Willamette Valley Wine Tour from Portland

We pick up and drop off at select downtown Portland hotels.

The Willamette Valley wine region, once known for its fruit orchards and nurseries, has become one of the United States' premier producers of cool-climate varietals like pinot noir. Start your wine country tour with hotel pickup from downtown Portland, and make your way by Mercedes Sprinter Van to three wineries carefully chosen by us. Portland is the perfect hub for exploring quiet backcountry roads through Oregon’s wine country, with more than half of the state’s 500 or so wineries located about 45 minutes away in the nearby Willamette Valley taking in beautiful vistas of gently rolling hills that give way to the expansive valley with views the Cascade Mountains. At each winery, taste a select group of varietals that will please even the most discerning palate, from reds like Pinot Noir Cabernet Franc to award-winning Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rose, Riesling & more. ITINERARY Wineries visited in this region may vary based on day of the week and winery availability.

Complimentary tasting fees for up to 8 people on days we visit this winery. This is one of several wineries we may visit on this tour. Wineries visited are chosen based on availability. We cannot guarantee that this winery will be visited on your tour date. For the past 30 years, Domaine Serene has been focused on excellence in a never-ending quest to produce world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Their mission is to produce outstanding quality through continuous improvement and a commitment to extremely high internal standards. Domaine Serene’s wines represent the achievement that is possible in Oregon, one of the finest regions in the world for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

This is one of several wineries we may visit on this tour. Wineries visited are chosen based on availability. We cannot guarantee that this winery will be visited on your tour date. Located in the heart of Oregon Wine country, they grow Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at their Estate Vineyard as well as produce big beautiful reds from their vineyards in the Columbia Valley AVA.

This is one of several vineyards we may visit on this tour. Wineries visited are chosen based on availability. We cannot guarantee that this winery will be visited on your tour date. Stoller Vineyard, established in 1993 by wine pioneers Bill Stoller is one of the oldest and most respected vineyard sites in Oregon's Willamette Valley. Wine grapes from this 225-acre vineyard have produced world-renowned wines for more than 32 years.

De Ponte Cellars is the site of one of the oldest vineyards in the Willamette Valley. This scenic property up in the Dundee Hills was acquired by the Baldwin family in 1999 and soon De Ponte Cellars Winery was born.De Ponte released its first Pinot Noir to critical acclaim in 2001, reflecting the dedication of the Baldwin Family and its French Winemaker Isabelle Dutartre to produce a remarkable wine. Dutartre learned the art of winemaking in her home of the Burgundy region of France and each vintage reflects her uncompromising commitment to quality and tradition. In addition to its Pinot Noir, De Ponte is known for its Melon. The Melon grape is not only rare in Oregon, but also in the whole U.S.De Ponte is located in the Dundee Hills and in the heart of Oregon's first ever American Viticulture Area (AVA). The designation of the Dundee Hills AVA is a sign of the growing prominence of this area in Oregon and American winemaking.

Passionate, creative, and dedicated to achieving excellence in winemaking, Joe Dobbes established himself as a leading figure in the industry. Founding Dobbes Family Estate and Wine By Joe, he ushered in an era of innovation and risk-taking in the Willamette Valley, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to showcasing the very best of Oregon. After fifteen years at the helm of Dobbes and Wine By Joe, Joe has transitioned to a new chapter, founding Iterum Wines alongside his wife Patricia. With a focus on small-batch, estate-grown fruit, Iterum Wines embodies their vision for low intervention and organic winemaking.While we have changed our name to Dobbes Family Winery, we are still a small, family-run winery in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Our definition of family has evolved to include all those we share our lives with from our guests to vineyard partners, to our team, to those who share a bottle of Dobbes wine from afar.

This is one of several wineries we may visit on this tour. Wineries visited are chosen based on availability. We cannot guarantee that this winery will be visited on your tour date. Their desired terrior in the Chehalem Mountains AVA mingled with sustainable dry framing practices and dedication to the art of the vine culminates in their beautiful estate-grown Pinot Noir wines. Tresori is delicately hand-crafted in small lots keeping the old ways while complimented with the use of current technology.

Now more than 35 years later, ROCO showcases Oregon winemaking at its peak—through a talent that has produced hundreds of 90+ scores from leading industry critics, repeated placement in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of the World, and multiple bottlings served in the White House. In 2024, ROCO’s 2013 RMS Brut 10-Year DD was named #1 wine of the year on ‘The Enthusiast 100’ list by Wine Enthusiast, a first-of-its-kind honor for any Oregon winery. Transcendent wines are the expectation at ROCO Winery. Through innovation and experience, we carefully build a vision for each wine’s highest potential and work tirelessly to make that vision a reality.