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Top Wine Tours for an Unforgettable Romantic Oregon Getaway

Are you looking for a unique and enchanting romantic Oregon getaway in a quaint town with a warm atmosphere and picturesque setting? Head to McMinnville, Oregon, and embrace the charm of this historic town, luxurious accommodations, and some of the b… Read more
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Enjoy the Best Wine in Downtown McMinnville

From quaint, historic streets, fun boutiques, award-winning restaurants, craft breweries, and fantastic local wineries and tasting rooms, downtown McMinnville offers the best of Oregon Wine Country in one convenient stop. Though McMinnville wineries … Read more

Best Wineries in Oregon for Outdoor Tastings This Summer

June weather can sometimes be questionable in the Pacific Northwest, but that just means we're that much closer to enjoying the spectacular sunny days of summer! When the skies clear up, and summer is in full swing, it's a great time to enjoy an outd… Read more
Restaurant scene - people dining at fantastic McMinnville restaurants like the acclaimed Okta Restaurant

Don't Miss Dining at the Acclaimed ōkta Restaurant

Great meals have long been synonymous with trips to wine country, and there's perhaps never been more true than today, with the fabulous ōkta Restaurant bursting onto the dining scene in downtown McMinnville. When paired with fantastic wine-tasting e… Read more
Pinot Noir Grapes on the vine, later turned to wine by the best wineries in the Willamette Valley

Visit the Best Wineries in the Willamette Valley for 2023

As we get ready to welcome spring to the Willamette Valley, the promise of a new growing season and another vintage of award-winning wines is on the horizon. If you've been longing for a chance to visit the best wineries in the Willamette Valley, now… Read more
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Top Things to do in the Willamette Valley This Summer

Though Oregon's Willamette Valley is best known for the impeccable Pinot Noir wines grown and produced here, there are so many more things to do in the Willamette Valley than meet the eye. Oregon's Willamette Valley is a narrow, agriculturally dense … Read more
Two glasses of wine on barrels, enjoyed during Willamette Valley wine tours

The Best Willamette Valley Wine Tours

The Willamette Valley is globally recognized for its outstanding Pinot Noir. The region's climate, characterized by cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers, creates ideal conditions for this grape variety. While Pinot Noir is the star, the region als… Read more
a stemless glass of red wine, enjoying a tasting at the top wineries in Oregon near our Bed and Breakfast in McMinnville

The Top Wineries in Oregon Worth Visiting in 2024

There's plenty to love about Oregon Wine Country - it's a sensory delight for casual wine drinkers and oenophiles alike. But with nearly 1,000 wineries in Oregon - many of which are concentrated in the Willamette Valley near our Bed and Breakfast in … Read more
Wine and food at the top Newberg Restaurants near our Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast

The Best Newberg Restaurants to Enjoy This Year

We absolutely love everything about McMinnville, including the great restaurants, shops, wineries, and more you'll find right here in downtown McMinnville. But we also love how centrally located McMinnville is, which makes it easy to do things like g… Read more
Two glasses of red wine enjoyed by the fire at the best wineries in Oregon

Why You Should Visit Wineries in Oregon This Winter

With the most popular time to visit Willamette Valley wineries in Oregon in our rearview mirror, we're entering what many locals (and winemakers!) would consider their favorite season! Winter is commonly referred to as "cellar season" across the Will… Read more