I would encourage you to try say Littorai or another small-scale Sonoma coast producer. I also enjoy Toulouse from Anderson Valley. Both have much cooler climates than say Napa and focus on wine that is both Burgundian in style yet distinct. I certainly agree there are great wines from Willamette, but don't miss out on ours!
William Sylem from Russian River. Golden Eye from Anderson Valley. I think they both stack up very well though I will admit they are a bit less earthy than a typical Burgundy.
+1 for Russian River. Rodney Strong has a damn fine RR Pinot for a reasonable price.
Merry Edwards is just as good as Oregon (which I love). Her single vineyard stuff, in particular.