It wasn’t what I expected to see in Oregon, but covering the hills were rows and rows of olive trees. Tiny green fruit dotted the branches as we walked along the grove at Durant at Red Ridge Farms. When my husband Benjamin and I planned our Oregon road trip, we knew we’d be stopping at many wineries. After all, Oregon is known for its wine. Though its wine history is young compared to European wine regions, in the last five decades, Oregon has grown into one of the world’s top wine-producing regions. If you love pinot noir, you’ve most likely had wine from Oregon. The state also produces other cool-climate varieties, such as pinot blanc, chardonnay, and pinot gris. But at our first stop at Durant, I saw there was much more to learn about this northwestern state. Unexpected as olive trees in Oregon might be, they’re part of a …
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