The Willamette Valley inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild invite you to discover Oregon Wineries of the Willamette Valley. This fine wine growing region extends from Portland south to Eugene, and from the Coast Range to the Cascades, although 99% of the wine grapes grown in the valley are on the west side of the Willamette River. There are more than 500 wineries in The Valley and as many vineyards, growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Tempranillo and a host of lesser know varietals.
In the heart of the Valley, primarily north of Salem, where 75% of the vineyards and wineries are, McMinnville, Newberg, Dundee, and Carlton provide respites for lodging, food, and shopping. Like most other wine regions, great wines have drawn great restaurants and of course accommodating bed and breakfasts of the Willamette Valley
If you need a break from tasting pinot, Day trips from the the Willamette Valley could include the Oregon coast, beautiful Silver Falls State Park, Portland, Oregon, and the Columbia Gorge River. Or spend a day at Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, one of the top six aviation museums in the world.
This is Oregon’s biggest wine growing region and produces two-thirds of the state’s wine production.
- Learn more about Willamette Valley wines here
- Get a Willamette Valley AVA touring guide pdf
- Explore the Willamette Valley AVA wine clubs
Begin your Stay of the vast Willamette Valley at the Fulton House Bed and Breakfast in Portland
Yamhill-Carlton AVA: This AVA is centered around the hamlets of Carlton and Yamhill. The Oregon Coast Range creates an AVA of nearly 60,000 acres. The Yamhill-Carlton AVA is a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley AVA.
Stay at
- Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast
- The Carlton Inn Bed & Breakfast
- R.R. Thompson House
- Abbey Road Farms
Dundee Hills AVA: The first grapes in Willamette Valley were planted in the Dundee Hills. This area is still the most densely planted in the state. Dundee Hills AVA is a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley AVA.
- Learn more about Dundee Hills AVA wineries
Stay at
McMinnville AVA: This AVA created the International Pinot Noir Celebration, a three-day event, famous around the globe, as a mecca for lovers of Pinot noir and northwest cuisine. The McMinnville AVA is a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley AVA.
- Learn more about McMinnville wineries here
- See the critically-acclaimed McMinnville wines
Stay at
Eola-Amity Hills AVA: More than 30 wineries and 100 vineyards comprise this AVA, which sits 250 to 700 feet above sea level. The Eola-Amity Hills AVA is a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley AVA.
- Learn more about Eola-Amity Hills’ wineries here
- See the Eola-Amity Hills vineyards
Stay at Bella Collina Bed & Breakfast
Chehalem Mountains AVA: Nearly 70,000 acres of this AVA hold 2,600 acres of grapes, grown in over 170 vineyards, and more than 50 wineries. The Chehalem Mountains AVA is a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley AVA.
- Explore the Chehalem Mountains’ wineries and vineyards here
Stay at
- Chehalem Ridge Bed & Breakfast
- The DreamGiver’s Inn B&B
- The Setting Inn – Willamette Valley
- Willamette Valley Bed & Breakfast
Van Duzer AVA: This new wine region is a big growing area within the state. It features six bonded wineries and nearly 1,000 planted acres. The Van Duzer AVA is a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley AVA. Learn more about Van Duzer wineries here.
Stay at: Airlie Farm
Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member inns in the Willamette Valley have done the research and are familiar with the award winning wines and vintners in this fertile area.
Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.
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