Willamette Valley: Private Trip from Portland w/ Wine Tastings & Lunch

The journey, in full

Your excursion begins when you are picked up from your hotel or a prearranged meeting point in downtown Portland. You will then embark on a pleasant journey to the Willamette Valley, a designated American Viticultural Area (AVA). Your driver-guide will explain the nuances of the Willamette Valley appellation. Contemplating the lush green landscape on your scenic drive, you will learn how the cool, moist climate provides optimum conditions for the cultivation of many exceptional grapes from around the world, including the world-class Pinot Noir that put Willamette Valley on the map. You will spend your time sipping your way around Oregon's most emblematic wine territory, wandering through vineyards, and taking in the tasting rooms at three carefully selected wineries. Taste outstanding examples of Oregon wines, a testament to the diverse, multifaceted wine-making culture of the region. You will get an insight into the specifics of wine production at the three distinct locations and see firsthand how passion, sustainability, and an abundance of small independent wineries have firmly established Oregon at the cutting edge of American wine production. Each visit will provide an opportunity to purchase some of these wines to take home with you if you are so inclined, many of which are not typically shipped out of state. In addition to the three intimate tasting experiences, lunch is also included in your itinerary so you can experience Willamette Valley's cuisine, lauded for its farm-to-table approach revolving around fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients. Once your delicious day among the vineyards comes to an end, you can sit back and relax as your driver-guide will return you to Portland, either back to your hotel or another location of your choosing in Central City.