Discover the top 100 best pink wines of McMinnville of Willamette Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the pink wines that are popular of McMinnville and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Willamette Valley AVA (Coast Range, ~40 miles southwest of Portland, ~600 acres, uplifted marine sedimentary loams on Nestucca formation): Pinot Noir signature as red king (~84% plantings) — firm tannic structure, dusty dark fruits, spicy mineral and earthy notes. Volcanic and marine soils force vines to struggle for complex fruit. Coast Range rain shadow, drying Van Duzer Corridor winds, dense Pinot identity.
