From Portland: Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour
ID: GYG663841-1096133
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
On this adventure through the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, we’ll visit three carefully selected wineries to partake in tasting flights and experience behind-the-scenes of viticulture.
World-famous Pinot Noirs, crisp Chardonnays, and sweet Rieslings are just a taste of the dozens of wines that Oregon has to offer. On this adventure through the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, we’ll visit three carefully selected vineyards, wineries, and tasting rooms. Guests will partake in tasting flights and experience a behind-the-scenes view of viticulture.
Departing from downtown Portland, we’ll make our way along the Vineyard and Valley Scenic Route, past orchards, lavender fields, and farms, to the famous Willamette Valley. As Oregon’s leading wine region, the valley is home to more than 500 wineries. Recognized as of one of the premier Pinot Noir producing areas of the world, the wine from this area is often likened to France’s Burgundy region. Throughout the drive, your guide will share the history of Oregon wine production, how our valley was formed, and what makes its soil so idyllic for our world-famous wine grapes. We’ll also discuss the 6 different sub-appellations of the valley.
In the heart of the Willamette Valley, we will visit three carefully selected wineries, vineyards, and tasting rooms, where we will partake in viticulture talks and wine tastings. Surrounded by the science, production, and study of grapes, our guests feel like experts in no time! From the wineries selected, we’ll enjoy sweeping views of the Cascade Mountain Range as well as stunning, rolling hill vineyard vistas.
We will stop at a local, gourmet delicatessen in Portland before heading to the Willamette Valley, where guests will be encouraged to pick up a picnic-style lunch that can be kept cold on board the tour vehicle. We will be able to bring our lunches out at our second winery to enjoy with our tastings.
You will have a chance to purchase wine at the wineries. Most wineries offer convenient shipping options straight to your home, and all of them have deals to purchase your favorite wines in lieu of paying your tasting fees.
Highlights
- See the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley
- Visit award winning wineries and tasting rooms
- Dive into viticulture with well-rounded education
- Taste the delicious flavors of the Willamette Valley
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wine tasting fees are not included in the tour cost, but they can be paid on the day of the tour directly to each winery. We stop at a local delicatessen on our way out of Portland for guests to pick up a lunch to enjoy while we're out in wine country.
Pickup will be at one of the corners of Director Park, located at the cross streets of SW 9th Ave and SW Taylor St. Your guide will pull up in front of a restaurant called Pastini.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.