Wine in beer country – Visit Central Oregon

Central Oregon might be considered a surprise member of Oregon’s burgeoning wine landscape. After all, Bend and its surrounding areas are best known for its abundance of world-class breweries. Yet, Central Oregon is becoming a standout in the state’s renowned wine scene. Despite being younger and less conventional than its beer-brewing counterpart, the wine culture is rapidly expanding, drawing both seasoned connoisseurs and curious newcomers. Central Oregon’s wine offerings boast notable tasting room names such as Willamette Valley Vineyards, Stoller, Domaine Serene, and Bledsoe Family Winery and homegrown wineries such as Maragas and Faith, Hope, and Charity. This blossoming wine scene complements Bend’s established beer culture, adding a new dimension to the region’s culinary and beverage offerings. Bend’s wine industry is poised for growth, leveraging Oregon’s overall reputation for exceptional wines and showcasing the diversity and quality of wines produced in the region.