One of the more up-and-coming regions along the west coast, Oregon Pinot Noirs now rank among the very finest American wines. Like Burgundy, Oregon’s wine regions have developed many small AVAs, including Willamette Valley, Eola-Amity Hills and Dundee Hills, to name a few. While 58% of the vineyards here are Pinot Noir, Oregon is also known for Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling. Temperatures are moderated by proximity to the ocean, and regions generally see much higher rainfall than its southern neighbor.