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Information on Oregon wine country, wineries and brewpubs Oct. 17, 2003 Web resources Oregon's state-run wine-centric Web site: oregonwine.org Guides to Oregon's wine country and its wineries, by region www.winesnw.com www.oregonwines.com www.wine-locator.com www.travelenvoy.com www.oregonlive.com Detailed maps of Oregon's wine country www.northwest-wine.com article: "Willamette Valley is success story with pinot noir," from "The Washington Times" washingtontimes.com Yamhill Winery Association www.yamhillwine.com Oregon Pinot Noir Club www.oregonpinotnoir.com Info. on caves in Oregon wineries www.oregon-wine.com Legal issues affecting Oregon wineries and vineyards www.stoel.com Facts and tidbits about Oregon's wine country (with help from Michael Osborn, general manager of Willakenzie Estate Winery in Willamette Valley) Oregon's wine region is found in the Willamette Valley. The valley region runs from south of Eugene all the way to Portland. Yamhill County, home to the greatest density of Oregon wineries in Willamette Valley, is located about 25 miles southwest of Portland. Yamhill County has 75 wineries and 233 vineyards. Of the 5,536 acres of Pinot Noir planted in Oregon, 2,493 are planted in Yamhill County. There are now 217 wineries in Oregon; there were just 78 in 1992. Winemaking has really exploded in the last few years there, and more than 100 wineries have popped up since 1998. The Willamette Valley is known primarily for its world-class pinot noirs. Wineries there are starting to get recognition for white pinot gris wines as well, but the climate and soil are better suited for pinot noir. Willamette soil has excellent drainage -- great, because pinot noir grapes don't like too much moisture in the soil. There are also warm, dry summers right at the ripening period and ample rainfall at other appropriate times during the growing process. National recognition of Oregon wines began in the mid-'80s. One of the best-reviewed pinot noirs in the area is Domain Drouhin Oregon. The winery is owned by the Drouhin family of France. The wine sells for about $40 to $75 bottle. www.domainedrouhin.com Other well-respected wines: Brickhouse: a winery owned by former CBS Middle East correspondent Doug Tunnell, a native Oregonian. www.northwest-wine.com Willakenzie Estates www.willakenzie.com Archery Summit www.archerysummit.com Domain Serene www.northwest-wine.com Lists of Oregon brewpubs (There are way too many to mention them individually) In Portland beerexpedition.com In Eugene www.bootsnall.com In Ashland www.oregoncitylink.com State-wide www.nwbrewpage.com www.oregonbeer.com   <<--back to the Oct. 17, 2003 broadcast page

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