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Wine Tasting in Oregon

by Andrew Melnick

Dec 14, 2019

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The Willamette Valley is Oregon’s leading wine region, home to two-thirds of the state’s vineyards and more than 500 wineries. It is also recognized as one of the premier Pinot Noir-producing regions in the world.

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There are more than 550 wineries in Oregon calling the Willamette Valley home, so it is easy to find one to suit everyone’s taste. It is home to distinct and shockingly elegant interpretations of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, making it a great spot for wine enthusiasts.

 

Alexana Estate Vineyard and Winery

This winery has a Gold LEED-certified tasting room with a three-level gravity flow. It is the perfect place to explore the complexity and diversity of the Willamette Valley. There are 18 various sedimentary and volcanic soil types, which earned them the reputation for producing highly rated wines with exceptional balance and character.

 

Alit Wines

Alit Wine Room is a comfortable lounge space in a convenient location. The vineyards here are grown organically and dry-farmed, and in the cellar they rely on the wild, native yeast for fermentation. They produce fantastic wine that is a refined indication of the soil and fruit they work with. They offer $6 tastings, $6 glasses of wine and $6 pints of local beer.

 

Chris James Cellars

This is a family-owned vineyard and winery that produces unique and interesting wines. They produced the first wines in 2015 and have since grown to offer a wide variety of white, red and sparkling. The tasting room is tended by the cellar staff, responsible for making the wines, and they can offer personalized tours tailored to your interests.

 

Noble Estate Urban

They have repurposed wine barrel tables, wine barrel walls and a wine bottle chandelier that creates a backdrop for a cozy urban tasting room. During the summer, the garden patio is the perfect place to escape the city. Guests here are invited to enjoy live music every weekend and seasonal events throughout th

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