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About Willamette Valley
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 burgeoning 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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Bouchard Père & Fils 2020 Le Corton Grand Cru (Corton)
Price
$225
Points
96
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ALDI 2021 Peaks & Tides Chardonnay (Sonoma County)
Price
$10
Points
91
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ALDI 2021 Peaks & Tides Pinot Noir (Sonoma County)
Price
$13
Points
86
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J. Lohr 2021 Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
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$35
Points
90
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Rutini 2019 Single Vineyard Gualtallary Cabernet Franc (Uco Valley)
Price
$70
Points
94
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Le Cadeau 2021 Trajet Reserve Pinot Noir (Chehalem Mountains)
Price
$80
Points
95
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Kenwood 2019 Discoveries Cabernet Sauvignon (California)
Price
$14
Points
89
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2018 Prime Donne Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
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Points
94
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Castello Bonomi 2016 CruPerdu Grande Annata Extra Brut White (Franciacorta)
Price
$70
Points
97
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Castello Bonomi 2018 CruPerdu Brut Millesimato White (Franciacorta)
Price
$40
Points
95
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Browne Family Vineyards 2022 Bitner Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley (WA))
Price
$20
Points
90
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Lagar de Indra 2022 Albariño Albariño (Rías Baixas)
Price
$17
Points
90
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Harper's Bench 2020 Riverview Vineyard Pinot Noir (Monterey)
Price
$33
Points
91
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Blue Canyon 2022 Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Monterey)
Price
$15
Points
90
What We're Tasting:
Casa Primicia 2017 Julian Madrid Reserva Tempranillo (Rioja)
Price
$85
Points
94
What We're Tasting:
Dekreme 2022 Cuvée Brut Sparkling (Monterey County)
Price
$17
Points
89
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Bortolomiol 2022 Ius Naturae Organic Brut Glera (Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore)
Price
$20
Points
94
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Luli 2021 Lemoravo Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
Price
$38
Points
95
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Luli 2021 Monte Linda Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands)
Price
$38
Points
92
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Laurent-Perrier NV Grand Siècle Brut Itération No. 26 (Champagne)
Price
$300
Points
97
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Masi 2013 Campolongo di Torbe Red (Amarone della Valpolicella Classico)
Price
$190
Points
97
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Shafer 2022 Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay (Carneros-Napa Valley)
Price
$70
Points
97
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Cristom 2021 Louise Vineyard Chardonnay (Eola-Amity Hills)
Price
$60
Points
93
What We're Tasting:
Poggio di Sotto 2018 Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
Price
$280
Points
95
