We celebrated a milestone birthday on the tour and had a wonderful time with our guide. We were…read morepart of a small tour and there were only five of us. The van was clean and comfortable. They provided water and while we were driving, our tour guide provided rich history of the valley and the land. We visited three excellent wineries and had different experiences at each of them. The first was a traditional and one of the oldest wineries, then we went to another winery that served white Pinot Noir, which was amazing, and we went to another modern winery with a really rich history as well, and it was by far the sleekest winery we visited. I love that they curated the tour to highlight different practices in organic and biodynamic farming. We learned a lot during our time together. We also had opportunities to venture off on our own, which served us well because we didn't want to feel forced to engage with people we were never going to see again. I highly recommend this tour company, especially if you want to learn about the terroir of the Willamette Valley. We also highly recommend visiting their beautiful and well stocked tasting room in Portland!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our all-day joinable tour with Backcountry Wine Tours. There was…read morejust one other couple in our van, so the tour felt relaxed and intimate. (This is their typical tour size.) The very detailed pre-trip questionnaire we had completed ensured we would visit just the right boutique wineries for our interests. (Our favorite was Arlyn, but each offered a very different experience.) Our guide, Aron, who has worked in the wine industry, was very knowledgeable and shared lots of good information--including about unrelated topics like places to eat in Portland. He also picked up lunch for us at The Horse Radish in Carlton, so we could eat at one of the wineries and not waste time driving. Be sure to read the FAQ page on the Backcountry Wine Tours website for details on how joinable tours work, how they select wineries, etc.

Allen was an excellent communicator leading up to the tour and an overall excellent, knowledgeable…read moreguide. I asked him for boutique vineyard recommendations specifically to avoid seeing labels I could buy in the grocery or liquor store. He provided a list of 3 vineyards, aside from the one I was dead-set on visiting (Penner-Ash), suggesting 4 stops was more than enough. He was spot on. I was ready to tap out by the fourth and final stop. He suggested a 9:30 AM pick up from downtown Portland, accounting for about an hour drive to get to the first vineyard. He was right on time and picked up in a clean white Mercedez van. The first stop was Argyle, followed by De Ponte Cellars, followed by Brooks Winery for lunch, ending at Penner-Ash. Even though Argyle appeared to be a little commercial given its location on a fairly busy street rather than off the beaten path, the space and their sparkling wine provided for a good intro for the rest of the day. The other two vineyards he picked were exactly what I wanted. We were the only ones in De Ponte, except for the cat. And Brooks had a great food and wine menu for lunch, overlooking beautiful views. As for pricing, I was first taken aback by the $75/hour price point, but I got over it considering: - Allen's competition was charging about the same - Allen is your private driver for the day and waits for you in between stops - Uber is not practical or all that cheaper for something like this. The vineyards are too spread out, some of which are in no service areas, and I can guarantee an Uber driver wouldn't bring Allen's expertise to the table. Overall, I was very satisfied with this service and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Wilammette Valley. The more people the merrier, however. The $75/cost is per hour, not per person.

Hands down, the best wine tour, I've ever been on! John the owner of the company, who started out…read morethis business after attempting to retire several years back, has given a new definition to wine tours. He treats you like family, becomes your friend and shows you what you want precisely like an excellent doctor diagnosing your qualms. As soon we all met, John immediately got on to establishing our preferences and getting us on to our insider's boutique wine tour experience. He educated us and amused us with history and facts in regards to the valley, the Dundee Hills and beyond. He's most certainly got a talent for tours and a heart of gold to boot. Book a tour with this company. Best times to go according to John, are after March through end of October. EXTRA Tips-- + Most wineries waived tasting fees when you're with Insider's + Cost $60/hour + tip Everything Sam K. said about this company is true; nothing but friendly, professional, and knowledgeable people here, providing wonderful and unique inside wine tour experiences.

Absolutely lovely service, very affordable. Kim was a wonderful guide for our party of 8. They even…read morepicked up lunch for us during one of our tastings, and made recommendations on where our timing would be tight.

Easy, efficient, on time, and convienent. NW Wine Shuttle is the only way to tour the beautiful…read morewineries just outside of Portland! We picked up the shuttle at Sunset Transit Center early Saturday morning. Mitch, our driver was super welcoming and kind. We saw alot of him during the day too. For 5 hours we bopped on and off the bus to 5 different wineries throughout the Dundee area. Mitch collected our purchases and returned them on our way back to Portland. So nice not to carry bottles with us all day. Every 20 minutes or so a bus would appear. We were never in a rush, nor did we ever wait very long. We visited wineries I've never heard of before and they were AMAZING. How would I have ever known about them otherwise?!? White Rose was our favorite. Such a cool space and amazing Pinots. I'll never not use NW Wine Shuttle to visit wineries again. Great service, frequent pick ups and good cost point!

Great value, communication, service, and accommodations. Our day of wine tasting in the valley was…read moreterrific, thanks largely in part to Cellar Door. They were super easy to schedule all the details of the tour with and accommodated pretty much all of our requests. The lunch they provided was delicious and Jill was an easy-going, knowledgeable driver/guide. Cannot recommend them enough if you're looking to spend the day seeing and tasting all the valley has to offer.

What a great experience! We contracted with Cellar Door Wine Tours for a tour of wineries in…read moreWillamette Valley. Helen was our guide and she was so engaging and knowledgeable. The wineries she chose all had a different flair and had unique stories. As we are not knowledgeable about Pinot Noir, Helen was a wealth of information. Not only did we learn about Pinot Noir but she also gave me some baking tips. She had prepared our lunch and the cookies she made were fantastic! (She has a background in the restaurant business.) Our tour was in July and, of course, the wine would not be shipped by Cellar Door or the winery until October. Both shipments arrived promptly in October as promised! We highly recommend Cellar Door Wine Tours. Oh, and our wines seem even more delicious at home.

Joe could not have been more kind! He went above and beyond for our little wine tour. He was…read moreknowledgeable about the area, pointing out places and different wineries along the way (for next time). He was also willing to make a few extra stops if we had time. The kindness and flexibility was outstanding! Highly recommend this company to get you around the williamette valley vineyards safely and to your stops on time! We had a great experience.

Joe was the best!! He dragged our butts around for over 9 hours, 3 wineries, plus a lunch stop. He…read morewas gracious, helpful, friendly, and a great driver! Our group of 8 couldn't be happier with our experience with Drive Me to Drink Wine. Hop in their van!

What an awesome place The wine club is the best around…read more Events are so fun We have been to the members dinner and bingo night so far We also really enjoy stopping in for a glass of wine The staff is exceptional

What a charming winery and so close to Portland! Just off I-5 in the quaint town of Aurora, it's a…read morequick ride from Portland yet for feel like you are miles away. Inside is so unique! The floor and counters are made from old bowling lanes. The wood creates a warm and inviting space, perfect for a tasting or to share a bottle. In warmer weather, sit outside and take in the beauty of the vineyard and nature. There are plenty of seating areas Overlooking the beautiful property. Many rave about the hybiscus wine, which I did enjoy, and the Pinot Noir Rose. But I'm a big, bold red drinker so my fave was their Syrah. It was definitely the darkest and most full bodied of their reds with notes of blackberry. blueberry and boysenberry. Nice and jammy with a hint of pepper. Lanphere Cellars, formerly Oregon's Best Wine, opened just a few years ago and I discovered them while taking a Sunday drive. This is a family owned winery and the service is warm, friendly, and knowledgeable If you want to get out of Portland for a fun afternoon or if you are driving down I-5 near Wilsonville, definitely stop by!

Amazing! Andrea planned out very last minute trip after our wine tour was cancelled. I'm so glad it…read morewas!! We went to 3 incredible wineries that we would have never picked on our own! Michelle our driver was so sweet and thoughtful! Perfect far!!

What an easy process this was from the get-go. I researched several tour companies for the…read moreWillamette Valley area and am so happy I went with Pinot Car. Great help with choosing the wineries and lunch from Andrea as well as helping plan the little extras. Minda was fabulous as our driver & guide! Appreciated her fun personality and other great recommendations. Thank you Pinot Car!!! Cheers! -Krista

Jeff took care of our arrangements but Stephanie was the best driver EVER! She took care of my best…read morefriend and I as we celebrated our birthdays! She catered to our needs and took care of us as we toured at four vineyards! I HIGHLY recommend Oregon Select Wine Tours!

Jeff is hands down the best driver and tour guide I have ever had. Do yourself a favor. Call Jeff…read moreand let him handle it all. He is AMAZING!!