Choose True Character
Of all the places, no place is like this place: the coastal ranges, high deserts, and wide valleys of Oregon. Together with the passionate people, these elements create the True Character of Oregon Wine.
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Oregon Wine History
Oregon has a long history of grape growing, but our current reputation as one of the world’s top producers of high-quality wine has been built over the past five decades.
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Oregon Wine Varieties
There are more than 100 grape varieties grown throughout Oregon, each of which is well worth exploring.
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