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
Oregon Wine Capital McMinnville is New Beer DestinationThe city of McMinnville is about an hours drive from Portland and known mostly for it’s wine, but as the city’s 6th brewery opens it’s taproom this week, McMinnville is making a strong case for a being a new Oregon beer destination. Read the full piece on New School Beer here! Read Article
Tiny Travels: Fall Homecomings mean a return to McMinnvilleHomecoming has always been about returning to roots to take stock. It’s a time for noticing how things in a place have changed – and how they’ve stayed the same – while noting those same changes in yourself. Grape crush, crunch Fall leaves on 3rd Street, Homecoming at Linfield College: If you haven’t been to…Read Article
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