Oregon Wine Country
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YOUR VACATION GUIDE TO OREGON WINE COUNTRY The rich soil and flowing rivers of the Willamette Valley support a variety of life, from lush forests and thriving vineyards to picturesque cities and towns offering shopping, farm-to-table dining, and numerous wine tasting rooms. Of course, the Willamette Valley is home to fantastic wine — namely Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay — as well as many other varietals. With over 500 vineyards and wineries in the valley, there is enough variety and diversity to last a lifetime. Here, between the glistening waves and rugged cliffs of the Pacific Coast and the funky streets of Portland, you’ll find McMinnville. When you visit, you’ll experience a charming downtown historic district, a diverse selection of excellent restaurants and tasting rooms, eclectic shops, and a thriving art scene. Moments away from it all, guests discover an elegant inn and vineyard nestled in the heart of Oregon Wine Country. Youngberg Hill makes it’s home amongst the rich greenery and rolling hills of the beautiful Willamette Valley. Our premier wine country estate sits atop a 50- acre hilltop, looking out over magnificent, sweeping views of our vineyard and the surrounding scenery. Oregon is a very green and sustainable environment, and we are proud to follow this tradition by organically farming our amazing 30-year-old vineyard. As passionate farmers and winemakers, we are thrilled to share, educate, and talk wine. Whether you experience our award-winning wine through a visit to our tasting room, unwind in our stunning 9-room inn, or choose to host your dream wedding/event, Youngberg Hill creates authentic wines and experiences that will have you falling in love with life again. Wineries/Vineyards There are over 500 wineries in the Willamette Valley, and over 150 wineries, tasting rooms, and vineyards within 20 minutes of Youngberg Hill. There is enough variety and diversity here to last a lifetime of visits. The Willamette Valley is famous for its Pinot Noir, but it’s not the only varietal you’ll discover during your stay. McMinnville AVA Eola-Amity Hills AVA Youngberg Hill Brooks Vineyard and Winery https://youngberghill.com/ https://www.brookswine.com/ Yamhill Valley Vineyards Cristom Vineyards https://www.yamhill.com/ https://www.cristomvineyards.com/ Maysara Winery Bethel Heights Vineyard https://maysara.com/ https://www.bethelheights.com/ Brittan Vineyards Witness Tree Vineyard https://www.brittanvineyards.com/ http://www.witnesstreevineyard.com/ J Wrigley Vineyards Methven Family Vineyards https://wrigleywines.com/ http://www.methvenfamilyvineyards.com/ Wineries/Vineyards 3 Yamhill-Carlton AVA Ribbon Ridge AVA Willakenzie Estate Beaux Frerès https://www.willakenzie.com/ https://www.beauxfreres.com/ Anne Amie Vineyards Brick House Vineyards http://anneamie.com/ http://brickhousewines.com/ Elk Cove Vineyards Colene Clemens Vineyards https://elkcove.com/ https://www.coleneclemens.com/ Big Table Farm Ayres Vineyard https://www.bigtablefarm.com/ https://ayresvineyard.com/ Lemelson Vineyards Aramenta Cellars http://www.lemelsonvineyards.com/ http://www.aramentacellars.com/ Chehalem Mountains AVA Dundee Hills AVA Bergstrom Wines Lange Estate Winery & Vineyards http://bergstromwines.com/ https://www.langewinery.com/ J. Christopher Wines Winderlea Vineyard & Winery https://www.jchristopherwines.com/ https://winderlea.com/ Ponzi Vineyards Domaine Drouhin Oregon https://www.ponzivineyards.com/ http://www.domainedrouhin.com/ Raptor Ridge Winery Anderson Family Vineyard http://www.raptorridgewinery.com/ https://www.andersonfamilyvineyard.com/ VIDON Vineyard Domaine Roy & Fils http://vidonvineyard.com/ http://www.domaineroy.com/ Wineries/Vineyards 4 Dining Whether it’s sophisticated fine dining or a cozy, family-owned cafe, there are some features that all restaurants in McMinnville share regardless of cuisine type. The farm-to-table philosophy that informs the operation of these restaurants results in delicious dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Nick’s Italian Cafe Valley Commissary https://nicksitaliancafe.com/ http://www.valleycommissary.com/ The Barberry Community Plate http://www.thebarberry.com/ http://www.communityplate.com/ Thistle Bistro Maison http://thistlerestaurant.com/ https://bistromaison.com/ The Joel Palmer House Tina’s http://www.joelpalmerhouse.com/ http://www.tinasdundee.com/ La Rambla The Painted Lady http://laramblaonthird.com/ https://www.thepaintedladyrestaurant.com/ Dining 5 Outdoor Recreation The radiant natural beauty of Oregon is boundless, and there are many ways to experience it. Head to the coast for the beaches and the rugged beauty of the shoreline. Try your hand at ocean fishing, or catch some salmon from a rushing mountain river. Several sprawling state parks offer miles of trails that meander through gorgeous scenery and have spectacular vantage points. Grab a paddle and glide through the waters of a river, or go windsurfing for a heightened thrill. The choice is yours. Hiking and Biking Columbia River Gorge Silver Falls State Park https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/crgnsa/home http://bit.ly/2TzKgnu Bob Straub State Park Drift Creek Wilderness http://bit.ly/2CXsMfo http://bit.ly/2LXC2mJ Cape Kiwanda State Natural Area Tillamook State Forest http://bit.ly/2ACHcAa http://tillamookforestcenter.org/ Forest Park Bicycle Tour https://www.forestparkconservancy.org/for- https://youngberghill.com/bicycle-tour-map/ est-park/ Outdoor Recreation 6 On the Water Other Outdoor Activities Kayak Tillamook Bayou Golf Club https://kayaktillamook.com/ http://www.bayougolfcourse.com/ Portland Kayak Company Chehalem Glenn Golf Course https://portlandkayak.com/ http://www.chehalemglenn.com/ Big Winds Vista Balloon Adventures https://www.bigwinds.com/wind-lessons https://vistaballoon.com/ Casey’s Guide Service Precision http://caseysguideservice.com/umpqua-river-fishing/ https://www.flyprecision.com/ Fishing the Rogue Tour DeVine by Heli https://fishingtherogue.com/ https://tourdevinebyheli.com/ Garibaldi Charters https://garibaldicharters.com/ Outdoor Recreation 7 Entertainment For moments when you aren’t enjoying the rich wine offerings of McMinnville and the Willamette Valley, a variety of entertainment awaits. Visit one of the fascinating museums to learn more about the history of the area. Stroll through downtown McMinnville and peruse the various galleries, or catch a show at a local theatre. There’s something for everyone here, waiting to be discovered. Museums / Galleries / Historical Sites Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum Mason-Rivera Sculpture Garden & Art Gallery https://www.evergreenmuseum.org/ http://bit.ly/2AALvvP Mount Angel Abbey The Gallery at Ten Oaks https://www.mountangelabbey.org/ http://tenoaksgallery.com/ Yamhill Valley Heritage Center Linfield Gallery at Linfield College http://www.yamhillcountyhistory.org/ https://www.linfield.edu/art/gallery-now.html Lawrence Gallery Currents Gallery http://www.lawrencegallery.net/ http://www.currentsgallery.com/ Entertainment 8 Entertainment (Continued) Spas / Spa Services Urbanbliss Luxury Salon http://urbanblisssalon.com/ Spa Bliss http://www.spablissoregon.com/ Breathe Body & Spa http://breathebodyspa.com/ Entertainment 9 Shopping The stately, historic architecture and lovely tree-lined streets of downtown McMinnville are home to a variety of unique shops and galleries. You’ll find everything from decor and antiques to one-of-a-kind gifts and boutique clothing stores stocking fashionable attire. It’s a great place to spend an afternoon shopping. Real Deals on Home Decor Cupcake Couture http://www.facebook.com/realdealsmcminnville http://www.shopcupcakecouture.com/ Third Street Oil & Vinegar Many Hands Trading http://thirdstreetoilandvinegar.com/ http://manyhandstrading.com/ Yamhill Valley Dry Goods NW Food & Gifts http://yamhillvalleydrygoods.com/ http://www.nwfoodandgifts.com/ La Bella Casa Mes Amies https://www.facebook.com/labellacasainc/ http://www.mesamies.com/ The Vortex Third Street Books https://www.facebook.com/theVortexRecords/ http://thirdstreetbooks.com/ Found Objects Accessory Appeal http://www.foundobjectsoregon.com/ https://www.accessoryappeal.com/ Entertainment 10 Annual Events Throughout the year, the Willamette Valley sees a range of exciting events and festivals. There are celebrations centered around the incredible wine of the region that take place in the various AVAs, as well as coastal food festivals that showcase scrumptious cuisine. No matter when you visit, there’s always something happening! Oregon Truffle Festival - January McMenamins UFO Festival - May https://oregontrufflefestival.org/ http://ufofest.com/ Oregon Chardonnay Celebration Oregon Pinot Camp (OPC) - June (OCC) - February https://www.oregonpinotcamp.com/ https://oregonchardonnaycelebration.org/ International Pinot Noir Celebration Newport Seafood and Wine Festival - February (IPNC) - July http://seafoodandwine.com/ https://ipnc.org/ Classic Wine Auction - March Dragging the Gut Festival - August https://www.classicwinesauction.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragging_the_Gut_Festival Savor Northwest - March Newburg Oktoberfest - September http://savornw.com/ https://newbergoktoberfest.com/ SIP Wine and Food Festival - March ¡Salud! - November http://sipclassic.org/ https://saludauction.org/ Oregon Wine Month - May Winter Wonderland - December https://www.oregonwine.org/oregon-wine-month/ http://winterwonderlandportland.com/ Entertainment 11 Weddings & Events Youngberg Hill specializes in elegant, personalized weddings, paying close