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Things To Know Before Planning A Wine Tasting Tour To Oregon’s Willamette Valley

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Things To Know Before Planning A Wine Tasting Tour To Oregon’s Willamette Valley

Oregon’s leading wine province, the gorgeous Willamette Valley greets nearly twenty million tourists every year to its almost six hundred wineries. That is more traffic than the most popular American wine provinces, Napa & Sonoma of North California, receive! But in spite of the heavy number of tourists, Willamette sustains its low-key, rustic, enthralling vibe and makes the ideal place for GF’s getaway or romantic weekend escape. 

With its plethora of amazing eateries, top-notch vintners, and things to see, do, and drink, Willamette Valley must surely be on your bucket list. Here are a few things to know about Oregon’s lovely Willamette Valley before planning a wine tasting tour. 

It is best to fly to Portland & rent a car:

Portland is the closest major airport to Willamette. The PDX (Portland International Airport) is just one hour drive from Dundee, a bit longer than that from Salem, and almost two hours from Corvallis. 

American Town Car provides custom Willamette Valley Wine tours from Portland. Whether you are on a business trip, vacation or simply a local in search of a weekend escape, we can customize your trip as per your needs. Our driver can pick you up from your home, hotel or any other location then drive you away to some of the most gorgeous scenery in the region. 

Pinot Noir Is King:

When it comes to Oregon wines, pinot noir perhaps comes to mind first. Like cabernet in Napa, or Chianti in Tuscany, it’s tantamount with the area. Of the more than twenty four thousand acres of vines in the Willamette Valley, 16,536 acres of pinot noir grapes. 

According to Wine Folly, pinot noir is “the globe’s most renowned light bodied red wine…loved for its flower, red fruit, and spice fragrances that are highlighted by a long, smooth finish. Pinot noir is the tenth most planted grape in the entire globe. And as far as New World wines concerned, Oregon is known to be the best producer of this varietal. 

There is more to do than just wine savouring:

The farm-to-table movement, with its emphasis on fresh local produces, has long been a custom in the Pacific Northwest, so there’re some great dining spots in the valley. You can check out Tina’s, Thistle, or Jory for a fantastic dining experience. And with its plentiful of natural splendour, Oregon provides incredible hiking options as well.

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