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Willamette Valley named in Time Magazine’s Top 50 Places to Visit

Willamette Valley / Oregon, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Wine

Willamette Valley, Oregon is a region renowned for its stunning natural beauty, world-class wines, and vibrant culture. It has recently become a hot vacation destination, so much so that Time Magazine recently listed Willamette Valley in their Top 50 Places to Visit. That’s right, Willamette Valley and Time Magazine! From picturesque vineyards to charming small towns, there …

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Dick Erath: An Oregon Legend

Biography / Dick Erath, Oregon, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Willamette Valley’s Dick Erath Dick Erath’s contributions to the Oregon wine industry were numerous and profound. In the 1960s, he was actually working in the California wine industry. It was during his time in California that he became interested in Pinot Noir, a grape variety that he believed could thrive in Oregon’s climate. After visiting …

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A List of Some of the Earliest Vineyards in the Willamette Valley

Willamette Valley / Oregon, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Wine, Wineries

Table of Contents – First Vineyards in the Willamette Valley Here is a timeline and list of the first vineyards in the Willamette Valley. Scroll to see the vineyards in the order they were planted or select a vineyard to jump down in the article. 1858: Mathiot family’s vineyard in “La Butte” 1965: Charles Coury …

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David Adelsheim and Oregon’s Wine Industry

Biography, Willamette Valley / Adelsheim, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine

Willamette Valley’s David Adelsheim David Adelsheim is a prominent figure in Oregon’s wine industry. He founded Adelsheim Vineyard, one of the oldest and well known wineries in Oregon. Through his work, Adelsheim helped lay the framework for the now thriving wine industry in Oregon. Early Life and Career of David Adelsheim David Adelsheim was born …

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Top Pinot Noir Growing Countries

Varietals, Wine / Oregon, Pinot Noir, Wine

Pinot Noir Notable Regions Pinot Noir, one of the world’s most well-known wine grapes, is grown in almost every wine producing country. Regardless of how widespread Pinot Noir is there are still certain Pinot growing countries known for producing the best examples of the grape. Here is a list of the top producing Pinot Noir countries …

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The History of Oregon Wine Tourism

Regions / Oregon, wine tourism

The History of Oregon Wine Tourism: A Journey Through Time Oregon, a state nestled in the Pacific Northwest, is known for its lush forests, dramatic coastline, and majestic mountains. But in recent years, Oregon has gained recognition for another reason – its rapidly growing wine tourism industry. With a history dating back to the mid-19th …

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The Ribbon Ridge AVA

Regions, Willamette Valley / Oregon, Ribbon Ridge, Willamette Valley, Wine, Wineries

The Ribbon Ridge AVA Ribbon Ridge AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a wine-growing region located in Yamhill County, Oregon, and is a part of (or a nested AVA) within the larger Willamette Valley AVA. It was officially designated as an AVA in 2005. The region’s most famous wines are made from Pinot Noir, although there …

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The Dundee Hills AVA

Willamette Valley, Wine / Dundee Hills, Oregon, Willamette Valley, wine history, Wineries

The Dundee Hills AVA The Dundee Hills American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a wine-growing region in Willamette Valley, Oregon. The Dundee Hills AVA is known for its warm, dry summers and moderate winters, which provide ideal growing conditions for a variety of grape varieties, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris. What are the unique …

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Touring the Wineries of the Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Dundee Wine Tours in Willamette Valley

Willamette Valley / Dundee Hills, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine, Wine Tours

Dundee Wine Tours If visiting the Willamette Valley for the best of Oregon wine, a custom Dundee Wine Tour is your ticket to see some of the oldest and most famous vineyards in the valley. Below we’ll discuss the details, geography, climate and notable wineries of this famous AVA. About the Dundee Hills The Dundee …

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Top 10 Wine Essentials for Wine Tasting

Lists, Wine Tasting / Oregon, Wine, wine tasting

Our Top Essentials for Wine Tasting Are there such things as wine essentials for wine tasting? Whether you’re a first-time wine taster or a seasoned pro, there are a few things you should always bring with you on a wine tour. From sunscreen to snacks, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 essentials for …

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Willamette Valley named in Time Magazine’s Top 50 Places to Visit

Dick Erath: An Oregon Legend

A List of Some of the Earliest Vineyards in the Willamette Valley

David Adelsheim and Oregon’s Wine Industry

Top Pinot Noir Growing Countries

The History of Oregon Wine Tourism

The Ribbon Ridge AVA

The Dundee Hills AVA

Dundee Wine Tours in Willamette Valley

Top 10 Wine Essentials for Wine Tasting

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Casks and Kings: Wine in the Medieval Era

Maresh: An Oregon Original

The Best Vineyard Views in Willamette Valley