# Oregon wine awards 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/oregon-wine-awards-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-01T16:32:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, two Oregon wineries—Amaterra in Portland’s West Hills and Willamette Valley Vineyards—were honored in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, each receiving top national rankings for restaurant and tasting‑room experiences. A few days later, the Rogue Valley AVA in Southern Oregon was voted the United States’ #1 wine region in the same awards program, marking a progression from individual winery accolades to broader regional recognition. Together, the honors underscore a surge in national attention on Oregon’s wine industry and its growing role in tourism.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Rogue Valley Named America’s #1 Wine Region

Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon was crowned the U.S.’s best wine region in the 2026 USA TODAY Readers’ Choice Awards, marking its 35th anniversary and showcasing over 70 grape varieties across 80 wineries.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rogue-valley-named-americas-1-wine-region

### 2026-07-29: Oregon wineries Amaterra and Willamette Valley win top USA Today awards

Amaterra Winery was named the top winery restaurant, and Willamette Valley Vineyards earned #1 rankings for both its tasting room and wine club in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oregon-wineries-amaterra-and-willamette-valley-win-top-usa-today-awards

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Cite as: Oregon wine awards 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/oregon-wine-awards-2026