Where to Beat the Heat in McMinnville McMinnville may be known for its wine, but savvy summer travelers know it’s also full of low-key ways to beat the heat. From shady riverbanks to frosty scoops and naturally chilled tasting rooms, the key is slowing down and following the breeze. Locals head for Joe Dancer Park or the Nestucca River when the mercury climbs, while visitors often find sweet relief inside the Evergreen waterpark—or with a cold glass of Pinot at Maysara. The real secret? McMinnville makes staying cool feel like part of the adventure. Read Article
McMinnville is Buzzing with New Flavors and Experiences From freshly planted flower beds to a fresh crop of small businesses, McMinnville is bursting with new life. Our beloved town is welcoming a wave of exciting new spots to eat, sip, and stay—each one adding something special to the mix. On historic Third Street, gluten-free goodness, smoked veggies, world-class wine, and artisan chocolate await. Venture beyond downtown, and you’ll find charcuterie boards, reimagined burger joints, and food cart pods with vintage flair. With new restaurants, tasting rooms, and boutique hotels on the horizon, there’s never been a better time to explore McMinnville’s ever-evolving charm. Read Article
Alt Wine Remixed: A Wild Night of Wine (Minus the Pinot) Hits McMinnville’s Art Alley Alt Wine Remixed is a one-night-only wine party in McMinnville’s Art Alley celebrating Oregon’s boldest, weirdest, and most wonderful non-Pinot Noir wines—complete with tacos, vinyl, and zero pretension. Read Article
Discover Oregon’s Best Bubbles at the Inaugural Method Oregon Grand Tasting Oregon’s sparkling wine moment has arrived. On July 26, the inaugural Method Oregon Grand Tasting at Domaine Willamette will bring together the state’s top producers and industry trailblazers for a day of world-class bubbles, expert insights, and unforgettable tasting experiences in the heart of the Dundee Hills. Don’t miss your chance to sip, learn, and celebrate the rise of Oregon sparkling wine. 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
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 For a Galentine’s Day retreat in Oregon wine country, these places shine The first rule of Galentine’s Day is you have to talk about Galentine’s Day. As in, what the heck is it, why should I participate in this made-up holiday, and what’s the real reason it’s worth conflating your best friends with what could… 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