With volcanic soils, coastal breezes, and visionary winemakers, this AVA is quickly becoming a destination for some of the nation’s best wines
September 25, 2025 (Eola-Amity Hills, OR) — The Eola-Amity Hills AVA, a distinguished subregion of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, is emerging as one of the most dynamic and celebrated wine regions in the United States. Long admired by winemakers for its volcanic soils, cool-climate conditions, and winds from the Van Duzer Corridor, the AVA is now capturing national attention with a wave of critical acclaim that underscores its world-class potential.
Recently, Bethel Heights claimed Oregon’s first 100 point wine from Decanter with their 2023 Bethel Heights “The High Wire” Chardonnay, a historic achievement that cements the AVA on a global stage.
“Eola-Amity Hills has quickly become one of the world’s top wine regions. In 2024, three of Oregon’s six wines on Wine Spectator’s top 100 came from this tiny area, even though it produces only a fraction of the state’s grapes. These recognitions showcase not just the exceptional quality of its wines but the vision, dedication, and artistry of the growers who make this region truly remarkable,” says Mark Björnson, Founder/Owner of Björnson Vineyards.
The momentum continues to build throughout 2025, with a diverse range of wineries and varietals across the region earning high scores from the nation’s most respected critics.
100 Points
Bethel Heights
2023 The High Wire Chardonnay – Decanter
98 Points
Walter Scott
2023 Chardonnay, Koosah Vineyard – Decanter
97 Points
Bethel Heights
2023 Casteel Estate Pinot Noir – Decanter
2023 Casteel Estate Chardonnay – Decanter
Brooks Wine
2023 Rastaban Pinot Noir – James Suckling
2023 Cahiers Riesling – James Suckling
Corollary
2020 X-Omni Blanc de Blanc – Wine Enthusiast
Drouhin Roserock
2023 Zéphirine Pinot Noir – James Suckling
2023 Oregon Roserock Chardonnay – International Wine Report
Evening Land
2023 Summum Pinot Noir – James Suckling
Lingua Franca
2023 Inspiras Chardonnay – International Wine Report
2023 Novo Vivo Pinot Noir – International Wine Report
Walter Scott
2023 Chardonnay, X Novo Vineyard – Decanter
2022 Chardonnay, Lucille – Decanter
2023 Chardonnay, Hyland Vineyard – Decanter
Zena Crown
2021 Block 6 Pinot Noir – Decanter
96 Points
Bethel Heights
2023 Justice Vineyard Pinot Noir – Decanter
2023 Lewman Vineyard Pinot Noir – Decanter
2023 Pinot Noir The Shallows – Vinous
Bledsoe | McDaniels
2022 Coulee Estate Pinot Noir – Owen Bargreen, Jeb Dunnuck, International Wine Report
Brooks Wine
2023 Temperance Hills Pinot Noir – James Suckling
Corollary
2021 Momtazi Carbonic Rosé – Wine Enthusiast
Evening Land
2023 La Source Pinot Noir – Wine Spectator
Lingua Franca
2023 Estate Chardonnay – International Wine Report
2023 The Plow Pinot Noir – Wine Spectator
Royer Vineyard
2022 Chardonnay Witzel & Wind – Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Northwest Wine
Sun Break Wines
2022 Reserve Marie-Paule Pinot Noir, Cortell-Rose Vineyard – International Wine Report
Varnum Vintners
Double Gold NA Rosé Zero – International Wine Competition
95 Points
Arabilis
2022 Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir – VinePair
Bethel Heights
2023 Justice Vineyard Chardonnay – Decanter, Vinous
2023 Pinot Noir The Steep Slope – Vinous
Brooks Wine
2023 Janus Pinot Noir – James Suckling
2023 Crannell Pinot Noir – James Suckling
2023 Eola Springs Pinot Noir – James Suckling
2023 Ara Riesling – James Suckling
2023 Bois Joli – James Suckling
2023 Lone Star Riesling – James Suckling
2023 Sparkling Riesling – James Suckling
Bryn Mawr Vineyards
2018 Blanc De Noirs – Wine Enthusiast
Drouhin Roserock
2023 Drouhin Oregon Roserock Pinot Noir – International Wine Report
2023 Maigold Chardonnay – James Suckling
Iterum
2023 Old Friend Buena Vista Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc – Wine Enthusiast
2021 Eola Bench Pinot Noir – Owen Bargreen
Lingua Franca
2022 Mimi’s Mind Pinot Noir – International Wine Report
Royer Vineyard
2022 Riesling – Decanter, Northwest wine
The Setting Wines
2022 Eola Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir – Jeb Dunnuck
Vincent Wine Company
2023 Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir – Vinous
Zena Crown
2021 Slope Pinot Noir – Decanter
2021 Conifer Pinot Noir – Decanter
2022 Block 14 Pinot Noir – Wine Spectator
94 Points
Arabilis
2022 Eola-Amity Hills Reserve Chardonnay – Wine Enthusiast
2023 Eola-Amity Hills Chardonnay – Paul Gregutt Northwest Wine Guide
Bethel Heights
2023 Aeolian Pinot Noir – Decanter
2023 Estate Pinot Noir – Decanter
2023 Pinot Noir Flat Block – Vinous
2023 Pinot Noir Lewman Vineyard – Vinous
2023 Pinot Noir The Currents – Vinous
Bledsoe | McDaniels
2023 LFG Pinot Noir – Owen Bargreen
Björnson Vineyard
2022 Reserve Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills – James Suckling
2023 Edward Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills – Decanter
Brooks Wine
2023 Lower Long Tom Pinot Noir – James Suckling
2023 Muska Pinot Noir – James Suckling, Washington Wine Blog
2023 Hyland Riesling – James Suckling, Washington Wine Blog
Bryn Mawr Vineyard
2022 Zenith Vineyard Pinot Noir – Wine Enthusiast
Corollary
2020 Namaste Blanc de Blanc – Wine Enthusiast
2020 Winter’s Hill Pinot Blanc – Wine Enthusiast
Denison Cellars
2021 Eola Springs Vineyard Chardonnay – International Wine Report
2022 Eola Springs Vineyard Chardonnay – International Wine Report
2021 Björnson Vineyard Pinot Noir – International Wine Report
Evening Land
2023 Summum Chardonnay – Wine Spectator
2023 SSV Pinot Noir – International Wine Report
Grochau Cellars
2022 Vivid Vineyard Chardonnay – Decanter
Iterum
2019 Blanc de Blanc – International Wine Report
2023 Old Friend Oak Grove Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc – Wine Enthusiast
2021 Old Friend Eola Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir – Owen Bargreen
2021 Eola Bench Pinot Noir – International Wine Report
Lingua Franca
2023 Estate Chardonnay – Vinous
2023 The Plow Pinot Noir – Vinous
2022 Petit Geant Pinot Noir – Wine Spectator
2022 Estate Pinot Noir – Wine Spectator
Satyr Fire
2022 “The Crystal Dagger” Riesling – Wine Enthusiast
The Setting Wines
2022 Eola Springs Vineyard Chardonnay – Jeb Dunnuck
Vincent Wine Company
(94+) 2023 Zenith Vineyard Pinot Noir – Vinous
2023 Cortell-Rose Vineyard Pinot Noir – Vinous
Zena Crown
2022 Desiderium Chardonnay – Vinous
2022 Slope Pinot Noir – Wine Spectator, Vinous
2022 The Sum Pinot Noir – Wine Spectator, Vinous
2021 The Sum Pinot Noir – Decanter
2022 Zena Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir – Wine Spectator
2022 Conifer Pinot Noir – Wine Spectator
Kathy Lauer, President of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA and Owner of Bryn Mawr Vineyards, states, “We’re incredibly proud to see wines from the Eola-Amity Hills earn high recognition over the last year. As we prepare to enter our 20th year as an established AVA, these accolades affirm what we’ve long known – the Eola-Amity Hills is one of the world’s truly special wine growing regions.”
Visitors to the area can explore scenic vineyard trails, intimate tasting rooms, and seasonal events that highlight the region’s commitment to both craft and community. With its rising profile in national wine publications and among collectors, Eola-Amity Hills is shaping up to be a must-watch destination for wine lovers seeking authenticity, quality, and innovation.
To learn more about Eola-Amity Hills AVA, visit www.eolaamityhills.com or on social @eolaamityhillsava.
ABOUT EOLA-AMITY HILLS AVA
Located in the northern Willamette Valley of Oregon, the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, founded in 2006, is renowned for its world-class vineyards and distinctive wines. Characterized by rolling hills, volcanic soils, and a unique cooling influence from the Van Duzer Corridor, the region produces grapes with exceptional balance, complexity, and expressive varietal character. Home to celebrated Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other cool-climate varietals, Eola-Amity Hills has earned recognition among the top wine-growing regions in the world. Its thriving community of dedicated growers and winemakers reflects a commitment to craft, sustainability, and innovation, making the AVA a cornerstone of Oregon’s dynamic wine landscape. Equinox in the Eola-Amity Hills, a wine and food tasting event, will take place on May 2, 2026.
