Willamette Valley
Wines of the Year

The end of the year offers a welcome moment to pause, reflect, and lift a glass to the year’s highlights. For us, that includes the remarkable recognition Willamette Valley wines continue to earn from leading journalists and critics. Though our region represents less than half of one percent of the world’s wine production (truly a drop in the bucket!) we consistently claim an outsized number of spots on the most influential year-end lists. For a wine region this small, it’s nothing short of extraordinary—and a powerful testament to the talent, dedication, and spirit of the Willamette Valley.

2025 Top Wines

Vinepair: Willamette Valley #1 Wine Destination

The Willamette Valley was named the top wine destination for 2025 in VinePair’s annual global rankings of wine regions, beating out destinations from Champagne to Santorini. This recognition reaffirms our region’s appeal not just for Pinot noir but for diverse tasting experiences and scenic visits.
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Wine Spectator: Top 100 of 2025

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VinePair: The Best 50 Wines of 2025

"It’s evident from this year’s rankings that wines from Oregon continue to make an impression. But not just the state’s famed silky Pinot noirs (though the list does include its fair share of those). What really blew us away this year were the distinct expressions of Chardonnay from across the Willamette Valley, ranging from mineral and bright to rich and savory. (Plus a few gems made from the ever-so-lovable Gamay.)"

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Vinous: Top 100 wines of 2025

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James Suckling: Top 100 Wines of 2025 USA

"A great Oregon wine with many of the same attributes is our No. 2 American wine this year. "

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Decanter: Willamette Valley 2023 Vintage Report

"Chardonnay has taken a good while to fully settle in Oregon's Willamette Valley, but is now one of the region's most sure-footed grapes, and on the back of the superb 2023 vintage, which resulted in Decanter's first 100-point wine from Oregon, both the variety and the valley's future is looking star bright."

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