A warm, inviting, and genuine friendly atmosphere is what you’ll find on your next getaway to McMinnville, Oregon. Whether it’s the nostalgic feeling of walking below the majestic maple trees lining the historic downtown’s shopping district, or the satisfying sensation of drinking some of the world’s best Pinot Noir grown and fermented at a vineyard just down the road, you’re sure to experience the warmth and friendliness in McMinnville. Dining at an award-winning farm-to-table restaurant, shopping, wine tasting, and McMinnville hotels and lodging experiences as uniquely welcoming as the town itself are just a few of the adventures you can tackle in a weekend or a week.
The McMinnville Wine & Food Classic is more fun with friends. The three-day festival, taking place March 13-15, fills a cavernous building at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. With about 75 wineries from across Oregon on display, it’s impossible to visit every table. Spread out, find some great wines – from the pinots of the Willamette Valley to the Big Reds of Southern Oregon and beyond.
When chef Jesse Kinchloe wants to show some love to his wife and business partner, Erica, he knows just what is on the menu: hand-rolled gnocchi.
“The ingredients or “stars” of a dish make it romantic,” Jesse said. “But far more important these days is having a dinner focused around your loved one’s wants and desires…”
Here’s a fact about DIY personal retreats: You don’t need much more than a place with a desk, a bed, and a way to get food. But what about what you might want? If we are talking about a slower pace, time for creativity, access to great food, and elevated particulars, McMinnville earns a lot of checks on the retreat lover’s questionnaire.
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