Winemakers planted Chardonnay vines in Oregon in the early 1970s, and to this day it remains the most widely grown white grape in the Willamette Valley, but on a recent visit we found some amazing white Pinot Noirs and traditional method sparkling wines made from white varieties as well. We’re big fans of the wineries that French winemaking families founded over 20 years ago and we’re also very happy to see that some of their winemaking techniques have rubbed off on other producers, especially those making quality whites in the region.
