Oregon and Washington are two of the major wine producing areas in the Pacific Northwest.

Oregon shares its location on the 45th parallel with the Burgundy region in France and focuses its attention on the traditional Burgundian varieties of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The production of Pinot Gris has also picked up.  Willamette Valley, the largest wine region in Oregon produces some of Oregon’s most recognized wines and is especially known for its Pinot Noir. Washington’s Columbia Valley, located in the high eastern desert, is the primary producer of that state’s wines.  White varieties, Chardonnay primarily, were Washington’s initial focus but now the focus is on red.  Cabernet and Merlot lead in production and the Rhone Valley’s Syrah is also compatible with the soil and climate.

Mendocino County is part of California's famous North Coast wine region with vineyards divided among the Mayacamas and Coastal Range mountain valleys. The principal varietals of the region are Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Petite Sirah, Syrah, and Viognier.  Mendocino County also leads the nation in organic winegrowing.  18% of the vineyards are certified organic and 2,820 acres are certified organic owned by 15 wineries.

Nestled between the Mayacamas Mountains on the west and the Sonoma Mountains on the east is the Sonoma Valley.  The rich variety of soils and diversity of the environment are ideal for the many varieties of grapes grown in the region.

The wide range of wines produced in the Sonoma Valley includes Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Syrah. And it is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon grape.  Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewurztraminer are some whites produced in what is also known as the Valley of the Moon. 

The Carneros wine appellation is located at the southern end of Napa and Sonoma Counties.  The wine region is known for its high quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Mild summer days and the cooling afternoon breeze allow the chardonnay and pinot noir grapes to thrive in the vineyards.  Premium sparkling wines are also produced in Carneros.

Napa Valley is in northeastern California, nestled between two mountain ranges.  Appellations of Napa Valley reflect the distinct microclimates, terrains and grapes grown in their vineyards.  Napa Valley is itself an Appellation which contains sub-appellations or Districts.  Some recognizable names are St. Helena, Rutherford, Los Carneros and Stags Leap District.  Varietals produced in these Districts are: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Viognier, and Zinfandel in St. Helena; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Zinfandel in Rutherford which is also known as "Cabernet country";

Chardonnay, Merlot and Pinot Noir in Los Carneros, and Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, in Stags Leap District.