Williamette Valley Wines

General information

Destination
Portland, United States

Program details

The Willamette Valley wine country boasts more than 300 wineries and tasting rooms, and is almost on the Portland’s doorstep. On this half-day quest, visit four award-winning wineries that deliver on elegance without being pretentious. Tour the wineries of the Willamette Valley and taste fine wine, while learning about the art of viticulture from an expert guide and sometimes the winemakers themselves.

As Oregon’s leading wine region, the Willamette Valley is the largest wine-producing area in Oregon and home to more than 300 wineries. It is recognised as one of the premier Pinot noir producing areas in the world though wineries here also grow other grapes and produce wines, including pinot gris, Chardonnay, and Riesling. A distinguishing feature of the Willamette Valley is a huge and varied appellation that includes six sub-appellations: Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, McMinnville, Ribbon Ridge and Yamhill-Carlton. This is quite a feat for a region that has only been producing wines since the mid-1960s.

The valley follows the Willamette River for a long stretch from the Columbia River near Portland to just south of Eugene. The Cascade Range draws the boundary to the east between the valley’s misty, cool climate and the drier, more extreme climate of eastern Oregon. Thousands and thousands of hectares in the valley ate dedicated to growing grape varieties such as pinot noir, Syrah and gewürztraminer.

The Willamette Valley is renowned for the more relaxed feel and friendlier atmosphere of its smaller wineries. A delicious lunch with many of the beverages and some additional snacks are also included.



Meeting/pick-up point: Collection from Downtown Portland and Lloyd district hotels. Other areas can be arranged for an additional cost.
Duration: Six hours.
Start/opening time: 12.30pm.
Languages: English. Guides can be requested in Spanish, German, French, Mandarin, Japanese and Russian.
Others: Lunch, seasonal snacks, water and various beverages included.