The best Oregon wine tours in the Willamette Valley!
Our favorite time of year in the Willamette Valley is during harvest! The hustle and bustle of collecting grapes and the excitement over what that harvest will bring, is palpable. Harvest 2023 in the Pacific Northwest has begun and after
This photo from our friends at Stoller Family Estate shows a moment in the punch down process of their latest harvest of Pinot Noir. What is a punch down process? The term “punch down” means to push down the grapes
Veraison What is this term we call veraison? Veraison is the stage in the growing process when the grapes begin to soften and change color on the vine. This stage indicates the onset of ripening. It’s one of the most
Cheers and finally – it’s 2023 | IPNC week in Oregon! Every year the International Pinot Noir Celebration or IPNC brings world renowned wine makers, Pinot Noir obsessives, food lovers, journalists and more to our very own McMinnville, Oregon for
The Fourth of July is a big holiday that most rarely imagine “which wine will I drink?” It’s a day when people typically gather with family and friends to enjoy barbecues, parades, fireworks and more. Bases are usually covered when
Oh rosé – you had us at pink! On the heels of National Rosé Day, we thought it would be fun to explain a little history on how rosé is made, with a few details in between. Rosé happens when
What is an amphora vessel? It is a two-handled storage jar that holds oil, wine, milk, grain or other various items. Amphora was also the term for a unit of measure. Amphoras were sometimes used as grave markers or as
May is OREGON WINE MONTH! Since 2012, the Oregon wine industry has celebrated Oregon Wine Month when Spring is springing and excitement in the air for wine tasting is palpable. Every month of year in the Oregon wine country is pretty
Chardonnay in the Willamette Valley? Yes, and it’s quite special. The WHY’S are frankly endless. For starters there are roughly only 2,200 acres of Chardonnay grapes planted. The wines produced in the Willamette Valley from those 2,200 acres are prized
Happy Easter from all of us at A Great Oregon Wine Tour! Wondering what to pair with your Easter meals? Here are a few fun ideas! Rack of Lamb | Cabernet Sauvignon Oh lamb, you pair passionately with a bold