Sunset Magazine: Thistle is a Top 5 Wine Country BarThanks to Sunset Magazine, who named McMinnville restaurant Thistle a “Top 5 Bar Wine Country Insiders Love”! “No absentee owner, Emily Howard is the one serving your food in this cozy space outfitted with vintage decor. She also manages to find room for one of the Willamette Valley’s coolest wine collections—a mix of hometown bottles…Read Article
7 Don’t-Miss Fall Events in McMinnvilleStroll Sunset Magazine’s “Best Main Street in the West” On the 3rd Friday of every month, take a trip down charming 3rd Street! Locally owned shops and galleries stay open late and feature local wineries, breweries, distilleries, and cideries in-house. Live music and fun activities make it a great evening experience for a group of…Read Article
The season of the #lawngamelife is upon us in Oregon wine countryThere is a time and a season to sit quietly in reflection over a glass of the latest vintage release and retreat inward, but that time is not now. Summer in the Willamette Valley is made for a party on-the-move, and that goes for wine tasting. Really, don’t left hands do so much work hoisting…Read Article
DIY IPNC: Create-Your-Own International Pinot Noir Celebration any time of yearThe reasons you might not have tickets to IPNC (International Pinot Noir Celebration) are legion, but lack of desire is not one of them. For one week every year, it’s the hottest show in McMinnville, a weekend-long party pulling people from all over the globe to genuflect before the distinct allure of Pinot noir. Never…Read Article
McMinnville Named a Sunset Magazine Best Travel DestinationMcMinnville is a “Willamette Valley Must!” According to Sunset Magazine: “This small agricultural community has responded to the Pinot Noir–driven tourist boom, and now you hardly need to leave its limits to experience the valley’s riches. Downtown, on picturesque Third Street, you’ll find 19th-century brick buildings housing restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and boutiques, as well…Read Article
NY Times: Chardonnay, the Oregon Way“After years of focusing primarily on pinot noir, winemakers in the Willamette Valley have turned their attention to chardonnay with excellent results.” Read the full article by Eric Asimov on nytimes.com and plan your trip to the heart of Oregon wine country here.Read Article
Tiny Travels: Gluten-free dining options abound in McMinnvilleTraveling while gluten-free: It’s not a crime, but it can certainly feel punitive if you’re in the wrong destination. But it doesn’t have to be this way, especially if the place is McMinnville, a town where farm and foodie culture mingle to great results. I’ve been living the gluten-free lifestyle for five years now and…Read Article
The Taste of Place: Outdoor Dining in McMinnville Makes Everything Taste BetterHere comes the sun, everybody, and with it, one of those seriously Oregonic behaviors that are rooted in the intelligence of pure science: Eating outside makes food taste better. McMinnville has a king’s share of outdoor dining options, from the corner two-top tucked into the front of a restaurant to a long table at a…Read Article
Oregon Wine Press: Atticus Unveiled“Oregon wine country’s newest hotel, the Atticus, officially opened April 1. The 36-room luxury lifestyle hotel is set just off of historic Third Street in downtown McMinnville on the corner of Ford and Fourth streets. Fit with a hidden drawing room, original art and furnishings from local makers, plus a house restaurant in Bless Your…Read Article
Tiny Travels: 10 Moments When You Understand Why You Came to McMinnvilleSmall town have a tendency to upend your expectations of travel. Instead of exalting vistas and towering monuments, there are tiny moments of deeper connection and everyday joy. The slower pace primes you to notice these snapshots, and the longer you stay in a small town, the more they start to accumulate. All of a…Read Article