Day 15 | Dundee Hills (Oregon)

Red Soils and Pinot

When you think of Oregon Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills often springs to mind. This sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley hosts some of the state’s earliest vineyards, planted on strikingly red volcanic soils known as Jory. Elevated sites and moderate rainfall combine to produce Pinot Noirs with elegant red fruit, delicate spice, and a signature silken texture—a s…