Oh the Willamette Valley! Wine is surely our favorite subject in this region, but with the cool, moist climate of the Willamette Valley, we boast over 170 different crops and livestock grown here. From grass, tree fruits and nuts, berries,
Why Hire a Tour Guide?
WHY HIRE A TOUR GUIDE? For starters, this is our job and we’re really good at it. We do this every single day, and we’re happy to share our years of experience with you! There are many reasons why heading
Harvest 2023 – 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
Punch Down Process
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
4th of July – Pairs to Delight
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
Amphora Wine Vessel
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!
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
Willamette Valley Chardonnay – The WHY’S
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
Easter Pairings
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
Goodbye, Dick Erath!
The wine world lost an icon yesterday – 3/29/23. We were saddened to hear of the passing of the Willamette Valley Legend, Dick Erath! 87 years of heart and soul from the founder of Erath Winery in Dundee, OR. Such