Food & wine travel, Oregon wine country lodging
Restaurants or other places where you can grab a bite onsite, either from their kitchen or a food truck/cart.
McMinnville
See the Spruce Goose and take a water slide out of a 747, all in one afternoon. The aviation museum is impressive even if you’re not a plane person, and the adjacent Wings & Waves Water Park is a hit with kids of all ages. Just a 5-minute drive from downtown McMinnville.
McMinnville
Focused on German and Czech-style lagers, with a straightforward taproom in McMinnville’s Granary District that’s easy to pair with dinner plans. One of Oregon’s only all-lager breweries, small and no-frills but the beer is excellent. A favorite among craft beer lovers who appreciate traditional styles done right.
Carlton
Formerly the Crowing Hen, this is the sweetest little brewery tucked into the farmlands east of Carlton. It’s very family-friendly with plenty of room for kiddos to play while you enjoy a beer, and they have a delicious cheese and charcuterie plate. A fun detour if you’re tasting in the Carlton area and want a beer break.
Sherwood
Set on the edge of downtown Newberg, Chehalem offers a welcoming, contemporary space with expansive valley & Mt. Hood views and a flexible tasting experience that works well for groups. Their focus is on expressive, vineyard-driven wines sourced from their three estate vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains AVA. You can opt for a seated tasting on the covered patio or indoors, with the option to order a la carte dishes alongside.
Amity
In my opinion, no one in the Willamette Valley understands immersive hospitality better than Antica Terra. A visit here is an investment, but it’s transportive. We’ve tried all the experiences at their old winery in Dundee, and just recently enjoyed the Table in the Trees tasting at their stunning new property in Amity…. [read more]
Dundee
While as impressive and upscale as his other projects, this newest venture from winemaker Jared Etzel feels much more personal. It’s a family collaboration with his wife Erica and brother-in-law Eugene Labunsky, and the tasting room reads more like a cozy modern home rather a commercial space…. [read more]
Newberg
Owner/Operators Danell and Kipp have created something beautiful at their home and vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains. You can enjoy two different tasting experiences – both with food to accompany the wines – while taking in a view of their vineyard, the future tasting room site, and a stunning look up into Ribbon Ridge. … [read more]
Dundee
We’ve been enjoying Wooden Heart pizza and other wood-fired goodness from their food truck for years, so I was beyond excited about the opening of their new brick & mortar restaurant in Dundee! … [read more]