide. Sláinte!
Photo credit: Andrea Johnson
#WorldLabyrinthDay
#LabyrinthDay
#FairsingLabyrinth
#MovingMeditation
#Rejuvenation
#InnerStrength
#WorldPeace
#Equality
#FairsingVineyard
#FamilyOwnedVineyardAndWinery
#YamhillCarltonAVA
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#OregonWines
#OregonWineMonth
When Mother Nature gives you a double rainbow the day before 2.22.22 - It’s a beautiful sign!
Happy extremely-rare-palindrome-date day to you. Sláinte
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JOIN US THIS SATURDAY! Taste the the newly released 2018 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir at our Seminar Series this Saturday, June 19th. Sip your way through both new and old vintages of our flagship Pinot Noir with Sommelier Edwin Davila. Reserve your spot today by emailing us at hospitality@domaineserene.com or calling (503)864-4600.
Curious to learn more about this wine? Get the details at the link in bio.
Last pick of vintage 2021. A little bit of Mariafeld. Just over one ton for our friends at patriciagreencellars ... and just under a ton for Longplay Wine.
Longplay is going 100 percent whole cluster for this fruit!
Just four of us picking this morning ... super chill.
And now Lia's Vineyard is picked out!
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#chehalemmountainsava #wvwines #orwine #organicvineyard #wholecluster #travelnewberg #liasvineyard
The Cottage at Antiquum Farm is now available on select dates for overnight stays. If you are visiting the Southern Willamette Valley or just needing an extraordinary date night away from home; our little corner of the world will invigorate your heart and mind. Experience the beauty of this very special place. Reservations may be made at https://www.airbnb.com/h/antiquumfarm. Farm Family members receive a benefit rate as an offer upon booking any length of stay. #winecountry #oregon #farmcottage
Clean Wines, Handmade With Love, since 2001
R. Stuart is fully committed to a healthy winemaking process – for both the people and the land. Yes, our wines are clean, they always have been and always will be. Not in response to a trend, but instead as the foundation of what we do. We’ve never considered doing it otherwise. That’s just good, honest winemaking.
Our new R.Stuart & Co. blog series separately addresses each of several topics relating to clean wine! The first blog kicks off this campaign simply with a “Yes.” We Make Clean Wine…And Always Have!
Read the full post at the link in bio.
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Bubbles Fest day one was a HUGE success! It was so great to be able to gather once again. Fabulous music, great eats and of course lots of delicious bubbles. Thank you everyone for joining in on the fun!
#anneamievineyards #bubblesfest2022 #wvwines #oregonwinecountry #oregonevents
Monday at sunrise we harvested our first grapes of 2021! We picked Pinot noir selections Pommard and Dijon 777 for our Rosé. #fairsingvineyard #yamhillcarltonava #wvwines #wvharvest2021 #estategrown #stickyfromheadtotoe
Celebrating my work anniversary today! Joined the nwwineco team two years ago and so happy for the opportunity to grow and work with such an amazing team! Thanks to all of my co-workers for your incredible professionalism, coaching, patience, support, camaraderie and friendship. I love being on the team!
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