Oregon
Oregon built its reputation on world-class Pinot Noir and now claims the title of America's benchmark Chardonnay region, with a deeply craft, small-family ethos.
Fast facts
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Climate | Cool, maritime |
| Geography | Primarily the Willamette Valley, plus southern coastal valleys |
| Key appellations | Willamette Valley · Dundee Hills · Umpqua Valley · Rogue Valley · Applegate Valley |
| Main grapes | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris |
| Famous for | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Craft winemaking |
Grapes
Signature grapes of Oregon
The varieties that define this region's wines.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is Burgundy's great gift to the wine world — light in colour yet profound in flavour, haunting in i…
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is the world's most planted white grape and a remarkable blank canvas for terroir and winemaking. F…
Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris
Pinot Grigio (Pinot Gris in French) produces two very different styles. Italian Pinot Grigio is light-bodied, …
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