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Three Grüner Veltliners from Willamette Valley

Austria's signature white grape finds a home in the Northwest.

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Fredric Koeppel
Mar 19, 2026
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Thought to be indigenous to Austria, the white grüner veltliner grape is that county’s most widely planted variety. The versatile grape can be made into a range of styles, from sparkling wines to light-hearted quaffing wines to models capable of long aging.

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