Cedric (the owner) is the literally the best! When I reached out about his company, he called me…read moreand we had a fantastic chat. He was very attentive and wanted to get a vibe for what the group (6 women) wanted and enjoys in life - all so HE could plan 2 amazing days at wineries in the greater Portland area. After the chat, we netted out on two full days (8 hrs each day. We survived by the way.) in June. He picked us up right at our Airbnb (Pearl) in a comfortable van with lots of room and already had the jams playing (his 90s/00s playlist is ON POINT). For the first day, we went out to the Mt. Hood area which was beyond beautiful (don't think I've ever seen a winery with a majestic mountain as a back drop). I highly recommend this route as it has more of a mom & pop feeling than other major wine areas I've visited (especially if you can do multiple days in this region). You also get a wider range of varietals vs. Willamette (not knocking W.V. AT ALL as I'm a Pinot Noir gal). Cedric completely planned the entire day and we hit up 4 different wineries and none disappointed. He also grabbed us lunch which was fantastic. The drive is beautiful along the Colombia River. Dropped off at our place in the Pearl. Day 2 (the following day) we hit up the famous Willamette Valley. We had a couple last minute requests (in terms of must-have wineries) that Cedric completely accommodated and he re-routed our day to ensure we hit the best of the best. He worked his magic and we were able to visit FIVE (!), including the last stop where we chatted with the owner/winemaker while playing bocce ball (Utopia wines). It was a fantastic day. We visited some big players like Domaine Serene (YES) and Stoller (great for a picnic lunch), but also some smaller but beautiful wineries like Colene Clemens (top of hill overlooking valley) and Vista Hills (think tree house vibes). Cedric promised a magical day and he delivered. This was by far my favorite wine tour experience and I've done a lot of them across the country/world. Cedric was the difference maker. He's a fantastic and hilarious host and truly makes the experience one to remember. His company has other drivers as well and I imagine they are of the same breed as Mr. Cedric, so no matter who you get, you won't be disappointed!!

Our private wine tour with Cedric was the most awesome kick-off to our weekend Portland trip…read more Cedric was so accommodating and really went out of his way to make sure we had the best time, and had everything we needed! We made amazing memories and had the most fun photo shoots! I booked Cedric because of all of his awesome reviews, and luckily I'm writing one because he did not disappoint! Thank you, Cedric!!

We used their service a few years ago so when we go back this year we are using them again. It was…read moreso fun and they made the wine tour so relaxed and pleasant! If you want the best wine tour in Oregon these are your people :)

If you want a relaxing day doing wine tours with friends and/or family, then this is the company…read morefor you!! Cork & Barrel staff are super friendly and take care of you so well. They pre-plan winery visits so you get to go behind the scenes and/or hear about the winery and the wines from winery staff. They even provide treats in the vehicle during the ride to the different wineries. You won't regret choosing Cork and Barrel!

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.

We had a great NYE that started with a Christmas lights tour from Sunshine Limo! We are new to…read moreEugene so didn't know of any NYE events. I stumbled upon the lights tour and talked to someone who was very helpful with information, costs, and options. Communication with the company was great from the time I made the reservation until we were picked up. Ian was our fantastic driver who picked us up on time and with chocolates . We started on the west side of Eugene in the hills, to the east, and then dropped off at the restaurant where we had dinner reservations. Ian made several stops to take pics of us and drove thru many neighborhoods with beautiful displays. We loved talking to him and hope he enjoys his upcoming Wyoming trip! The limo was clean, stocked with water, drink, and decorated with Christmas garland. We were able to play our own music (sorry about the Richard Cheese songs!)

It was fairly okay, didn't really have much to say and the lights are okay but somebody ended up…read morekilling the mood for me by LOUDLY and very rudely blaring music on their phone, probably should've said something but it was very distracting combined with music ALREADY playing.

Me and two friends decided on a girls trip to willamette valley for some wine tasting. After…read morecareful research we picked embrace oregon for our wine tour based off the glowing reviews and extremely reasonable price. We were staying in McMinnville and Sherry was kind enough to pick us up from our airbnb. The tour ended up being just the three of us so that was a nice surprise. She drove us out to Carlton and we went to three different and very cool wineries. Sherry also took many photos of us throughout the tour and posted on her FB. At stop 2 she provided us a snack lunch of spinach dip, breads, cookies, and fruits which was lovely. Overall it was a fabulous tour and if ever in McMinnville I would highly recommend to book a tour with Embrace Oregon! Thanks again Sherry!!

Our group had an absolutely tremendous experience exploring the Dundee Hills AVA with Sherry…read moreParker. Weeks before our trip began, Sherry went out of her way to help us plan the perfect day -- recommending wineries based on our preferences and arranging a perfectly-timed itinerary that allowed us to visit four wineries with wonderful views/Pinot. She promptly picked us up from our AirBnB in McMinnville. She was kind enough to take photos of us throughout our relaxing day, and she was incredibly knowledgeable about the Willamette Valley region and wines. The van that she transported us in was very spacious for our group. She provided us with water bottles, a special sweet treat and allowed us to charge our phones. Most importantly, she was extremely kind and a pleasure to spend time with. We so appreciated everything and can't recommend her enough!

In preparation for our first trip to the Willamette Valley, I did a lot of research and reached out…read moreto A LOT of tour companies. Once I connected with Proprietor Paul Tsiorba at Willamette Valley Tours, I felt that I had found a real partner in planning. He was responsive, insightful, and so easy to work with. Before even leaving home, we felt we were in good hands. And when our vacation was over, we knew we had made the right choice. Our trip to WV, OR was unforgettably fun and completely relaxing all at the same time. Paul bills himself as "Director of Awesome Experiences" and you might think that is hyperbole...until you book and tour with him! Thank you Paul, and Lova, for taking us all of the places we were sure to enjoy, for knowing the answers to every question, for respecting our time and our money, and for your genuine hospitality. You two are real ones!

Came up for a trip this past weekend with my girlfriends and decided to do a wine tour of…read moreWillamette Valley. Paul was recommended by our concierge at Dossier Hotel. We had a great experience with him on our tour. He was on time, friendly, knowledgeable, flexible and accommodating. Paul had a great line up of which wineries to take us to, and also had a great recommendation of where to pick up lunch and even pre-ordered for us. It was definitely a great experience and made our trip better. Thank you Paul!

It's been years since I've been to their tasting room and friends wanted to go so we were all in…read more Being familiar with their wines I knew this would be a good time. They have a lot to choose from so mostly we tried and sometimes shared a bit, but had to get a few tasting trays. We also opted for their charcuterie board because, why not? It was nice. They have a lot in their store and I had a couple birthdays coming up so I bought a bunch of food items for them to enjoy. Staff was super friendly and we had a great time. They have a parking lot and it's pretty quiet in here. Will definitely continue to enjoy their wines and if you're looking for a tasting don't hesitate to stop by.

Most of the wineries in the area specialize in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and drier wines, while…read moreHoneywood is amazing at sweet and fruity wines - my personal favorite. I first came across their brand at some tasting rooms on the coast and the Made in Oregon store but this is the first tome going to their headquarters. They do 4 tastings for $10 and have unique varities including some west coast berries like Huckleberry, loganberry and, our favorite of the tasting, Olallieberry. The bottles are also really affordable at around $14. Service was super friendly and great about describing the different flavors.

Niki was absolutely incredible! She customized our trip for our special occasion with many personal…read moreextra touches. It was an experience we will be talking about for a very long time.

Ok, this is HANDS-DOWN THE BEST WINE GUIDE/DRIVER I've ever had -- and I've been drinking wine…read morearound the world for years. My husband, parents, and I spent 2 days in Willamette with Niki -- and we all absolutely loved her! Niki is just so friendly and knowledgeable and energetic -- everything you want from a guide/driver, and also someone I genuinely wanted to be friends with after 5 minutes in the same car. Niki lives right in McMinnville (which is 100% where you should stay), so she's a true local who knows both the town and the wine region. She knows all the different wineries and their staff/owners -- and whether you're a wine novice or connoisseur -- she can recommend what'll be perfect for you. She is energetic and fun to be around, spends just enough time with you in every location (gauging how much you want her or don't want her to be around), keeps you on schedule, takes photos of/for you, etc. She'll also help organize shipping if you want to put together crates to send back yourself. She even picked me up the next day and dropped me off at McMinnville's car rental spot! She is literally one of the biggest reasons we'll be coming back to Willamette. Trust me, you cannot go wrong with picking her to help plan your visit and be your driver for the day!

My wife and I had an exceptional experience with Roger at Tesla Custom Winery Tours. When we told…read moreRoger that we were both advocates for sustainability, he selected three wineries committed to environmental stewardship through biodynamic viticulture and LIVE Certification. Approaching these delicate vines in a quiet, elegant, and distinctive zero-emission Tesla Model-X was a perfect touch. Our first stop was Archery Summit, where we enjoyed a unique tasting experience in a manmade cave 40 feet below the vineyard--perfect for aging hundreds of barrels of wine and creating a one-of-a-kind ambiance. You have probably never experienced anything like it! Next, we visited Soléna Estate, where Soléna herself poured a delightful flight in a beautifully appointed tasting room with expansive views of the rolling hills of Oregon Wine Country. Here, we savored Roger's signature Winery Lunch, featuring charcuterie served on a stave platter from a decommissioned wine barrel, along with sandwiches and dessert. We concluded our tour at Cramoisi Vineyard, a charming boutique winery where we met the owner, Sofia. She shared her passion for biodynamic viticulture and her minimalist approach to craft winemaking, which truly lets her fruit's flavors shine through every glass. We returned home with four bottles of our favorite selections, excited to extend our delightful experience even further. For a truly remarkable and sustainable wine experience, Tesla Custom Winery Tours is unmatched. Accept no substitutes -- call them today!

We had a wonderful time riding around with Roger on our recent tour. I asked him to surprise me…read morewith our winery itinerary and he did not disappoint. My parents and younger sister (who are not avid good wine drinkers) were visiting and LOVED the tour! We also had an 8 month and 7 year old children with us and Roger made sure everywhere we went was accommodating. We did the winery lunch option and it was totally worth it. Roger even surprised my mother with a birthday cake (her birthday was the next day). Roger's knowledge of the area and overall sharing of his life experience really made the trip memorable and fun. Highly recommended.

Wow! No wonder Oregon's population is booming with people visiting and relocating to our great…read morestate. If you are in Salem, definitely make this one of your first stops for information, maps, brochures, and suggestions. I called and spoke with Taylor regarding a street map of Salem, which she informed me they have in stock, courtesy of the Salem Chamber of Commerce (Thank You Chamber). When I arrived at the pink building on the corner of State there was the mystical parking spot -- Free for 30 minutes. I grabbed the spot but there are many parking options nearby, not to mention free parking in the Parkcades for the Salem Center. The foyer has a selection of travel magazines, but venture further inside to enjoy free wifi and a sitting area to rest your weary feet from walking around historic downtown Salem. Taylor was still working and quickly provided the street maps I requested. While I waited I entered a drawing for a free nights stay in a Salem hotel by providing information about my visit. There were free issues of the Salem Statesman newspaper, and a vast array of Wine country magazines and other local attractions. FYI, my favorite spots in Salem are Riverfront Park, The Gilbert House for those traveling with young children, The State Capitol tours and grounds, and the fun events going on at the Fairgrounds year-round. For those with dogs, visit Minto-Brown Island Park. Your fur baby will love you more and they will be exhausted. Call or stop by Travel Salem. They are very informative, professional, and helpful.

I have a confession: I love travel magazines. Whenever I visit any touristy place and see one of…read morethose big racks with brochures and ads, I stock up. I want to know everything about where ever I may be, and that includes my home town of Salem. That most of the mags end up on the floor of my car is irrelevant; being informed is what's important. I have never, ever, ever in all my years in this great state seen SO many travel mags/brochures/maps. It was the mecca of Oregon information--and you can be certain that I grabbed quite a bit. Not so much that going back would be redundant, just enough to get through to my next travel mag fix. When you grow up in a lame city like Salem, in a seemingly lame state such as Oregon, you tend to lose (or never gain) appreciation for the sites right in your own backyard. Since leaving my twenties I have gained (or re-gained) this appreciation and can now say, "There's so MUCH to do around her!" Ok, not in Salem. But every where else there is! Go support your own traveler information center. You won't find a better one anywhere--I promise.