WILLAMETTE VALLEY: HOME TO A WORLD CLASS WINE SCENE For decades, vintners and winemakers throughout the Willamette Valley have brought unmatched levels of craft and care to every bottle and glass. Today more than 700 wineries and tasting rooms dot the valley, bordered by the Oregon Coast Range to the west and the towering Cascades to the east. That topography—along with nutrient-rich soils and a mild climate—makes the Willamette Valley a world-renowned region for growing wine grapes, often with innovative methods that embrace the rhythms of each season. Pinot noir is our most famous export, but you’ll also sample awardwinning Chardonnay in sun-dappled tasting rooms, try sparkling wines on expansive patios and enjoy balanced Pinot gris in estates that look out over vine-covered hillsides. The wine-tasting experience even extends to curated food pairings, behind-the-scenes tours, annual festivals and family-run grape stomping events during the autumn harvest. OREGON WINE COUNTRY IS A CULINARY GEM Around the Willamette Valley, good food and drink are always in season. More than 170 crops and livestock items are produced in the region alone—from wine grapes and berries to Christmas trees and hazelnuts. The family-run farms and vineyards growing these crops have given rise to world-class wineries; farm-to-table eateries; renowned craft breweries, cider makers and distilleries; and a bounty of markets and food trails that bring it all together. Here are all the ways you can savor the Willamette Valley’s rich rewards. Sip & Savor 4 | Willamette Valley Inspiration Guide 4 Spirits Distillery, Corvallis The Thyme Garden, Alsea
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