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When I moved to Oregon in 1995, there were only 92 wineries in the Willamette Valley. Fast forward 25 years, and the valley is now home to more than 725 wineries that cover 37,000 acres of land with world-renowned vineyards that produce Oregon’s finest wines. It has been a tremendous thing to witness the continued

You could stay at home for Thanksgiving, slaving away over a hot oven and preparing your home for an onslaught of guests, or you could fly the coop and head to a plush hotel that will take care of your every holiday need-including preparing a tasty feast. But while many hotels offer Thanksgiving dinners and

The definitive list Of where to drink & dine right now Each year, the editors of Wine Enthusiast sip and sup their way around the country, seeking eateries that incorporate wine tin thoughtful and exciting ways. This list isn’t a ranking, nor is there a matrix of number of bottles, price or types of food.

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Excursions in the oregon towns of mcminnville, carlton and dundee During a winemaker dinner at the exquisite Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, Oegon, my wife, Mica, and I clink glasses with other diners to celebrate the region’s burgeoning wine industry. Next to me, wine writer Karen Macneil remarks that she considers the Willamette Valley