Guest Author - Erin Lehn

There’s nothing that compares to a flavorful day of wine touring. And California isn’t the only place to visit for sampling exquisite liquid grape creations. Oregon has earned its reputation for producing award winning wines. The Willamette Valley is Oregon’s leading wine region and has been recognized globally as a producer of premier Pinot Noirs. There are over 200 wineries in the region! And Oregon, being an RV friendly state, also has several RV parks and RV accessible roads situated near these great wineries.



Where to Park the Rig
There are several nice places to park your RV right in the heart of wine country.

Start your visit off I-5 at Champoeg State Heritage Area which offers two campground loops and an abundance of historical and recreational opportunities.

Portland Dayton RV Park has 190 FHU sites with 50 amp electric, a camp store and pool and is located in the heart of wine country.

Olde Stone Village RV Park is located right next to the famed Spruce Goose and has WIFI access.

Where to Wine
There are just so many excellent wineries in the Willamette Valley that I just suggest visiting as many as you can. And many of them offer complementary tasting.



Some of our favorites include:

Shafer Vineyard Cellars in Forest Grove. Their vast selection of affordable, tasty wines are served up complementary by owner Miki Shafer.

Van Duzer Vineyards, located in the Van Duzer Corridor, is a beautiful estate that serves up exceptional wines in the tasting room.



Anne Amie Vineyards has high quality wines served up in one of the most beautiful locations. Bring a picnic lunch and plan to stay for awhile.

Eola Hills has a great selection of superb wines offered in a friendly tasting room.

Where to Dine
Again, there are plenty of dining options in the area, but these restaurants are especially noteworthy.

The Dundee Bistro situated in historic Dundee and owned by the Ponzi wine family, is a popular destination offering a great wine selection and freshly prepared food.

La Rambla Restaurant & Bar, located in McMinnville, blends the flavors of the Pacific Northwest with the exciting cuisine of Spain. Featuring tapas, entrees and desserts along with an exceptional wine list.

Tina’s located in Dundee features delicious and healthful seasonal and regional meals daily that complement the local wines.

For more information, visit Willamette Wines.com