5 Ways to Discover Willamette Valley Wine Country by The Oregonian The Eyrie Vineyards tasting room and winery in McMinnville as featured in this piece by The Oregonian: “Where history was made: The Eyrie Vineyards. This is where it all began…” – Read the full article here! Read Article
Smack in the Middle: Strolling McMinnville is a trip through the heart of wine country The Oregon Wine Press features McMinnville as the heart of Oregon Wine Country in this piece by Ryan Stevens: “Wine aficionados, beer lovers and foodies alike have discovered a farm-to-table pilgrimage destination in McMinnville. Home to a bounty of tasting rooms and wine bars, serious breweries — yes, there are three — gourmet restaurants and… Read Article
Thanksgiving Weekend in the Heart of Oregon Wine Country Thanksgiving Weekend is a special time in McMinnville. Wineries open their doors with special wines and offerings, restaurants offer seasonal dishes, retail shops celebrate the season, and did we mention the day-after-Thanksgiving parade with Santa? Below are McMinnville area winery events during Thanksgiving Weekend (for more details on events and special offerings, click on the… Read Article
McMinnville Tiny Travels The perfect time to hike an Oregon oak savanna is now The landscapes of postcards and the landscapes of the heart are not always one in the same. This idea took hold of me this year just as the leaves yellowed on rows of grapevines in wine country and the rains returned and we found… Read Article
McMinnville Tiny Travels With small town baked goods, a delicate dance in scarcity When you live in a place long enough, perhaps you, too might start to set your watch by an intimate knowledge of when your favorite dessert is made. It’s been the same every place we’ve lived since my husband and I got married, but… Read Article
McMinnville Tiny Travels Confessions of a Closet Cruise Director There’s this thing that happens when people visit my family in McMinnville. The second I learn someone I know is coming to town it is as if invisible hands have tied a short navy scarf around my neck and I morph into this person: chipper, scheming, managerial, someone with… Read Article