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Tasting the Grape on a Tour Through the Willamette Valley Wine Country

May 10, 2018 By Dena Weigel Bell Leave a Comment

Willamette Valley Wine

Since the first vine was planted in 1965, the Willamette Valley has gained worldwide fame as a premier Pinot Noir growing region. Today, this 100-mile-long strip of paradise boasts over seven hundred vineyards and the distinction of being named 2016 Wine Region of the Year by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. My family recently gathered for a […]

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