The Willamette Valley in Oregon may very well be host to the nation’s best wineries, according to many respected wine connoisseurs. The valley is a sweeping beautiful landscape that now boasts itself as the leading wine region in Oregon. The Willamette Valley claims two-thirds of the state’s wineries and vineyards with more than 200 wineries. For those red wine lovers out there, it is widely considered the premier Pinot Noir producing area in the world.
Area locals are quick to remind you how to pronounce “Willamette” by offering a friendly and easy solution with the phrase “Willamette, dammit!” Mostly spared…
