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Relax on a Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Portland, Oregon
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.
Wine tasting fees are not included in the price of the tour. Tasting fees run an average of $35/tasting at each winery and can be paid directly to each winery on the day of the tour.
Highlights:
- Willamette Valley
- Award Winning Wineries
- Viticulture & Education
- Wine Tastings
Typical Itinerary
This is a full day tour, typically offered from 10 AM – 5:30 PM. Please note, the tour route and sights may vary depending on the time of year and weather conditions. It is always our goal to provide you with the most interesting adventure possible.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Tasting fees are not included in the ticket cost, but you will be able to pay those directly to each winery on the day of the tour. Tasting fees in the Willamette Valley are an average cost of $35/tasting. We will provide bottled waters on board the vehicle throughout the day.
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Lunch is not included in the tour price. We will be going to a local delicatessen in Portland that will provide a well-rounded menu for you to choose from. We have a cooler on board to keep everything fresh until we can pull out lunch at our second winery for the day.
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Oregon’s weather, although very temperate, can sometimes be unpredictable. Bringing along a rain jacket and wearing multiple layers is typically the best option for almost anywhere in Oregon. Umbrellas will be available on the tour.
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We will be exploring in premium, high-roofed passenger vans. The extra tall roof allows for more comfort and for everybody on board to feel less cramped. There are also oversized, panoramic windows to allow for the best visibility for our guests! See more information on our General Info page.
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We generally prefer to limit our group size to 12 travelers to ensure that everyone is comfortable and relaxed. Throughout the high travel season, one can expect tour group sizes to be around 6 to 12 people. During the rest of the year, group sizes can typically range from 2 to 8.
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Most of the walking on this tour can be expected when relocating from the vehicle to the tasting room at each winery stop, usually less than 100 yards.
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Please read the full Terms and Conditions here.
For more information, please refer to our General Info page. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions!