Food & wine travel, Oregon wine country lodging
We're obvs fans of a stellar view, and there is no short supply of them here in wine country. Here are the ones that top our list.
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
What’s more exciting than a sparkling-only producer in the Willamette Valley? Corollary has top of the world views, the most gorgeous drive through Eola-Amity Hills AVA, lovely & knowledgeable hosting, and of course the wines – all stunning. From the brand new, modern tasting room you’ll get a full view of the 57 acres… [read more]
Dundee
One of the newer estates in the area, and such a gem: a full-time chef, stunning tasting room, vineyard views from every position, and knowledgeable hospitality. Their Wine Pairing Experience provides a full lunch and is fabulous quality for the price – it’s honestly one of the best paired tastings in the valley. … [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]
Newberg
Piper and Ben, the husband and wife founders/winemakers behind Sealione (and Privé), craft adventurous and totally delicious wines from their Ribbon Ridge estate vineyard and select sites in Oregon and Washington – I’m obsessed with their amphora Chard and gorgeously earthy Cab Franc. … [read more]
Dundee
Beautiful wine, stunning view, friendly and knowledgeable people in the tasting room, and often our favorite patio for the summer months. We love the drive over – Worden Hill Road is stunningly scenic – and also love that there are usually some fun and interesting varietals as well as… [read more]
Sherwood
About 15 minutes north of our homes in Newberg, the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge is a close-by, calm oasis filled with birds and other wildlife. It’s a nice little spot to go for a nature walk and get some exercise and fresh air without the long drive. The walks are flat… [read more]