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Willamette Valley AVA: 475 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

The Willamette Valley AVA is a federally designated American Viticultural Area in Oregon, established under 27 CFR 9.90. It covers Benton, Clackamas, Lane, Linn counties and contains 475 licensed wine producers and contains 11 nested AVAs.

Where These Wineries Are

Willamette Valley AVA: 475 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

Before You Go

Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Where the Willamette Valley AVA Is

Benton

Clackamas

Lane

Linn

Marion

Multnomah

Polk

Washington

Grapes Grown in Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir

Chardonnay

Pinot Gris

Cabernet Sauvignon

Riesling

Syrah

Pinot Blanc

Merlot

AVAs Inside Willamette Valley

Chehalem Mountains

Dundee Hills

Eola -Amity Hills

Laurelwood District

Lower Long Tom

McMinnville

Mt. Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon

Ribbon Ridge

Tualatin Hills

Van Duzer Corridor

Yamhill-Carlton

Legal Definition

Codified at 27 CFR 9.90.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in the Willamette Valley AVA?

475 licensed producers are located in the Willamette Valley AVA.

Where is the Willamette Valley AVA?

It lies in Oregon, covering Benton, Clackamas, Lane, Linn, Marion counties.

What does the Willamette Valley AVA designation mean?

A wine labelled Willamette Valley must contain at least 85 percent grapes grown inside the AVA boundary, which is defined in 27 CFR 9.90.

Is Willamette Valley part of a larger AVA?

No, Willamette Valley is not nested inside another AVA.

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Chehalem Mountains AVA · Dundee Hills AVA · Eola -Amity Hills AVA · Laurelwood District AVA · Lower Long Tom AVA · McMinnville AVA · Mt. Pisgah, Polk County, Oregon AVA · Ribbon Ridge AVA · Tualatin Hills AVA · Van Duzer Corridor AVA · Yamhill-Carlton AVA

States

Oregon Wineries

Grapes

Pinot Noir Wineries · Chardonnay Wineries · Pinot Gris Wineries · Cabernet Sauvignon Wineries · Riesling Wineries · Syrah Wineries · Pinot Blanc Wineries · Merlot Wineries

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.