Pinots in Oregon

Arrive in Portland no later than 1:00 pm. Our Driver will pick you up at the airport at 1:30 pm or at the Dossier Hotel Portland and head off to the Atticus Hotel in McMinnville. The hotel emphasizes local artisans. Each of the luxury rooms is creatively different and defined by a deep-seated knowledge that true luxury is defined by the intent behind every decision. Revel in the wine country lifestyle.

Around 6 p.m., we’ll meet and greet with drinks at the hotel bar. Then, we’ll dine in style at Cypress in the hotel. Our wine guide for the week, Laurie Forster of The Wine Coach®, will show us how to properly taste and evaluate wine as we enjoy our meal.

After breakfast, we’ll have time to explore our immediate surroundings, with downtime to shop and stroll around town.

After driving for approximately 30 minutes, we'll embark on a tour and indulge in wine tasting before having lunch. Our destination is the Soter Vineyards, a family-owned winery crafting Pinot Noir wines in the Willamette Valley since 1994. Their vineyards are in some of Oregon's most prestigious wine-growing appellations. Later, we will stop for lunch at the Mac Market and then return to our hotel.

As the day winds down, we’ll have free time to walk back to the hotel, taste more, shop, or rest before dinner. Should you want to taste more on your own this afternoon, you can head over to Furioso Vineyards or R. Stuart & Co. Winery. 

Dinner tonight is at La Rambla, a Spanish restaurant & bar offering tapas, paella & a large wine list in an 1884 brick building.

After having breakfast, we will have some free time to explore and go shopping. 

Then we’re off to a fantastic experience at Willamette Valley Vineyards. We'll meet the owner or the winery director for a facility tour. Then, we'll try our hand at blending. We'll mix and taste four pinots, then make two of our own. We'll sit back and enjoy a lovely catered lunch on the premises after all the excitement. 

We'll have free time after lunch to stroll the beautiful property.

Tonight, we’ll sit back and savor a true gourmet treat at Thistle, a hot spot that recently won Oregon's restaurant of the year. With a small menu, a careful and considerate chef, and local oysters, this place brings new meaning to the term new American cuisine.

We will have breakfast at the hotel and at 10 a.m., we'll head to Stoller Family Estate Vineyard for a tour and tasting.

The winery was started by Bill Stoller and we are thrilled to have Melissa Burr, one of the region’s top winemakers, join us for lunch and a tasting, of course!

This afternoon, we’ll have the opportunity to luxuriate at the Allison Resort & Spa. Indulge in the Himalayan salt therapy room, experience the zen garden massage, or enjoy a wine facial. This is your time to relax and indulge (one treatment included).

We’ll return to our hotel for a rest in the afternoon.

We'll meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Conservatory Bar for cocktails. And when you're ready you get to choose where to have dinner tonight. Feel free to savor your meal at your own pace and convenience. For those seeking delicious dining options, we may recommend checking out either Capo Pizza or Pura Vida.

We'll start our day with a visit to Durant at Red Ridge Farms. It houses an olive mill, a garden, and a nursery, as well as a winery. This place has it all! We’ll learn all about olive oil production and enjoy an olive oil tasting.

At 11:30 a.m., we’ll transfer to lunch at the Carlton Winemakers Studio and enjoy both a wine tasting and a charcuterie board. 

The afternoon is yours to enjoy wandering, resting, reading, or shopping.

Exciting news wine enthusiasts! Prepare your palates for another delightful wine tasting adventure! Later this afternoon, we'll embark on a captivating journey to the renowned boutique winery, Lemelson Vineyards in Carlton. Founded in 1995 the winery has garnered international acclaim for its dedication to sustainable viticulture and the production of impeccably balanced wines. 

Dinner tonight will be at a nice restaurant near the hotel. It is going to be amazing.

One can’t live on wine alone. I don’t know about you, but I need coffee every day. Like everything else in the Northwestern part of the country, the people of Oregon have taken things to another level. This morning, we’ll stop at Flag & Wire Roastery, where the owner will lead us through a coffee tasting. We will carefully consider the various flavors and aromas like you might do with wine or beer, at which we are now experts. You’ll walk away with a new appreciation of the nuances and layers of this ubiquitous beverage.

After fueling up, we'll try forest bathing* and waterfall hunting at Silver Falls State Park. Where else can you walk behind a waterfall?

Lunch today is at the Red Hills Market, a charming country-style market in Dundee that offers a delightful selection of wood-fired, seasonal, and locally sourced dishes.

Our afternoon tasting will be at Adelsheim Vineyards, one of the Valley’s oldest (just turned 50!) and most esteemed vineyards. After lunch, we'll read back to our hotel and enjoy some free time. 

We’ll spend our final evening dining at Yamhill Vineyards, a renowned winery established in 1983, known for its exceptional Pinot Noirs, estate-grown wines, and sustainable practices. Their wines showcase the Willamette Valley's signature flavors and are crafted with precision, making them a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts.

*Forest bathing as described by the Global Wellness Institute: “Forest bathing and forest therapy (or shinrin-yoku) broadly mean taking in the forest atmosphere with all your senses. It's not just a walk in the woods, but the conscious and contemplative practice of being immersed in the sights, sounds, and smells of the forest.”

All good things must come to an end. Today, we must return home to our “normal lives”, but we’ll savor all the great wines, good laughs, and new friendships to last a lifetime.

After breakfast, plan to depart at 5:00 am or 12:00 p.m. We will have two shuttles back to the Portland International Airport, a 1-hour drive.