Wine country tours

Eco Tours of Oregon, Portland 1-888-TOURS-33 or http://www.ecotours-of-oregon.com

Festival

Memorial Weekend in the Wine Country, last week-end in May, marks the opening of 40 tasting rooms  http://www.yamhillwine.com 

International Pinot Noir Celebration, last week-end in July, gustatory delights and wine tasting. Lottery determines ticket purchases (winners notified in Mar. or Apr.) 1-800-775-4762

Wine Country Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving week-end, more than 35 wineries offer tours and tastings, including some usually closed to the public. http://www.yamhillwine.com

Wineries

Champoeg Wine Cellars, Aurora, Oregon

Erath Vineyards, Dundee, Oregon

Maresh Red Barn, Dundee, Oregon

Ponzi Vineyards

Rex Hill Vineyards and Winery, Newberg, Oregon

Sokol Blosser Winery