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Willamette Valley Wines

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. The region spans from the Columbia River in the north all the way down to Eugene in the South. It is by far Oregon’s largest AVA and is dominated by plantings of Pinot Noir and smaller amounts of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling. The Willamette Valley is subdivided into six smaller appellations: Chehalem Mountains AVA, Dundee Hills AVA, McMinnville AVA, Ribbon Ridge AVA, Yamhill-Carlton District AVA and Eola-Amity Hills AVA. According to our Willamette Valley Wine Guide the mild, cool and somewhat moist climate provides ideal conditions for Pinot Noir, creating wines that are often considered the bridge between California and Burgundy style. The Pinot Noirs from this area tend to have black cherry and Dr. Pepper aromas and flavors with nuances of earth and herbs. For a great pairing, try these wines with herb-crusted roasted chicken, pork loin and mild game birds. Established in 1984, this bourgeoning region now has more than 200 wineries with many of them producing the top selections in our Willamette Valley Wine Ratings. Check out our Williamette Valley Wine Reviews for more information on these standout wines.

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Scott Paul 2009 Dix Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)

  • Editors' Choice
  1. $40
Wow, this is a glorious bottle of Pinot Noir. It was designed to celebrate the winery’s 10th vintage (hence the name, Dix) and is a barrel selection of Maresh Vineyard grapes. Textural, lush, smooth, supple and utterly delicious, its red and black fruits are dappled with dusty spices, dusted with coffee grounds, and glide into a silky finish. Yummy beyond words.  — P.G.  (3/1/2012)
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Sineann 2006 Resonance Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)

  1. $72
This is Sineann’s first reserve, a limited release from some old vine blocks from one of Oregon’s greatest Pinot vineyards, now fully biodynamic. As good as the “regular” Resonance is, this ramps it up another notch or two. The fruit ranges from cherry to prune; the acids are perfect, the barrel notes so well-concealed that you cannot separate them out. Streaks of…  — P.G.  (2/1/2008)
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Adelsheim 2007 Winderlea Vineyard Pinot Noir (Dundee Hills)

  • Editors' Choice
  1. $75
This vineyard is a magical site, one of the greatest Oregon Pinot vineyards. The wine has the majestic plumpness of grand cru Burgundy, with potent cherry fruit, laced with sweet spices, that seems to expand through a generous midpalate and keep on keeping on as long as you are paying attention.  — P.G.  (12/15/2009)
95
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Trisaetum 2010 Estates Reserve Riesling (Ribbon Ridge)

  • Cellar Selection
  1. $32
Top 100 Cellar Selections 2011 Score Chasers: USA 2011
A two-barrel selection consisting of the favorite sweeter barrel from each of the two estate vineyards. Intense, bright and focused, with candied lemon/lime fruit flavors. The power and concentration of the wine is remarkable.  — P.G.  (10/1/2011)
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Ponzi 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)

  • Editors' Choice
  • Online Exclusive
  1. $60
Score Chasers: USA 2011
A gorgeous wine, lush and refined from the first sniff to the last swallow. Rose petals, cotton candy, chocolate-covered cherries—it’s a date in a bottle. As the wine rolls across the palate it seems to gain depth and detail, while keeping the exceptionally pretty fruit flavors front and center. Silky and lightly spicy, with cinnamon, toast, mocha and tobacco…  — P.G.  (3/1/2011)
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Domaine Serene 2007 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)

  • Cellar Selection
  1. $58
Top 100 Cellar Selections 2011 Score Chasers: USA 2011
A very elegant and refined Evenstad Reserve, with grace notes of sandalwood and a lovely cherry core. The fruit is immaculate, the concentration focused and lengthy, and the flavors are so artfully blended that the wine is seamless and perfectly balanced. Although it is drinking like a mature wine, there is every reason to cellar wines such as this—it can develop…  — P.G.  (6/1/2011)
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Le Cadeau Vineyard 2003 Pinot Noir (Willamette Valley)

  • Editors' Choice
  1. $40
What a spectacular effort. Dense and precise, it explodes from the glass with pure varietal scents and crisp, layered flavors. The mix of red fruits seamlessly weaves into barrel flavors of coffee, toast, caramel and buttered nuts, then adds licorice and spice to the long, clean, lifted finish. A tour de force.  — P.G.  (9/1/2006)
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Adelsheim 2009 Nicholas Vineyard Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)

  • Cellar Selection
  • Online Exclusive
  1. $90
Top 100 Cellar Selections 2011 Score Chasers: USA 2011
The best of a great flight of single-vineyard 2009 Pinots from Adelsheim, this new entry into the lineup is all muscle and black fruits. It is power-packed with dense, rich flavors, nuanced with exotic spices and black tea, moving into silky tannins and an extremely long, satisfying finish.  — P.G.  (11/1/2011)
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Most Reviewed Sub Regions [All]

Chehalem Mountains Dundee Hills Eola-Amity Hills McMinnville Ribbon Ridge Yamhill County Yamhill-Carlton District

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