| Cover | Jul. 17, 2023 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 17, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 001-37610 |
| Entity Registrant Name | WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000838875 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 93-0981021 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | OR |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 8800 Enchanted Way SE |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Turner |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OR |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 97392 |
| City Area Code | (503) |
| Local Phone Number | 588-9463 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | Not Applicable |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, |
| Trading Symbol | WVVI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Preferred Stock [Member] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Series A Redeemable Preferred Stock |
| Trading Symbol | WVVIP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
