Discover the top 100 best wines of Willamette Valley of Willamette Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Willamette Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.
World benchmark for Pinot Noir outside Burgundy: elegant, fine reds with notes of cherry, raspberry, plum, undergrowth, damp earth and sweet spices, silky tannins and acidity preserved by the cool climate. Star grape on volcanic soils (Jory), Burgundian latitude (45°). Also taut Chardonnay in full quality rise, round Pinot Gris and lively Riesling. Oregon's main AVA (240 km between Coast Range and Cascades).
High-precision Pinots.
Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.
wines from the region of Willamette Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef with panang curry (red curry), filet mignon with prunes and white wine or roast doe in the oven.
