With nearly 1,000 wineries, 23 distinctive growing regions, over 100 wine varieties, and a treasure trove of fine dining, Oregon is like Mecca for wine and food enthusiasts. Which could make planning an Oregon trip rather overwhelming. Until now.

Taste Vacations, known for providing specialized food, wine, and beer experiences for small groups all around the world, recently added Oregon’s Willamette Valley to their extensive global list of tour offerings, which makes arranging your upcoming visit to Oregon’s wine country practically effortless. 

Sit back and enjoy the scenic vineyard views as your local expert guide shuttles your small group on a five-day trip exploring three of the Willamette Valley’s wine regions: The Dundee Hills, Yamhill-Carlton and Ribbon Ridge AVAs. With just the right amount of wine geekiness to provide context to the wine in your glass, you’ll learn how geographic and environmental elements influence terroir and make each area unique, understanding how the region’s soil and bedrock characteristics impart the flavors that make these wines so special. 

The tour encompasses a variety of wineries, providing a complete picture of the Willamette Valley and its offerings. You’ll visit… To read the complete article, click here to visit NW Travel & Life Magazine