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Willamette Valley Wine Weekend: Pinot Noir Country from Portland to McMinnville

The Oregonian is Oregon's newspaper of record, with extensive coverage of the Willamette Valley wine scene.

The route

11 stops·6 wineries · 3 restaurants · 2 hotels

1. 01

   WineryLaurelwood District

   Ponzi Vineyards

   Dick and Nancy Ponzi's 1970 pioneer winery crafts some of Oregon's finest Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from Chehalem Mountains vines.

2. 02

   WineryDundee Hills

   Argyle Winery

   Dundee's Victorian gem crafts exceptional sparkling wines and single-vineyard Pinot Noirs in a charming downtown setting.

3. 03

   Restaurant

   The Dundee Bistro

   The Ponzi family's farm-to-table gem pairs Oregon wines with seasonal cuisine in an effortlessly welcoming Willamette Valley space.

4. 04

   WineryDundee Hills

   Domaine Drouhin Oregon

   Burgundy's legendary Drouhin family brings their elegant Pinot Noir expertise to a stunning Dundee Hills hilltop.

5. 05

   WineryDundee Hills

   Sokol Blosser Winery

   Sokol Blosser's hilltop tasting room frames their certified organic Pinot Noirs and Evolution blend perfectly against rolling Dundee Hills views.

6. 06

   Restaurant

   Red Hills Market

   Grab a wood-fired pizza and local charcuterie alongside thoughtfully poured Willamette Valley wines at this Dundee institution.

7. 07

   Hotel

   The Inn at Red Hills

   Sleep soundly in Dundee wine country, then explore local producers without leaving your hotel's wine bar.

8. 08

   WineryChehalem Mountains

   Adelsheim Vineyard

   David and Ginny's 1971 Chehalem Mountains pioneer nails Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Gris with estate and sourced fruit.

9. 09

   Winery

   Eyrie Vineyards

   David Lett's pioneering 1966 Pinot Noir plantings put Oregon on the wine map, and his son Jason keeps that legacy thriving today.

10. 10

    Restaurant

    Nick's Italian Cafe

    Five-course prix-fixe dinners paired with decades of Oregon Pinot Noir in a McMinnville institution since 1977.

11. 11

    Hotel

    Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn

    Wake up to Willamette Valley views, sip your own estate wines, and enjoy farm-fresh breakfast without leaving this hilltop retreat.