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The Willamette Valley extends south from [[Portland]] between the [[Coast Range]] and the [[Cascade Mountains]]. This sheltered position creates a temperate, maritime-influenced climate characterised by mild summers, cool nights and a long growing season.<ref>Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson, ''World Atlas of Wine: 8th edition'', Mitchell Beazley, 1 Oct. 2019. ISBN 9781784724030.</ref>

These conditions are particularly favourable for slow, even ripening, allowing [[grapes]] to develop [[flavour]] complexity while retaining acidity. Climatic studies have identified the region as especially well suited to [[Pinot Noir]] production, with growing degree-day accumulation comparable to established cool-climate European regions.<ref>Jones et al., “Climate and Pinot Noir in Oregon”.</ref>

These conditions are particularly favourable for slow, even ripening, allowing [[grapes]] to develop [[flavour]] complexity while retaining acidity. Climatic studies have identified the region as especially well suited to Pinot Noir production, with growing degree-day accumulation comparable to established cool-climate European regions.<ref>Jones et al., “Climate and Pinot Noir in Oregon”.</ref>

== Soils ==

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== Grape varieties and wine styles ==

Pinot Noir is the dominant grape variety of the Willamette Valley and accounts for the majority of plantings. The region is also known for high-quality [[Chardonnay]] and smaller quantities of other cool-climate varieties.<ref>Glen Creasy, Leroy Creasy, ''Grapes'', CABI Publishing, November 1, 2025. ISBN 9781800627048.</ref>

[[Pinot Noir]] is the dominant grape variety of the Willamette Valley and accounts for the majority of plantings. The region is also known for high-quality [[Chardonnay]] and smaller quantities of other cool-climate varieties.<ref>Glen Creasy, Leroy Creasy, ''Grapes'', CABI Publishing, November 1, 2025. ISBN 9781800627048.</ref>

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is typically characterised by moderate [[alcohol]] levels, high natural [[acidity]] and aromatic precision rather than power, reflecting both climate and stylistic intent.<ref>Karen MacNeil, ''The Wine Bible'', Workman Adult, October 11, 2022. ISBN 9781523510092.</ref>

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 The Willamette Valley extends south from [[Portland]] between the [[Coast Range]] and the [[Cascade Mountains]]. This sheltered position creates a temperate, maritime-influenced climate characterised by mild summers, cool nights and a long growing season.<ref>Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson, ''World Atlas of Wine: 8th edition'', Mitchell Beazley, 1 Oct. 2019. ISBN 9781784724030.</ref>
-These conditions are particularly favourable for slow, even ripening, allowing [[grapes]] to develop [[flavour]] complexity while retaining acidity. Climatic studies have identified the region as especially well suited to [[Pinot Noir]] production, with growing degree-day accumulation comparable to established cool-climate European regions.<ref>Jones et al., “Climate and Pinot Noir in Oregon”.</ref>
+These conditions are particularly favourable for slow, even ripening, allowing [[grapes]] to develop [[flavour]] complexity while retaining acidity. Climatic studies have identified the region as especially well suited to Pinot Noir production, with growing degree-day accumulation comparable to established cool-climate European regions.<ref>Jones et al., “Climate and Pinot Noir in Oregon”.</ref>
 == Soils ==
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 == Grape varieties and wine styles ==
-Pinot Noir is the dominant grape variety of the Willamette Valley and accounts for the majority of plantings. The region is also known for high-quality [[Chardonnay]] and smaller quantities of other cool-climate varieties.<ref>Glen Creasy, Leroy Creasy, ''Grapes'', CABI Publishing, November 1, 2025. ISBN 9781800627048.</ref>
+[[Pinot Noir]] is the dominant grape variety of the Willamette Valley and accounts for the majority of plantings. The region is also known for high-quality [[Chardonnay]] and smaller quantities of other cool-climate varieties.<ref>Glen Creasy, Leroy Creasy, ''Grapes'', CABI Publishing, November 1, 2025. ISBN 9781800627048.</ref>
 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is typically characterised by moderate [[alcohol]] levels, high natural [[acidity]] and aromatic precision rather than power, reflecting both climate and stylistic intent.<ref>Karen MacNeil, ''The Wine Bible'', Workman Adult, October 11, 2022. ISBN 9781523510092.</ref>