Food & wine travel, Oregon wine country lodging
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.
McMinnville
Just outside the front door of our Park House vacation home, McMinnville’s City Park is a real gem. There’s a giant wood play structure for the kiddos, the library right next door, an aquatic center, and a hidden lower park area with a creek, picnic tables, BBQ grills and trails. Continue up the other side of the hill for pickleball and tennis courts.
Carlton
A beyond charming farmhouse and big red barn welcome you to this gorgeous property in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. From a cherry orchard to a wandering vineyard labyrinth, there’s a little something for everyone here, and we love the creativity showcased in their winemaking. The whole experience feels personal and unhurried.
Dundee
If you’re looking for something different, this is it! Artist Block is a modern gallery-meets-tasting room: fun, upscale, visually interesting, a little sexy and quite delicious. They have a very broad selection of wines and you can choose your own adventure; all of them feel a little outside the box and forward-thinking…. [read more]
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]
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]
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]