Harvest in Oregon's pinot noir heartland: 700+ wineries, the Carlton Crush grape stomp on 12 September, sunrise balloon flights and James Beard-calibre dinners in McMinnville. The three-day route from Portland, all curated.
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Explore and learn about the AVAs, or American Viticultural Areas, that make up the greater Willamette Valley wine region.
Carlton Crush Harvest Festival is a full-day celebration of the season in beautiful downtown Carlton during peak harvest. The highlight of the day is the lively Team Grape Stomp Competition, where teams compete in a fun and messy battle for grape-stomping glory. Kids can also join in with their very own Kids’ Grape Stomp Competition. The festivities […]

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Official page for Oregon's largest state park and its Trail of Ten Falls — the classic non-wine day trip on the valley's eastern edge near Silverton.
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The Joel Palmer House in Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wine Country offers seasonal, locally sourced cuisine spotlighting wild mushrooms and truffles, artisanal cocktails, and a curated wine list of 500+ Oregon Pinot Noir and varietals.

Farm-to-table restaurant on Third Street sourcing from its own regenerative farm; its chef Sarah Schafer was a 2025 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: Northwest.

Recent 17-minute guide from wine-travel vloggers Chloe & Matthew walking through their expert winery picks across the valley — the best current video overview found.

High-production 34-minute episode of sommelier Vince Anter's wine show covering the valley's history, terroir and producers — evergreen and the most-watched quality video on the region.

Hiking and biking, art events, farm visits, and more for visitors to Oregon's Williamette Vallery.

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Where to stay in Oregon’s most famous wine region, from bed-and-breakfasts and a spa resort to glamping-style Airstream trailers.
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Willamette Valley Harvest is happening. Check out our harvest updates, recipes, photos, and the music that inspires the winemakers.
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