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Willamette Valley
Nestled between the Coast Range and the Cascade Mountains, Oregon's Willamette Valley is one of the world's premier cool-climate wine regions--and the heart of Chosen Family Wines.
The Willamette Valley stretches 150 miles from Portland to Eugene, encompassing eleven distinct AVAs
The Land
A Perfect Terroir
The Willamette Valley's unique combination of ancient soils, maritime climate, and protected geography creates ideal conditions for producing world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Ancient Soils
Volcanic basalt and marine sedimentary soils, shaped over millions of years, impart unique mineral character to our wines.
Cool Climate
The Van Duzer Corridor funnels Pacific breezes through the valley, preserving acidity and extending the growing season.
Long Days
Oregon's northern latitude provides extended daylight during summer, allowing grapes to develop complex flavors while maintaining freshness.
Ideal Rainfall
Wet winters and dry summers create perfect conditions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to flourish without irrigation stress.
Our Vineyards
The Sub-Regions
Chosen Family sources grapes from carefully selected vineyards across four distinguished American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), each contributing unique character to our wines.
Chehalem Mountains
Ancient volcanic and marine sedimentary soils create wines of remarkable complexity. Our Eichler, Hollis, and Ladd Hill vineyards call this region home.
Soils:
Volcanic, Marine Sedimentary, Loess
Elevation:
200-1,000 ft
Dundee Hills
The birthplace of Oregon Pinot Noir, known for its distinctive red volcanic Jory soils that produce elegant, age-worthy wines with exceptional depth.
Soils:
Jory (Red Volcanic)
Elevation:
200-1,000 ft
Eola-Amity Hills
Cool marine winds from the Van Duzer Corridor create wines with bright acidity and stunning aromatics. Our Summit and Thoma vineyards thrive here.
Soils:
Volcanic, Sedimentary
Elevation:
250-700 ft
Yamhill-Carlton
Ancient seabed soils rich in marine fossils produce Pinot Noir with distinctive earthy complexity and silky tannins.
Soils:
Marine Sedimentary
Elevation:
200-700 ft
The Grapes
Explore Our Wines
Oregon's Noble Varietals
Pinot Noir
The Willamette Valley has earned its reputation as one of the world's finest Pinot Noir regions. Our wines showcase dark cherry, Douglas fir, and silky tannins with remarkable elegance and age-worthy structure. We work with heritage clones including Pommard, Wadenswil, and Dijon selections.
Chardonnay
Oregon Chardonnay offers a Burgundian character with bright acidity, green apple, white flowers, and refreshing minerality. Our expressions balance richness with tension, aged in a mix of French oak and stainless steel to preserve the fruit's natural vibrancy.
“The Willamette Valley, known for its temperate climate perfect for cultivating the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes in the States, is where I began learning about farming, fermentation, and distribution.”
— Channing Frye, Co-Founder
Taste the Valley
Experience the distinctive character of Willamette Valley through our handcrafted wines--each bottle a reflection of Oregon's remarkable terroir.