The Willamette Valley (/wɪˈlæmɪt/) is a 150-mile (240 km) long valley in Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The Willamette River flows the entire length of the valley, and it is surrounded by mountains on three sides – the Cascade Range to the east, the Oregon Coast Range to the west, and the Calapooya Mountains to the south.
The valley is synonymous with the cultural and political heart of Oregon, and is home to approximately 70 percent of its population[1] including the six largest cities in the state: Portland, Eugene, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro and Beaverton.
The valley’s numerous waterways, particularly the Willamette River, are vital to the economy of Oregon, as they continuously deposit highly fertile alluvial soils across its broad, flat plain. A massively productive agricultural area, the valley was widely publicized in the 1820s as a “promised land of flowing milk and honey”. Throughout the 19th century it was the destination of choice for the oxen-drawn wagon trains of emigrants who made the perilous journey along the Oregon Trail.
Today the valley is often considered synonymous with “Oregon Wine Country”, as it contains more than 19,000 acres (7,700 ha) of vineyards and 500+ wineries.
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Started by John Grochau who came to wine via a cycling career in France and sommelier career in Oregon. The wines come from some of the best sites in the Willamette Valley and are fun, well made, and amazing value.
Started by John Grochau who came to wine via a cycling career in France and sommelier career in Oregon. The wines come from some of the best sites in the Willamette Valley and are fun, well made, and amazing value.
Aromas od melon, starfruit, Asian pear and scented talc offer an attractive introduction. The palate is rich and satisfying, with flavors of lemon meringue, kumquat and white nectarine. The finish is pleasingly zesty, with a hint of minerality.
honey suckle, green apple, lemon zest full body
honey suckle, green apple, lemon zest full body great acid
Fermented in neutral oak barrels and sur lie aged with no bâtonnage for 11 months. Perfect for white pizza or anything with grilled seafood.
Biodynamic producer certified by Demeter and founded by wine icons Tony and Michelle Soter. Tony was the founder of Etude wines in California and worked with numerous other top estates including Araujo and Dalle Valle. Mineral Springs Ranch is an epic 240 acre biodynamic farm.
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