California is the most famous wine producing area in the U.S., but it is far from the only area to produce good wines. Oregon is the third-largest producer of fine wine in the country, according to The New York Times.
Oregon provides ideal growing conditions for the pinot noir grape. The state has warm, mildly wet summers, rainy springs and wet, mildly cool winters. It is a similar climate to the Burgundy region of France.
For those interested in learning more about wine production in Oregon and the pinot noir grape, wine tours offer an excellent opportunity to explore the region.
My Chauffeur Wine Tours takes guests along the Columbis River Gorge area, which is known for its pinot noir wine. Guests ride in luxury vehicles to the vineyards of Carlton, Yamhill and McMinnville. There, they enjoy catered gourmet picnics and wine tastings. The tours are narrated by local experts and can be customized from a selection of 11 routes.
My Chauffer Wine Tours
503-969-4370
Equestrian Wine Tours are a more adventurous way to explore the wine-producing region. Tour guides takes groups on horseback on Tennessee walking horses through the Red Hills of Dunde, an area famous for its pinot noir, and then onto the Carlton and Yamhill regions. The tours have options for gourmet picnics and wine-pairing demonstrations, as well as carriage rides through the region.
Equestrian Wine Tours
866-864-5253
Main Street Tours is another company that explores the pinot noir region of Oregon, taking visitors through the vineyards of Applegate, Illinois, Umpqua Valley and Rogue. These tours are intended to be more educational, and provide information on the history of Oregon wine and gourmet food pairings, as well as a demonstration of the "Five S's of Wine Tasting." Guests are chauffeured through the rolling hills and rural vistas that have panoramic views of the vineyards perfect for photograph opportunities. The tours also stop at local farms and creameries and include lunch at one of the vineyards.
Main Street Tours
541-488-7895
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