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"An up-and-coming wine region home to 700-plus wineries and scenic outdoor options. Wine lovers can visit producers such as Soter Vineyards, Bethel Heights, and Adelsheim between hikes in Willamette National Forest and waterfall-chasing excursions. Charming towns like McMinnville offer vibrant shopping and dining, while Newberg serves as a comfortable base with notable accommodations such as The Allison Inn & Spa, which features a holistic spa, a restaurant focused on locally sourced and on-site garden ingredients, and roomy guestrooms with fireplaces and soaking tubs." - Lauren Dana Ellman
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"Willamette Valley is known for its wineries, stunning scenery, and favorable September weather. Visitors can explore tasting rooms, enjoy outdoor activities, and stay at luxury accommodations." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"A prominent wine region whose tasting rooms and properties are described as gorgeous and forest-like, offering a scenic backdrop for wine tasting." - Trav
Lots of shopping and great food !
Lots of cool spots to eat out at.
Nice weather in the summer.
Hannah S.
Google
Went to visit this beautiful vineyard while staying in Portland for a long weekend. It was an hour drive away and we had a great time. Our private tour with Allison was awesome - she was very knowledgeable about the vineyard practices and the wines even though she had only been on week 6 or so of working there! They had some wines we really loved - the Tualatin Estate Pinot noir was delightful - and others that were just okay (we were not huge fans of the whole cluster Pinot noir). They include a cheese plate with the tour which my husband enjoyed and they put together a vegan plate for me.
Overall we had a wonderful time and we really enjoyed Allison’s energy as well as the history she taught us about and the pours that kept flowing 😊
Shauna W.
Google
Gorgeous place with all kinds of views!
gregg S.
Google
Lush farming Valley between the Coastal and Cascade Ranges in Oregon. Very close to the beach and the mountains.
Heidi L.
Google
This place is incredible for wine. All of the wines are great! A lot of places waive the tasting fee if you buy some wine.
Charles C.
Google
Amazing assortment of wineries with wonderful people.
Anita F.
Google
Amazing wines, big bold reds too. Southern hospitality. Real crystal glasses, complimentary cheese boards. McMinnville is a artsy, delicious restaurant and boutique town. The top of the old bank building, now a bar and b and b has the most stunning 360 views. Treat yourself to class, relaxed ambiance.