Here's a curated list of where to eat, go wine tasting, shop and more in Oregon's wine country: our personal travel guide to the places we love most in Willamette Valley (including Newberg, Dundee, Carlton, McMinnville and Amity) and Portland metro areas.
Newberg
Whether or not you are a lover of Beaux Frères, Sequitur – the “it follows” project of Michael Etzel and his wife, Carey – deserves a place on your must-visit list. It checks all my boxes: story/history, aesthetics of the winery and tasting room, beauty of the land, and (most important) the wine is stellar…. [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
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.
Newberg
Fine dining, but still relaxed and comfortable. Rather than a table reservation, we prefer cozying up in the lounge near the fireplace (where their over-the-top burger is on the menu) or grabbing a stool at the chef’s bar with a view of all the kitchen action. The dishes … [read more]
Newberg
If you’re a craft beer lover, this place can’t be missed. Wood-aged, wild yeast, farmhouse style beers made in an old wooden barn on a working family farm in Newberg. Seating is outside in their charming beer garden, but they have cover and heaters… [read more]