Oregon is home to some of the most beautiful vineyards in the world and its wineries are particularly well known for a distinctive Pinot Noir. The heart of the vineyard area is located in the North Willamette Valley on gentle hills that give way to expansive views of the vines and valley below.

This 6-hour Oregon wine tour will show you 3 of the area’s finest wineries, and you can visit their tasting rooms and sample the wines.

The wine region in the north Willamette valley, which was once known for fruit orchards and nurseries, has transformed into one of the country’s premier cool-climate varietal producers. The unique relationship between volcanic soils, elevation, and protective micro-climates has produced top Pinot Noir for decades.

Among the premier producers located in this region, and those you may visit on this tour, are:

• Erath Winery
• David Hill or Montinore
• Blizzard Winery
• Ardiri Winery
• Elk Cove Vineyards