The quiet rise of Oregon wine

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News Source : The Week Magazine

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  • Pinot noir, chardonnay and sparkling wines from the Willamette Valley are enjoying their moment in the sun.
  • The valley is home to 11 designated grape-growing regions with diverse terroirs, spanning all the way from Portland to Eugene.
  • Grape varieties used in champagne like pinot meunier have been “thriving” here.Method Oregon is a non-profit established by a coalition of producers to ensure high standards and help place their wines on the map.
With its green, rolling hills and patchwork of pinot noir and chardonnay vineyards, Oregons Willamette Valley has been compared to Burgundy, said National Geographic.The valley is home to 11 [+2544 chars]

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