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]
spots to sip and taste Wine in the Willamette Valley
There are over 500 wineries in the Willamette Valley, and which ones are the "best" is a highly personal thing. To help you narrow it down a bit, here are the places we frequent and why they made our list. (We've also added a few other types of spots with stellar wine options.)
Sealionne
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]
Varnum Vintners
Amity
Cyler and Taralyn will make you feel right at home at their homestead winery and tasting room in the Eola Amity Hills AVA. They produce lovely small production wines and specialize in Riesling and sparkling varieties – we stock up on their 375ml bubbles that are perfect for easy summertime deck sippin’. … [read more]
The Newbergundian
Newberg
Delicious French-inspired options at approachable prices with warm, efficient and friendly hospitality. The wine by the glass list has lots of fun options at equally fun prices, so you can try a few new things. Our go-tos: … [read more]
Furioso
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]
Barley & Vine Tavern
Newberg
One of our fave casual spots in downtown Newberg with a nice selection of craft beer pours, affordable wines by the glass and bottle, and bar bites (think nachos, soft pretzels and crostini). It’s a local and industry hang, too, so a great opportunity to experience more of this great community.
Rosmarino Osteria Italiana
Newberg
After moving from their first location, Agrivino in Carlton, Chef Dario has set up in downtown Newberg and is serving up absolutely delicious Northern-Italian dishes. Lunch, dinner, and five course tasting menus are served, and they have fun pizza & gnocchi days on Sundays that are … [read more]
Eminent Domaine
Newberg
Located near the northern end of Ribbon Ridge, this perfectly situated winery is producing elegant and beautiful Chardonnay and estate Pinot Noir. They have one of the best views in the valley, and a large picnic area where you can bring a meal, buy a bottle, relax and soak it all up.