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Oregon's climate brings long hours of summer sun to its vineyards to ripen grapes. Marine breezes help to moderate the climate causing wine grapes to ripen gradually. The combination of these conditions encourages complex fruit flavors, scents and nuances in Oregon wines. Most wineries are located in Western Oregon between the Cascades and the Coastal Range. Oregon has 5 official wine regions. The Willamette Valley AVA, the Columbia Gorge AVA, the Umpqua Valley AVA, the Applegate Valley AVA, and the Rogue Valley AVA.

The Willamette Valley AVA is Oregon's largest wine region stretching from Portland to Eugene. The Willamette Valley is home to many of Oregon's oldest and most respected wineries. Wineries in the region are known worldwide for their production of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris wines. Other cool climate grape varieties include Riesling and Chardonnay. Most of Oregon's vineyards are in this region and we offer tours out of Portland, Salem, Albany/Corvallis, Eugene, Roseburg and Grants Pass/Medford.

The Columbia Gorge AVA is Oregon's newest official wine region. The Columbia Gorge AVA spans both sides of the Columbia River with wineries in both Oregon and Washington. Temperatures here are higher than in the Willamette Valley and are well suited for Bordeaux and Rhone varietals such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc.

The Umpqua, Applegate, and Rogue Valley AVAs are all in Southern Oregon and also have a warmer climate than the Willamette Valley. The Southern Oregon AVAs are also well suited for Bordeaux and Rhone varietals.