Holiday Shopping on Third Street in Downtown McMinnville

The first thing you’ll notice about downtown McMinnville is the pace of life; we take things a little bit slower here, savor our wine and fine cuisine, and take a moment to sit back and relax. And that’s not to say this isn’t a lively place—downtown McMinnville hosts events nearly every weekend, and Third Street […]

10 Amazing Restaurants in McMinnville, OR,

After a day of sipping wine and touring vineyards in the Willamette Valley, it will most definitely be time to reset and refuel. Thankfully, you’ll find a lovely selection of restaurants in McMinnville serving up farm-to-fork-style menus with creative preparations and innovative flavor combinations. There’s been a recent surge of chefs relocating away from main […]

The Best Pinot Noir at our Willamette Valley Winery

Of course, the wines produced in the Willamette Valley are world-renowned, including some of the best Pinot Noir. As this region roughly shares the same longitude as Burgundy, France, the climate and wines produced in these areas have spectacular similarities. Bailey’s journey in winemaking began in Burgundy, France, where he learned to view winemaking as […]

Explore Downtown McMinnville, Oregon this Fall

While there are always great perks to spending your vacations in busy metropolitan areas, there’s something magical about planning a trip to a charming small town—and downtown McMinnville, Oregon, is one of those fantastic destinations. Often listed in major publications as one of the best small towns to explore in Oregon, downtown McMinnville exudes a […]

Come Taste the Best Oregon Sparkling Wine

While the Willamette Valley is consistently recognized for its fantastic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the traditional sense, we also grow and produce these varietals for outstanding Oregon sparkling wine. You’ll find a full spectrum of these bright and bubbly wines, from pear and honey notes to savory and green flavors on the palate. There’s […]

Spend a Day Wine Tasting at these Newberg Oregon Wineries

There are many lovely places for wine tasting in the Willamette Valley, one of our favorite day trips is checking out the selection of Newberg Oregon wineries in the charming downtown area. Located about 30 minutes from our Inn, you’ll find some of the best wineries in Newberg right along the main street, walkable to […]

The Bailey Society

Elegance, exclusivity, and taste are three words that embody Wayne Bailey’s newest signature wine portfolio, where he used his passion and winemaking skills to create four wines that stand out among the rest. Due to the limited availability of these wines, we established The Bailey Society — an elite allocation club that not only guarantees […]

What Makes Some Wine Have Higher Alcohol Content Than Others?

You may have noticed that wine alcohol levels have slowly inched up over the years. While it was hard to find a wine that naturally reached 14% alcohol by volume 35 years ago, it’s pretty common now. This high alcohol content has been attributed to the changing palate of the modern drinker as well as to […]

Do You Have to Let Your Wine Breathe?

    Most of us opening a bottle of wine want to drink it right away.   Our faces might look like those of Marshall and Lily in “How I Met Your Mother” when they are told they have to wait 30 minutes to let their wine breathe.     So, the real question is […]