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
A luxury, full-service wine touring option in the Willamette Valley. Jeff offers personalized service and can help with itinerary planning, including appointments at higher-end producers. He knows the valley well and will tailor the day to your interests, handle scheduling, and keep the pacing comfortable. The experience feels polished without being stiff.
McMinnville
Daniel and team provide all-inclusive transportation services covering airport transfers, wine touring, and dinner transport. He has a variety of high-end vehicles seating 2-6 guests, plus a sprinter van for groups of up to 10. A great option if you want one point of contact handling all your transportation needs across the trip.
McMinnville
Our favorite pizza in McMinnville, but so much more than that. Insanely good arancini, seasonal veggie dishes from local farms, a lovely wine list and a beautiful and comfortable dining room with… [read more]
McMinnville
Holly is knowledgeable, kind, flexible and fun to be around, and her luxe new Expedition very comfortably seats six guests. You can check availability online (“Book Now” button, pick a tour option) and reach out to book; she can surprise you with an itinerary, or make appointments based upon your input – I’m happy to help with suggestions!
McMinnville
Fresh and delicious latin-american cuisine on Third Street. We love the tacos, taquitos, and pollo en aji (for dinner). They’re also now serving breakfast, which is much needed on Third Street! Indoor and outdoor seating, family-friendly vibe.
McMinnville
An extensive tapas/small plates menu and a great wine list with an upscale but not stuffy atmosphere. The happy hour (at the bar only) is a great bet for pre-dinner bites or an early dinner. Our favorite dishes: coffee-rubbed steak, … [read more]