Whether you prefer sauvignon blanc, merlot, or pinot noir, you will certainly be able to quench your thirst with a bottle of your favorite type of wine from one of the Willamette Valley vineyards. Extending for acres and acres, miles and miles, the Willamette Valley Vineyards cover such a large expanse of territory that it is easy to find space to grow many different kinds of grapes.

If you are uncertain as to which wine you might prefer, or are simply a novice wine connoisseur, consulting a guide will assist you in your selections. Generally, most agree, however, that it is difficult to go wrong when selecting a wine from the Willamette Valley vineyards.

Learning How to Make Wine
Some visitors are lucky enough to stumble upon a winery in the midst of producing a new batch of wine. Most, however, must consult guides and calendars to coordinate our vacations with the harvesting season. Whatever means used to witness the wine producing process, it is an experience few forget.

A small collection of wineries also offer classes on wine making of various durations. Though it is impossible to pass along this ancient tradition in a matter of days, often enrollment in such a course is sufficient to spark a love of the process that lasts a lifetime. Often, graduates of such courses profess a new appreciation for wine, its taste, texture and quality.

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