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Oregon AVAs

Oregon is now home to 23 American Viticultural Areas. Below is a timeline of when each AVA was established. 1983: Willamette [...]

The Dirt on Oregon Soil

Applegate Valley: soil types are typically granite in origin, and most of the area’s vineyards are planted on stream terraces [...]

Food and Wine

What grows together goes together. Oregon wines are made for the table. Before Oregon became famous as a foodie haven, Oregon [...]

Wine Regions

Oregon’s wine-producing regions are unique in geography, climate, varietals and winemaking styles. Columbia Gorge and Columbia [...]
vineyard in Columbia Valley

Oregon Wine Backgrounder

Since the first grapes were planted in the state 50 years ago, Oregon is now recognized as one of the world’s elite winemaking [...]

Oregon Wine in the News

Oregon Wine continues to capture attention. The grapes we grow and the wines we craft reflect the character of our state and the beauty of its land. Explore the latest Oregon Wine coverage in the news.

The 7 Best Oregon Wines To Add To Your Tasting List

The 7 Best Oregon Wines To Add To Your Tasting List

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Tasting Table
10 innovative wineries prove this U.S. wine region is the next Champagne

10 innovative wineries prove this U.S. wine region is the next Champagne

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National Geographic
The secret to buying (and producing) sustainable wine

The secret to buying (and producing) sustainable wine

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The Drinks Business
10 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Oregon Pinot Noir

10 Producers You Should Know to Get Into Oregon Pinot Noir

Statewide
VinePair
Electric Elegance in the Willamette Valley

Electric Elegance in the Willamette Valley

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James Suckling
What Do Trees Really Do for Wine? More Than You Probably Think

What Do Trees Really Do for Wine? More Than You Probably Think

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Food & Wine Magazine

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Oregon Wine Industry Celebrates Oregon Wine Month

May 1, 2026

Wineries across Oregon offer exclusive promotions and events to toast the people, land, and wine that make Oregon unforgettable  Portland, Ore. — (May 1, 2026) — Oregon Wine Month begins today,...

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