Ep 417: Oregon's Willamette Valley -- A Discussion of My Trip

<p>After a trip to the Willamette Valley in Oregon, M.C. Ice and I have a casual discussion on "What I learned on my school vacation" 😂 -- a  few details of the region, specifics on the wineries and sub-regions, and ultimately (apologies, but <em><strong>Oregon super fans won't want to hear this</strong></em>) my opinions on the challenges I have with the Pinot Noir of the region and how I feel that Chardonnay may be Willamette's best grape. </p> <p><img style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/3F1A4C17-C422-48CB-9788-10493EEB819E.jpeg" alt="" width="403" height="302" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">View from Beaux Frères</span></p> <p>Remember -- the show is based on my opinions with some facts (as I have always said, Wine For Normal People is not a study guide for an exam nor is it impartial. I offer facts but always with my spin or interpretation on it. If you don't like it, that's fine, but never has this show pretended to be a journalistic look at regions or a show that doesn't give my spin on things. In a show like this, it's especially important to remember that). </p> <p><img style= "display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/45638/E80E67CE-1FEA-4E9E-9F1F-F0AF76E48EAE.jpeg" alt="" width="355" height="266" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">View from a high point of the Dundee Hills</span></p> <p>Regions mentioned:</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.willamettewines.com/about-the-valley/ava-overviews/dundee-hills/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dundee Hills</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.willamettewines.com/about-the-valley/ava-overviews/yamhill-carlton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yamhill-Carlton</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.willamettewines.com/about-the-valley/ava-overviews/chehalem-mountains/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chehalem Mountains</a> and <a href= "https://www.willamettewines.com/ab