Cozy and Custom: Oregon wine country’s laid-back cellar season has all the right happeningsNovice or maven: The right-sized experience can make all of the difference when you’re planning a wine country escape. And cellar season—those slow, cozy months of quiet activity at the vineyard—might be the best time to visit McMinnville wine country. Why? Access to winemakers. Try getting time with a winemaker during harvest or any of…Read Article
Downtown McMinnville: Never far from a great beerRick Allen is proud of his work. “We brew German beers,” he says, sitting in his small taproom. “and we want to be the best brewer of German-style beer in the country.” He’s a success. Heater Allen Brewing has been making great German beers since 2007. His Pilsner is considered by many to be the…Read Article
5 Unique Spots to Host Your Small Meeting or EventWe’ve all been there, you’re going on hour four of a full-day meeting and the combination of glaring fluorescent lights and gaudy hotel ballroom carpet is seriously getting to you. Not even an influx of caffeine and buzz words can bring you back to life in this environment. Not to worry, Historic Downtown McMinnville is here to help…Read Article
Tiny Travels: Health goals don’t limit restaurant choices in McMinnvilleIn the past, it’s been difficult to be a traveler and stick to health goals. But if you’re staying true to a New Year’s resolution to make better eating choices for your overall wellness, it’s time to see what the creative chefs and in McMinnville are serving up in 2019. Keto-friendly Wanna know who knows…Read Article
A Wine Country Discovery: Fantastic CoffeeSearching for a really good cup of coffee can be like a treasure hunt. Sure, there are plenty of shops and kiosks throughout McMinnville where you can find a jolt of caffeine but where is that rare drink that makes you stop, stare into your cup and do a taste bud double take? I frequently…Read Article
Red Hills Kitchen to Open in Historic Downtown McMinnvilleBeloved Wine Country Food Outpost Will Open the Red Hills Kitchen in the New Atticus Hotel in March 2019! Red Hills Market will bring the quintessential wine dining experience to downtown McMinnville as part of the new Atticus Hotel. Chef and owner Jody Kropf announced he will open “Red Hills Kitchen” in March 2019. The restaurant will be an…Read Article
Tiny Travels: 12 Days of McMinnville ShoppingEach year, the Tiny Traveler sets out to discover what perfect packages can be made in the town of McMinnville, a place where holiday shopping has all the old world charm, good cheer and personal connections that give meaning to the season. 🎶 On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:…Read Article
Wine Enthusiast: Emerging New-World Destinations for Wine Lovers“Willamette Valley’s Pinot Noir garnered early comparisons to Burgundy. Today, the region stands on its own, rather than as some replication of Europe. That evolution was driven by small producers, though big investment is on the rise. Still, green-and-tan patchwork blanket rolling hills, a mix of vineyards and agriculture punctuated by forest, remains a bucolic world…Read Article
Tiny Travels: Thanksgiving in McMinnville brings plenty of tastings, holiday markets and charmWine lovers and visitors to Oregon look forward to Thanksgiving weekend all year round, a time when everyone from the state’s largest producers to the tiniest, by-appointment cellars open their doors for fresh, fun events celebrating the latest releases of the season. But it’s also a time to experience the classic small town charms of…Read Article
Tiny Travels: Whatever your foodie style, McMinnville serves up the right dishAdventure Traveler, Food Truck Chaser, Farm-to-table Fanatic, Picnic Pleasurist, member of the Breakfast Club, or Gluten-free Gourmet — whatever your food style while on the road, McMinnville has an answer. A wine country town that has emerged in the past decade as a destination for epicures of all stripe, McMinnville is always giving new expression…Read Article