Grab a Pint at San Juan Island Brewery & More

One of the best parts of vacation is exploring the breweries, wineries, and bars in the area. No one bats an eye when you have a beer with lunch during your time off! A great place for a locally brewed ale is the San Juan Island Brewery, which happens to be only a few minutes […]

Our 10 Favorite Activities In Downtown McMinnville

Downtown McMinnville is full of life in the summertime. Outdoor patios and rooftops are full of eager diners and wine enthusiasts. The historic Third Street sidewalks are bustling with tourists eyeing the local boutiques and wine tasting rooms, and the weekly farmers market is a hub of farm-fresh goods and crafts. As the largest town […]

Amazing Things to do in the Finger Lakes this Year

Spring is emerging at every turn in Upstate New York, which calls for a weekend getaway or a mid-week vacation! There are so many great things to do in the Finger Lakes—from wine tasting on Cayuga and Seneca Lakes and exploring the vast wilderness and waterfalls at the nearby state parks to dining out for […]

Visit the Best Wineries in the Willamette Valley for 2023

As we get ready to welcome spring to the Willamette Valley, the promise of a new growing season and another vintage of award-winning wines is on the horizon. If you’ve been longing for a chance to visit the best wineries in the Willamette Valley, now is the time to start planning. Oregon’s Willamette Valley has […]

Head to these Wineries on Seneca Lake this Spring

With more than 100 wineries in the Finger Lakes, it’s not always easy to narrow it down to a modest and doable tasting itinerary; thankfully, there’s a great selection of wineries on Seneca Lake, which is a great place to start to get an idea of the terroir and our cold-weather varietals that thrive here. […]

Naked Winery in Hood River: New Name, Still an Oregon Treasure

If you’re looking for the fantastic wines of Naked Winery in Hood River, Oregon, you can still find them – you just have to change your search term. Naked Winery is now Evoke Winery. The name has changed but the creative spirit and fabulous wines are still the same. So don’t give up on your […]

Wine Tasting at San Juan Vineyards

A vacation to San Juan Island is about slowing down—strolls on the beach, kayaking, and relaxing with a good book. However, these activities are all made better with a little bit of wine, and San Juan Vineyards is a lovely place to start. Set back in the idyllic countryside, this local winery is a gem […]

Award Winning Willamette Valley Pinot Noir to Discover This Summer

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir wines are considered to be some of the best in the world. In 2016, Wine Enthusiast Magazine named the Willamette Valley as their wine region of the year. Every year since the popularity of Oregon wines has increased dramatically. If you’ve yet to find the time to visit Oregon wine country, […]