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“Our mission in growing cool-climate varietals is to create elegant, classic Oregon wines from the Willamette Valley Appellation. As native Oregonians, we treasure our environment and use sustainable practices in growing and vinifying our wine grapes.”
Jim Bernau
Founder/CEO
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Willamette Valley Vineyards in the News
- Libby Spencer, COO, featured in Wine Business 2024 Industry Leaders, Oct. 2024.
- Jim Bernau selected as industry trailblazer in Sip Magazine's 2024 Sipfluencer list, Oct. 2024.
- Willamette Valley Vineyards in Bend showcases wines with elevated menu pairings, Sept. 2024.
- All sorts of fun to be had in the 33rd annual Grape Stomp held at Willamette Valley Vineyards, Sept. 2024.
- Grape Stomp and Harvest Celebration at Willamette is the place to be this Harvest Season, Sept. 2024.
- Willamette is featured on KOIN TV as Kohr Explores, Sept. 2024.
- Oregon winemakers hold steady amidst industry slumps, Sept. 2024.
- Vines And Views: Discover Oregon’s Tualatin Valley And Beyond, Sept. 2024.
- USA Today readers proclaim Willamette Valley Vineyards to be the best tasting room, July 2024.
- Willamette Valley Vineyards Introduces Reusable Revino Glass Bottles, July 2024.
- Counter Culture Willamette Valley Vineyards’ new Chef’s Counter dining experience, July 2024.
- How Willamette Valley Vineyards Redefined Alsatian-Style Wines, July 2024.
- Libby Spencer named Chief Operating Officer, June 2024.
- Oregon Wineries turn to refillable Revino bottles, May 2024.
- Willamette Valley Vineyards Board Member Helps Secure Location for New Tasting Room & Restaurant in Downtown Bend, Nov. 2023.
- Willamette Valley Vineyards named Oregon's Top-Ranked Winery by Yelp, June 2022.
- Oregon Wine Press names Founder/CEO Jim Bernau as 2021 OWP Person of the Year, Jan. 2022.
- Wine Spectator writes about Willamette Valley Vineyards hosting the finale of Bravo's Top Chef: Portland, July 2021.
- Willamette's 2018 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir included in Prevention Magazine's "10 Best Red Wines Made in the U.S. to Buy," May 2021.
- Portland Business Journal names Founder Jim Bernau as 2021 "Executive of the Year," March 2021.
- The Wall Street Journal included Willamette Valley Vineyards' Pinot Gris in the article, "Why Wine Remains a Great Connector," April 2020.
- Willamette Valley Vineyards deploys UV light at Estate vineyard to kill powdery mildew after discovering research conducted by Cornell University, Oregon State University and Washington State University was featured in Wine Spectator, April 2020.
- Forbes interviews Founder Jim Bernau in the article, "Willamette Valley Vineyards: How An Innovative Financial Strategy Fuels Dramatic Growth," July 2020.
- The Oregonian shares an exclusive on the "Sparkling Wine Oasis" at Bernau Estate in the Dundee Hills, July 2020.
- Founder Jim Bernau and Justin King of King Estate Winery accept the Innovator of the Year award for Oregon Solidarity at the Wine Enthusiast Wine Star Awards, July 2020.
- Founder Jim Bernau was quoted in the Portland Business Journal article titled, "California-made Oregon pinots: Are they real?", May 2020.
- The Oregonian announces a collaboration between Willamette Valley Vineyards and other Oregon wineries to create Oregon Solidarity wines, July 2020.
- The Washington Post highlights efforts made by Willamette Valley Vineyards and others to save grapes in Rogue Valley after Elouan cancels contracts, Oct. 2018.
- Wine Enthusiast praises sparkling wine in the Willamette Valley, with a feature on the future Bernau Estate, May 2018.
- WVV named a "Detour Worth Taking" by Los Angeles Times, May 2018.
- WVV is named 2016 Sunset Travel Award Winner for Best Vineyard/Tasting Room Experience by Sunset Magazine, Sept. 2016.
- Founder Jim Bernau Nominated for "Person of the Year" by Wine Enthusiast, Sept 2016.
- Groundbreaking for Elton Winery draws more than 500 Wine Enthusiasts, Sept. 2015.
- Bill Fuller returns to winemaking, Aug. 2015
Recent Press Releases
- Willamette Valley Vineyards Nominated for Best Tasting Room by USA TODAY
- Willamette Valley Vineyards Hosts Run Willamette 5K and Kids 1K
- Willamette Valley Vineyards Hosts Grand Opening Ceremony for the Winery's Bend Location
- Willamette Valley Vineyards Hosts Pairings Dinner and Auction with Partners at the Cascades Raptor Center
- Willamette Valley Vineyards Hosts Mason Bee Tours to Celebrate Earth Day
- Willamette Valley Vineyards Board Member Helps Secure Location for New Tasting Room & Restaurant in Downtown Bend
Founded in 1983 by Oregon native Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from a bold idea into one of the region’s leading wineries, earning the title “One of America’s Great Pinot Noir Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
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