United States

Oregon

Region

Oregon is the United States' fourth-largest wine-producing state, built on a cool, marine-influenced climate that has made it internationally acclaimed for elegant, terroir-driven Pinot Noir, concentrated mainly in the Willamette Valley. The state's small-scale, quality-focused wineries also produce notable Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.

Grapes grown here

Pinot Gris Principal Pinot Noir Principal Albariño Permitted Cabernet Franc Permitted Cabernet Sauvignon Permitted Chardonnay Permitted Chenin Blanc Permitted Dolcetto Permitted Gamay Permitted Gewürztraminer Permitted Grenache Permitted Malbec Permitted Merlot Permitted Müller-Thurgau Permitted Nebbiolo Permitted Petite Sirah Permitted Riesling Permitted Sangiovese Permitted Sauvignon Blanc Permitted Sémillon Permitted Syrah Permitted Tannat Permitted Tempranillo Permitted Viognier Permitted Zinfandel Permitted

Sub-regions

Willamette Valley

The Willamette Valley is Oregon's largest and best-known wine region, celebrated worldwide for Pinot Noir grown on volcanic and sedimentary soils under a cool, moist maritime climate. Its mild winters and dry summers echo Burgundy's growing conditions, and the valley has become the benchmark American source for elegant, cool-climate Pinot Noir.