5 Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Oregon Wine Country

Go behind the scenes with a guided tour of Oregon Wine Country. All over the region, outfitters are excited to help build a custom itinerary, shuttle you from stop to stop, and take you into barrel rooms and wine caves for exclusive experiences.

Check out the benefits of a guided wine tour to see how a local expert can make your trip a magical experience—and then start planning your getaway today.

The Willamette Valley is home to a large Hispanic and Latino population—one that has become an essential part of the region's wine industry.

So as you plan your Memorial Day tastings, we've put together a guide to some of the region's groundbreaking Latino winemakers—from sustainably minded producers to winemakers who showcase global influences.

Be that in-the-know friend who can recommend a fabulous bottle from a boutique winery. Memorial Day Weekend is a great chance to have a personal tasting experience at a small-production winery.

• The Lumos Wine Company tasting room resides in a century-old barn that's been renovated in the Oregon Coast Range foothills just outside Corvallis. Celebrate the winery's 25th anniversary with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other new releases. Turn your visit into a longer outing at other nearby stops throughout Corvallis farm country.
• Pfeiffer Winery is one of the Willamette Valley's oldest wineries, growing its small-batch wines and pouring them exclusively in a tasting room at Eugene's 5th Street Public Market.

The first Pinot noir vines were planted in the Willamette Valley more than 40 years ago. Raise a glass to the early dreamers, and pay a visit to early Oregon producers who still make great wines today.

• The Eyrie Vineyards pours its organic wines in a cozy tasting room in the heart of McMinnville.
• Sokol Blosser planted its first grapes in 1971—and its Dayton tasting room remains a must-visit stop today.
• Adelsheim Vineyard has been growing grapes in the Chehalem Mountains since 1971, and its palatial tasting room near Newberg provides a world-class experience.
• Since the early 1970s, Knudsen Vineyards has grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and other acclaimed wines in the Dundee Hills. A tasting room affords views of those earliest vines.

Across Oregon Wine Country, nearly 700 wineries craft some of the world’s best wines. And in many cases, these vintners also offer luxurious experiences that take the experience to a whole new level.

Start planning your lavish getaway with our guide to luxury wine tastings and tours—including private tasting experience, food-and-wine pairings, custom tours, and overnight stays.