Grape
Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley
9 producers in the Willamette Valley make wine from Pinot Noir that has been rated, and for 8 of them it is the leading grape. The places with the most producers are Newberg (3), Dayton (2), Amity (1), Salem (1), Carlton (1).
Pinot noir makes up about 70% of the Willamette Valley’s plantings (Willamette Valley Wineries Association), and the valley is known as one of the world’s leading regions for it. The pioneers of the 1960s planted it in the belief that the cool climate and old volcanic and sedimentary soils could give Pinot noir to rival Burgundy’s.
| Producer | Village | Falstaff | Main grapes | Farming | Visits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antica Terra | Amity | Pinot Noir | Conventional | Yes | |
| Domain Drouhin Oregon | Dayton | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir | |||
| Beaux Frères | Newberg | Pinot Noir | |||
| Domaine Serene | Dayton | Pinot Noir | |||
| Cristom Vineyards | Salem | Pinot Noir | |||
| Domaine Nicolas-Jay | Newberg | Pinot Noir | |||
| Appassionata Estate | Newberg | Pinot Noir | |||
| Résonance Wines | Carlton | Pinot Noir | |||
| Argyle Winery | Dundee | Pinot Noir |
Books and guides
- Wine GrapesJancis Robinson, Julia Harding, José Vouillamoz · Ecco · in English
- The Wines of GermanyAnne Krebiehl · Infinite Ideas, Classic Wine Library · in English
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