About the Author

Carrie Wynkoop

Carrie Wynkoop is the founder of Cellar 503, a wine club featuring unique, high quality, affordable wines that represent the full range of great Oregon wine. Cellar 503 is for anyone who loves Oregon wine and wants to explore.

The Variety of Eugene Wineries

March 14, 2017
Eugene wine tasting is a little bit of country, a little bit of city and a whole lot of fun. Located two hours south of Portland in the verdant Willamette Valley, Eugene is Oregon's second largest city, known for its eclectic mix of arts, recreation and culinary pursuits. Just as this vibrant city has a… More
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Wine Tasting, Artisan Meals and Shakespeare

July 20, 2016
Thinking about heading down to Southern Oregon this summer? It’s a beautiful place to visit. Between the gorgeous outdoors with rivers to raft and hills to climb, excellent restaurants, live theater and, of course, amazing wine to taste, your trip to the southern part of our state will be an amazing adventure! I spent a… More
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Southern Oregon , Medford , Rafting , Fairs & Festivals , Theater & Performing Art , Wine & Wineries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Attractions , Events ,

Celebrate Oregon’s Women Winemakers

May 5, 2016
Though the wine industry has traditionally been dominated by men, it's becoming more and more common to see women winemakers and assistant winemakers in Oregon’s wineries. Here are a few of Cellar 503's favorite women winemakers. More
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Organic Wineries Tour in Tualatin Valley

April 19, 2016
You can celebrate Earth Day every day in Oregon with a glass of wine. After all, what is wine if not the natural product of clean air, land and water? There are lots of ways for winemakers to reduce their impact on the planet.  In Oregon, wineries that want to go above and beyond when it… More
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Wine Tasting in Bend

February 23, 2016
In Central Oregon’s high desert, Bend has built quite a reputation as one of the best places for dog lovers, best places for mountain biking, best places for hiking, best places for skiing, and of course the best place for beer. With so many new breweries in Bend it can be hard to keep up with the experimental beer culture, but what if you’re looking for something other than beer? Well, you’re in luck! It’s an exciting time for wine in Central Oregon. More
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Winter Wine Tasting

December 9, 2015
Recommendations for a day of wine tasting at some of the most beautiful, cozy tasting rooms in the Willamette Valley, northern Oregon’s signature wine tasting region. More
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