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Oregon Wine Country
Welcome to the ultimate guide for Oregon wine country. With over 900 wineries and 20 wine growing regions, Oregon produces world-class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines. Oregon’s climate is well-suited for growing Pinot Noir grapes, which are known for their delicate flavors and aromas.
Other varietals that are grown in Oregon include Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Gewurztraminer. These wines tend to be dry and have high acidity, with flavors and aromas that are influenced by the region’s cool climate.
Oregon also has a number of sub-regions, each with its own unique character and terroir. The Willamette Valley, Rogue Valley and the Umpqua Valley are all important wine-producing regions in Oregon.
Whether it is your first time experiencing Oregon Wines or a regular at the wineries, this is your ultimate guide for winery visits, wine tours, dining experiences or buying Oregon wines for the holidays or any occasion.
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Wine Tasting
Need tips on when to visit Oregon and where you taste? Let’s get started right here.
Read more: Oregon Wine CountryStays
There are a handful of hidden gems for your wine country stay. Let’s explore the options for you.
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DINING OUT
With options ranging from fabulous food trucks to 8 course wine pairings, you will not go hungry
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Buying Wine
Here are some of the best places to buy Oregon pinots.
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About Us
Oregon WineS
While our love of wine began long before our first visit to Oregon Wine County way back in 2004 it was in Oregon (and the Willamette Valley specifically) where we truly discovered our love for wines. Since then, we visited wine destinations around the world including Napa, Sonoma, Walla Walla, Tuscany, Burgundy, and Bordeaux. Basically, we’ve been to alot of Oregon wineries!
At the end of a 1st grade parent teacher conference, our son’s teacher ended by saying “I heard you enjoy wine country”. And then she went on to explain that she asked the students to name their favorite country. And our son, yelled “wine country!”
Over the years, friends, family, and coworkers began asking for recommendations about Oregon wines. The best wines to try. Best wineries to visit. Places to stay. All the typical questions. Wine country has something for everyone and every group so we started customizing recommendations – from fun to funky to french style. You name it. And that was the genesis behind our website.
Our Recent Favorites
Check out our Thanksgiving Day Wine List. As usual, it includes wines from Oregon and from around the world.
Over the holidays, we visited the Carlton Wine Studio, a unique offerings tasting opportunities to over a dozen wineries.
We’ve been going to Domain Drouhin for years and they are deliver an memorable experience.
What are you Looking for?
Here are links to our recommendations for Oregon Wine Country
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The Best Oregon Wineries to Visit
Oregon’s Willamette Valley, a world-class wine region and the epicenter for world-class Oregon Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Here is our hand-selected recommendations for the best Oregon wineries to visit, many are best wineries in the world and the best tasting rooms for a memorable wine tasting experience.
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Oregon Wines Featured by Jeb Dunnuck
Oregon Wines Featured by Jeb Dunnuck Jeb Dunnuck is a world-renowned wine critic who has been writing about wine for over 25 years. He is known for his in-depth reviews and his ability to find hidden gems. In recent years, Dunnuck has been particularly impressed with the wines of Oregon. He has featured many Oregon…
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Oregon Wines on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 List for 2023
Oregon Wines on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 List for 2023 Oregon is once again well-represented on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list for 2023, with 10 wines making the cut. This is a testament to the quality and consistency of Oregon’s winemaking, which has been praised by critics and consumers alike for decades. The top-ranked Oregon…
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Carlton Wine Studio
Kara and I are big fans of sparkling wines and champagnes so we’ve wanted to try the sparkling wines from Lytle Barnett, which always received raves reviews. Their wine is available to taste at the Carlton Wine Studio.
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Thanksgiving 2022 Wine List
Choosing the right wine for the holidays is important.. Here are a few suggestions for selecting the perfect wine (or wines) if you want to make it a real adventure!) Champagne / Sparkling Wine Graham Beck Sparkling Wine Beck’s Brut was served at the inauguration ceremonies for both Nelson Mandela in ‘94 and Barack Obama…
The Ultimate Guide to Oregon Wine Country 