McMinnville Tiny Travels The best place to go in McMinnville after the election This is my gift to you: a story about a place where you can spend time with an artist’s view of our world. In what feels like a season of division and torment, I am thankful for that place that exists in my hometown: The… Read Article
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
12 Places to Stay in Wine Country by The Oregonian The Joseph Mattey House, 3rd Street Flats, Youngberg Hill Inn, and McMenamins Hotel Oregon were all featured in this great piece by The Oregonian: “There is no shortage of beautiful places to stay in Oregon wine country. Dozens of B&Bs dot the hills of Willamette Valley, classy hotels rule the cities, and historic farmhouses and… 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
McMinnville Wine Walk: Activities for Thanksgiving Weekend by Statesman Journal Thanks to the Statesman Journal for featuring Ellen Brittan of Brittan Vineyards, who suggests checking out the McMinnville Wine Walk: “We just launched the McMinnville wine walk, where you get a passport from a participating vineyard or VisitMcMinnville.com, and it gives you a map and the opportunity to walk and try various wineries to avoid traffic. You… 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 Wine Walk App Now Live! Last month, the city of McMinnville, Oregon launched their Wine Walk Passport, a new way for visitors to track their McMinnville winery tastings. As of mid-July, wine lovers will be able to download the Wine Walk smartphone app on both iPhone and Android phones, making it even easier to gain access to pertinent information such as hours, location,… Read Article
Long Weekend in Oregon Wine Country – 3 Days of Food & Wine in McMinnville Summertime and the livin’ is easy – or at least, a little more lax than normal, especially in McMinnville, the heart of Oregon wine country. Skip out of that Friday staff meeting, make your lodging reservations, and hit the road. McMinnville’s fine dining, award winning wineries, and fantastic shopping along Historic Downtown 3rd Street are… Read Article