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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
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
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
A tractor moving through the fall vineyards at the top McMinnville wineries

Fall Tastings at the Best McMinnville Wineries

Fall is an unbeatable time to visit the Willamette Valley, Oregon's prized wine-growing region. It's the season when, after a long and busy growing season, the annual harvest is pulled in and winemakers around the valley get started on another delici… Read more
Bike resting near a vineyard just off the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway

Discover a Biking Paradise in the Willamette Valley

The entire state of Oregon is a biker's paradise, with plenty of bike-friendly cities and fantastic trails crisscrossing the state. From mountain biking to scenic road biking, you can find it all here. This summer, head out for an unforgettable adven… Read more

The Best Things to do in McMinnville This Summer

Summer is nearly on the horizon, bringing plenty of excitement for those visiting - or planning to visit - Oregon's famed wine country. Though wine tasting is often at the top of every visitor's list, there are plenty more things to do in McMinnville… Read more
The Best Willamette Valley Bed and breakfast

The Best Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast for 2023

We're still in the heart of the dark and wet season here in the Pacific Northwest, which might be all the reason you need to plan a getaway to our delightful Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast. If a cozy, quiet respite set in a beautiful, charming, … Read more
Winter is a beautiful time of year in Oregon's Willamette Valley, including Soter Vineyards

Make Plans to Visit Soter Vineyards in Oregon Wine Country

It's no secret - the wineries of Oregon's Willamette Valley are some of the best in the country. Though Oregon Wine Country first earned its reputation for producing exquisite Pinot Noir Wines, Willamette Valley wineries have also been making a name … Read more
A couple enjoying their romantic getaways in Oregon

The perfect romantic getaway in Oregon

When it comes to romantic weekend getaways in Oregon, it's hard to beat the cozy, wine and food-forward Willamette Valley. This is especially true as we enter Cellar Season this winter, a time to unplug, relax and enjoy the comfort of seasonal f… Read more