McMINNVILLE, ORE. — Willamette Valley sparkling wine caught the perfect wave. Just as bubbly experienced an upswell in demand, the region was ready with a surge in supply of traditional method ...

The Willamette Valley came in at number one. The site said while the valley has always been known for its pinot noirs. It's evolved to include a much wider range of grapes in the past few years.

Nestled in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country off Interstate 5, Salem is home to an estimated 182,726 people and the state capital. It was founded in 1842 and became the capital of the ...