McMinnville: Best Small Towns in Oregon to Visit Enjoy the summertime pull of Oregon’s small towns – McMinnville made the list! Thanks, Thrillist, for the mention. “McMinnville’s well-preserved brick structures built between 1885 and 1912 add an element of small-town charm not found elsewhere. And the Historic District will be your go-to for all of your said charm finding needs…” Read the full… Read Article
The McMinnville AVA: A detective mystery It just so happens I’m in the travel detective business. It’s bad business to have an American Viticulture Area (AVA) right in your backyard that you don’t know. It’s like a clue hiding in plain sight. From what I’m hearing on the streets it’s the stuff dreams are made of: Sloping hills ripe for trodding,… Read Article
Planning a Dreamy Wine Country Wedding in McMinnville Oregon If you’re looking for a romantic setting for a wedding, then one in wine country makes perfect sense. I’m planning my wedding abroad in the fall but being so far away from where all your wedding vendors are can sometimes lead to missing out on learning about the little details. I spent the day with… Read Article
McMinnville featured in Sunset Magazine “Even serious enophiles describe Oregon wines with one word: Willamette. And one grape: Pinot Noir. It’s understandable. The Pinots produced in places like McMinnville and Dundee are among the very best in the world. The beauty of the Willamette Valley is that you can get lost on the backcountry roads but always find a good… Read Article
Family Winemakers Tasting Loop: Tasting for a Cause Special tasting experiences where the fees are donated 100% to a local charity Willamette Valley, Oregon: Who are we and what is this tasting loop? We are a small group of wineries where the family are both the owners and the winemakers, who have joined together to offer special ‘in the loop’ tasting experiences to benefit… Read Article
McMinnville Wineries Featured in Forbes.com Local faves R. Stuart & Co. Winery and Wine Bar, Goodfellow Family Cellars, and more are highlighted in Forbes by Brian Freedman, who writes that he visited Oregon recently “to explore the wines of the Willamette Valley, and in particular those being produced in McMinnville. I came away from the experience surprised. Not by the… Read Article
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
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