The new prince is of age. The viticulture secrets held within the vineyards have been exposed. The future is at hand where European myths have faded and Oregon has developed and embraced its own viticulture heritage. We have realized the potential to which we have become guardians, and Oregon takes it rightful place as the premier Pinot noir growing region in the world."
'Top 10' GOLD Winery Route Suggestions
This section goes hand-in-hand with our 'Tour Packages'
N. Willamette Valley:
Located in the N. Willamette Valley, enjoy the Top 10 winery routes where you can walk in a vineyard, taste Pinot Noir from the source, stay the night, relax & rejuvenate. Let your concierge help plan your perfect stay.
You may choose your wineries and/or winery route, or you may leave that up to My Chauffeur. Call us anytime at 503-969-4370 to discuss the wineries and plan your perfect wine country escape. These are only suggestions and the list below may not be comprehensive; other wineries & tour options are available. Descriptions are not guaranteed. Some wineries may have limited hours or are appointment only wineries. Winery availability & hours should be confirmed. Routes/sub-routes may be combined or customized. Contact your concierge for details.
And remember the valley’s unofficial slogan: “It's Willamette, Dammit.”
Located in the N. Willamette Valley, enjoy the Top 10 winery routes where you can walk in a vineyard, taste Pinot Noir from the source, stay the night, relax & rejuvenate. Let your concierge help plan your perfect stay.
You may choose your wineries and/or winery route, or you may leave that up to My Chauffeur. Call us anytime at 503-969-4370 to discuss the wineries and plan your perfect wine country escape. These are only suggestions and the list below may not be comprehensive; other wineries & tour options are available. Descriptions are not guaranteed. Some wineries may have limited hours or are appointment only wineries. Winery availability & hours should be confirmed. Routes/sub-routes may be combined or customized. Contact your concierge for details.
And remember the valley’s unofficial slogan: “It's Willamette, Dammit.”
There are over 700 available Willamette Valley wineries/vineyards; select wineries/vineyards are listed. Taste and learn about wines from the routes below: (For details, see Questions box below)
N. Willamette Valley
Pioneer Wine Country (Dundee):
Portland: Recession Tour:
- Dundee Hills AVA (north) - Includes Worden Hill Rd. Trail
- Dundee Hills AVA (south)
- Vertical tasting Itinerary - The Dundee Hills have a long history with Pinot Noir, which first brought fame to the region in the 60s and ‘70s. Ever since, this region has drawn winemakers, collectors and enthusiasts from around the world to see the Jory soil, taste the terroir, and experience their exceptional Pinot Noir vintages. Explore the new itinerary, featuring Pinot Noir vertical tastings, which offer the same varietal of wine, produced from the same winery, across several vintages.
- BIG BOLD REDS - Old Town Carlton (+Dundee, Newberg, McMinnville: Willamette Valley AVA)
- Vineyards: Yamhill-Carlton AVA
- Chehalem Mountains AVA
- Ribbon Ridge AVAs - Wineries off-the-beaten-path - some hidden gems in the Chehalem Mountains-Ribbon Ridge AVAs
- Route 47/Sip 47 ('The Road Less Traveled') - Forest Grove-Gaston-Carlton-Yamhill: Willamette Valley AVA
- McMinnville AVA/Old town McMinnville
- Eola-Amity Hills AVA
- Mid-Valley Wine Trail (Rickreall-Dallas Area)
Portland: Recession Tour:
- 'Recession Tour Route' (more affordable; wineries on a budget)
- Great Depression Tour - 65% OFF (Our very best deal)
OTHER GOLD Tour ROUTE SUGGESTIONS:
- Yamhill County - In a Nutshell (Old-Towns Wine Stroll & Tasting Tour)
- Wintertime (Cellar Season) Routes: Browse Cellar Season events | Find your fireplace at these wineries.
- Hidden Gems
- The Founder's Tour (Tour the 10 original wineries)
- Ancient Winemaking - Old World Wineries Package - No electricity, No machinery, No Problem: These Oregon wineries use Percheron draft horses to mow and deliver grapes to the winery and other ancient techniques to make wine like it was made 150 years ago.
- Gaston, "The Original Gaston 6" (Truly independent wineries) - ADEA, Biggio Hamina, Bishop Creek, Cancilla Cellars, Matello (Goodfellow) and Twelve, the Superheroes of Willamette Valley Wine!
- Wineries with Views
- 'Ma & Pa'/Boutique Wineries
- Cult Wineries - Under the radar wineries, which have achieved a cult following. The "Mad Geniuses" of Oregon Pinot.
- Meet the Maker - Get access to exclusive wineries and their winemakers, and taste extremely limited production wines.
- Girls Gone Wine - Experience exclusive tours led by some of the most talented female Willamette Valley winemakers.
- 'Top of the Line' Pinots - This category is tricky, as there are so many of them. Hence, this will be a category in progress...As a reflection of both demand and confidence, you don't have to look far to find a Willamette Valley Pinot noir priced at $100 or more. Those higher prices are justified by the plateaus, potency and persistence that the wines uniformly reach. Some standouts include...please inquire.
OTHER:
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- Laughlin Loop
- Black owned or winemaker wineries
- Latino Wineries - Raise a glass to Latino wineries.
- Ridgefield WA.
- Columbia Valley AVA in WA.
- Oregon Coast Wineries - Oregon's North Coast satisfies seaside sippin' vinophiles. Astoria to Pacific City.
- Oregon: Valley & Coast (EXPLORE with a Multi-day Insiders Trip to the Valley and Coast)
- Organic, Biodynamic and/or LIVE wineries (sustainable wineries)
- Large Group Wineries (9+ ppl.)
- Wineries which offer facility tours
- Notable 'White & Sparkling Wine' Wineries & other wines
- Wineries open by 10AM
- Wineries open after 5PM
- Tasting "under $10" - These wineries are all over $10 now, but you'll get an idea of who's doing the cheaper flights HERE. (And I will add Stoller and Arbor Brook in the Dayton area.)
- Olive Oil Tasting - Red Ridge Farms/Oregon Olive Mill (VIDEO - https://vimeo.com/16974773) Fanucchi Oils
- Falconry - Some wineries use falcons as a winged worker. Tanager Vineyard and Raptor Ridge are 2 examples.
- Wineries of the Columbia River Gorge AVA (page re-direct)
- Wine country views with Brews - So you've got a few along who don't like wine. Don't worry, there's 5 breweries (1 in Newberg: Wolves & People Farmhouse, and 4 in Old-Town McMinnville within walking distance: Heater Allen, Grain Station. Golden Valley and Allegory Brewing) that will make them happy the whole day.)
- The 4 Scenic Back-Road Wine Routes: (1) to Dundee Hills/Chehalem Mtns, (2) to Forest Grove/Yamhill, (3) to Carlton/McMinnville or (4) to Salem/Eola-Amity Hills) - The Willamette Valley is a big and beautiful place; and it’s home to more than 300 wineries and tasting rooms. Our wine tasting routes help you explore the corners of the Willamette Valley and make the most of your wine tasting adventure. We'll often take the scenic back-road routes, but if you want to be sure, request it. Travel time is typically a little longer. Learn more.
- Great Close-In Vineyards/Wineries to Visit for a 4-Hour Tour Which Don't Require an Appt.
- Our Current Route Suggestion For the Serious pinot noir drinker who is ready to buy when they find something they like. Please Inquire.
- And please inquire about wineries in the south Willamette Valley and south of the Willamette Valley (Umpqua, Rogue and Applegate valleys).
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