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Willamette Valley

Primer on Willamette Valley Wine AVAs

October 21, 2023 Leave a Comment

The Willamette Valley is Oregon’s oldest wine region. The 150-mile long Pacific Northwest valley runs from the Portland metro area in the north to Eugene in the south. It is protected from the east by the Cascade Mountains, from the west by the Coast Range mountains, and from the north by hills. The area has […]

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Tasting Wine in Willamette Valley Oregon

October 21, 2023 Leave a Comment

The Willamette Valley is Oregon’s oldest wine region. It contains over 700 wineries in 12 nested AVAs and produces two-thirds of the state’s wines. While it is best known for its Pinot Noirs, it also produces Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, and Rieslings among others. With so many options, how does one decide which wineries to visit […]

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Pre-IPNC Dinner in David Adelsheim’s Backyard

August 27, 2022 Leave a Comment

Each year on the night before the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) event held in McMinnville Oregon, several wineries stage big pre-dinner events. They pull out dozens of their premier and library wines along with the food (typically from a local restaurant or caterer) and entertainment. In past years we have attended events at …

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Where to Eat in Willamette Valley Oregon

August 8, 2022 Leave a Comment

During our many visits to Willamette Valley Oregon, we revisited favorite restaurants and explored new ones. This summarizes the many meals we have had here. Of course, menus change. But our general impressions are as follows: Babica Hen Café (Lake Oswego) This is one of the valley’s favorite and most popular breakfast/brunch spots. We enjoyed […]

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A Tasting Tour of Oregon Wine Country

February 13, 2022 Leave a Comment

Oregon graciously brought parts of its Wine Country to San Francisco in March 2020. The event showcased wines from some of the state’s primary wine regions. Over 50 wineries participated in pouring their wines to an appreciative audience. Samples of Oregon cheeses and charcuterie complemented the large, walk-around wine tasting. We have visited Oregon and […]

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International Pinot Noir Celebration, Willamette Valley

December 28, 2018 Leave a Comment

For Pinot Noir fans, there is no better event than the International Pinot Noir Celebration or IPNC located at the Linfield University campus in McMinnville Oregon. IPNC is an annual celebration that is probably the premier global Pinot Noir-focused event in Willamette Valley Oregon. Although roughly 60 percent of the hundreds of participating vendors in […]

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