Margarett Waterbury

Tasting pinot while taking in vineyard views from a cozy tasting room is awesome. But tasting pinot after an hour-long, up-close-and-personal stroll through the vines that grew the fruit that’s in your glass? That’s the kind of day you’ll remember long after the bottle is empty. If you’re looking to level-up your next tasting adventure, these Central and South Willamette Valley wineries are ready to help you get you even closer to the action. Here are six ways to explore this quieter region and its... More

The Umpqua Valley in southern Oregon is becoming a powerhouse producer of tempranillo. Known for its rich cherry and leather flavors, gentle spice, and silky tannin, tempranillo is widely grown in Spain and plays a key role in the Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions. More

Ready for a time-out from your frenetic pace? You’re ready for Bandon. For families looking to reconnect with one another the old-fashioned way — you know, face to face — there’s no better place to put the technology away. More

It’s approaching evening, and the sun slips behind the forested hills of Oregon’s Siskiyou Range. You’re nestled in a corner of DANCIN Vineyard’s heated piazza sharing a bottle of silky 2017 Adagio Southern Oregon pinot noir with two of your closest friends. Here’s how you can experience all that this acclaimed Rogue Valley estate has to offer. More

Here’s a vintners secret: Winter may be the best time to visit Oregon’s wine country. After the final grape clusters are plucked from the vines, the whole tempo slows down. The days may be short and the rain may drizzle, but the gray months between the emptying of the last harvest bin and the first bud break offers a chance to experience another, more intimate side of the Willamette Valley More