Wineries I Recommend
Granville Wine Co.
Why You’ll Love Granville Wine Co. in Dundee Oregon Generally before I visit a winery I like to do some homework the morning-of. It helps me absorb some of the information ahead of time, the preliminary details like what varieties are grown, the year the winery was started, etc. That way I’m not using all…
Compris Vineyard
Like storming the beaches of Normandy, I was really intent on crushing 2025. Grab it by the scuff of the neck and show it who’s boss. Take it by storm. Except that I got sick right after Christmas and am only now feeling (mostly) normal after 7 weeks of yuck. It’s actually been multiple illnesses…
Llamaste from Rain Dance Vineyards
Sorry, I usually hate puns. Lost? Read on. This week I visited Rain Dance Vineyards in Newberg, Oregon. I’m glad I looked up my route in Maps, because I definitely would have ended up in the wrong spot. That’s because they relocated the tasting room in 2021, to a new location on the outskirts of…
A Quiet Winter Afternoon at Et Fille
Pinks and Pinots in the heart of historic Newberg, Oregon It’s the week before Christmas, and it’s been raining a lot. The short days of December are the perfect reason to grab a book and camp out on the couch. Maybe make some hot chocolate and put some vinyl on the turntable. Lean into my…
Oregon Sparkling Wine: The Essentials
Pop the cork, wine lovers! We’re diving into Oregon’s sparkling wine scene. I think these Willamette Valley gems are giving Champagne a run for its money, and Wine Enthusiast agrees – the Willamette is “America’s Sparkling Wine Capital.” Having bubbles on your product list is clearly a draw and many wineries around the valley are…
25 Dog-Friendly Wineries in the Willamette Valley for 2024
Are you wondering if dogs are allowed at wineries? Debating whether it’s the right decision to bring your dog wine tasting? Don’t sweat it! There are a LOT of dog-friendly wineries in the Willamette Valley. As I write this, it’s 83 degrees and sunny. The idea of sitting on a covered patio drinking a crisp…