"There’s only one Willamette Valley tasting room that unapologetically pairs the sour cherry haze of mencía bubbles with Goldfish crackers and Charli XCX. This is Artist Block, and spending even five minutes among their Warholian mise-en-scène will be the most fun you’ll have while glass-swirling in the area. But don’t let the resin gummy bears and whimsical donut sculptures fool you. The wine—like briny, pizza-party syrah or an orange blossom-blasted gewürztraminer blend—walks the walk. Options also exist for designated drivers, as they can slurp a non-alcoholic wine flight, peruse the active art gallery, or cuddle with Andy the winery cat." - aimee rizzo