WILLAMETTE VALLEY: HOME TO A WORLD CLASS WINE SCENE Here in the Willamette Valley, we’re home to more than 700 wineries and are known the world over for our Pinot noir. For decades, vintners and winemakers from throughout the region have brought unmatched levels of care, craft and commitment to every bottle and glass—but even so, wineries continue to innovate with exciting vintages, new varietals and one-of-a-kind experiences. Stoller Family Estate, for instance, has taken wine tasting to new heights with its Experience Center. The expansive tasting room uses augmented reality to share the winery’s history, hosts interactive tasting tables and shows an immersive video that explores the surrounding vineyards. Farther south in Eugene, Oregon Wine LAB showcases the best of the south Willamette Valley by pouring its house wines (crafted under the William Rose Wines label) alongside wines from a variety of local producers. OREGON WINE COUNTRY IS A CULINARY GEM Around the Willamette Valley, good food and drink are always in season. More than 170 crops and livestock items are produced in the region alone—from wine grapes and berries to Christmas trees and hazelnuts. The family-run farms and vineyards growing these crops have given rise to world-class wineries; farm-to-table eateries; renowned craft breweries, cider makers and distilleries; and a bounty of markets and food trails that bring it all together. Here are all the ways you can savor the Willamette Valley’s rich rewards. Sip & Savor 4 | Willamette Valley Travel Guide 4 Spirits Distillery, Corvallis Chehalem Tasting Room
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