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Water and wine make a perfect pairing in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, where pinot noir reigns but other varietals are taking hold.
Willamette’s water and wine
Lori Rackl/Chicago Tribune
Despite its spare, modern architecture and snazzy tasting room, Ponzi’s laid-back vibe seems worlds away from the atmosphere at many of California’s Napa and Sonoma wineries, where tourist-packed wine tastings often feel more like boozy rugby scrums. 
