Willamette Valley wine tasting tour: 3–4 wineries, private group

Dundee Hills and beyond: taste the wines that rival Burgundy

A private full-day wine tour of Willamette Valley's best wineries, departing from your choice of pickup location (McMinnville, Salem, Newberg or Dundee) with a guide who works inside the valley's wine community. You visit 3 or 4 wineries depending on your pace, tasting wines paired with food at some stops and learning the story behind Oregon's most acclaimed Pinot Noirs. Round-trip transportation and water are included; tasting fees apply at each winery unless you purchase a bottle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour

• Explore Willamette Valley AVA
• Taste wines at Bergstrom winery
• Visit Winderlea Vineyard & Winery
• Have lunch at Red Hills Market
• Enjoy tasting at Patricia Green winery
• Relax at Domaine Divio winery
• Pass through historic Dundee town

The Experience

Willamette Valley holds over 900 wineries across rolling hills that many believe rival Burgundy's terroir. Your guide is not just a driver but an industry insider with years of connections throughout the valley, which shapes where you go and what you taste. The tour runs 6 to 9 hours depending on how many wineries you choose and how long you linger at each one — the pace is yours to set.

A typical route moves through the Dundee Hills and surrounding towns, stopping at places like Bergstrom (where wines are paired with chef-prepared bites in their modern farmhouse tasting room), Winderlea (known for its balcony views and comparative tastings), and Patty Green (the legacy of Oregon's first female winemaker, Patricia Green, with an education component built into the tasting). Domaine Divio, named Traveler's Choice Best Winery in 2023, often becomes the last stop — many guests linger there. You'll pass through the historic town of Dundee itself, which anchors the heart of the valley the way Napa town does for Napa Valley. A lunch stop at Red Hills Market, the valley's cult sandwich shop, breaks up the day with their fried chicken sandwich and jo-jo potatoes.

The guide picks you up from McMinnville, Salem, Newberg, Dundee or another location you choose, and the route adapts to what you want to taste and how deep you want to go into the valley's story. Tasting fees at the wineries are your cost, but they're waived if you buy a bottle. Children can join the tour, though they won't participate in tastings.

What’s included

• Round-trip transportation from McMinnville, Salem, Newberg, Dundee or your chosen pickup location.
• a bottle of water per person.
• visits to 3 or 4 wineries selected for your preferences and pace.
• guidance from a driver with years of experience and connections inside the valley's wine community.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Wine History Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide who knows which wineries match your tastes and can adjust the route on the day—choose the self-guided rental car if you'd rather pick your own stops, or a fixed-schedule group tour if you prefer set timing with other travelers.

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Top questions

What's the difference between visiting 3 wineries versus 4 on this tour?

The Willamette Valley tour includes either 3 or 4 wineries depending on your preference for a slower pace or more experiences. Fewer stops means more time at each location to linger and absorb the hospitality; more stops pack in additional tastings and vineyard stories within the same 6- to 9-hour window.

Do I need to pay for wine tastings on top of the tour price?

Tasting fees at each winery are separate from the tour price and are your responsibility. However, if you purchase a bottle at any stop, the tasting fee for that winery is waived.

Where can I be picked up for this Willamette Valley tour?

Pickup is available from McMinnville, Salem, Newberg, Dundee and other locations throughout the valley — you choose the location that suits your schedule, and the driver meets you there for the round-trip.

What makes Domaine Divio worth visiting on this tour?

Domaine Divio was named Traveler's Choice Best Winery in 2023 and is led by Bruno Corveaux, who was named Oregon Winemaker of the Year by the International Wine Report the same week. The wines, hospitality and overall vibe draw guests to linger, so it's often the final stop where you can stay as long as you'd like.

Can children come on the wine tour?

Children are welcome on the tour, though they cannot participate in wine tastings. They can enjoy the scenery, the stops at wineries and the lunch break at Red Hills Market.

What's included in the tour price?

Round-trip transportation from your pickup location and a bottle of water for each visitor are included. Tasting fees, meals and gratuities are separate expenses.