Were in the heart of the willamette valley a region known for its organic farms and wineries and only 48 miles south of portland, an urban cultural and economic hub. In the early days of the oregon wine industry, all wines were designated willamette valley but it stands to reason that one end of the valley would be different from the other. Map page oregons north willamette valley wine region and. In light of new public health measures for the state of oregon, the willamette valley wineries association is reinventing the fifth annual willamette. Downloadable maps southern oregon winery association your. Save your favorites and build your own unique oregon wine country trip. Jan 10, 2019 loess sites are relatively rare in the willamette valley but can be found in the chehalem mountains. The maps and diagrams on this site are the intellectual property of the society of wine educators. Willamette valley wineries list best willamette valley.
Apr 20, 2016 wine maps of the world a new set of 12. Were already hard at work on our 2016 update for the csw study guide, and weve created this new map of the avas of oregons willamette. Jan 10, 2018 the willamette valley put oregon on the winedrinking map. Browse wine growing regions maps, find local wine events, tastings, and plan your winery visit. The first pinot was planted in the willamette valley by david lett of the eyrie vineyards in 1965. The images provided here may be used by any individual for their personal education. No longer oregons other wine country, the states largest warmclimate growing region has come into its own. It was a celebration of the generosity and friendship of the oregon wine community, who helped the winery get through devastating times when its founder passed away at an early ageonly to carry on, rebuild, and uphold his legacy. Southern willamette valley winery map if you are looking for a wine adventure this is the route you should take as the wine getter better and stronger in the south. The willamette valley and wine country travel guide expert. Jun 16, 2016 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. Within the regions 12,500 acres, about 1,700 are planted to vine on predominantly basaltbased, volcanic. Fill out the form below and youll be directed to the pdf download. Willamette valley wine willamette valley, in western oregon, is one of the united states most important noncalifornian avas.
Argyle was recently named one of wine spectators 20 oregon wineries to know. For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable javascript. Click on the wine regions for a complete guide of wineries in that area or click on one of the cities for information about what to see and do plus where to stay. When brooks opened its new tasting room in september 2014, the event was about much more than just brick and mortar. 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 guide to willamette valley wineries brochure includes maps, winery listings, and.
New map of the willamette valley wine map, willamette. If you are making a plan to visit wine country any time soon, be sure to get the priority wine pass first. Willamette valley vineyards began with a dream and a consumerbased business model. Top wineries in willamette valleys oregon wine country. Some other variants are grown and produced in the willamette valley. Restaurants throughout the valley feature awardwinning chefs and source ingredients from local farms and mcminnvilles restaurants have earned the town the title of. Heart of willamette wineries map heart of willamette wineries. Centered around the willamette river, and home to the states three largest cities and much of the states agriculture industry and the oregon wine country. Use our interactive map explorer to discover things to do on your next willamette valley vacation. Learn about willamette valley wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more. Map cascade mountains map central map coast map columbia river map northeast map portland area map southern map willamette valley. A tour of the oregon wine country is sure to satisfy your inner sommelier. You will find oregon wineries, restaurants, attractions and events.
Or willamette valley central otago, nz beaune, burgundy southern oregon bordeaux walla walla valley sonoma coast, ca napa valley, ca 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 fact. Brown and fertile laurelwood is the regions key loesstype soil. Chehalem mountains, dundee hills, eolaamity hills, mcminnville, ribbon ridge and yamhillcarlton. To its north sits the chehalem valley and to its south, runs the willamette river. The pinot noir auction as an entirely online event. With a continental climate moderated by the influence of the pacific ocean, it is perfect for coolclimate viticulture and the.
This map of oregons wine country shows the different wine regions along with some of the larger, more popular cities and towns. A map of featured wineries in the willamette valley wine region. Heart of willamette wineries map heart of willamette. The willamette valley has the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in oregon and includes six appellations within its borders. Founded in 1983 by oregon native jim bernau with the dream of creating worldclass pinot noir, willamette valley vineyards has grown from a bold idea into one of the regions leading wineries, earning the title one of americas great pinot noir producers from wine enthusiast magazine. The willamette valley is protected by the coast range to the west, the cascades to the east. This 120milelong region, flanked by portland and eugene, is responsible for 72 percent.
Regional oregon wine map willamette valley wineries. Favorite was ponzi, by far, but also really liked saffron fields. Apr 09, 2019 willamette valley wine willamette valley, in western oregon, is one of the united states most important noncalifornian avas. Loess sites are relatively rare in the willamette valley but can be found in the chehalem mountains. The dream was that of founder jim bernau, a wine enthusiast who had been making wine at home since his early years. Though the willamette valley is famous for its wine, the cuisine holds an equal level of appeal.
It contains more than 60 percent of the wineries and vineyards in the state, the total quantity crosses a whopping 500. From the city of portland, it stretches southwards for 120 miles 190km down the eponymous river valley, covering some 3. Feb 5, 2014 map to the wineries of oregons mid willamette valley mcminnville ava and eolaamity hills district ava. N, extra sunlight enables long, even ripening during the growing season. Throughout the 19th century, there was experimentation with various. Selfguided tour of willamette valley wine country wine folly. The new 20192020 guide to willamette valley wine country includes maps, winery listings, transportation companies and places to stay, eat and shop in oregons willamette valley. It doesnt matter if youre working in the wine business or love wine as a hobby and sidepassion, wine maps are an essential way to understand wine on a deeper level. Willamette valley wine region interactive map of wineries.
Sep 08, 2017 spent a day wine tasting in the valley, hit 4 excellent wineries. Willamette valley vineyards map willamette valley wine. Below you will find resources for our interactive map and printable maps to aid you in discovering our campus and surrounding area. The willamette valley is oregon states top wine region. You will find oregon wineries, restaurants, attractions and. Willamette valley wine willamette valley wine regions. To give you a sense of space, heres an oregon wine country map outlining the willamette valley avas courtesy of the oregon wine press.
Willamette winery map pdf willamette valley wineries map maps resume designs from willamette winery map pdf, source. This 120milelong region, flanked by portland and eugene, is responsible for 72 percent of the states wine production and all of its. Willamette valley wineries association willamette valley. The typical willamette valley wine tourist has taken 3. The willamette valley wine region is one of the most influential wine producing regions in all of oregon as well as the entire pacific northwest. Mar 20, 2016 we just added a new map to our collection.
Try our willamette valley winery map explorer and find the perfect varietal. The willamette valley and wine country travel guide. Willamette valley vineyards is located in the willamette valley wine region. No longer oregons other wine country, the states largest warmclimate. A must see for any sparkling wine fan, argyle is home to some of the most decorated sparkling wines produced domestically, along with pinot noir, chardonnay and riesling. See where we are and plan your route to visit as many of us as you can. In just five minutes, you can be saving on tasting fees and wine purchases at hundreds of participating wineries throughout washington, oregon and california. Selfguided tour of willamette valley wine country wine. The adelsheims were among the first wave of oregon wine pioneers in the 1970s, and their family winery remains a benchmark for willamette. The merger comes as no surprise given the pronounced growth of the willamette valley wine industry over. The dream was that of founder jim bernau, a wine enthusiast who had. Willamette valley wineries, easy to use interactive map of curated list of wineries, vineyards and wine events. Please refer to a road map for driving time between towns. Overview map to oregons mid and southern willamette valley if you think of salem, oregon as a kind of mid point in the more than 100 miles that comprise willamette valley wine country, you can understand why so many people use it as a jumping off point for winery trails less traveled.
In just five minutes, you can be saving on tasting fees and wine purchases at hundreds of participating wineries throughout washington, oregon and. Winemaking has only been a significant industry in the state since the 1960s. The maps and diagrams on this site are the intellectual property of the society of wine. Home of the first pinot noir vineyard of the willamette valley, planted by david lett of eyrie vineyard in 1966, today the dundee hills ava remains the most densely planted ava in the valley and state. Map to the wineries of oregons mid willamette valley mcminnville. This quieter stretch of wine country is home to lesstrafficked but awardwinning wineries and tasting rooms.
The willamette valley put oregon on the winedrinking map. Willamette valley the willamette valley is a region of the u. The guide to willamette valley wineries includes maps, winery listings, and places to stay, eat and shop in wine country. Restaurants throughout the valley feature awardwinning chefs and source ingredients from local farms and mcminnvilles restaurants have earned the town the title of one of the best small towns for food lovers. The willamette pronounced willamit valley has become a wine lovers shangrila, particularly in the northern yamhill and washington counties between interstate 5 and the oregon coast, a. We specialize in cooking wild mushrooms and feature over 600 wines, all sourced locally, with an emphasis on pinot noir. Sitting on the same latitude as some of the great wine regions of the world bordeaux, burgundy, this valley stretches from north of portland to south eugene.
Grapes were first planted in the oregon territory in 1847. Willamette valley wineries map the willamette valley stretches south from the northern boundary of the state of oregon, down past eugene, some 120 miles away. Map page oregons north willamette valley wine region. March thru december daily 125 and 128 on fridays and saturdays. Valley view, the first recorded winery, was established by peter britt in the late 1850s in jacksonville. Willamette valley winery map amity oregon map oregon wine willamette valley ava 17221 jpg from willamette valley winery map, source. Visitor information cities and towns by region map of cities and towns. First things first, you can book a charter to tour the wineries in the valleys southern region. 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.
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