Carrie Wynkoop

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

Thanksgiving weekend is one of the best times to go wine tasting in Oregon. Most wineries are open, including many small wineries that aren't usually open to the public. From holiday markets and live music to turkey nacho bars and special wines, the holiday excitement is in the air! Wondering where to go? Want to… More

Fall is by far my favorite time of year. Nothing beats the crisp air, blue skies with a tinge of wood smoke in the air, stunning colors of leaves, harvesting of apples and pumpkins and, of course, the crushing of grapes to make wine. There is no better place to experience the colors and tastes… More

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

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

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

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

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