Located just 30 minutes SW of Portland, this beautiful valley filled with rolling hills, vineyards…read moreand vistas transports you to a vastly different, more relaxing environment.
Midway between Newberg and McMinnville, some call Dundee the heart of Oregon wine country. A charming town of about 3000, with a small "downtown" area on Highway 99, I often choose to use Dundee as my base when spending a few days in this region. It's also a perfect day trip if you just want to get out of the city.
Home to Knudsen Vineyards, the pioneers of Oregon Wine Country, I love visiting their vineyards and tasting room. The vistas are just incredible! In fact, The Oregon Wine Country license plate is a pic of their rolling hills. Fun fact!
For a more modern setting, I love Furioso. Inside is all white and minimalist with floor to ceiling windows allowing the vineyards to be the focus, and living art, in the tasting room. A French winemaker plus an Italian owner make fabulous wines.
The Four Graces has that quaint, farmhouse vibe with many seating areas out in their patio and lean. Love starting my day here. Sokol Blosser is another vineyard with a gorgeous, modern aesthetic. Visit Domaine Roy & FiLs for an elegant Tuscany experience.
Lange Family Estates, Durant, Firesteed, Dusky Goose, Argyle, Dobbes Family Estate - there are so many vineyards right in Dundee.
For a small town, they have several great restaurants. For breakfast, lunch or make your own charcuteri, definitely stop at Red Hills Market. Their prepared sandwiches and meals are fantastic and don't break the bank. Their pantry items are from the best of Oregon's best and make great gifts.
For an elegant dinner, go to Tina's. The food and service is impeccable. For a casual stop, find out where Los Kopitos Food Truck will be, they post on FB and Instagram. They move around and support various events. Some of the best Mexican food I've ever had.
Dundee is a Charming town, a perfect day trip from Portland or a home base for a long weekend in the Willamette Valley. Definitely make a point to visit.