Oregon
Perfecting Pinot: The Art of Wine in Oregon’s Willamette Valley
Program No. 23989RJ
Oregon’s Willamette Valley produces 70% of the state’s wine. Meet local winemakers, learn how to pair wines with food and get an insider’s look into this growing industry.
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6 days
5 nights
13 meals
5B 4L 4D
1
Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner, Lecture
McMinnville, OR
2
Tasting Class, Barrel Cave Field Trip, Lecture
McMinnville, OR
3
Olive Oil, Wine Tasting, Lecture
McMinnville, OR
4
Raptors in Vineyards, Vineyard Walk, Free Time
McMinnville, OR
5
Wine Production, Winery Dinner
McMinnville, OR
6
Program Concludes
McMinnville, OR
At a Glance
While Oregon produces a mere 1% of the nation’s wine, many of its blends have received some of the highest quality ratings in the industry. Journey into the heart of the Willamette Valley to meet local winemakers at their vineyards, visit farms to learn about sustainable agriculture, and sample some of the region’s famous Pinot Noir with experts who share advice on wine pairing. Gain insight into the lives of workers who make these vineyards what they are today, and hear how raptors are often used as an environmentally friendly way to control pests in vineyards. Due to accommodations limitations, single rooms are limited and roommate matching is unavailable for solo travelers.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking over varied terrain at vineyards and farms.
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
What You'll Learn
- Delight in wine tasting events at local vineyards, visit local farms for a farm-to-table meal, and learn how to pair Pinot Noir with your favorite foods.
- Discover sustainable alternatives to traditional agriculture practices through a demonstration on falconry.
- Learn about the impacts and contributions of seasonal and migratory workers on the wine industry.
Meals
13 Meals
5 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
4 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Salt, Low Fat
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
- Sep 08, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024
- Sep 08, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024
- May 11, 2025 - May 16, 2025
- Jun 08, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025
- Sep 07, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025
- Nov 02, 2025 - Nov 07, 2025
5 nights
McMinnville
Located in McMinnville, Oregon at the heart of the Willamette Valley wine region.
2 nights
Portland
The Comfort Suites is situated near the Columbia River, offering walking paths as well as ready access to downtown Portland, 10 miles away. They also provide a free shuttle service to the Portland International Airport, just 6 minutes away.
3 nights
McMinnville
Located in McMinnville, Oregon at the heart of the Willamette Valley wine region.
2 nights
Portland
The Comfort Suites is situated near the Columbia River, offering walking paths as well as ready access to downtown Portland, 10 miles away. They also provide a free shuttle service to the Portland International Airport, just 6 minutes away.
3 nights
McMinnville
Located in McMinnville, Oregon at the heart of the Willamette Valley wine region.
2 nights
Portland
The Comfort Suites is situated near the Columbia River, offering walking paths as well as ready access to downtown Portland, 10 miles away. They also provide a free shuttle service to the Portland International Airport, just 6 minutes away.
3 nights
McMinnville
Located in McMinnville, Oregon at the heart of the Willamette Valley wine region.
2 nights
Portland
The Comfort Suites is situated near the Columbia River, offering walking paths as well as ready access to downtown Portland, 10 miles away. They also provide a free shuttle service to the Portland International Airport, just 6 minutes away.
3 nights
McMinnville
Located in McMinnville, Oregon at the heart of the Willamette Valley wine region.
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