Kevin grew up in the wine region south of Napa/Sonoma, and spent his early wine experiences learning as much about wine as he could. In 2001, he moved to Oregon, where his love and appreciation for wine grew even further. Kevin has tasted at over 150 wineries from Southern Oregon to Walla Walla, and when approached to be a wine tour guide for A Great Oregon Wine Tour, he excitedly jumped at the opportunity. It’s been 5 years now with the company, and he loves the work more every day.
Kevin lives to share his knowledge about the Oregon wine industry, especially the Willamette Valley. He’s great with facts and enjoys educating guests with figures, facts, and trivia — from terroir, to vines, to grapes and the winemakers themselves. Kevin is a natural with people and pays close attention to his guests’ needs, helping them bond during tours and get the most out of their experience. He knows a large percentage of his guests know very little about what they’re tasting, and he thrives on receiving questions and answering them.
Married to his lovely wife, Nita, the two enjoy traveling, the arts, volunteering, and being part of their community — supporting classical music, theater, and modern dance. When Kevin has free time, you’ll catch him with Nita, family, and friends enjoying wine tasting, the arts, long walks in nature, and frequent visits to the Oregon coast. Book a wine tour with Kevin, it’s an experience! We’re so fortunate to have him on our team.
Teri has been a guide with us for over 8 years, and what a blessing it is to have her. Teri lights up a room with her enthusiasm, and she simply knows how to connect with people in a magical way. Her passion for giving tours comes from the joy of meeting people from all over the world and having the honor of showing them her favorite places in Oregon. Her excitement is infectious, and she’ll make you feel at home while you’re on her tours.
Teri is divorced, with 2 sons and 4 grandkids, and is currently looking forward to adopting some dogs, now that she finally has the room and time to do so. Teri is a giver and passionately helps where she can — from participating in organizations that support her local community, to being a member of Soroptimist International Portland and President of her Portland Metro Rotary Club. Her latest fundraiser supports refugees fleeing Ukraine into Poland.
When Teri has free time, you’ll catch her enjoying local jazz and live theatre, crafting, reading, cooking, and increasing her Oregon knowledge through adventures — all while spending time with friends and family. Book a tour with Teri, you’ll love it! We’re so fortunate to have her on our team.
My wine journey started simply because I was trying to make new friends after a breakup. I started going to a weekly wine class and made friends with the wine bar owner, who invited me to his private tastings — which is how I met Wayne and Camille through one of my distributors, who happens to be Wayne’s best friend. We got on like a house on fire, and shortly thereafter, I started doing tours.
I finally ended up going and getting my sommelier certification, and have enjoyed doing tours so very much ever since. I get to pick up strangers and drop off friends, and share my knowledge along the way. It’s a beautiful way to spend the day.
What small business thrives without an amazing accountant on their side? That’s where Claudia comes in. Claudia has been with A Great Oregon Wine Tour since the beginning, and we’re so lucky to have her for more reasons than many.
Claudia has loved watching Wayne and Camille’s tour business grow and thrive despite the challenges that face small businesses everywhere, especially through COVID. She’s family, and we are so grateful to have her positive, savvy, and lively spirit around us. Never a quitter and always determined, Claudia credits her common sense and work ethic to her German background. Her motto is “suck it up, never quit, work hard” — which she does brilliantly, with a sense of humor right along with it.
Claudia’s biggest joy is her family: mom to her 3 amazing daughters (two of them identical twins), 7 grandkids ranging in age from 4 to 16, and no pets, because she likes the flexibility of taking off whenever the urge strikes.
When Claudia has free time, you’ll catch her with friends and family enjoying nature in the PNW, whitewater rafting, beach trips, Alaskan adventures, dancing, reading, and of course, wine. When extra time allows, she loves passing on secrets of food preservation to her daughters and grandkids — especially her infamous jam recipes, which her grandkids lovingly call “Grammy’s Jams!”
We’re so fortunate to have Claudia on our team. She keeps us all in line with ease and is a joy to be around.
Give someone a day in wine country — they pick the tour, they pick the date.
Corporate events, bachelorette parties, and celebrations — built for bigger groups.
A Great Oregon Wine Tour — all are welcome on every tour, with every guide, every time.
Cancellation prior to 7 days of tour, refund is 100%.
Cancellation under 7 days of your tour will be subject to a 50% charge of the tour amount.
Cancellation without notice or less than 24 hours notice will be charged 100% of the tour amount.
Our guides bring years of hands-on experience in the Oregon wine industry — some are sommeliers, others have run wine programs and distribution companies, and our longest-tenured guide has been with us for over 8 years.
Yes. Your guide stays with you for the entire tour, from pickup to drop-off, so you get a consistent, personal experience throughout the day.
Let us know your preference when booking or in your inquiry, and we’ll do our best to accommodate it based on availability.
