Oregon Wine Tasting Tours

Yes, each winery tour option is available as a gift certificate.

On both the half day and full day wine tasting tour you can expect an assortment of charcuterie, cheeses, bread and pickled vegetables from Eugene area vendors.

We always try to accommodate all food allergies and dietary needs on our wine tasting tours, we just might need a little guidance helping you meet your needs. When you purchase I wine tour our checkout process gives you the option to share any dietary restriction you may have so that we can plan your lunch accordingly.

A full day winery tour starts at around 9:30am with pick up at your location and drop off around 5:30pm.

A half day winery tour starts at around 11am with pick up at your location and drop off around 4pm.

We will pick you up at your location and take you out to wine country. When you purchase a wine tasting tour through this website you will be given the opportunity to let us know where you need to be picked up. Destinations further afield may warrant additional charges.

Oregon Vine2Wine Tours is based out of Eugene so most pick ups are in the Eugene area. However, if you are staying in Roseburg or Salem we can also pick you up and tour that specific region. We do not pick up from the Portland area.

Service dogs are allowed on winery tours but children under the age of 21 and pets are not.

You can definitely make requests if you have a specific winery you want to visit. We’re committed to assuring you enjoy your time in wine country. Just know that some wineries give better wine tasting experiences than others. We have thoughtfully selected wineries we think give the finest experience as well as genuinely represent the region’s terroir. If you have a special request you may include it on the checkout form when you purchase a wine tasting tour.

For more than a decade we have visited wineries all over Oregon. We choose wineries that represent the terroir of that region and give informative and personal tasting experiences. There are many great wineries in Oregon to experience but we definitely have our favorites.

A half day wine tour stops at 3 wineries while a full day wine tour will visit 4 wineries.

Each winery is different and each group is different so it varies but an hour is a good estimate for an educational and fun wine tasting experience.

This varies a little bit at each winery but 4-6 wine samples (1-1.5 oz pours) are typical at each winery.

Tasting fees vary by winery. For the half day wine tour tasting fees are around $10 per person and are refundable with a minimum wine purchase (that varies at each winery). Full day wine tour tasting fees vary depending on if it is in the Umpqua Valley AVA or the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. The Roseburg area charges around $10-15 per person while the Salem area ranges from $15-50 per person. Each winery in these regions refunds the fee with a minimum wine purchase as well. For more detailed information on individual wineries please contact us.

This is optional but remember that the winery owners are very happy with you purchasing wine, while tasting staff gets paid by the hour.

Wine tour guide gratuity is optional but always appreciated.

Each winery has licenses in different states so we can inquire before you go on your wine tour if your state is one where they are allowed to ship wine.

There is always room for purchased wine. Some groups buy a lot of wine and we have room for it. You can also arrange to have your wine shipped directly from some vineyards.

One of the things that Oregon Vine2Wine Tours prides itself on is that we only do private parties for up to six people on our winery tours.

There are no extra fees or taxes on any winery tour with us.

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One of the things that Oregon Vine2Wine Tours prides itself on is that we only do private parties for up to six people on our winery tours.

All the more reason to go on a wine tour and learn a little bit about wine! We are very relaxed and not pretentious. You will be with your friends and family so the atmosphere is relaxed and safe to explore something that can be intimidating.

Wine tour topics include: Oregon wine history, why certain grapes are grown in specific places, how wine is made, food pairing ideas, what makes Oregon wine unique and lots of other wine related topics. The tour goes where the group wants it to go. Sometimes we dive into technical details about wine while other times we enjoy the way it tastes and smells.

Harvest of the grapes begins in the Willamette Valley around late September depending on the amount of heat we get over the growing season. If you take a tour during the harvest you will definitely see some action.

Terroir is a French word describing the place where the grapes are grown. That includes the climate, soil, slope of the vineyard, aspect to the sun and many other variables that can shape how the wine will taste and smell. Oregon Vine2Wine Tours is passionate about places that show off their vineyards, by not manipulating the wine with chemicals or overuse of oak barrels.

Sulfur dioxide is used in most wine making and is used to prevent oxygen from getting to the wine, increasing its shelf life. If you ever smell rotten eggs when you first pop a bottle of wine give it a swirl a few times and it will probably blow off.

Tannins are what make your lips stick to your teeth after sipping on red wine. They are more pronounced in bigger red wines such as Tempranillo or Cabernet Sauvignon. They are actually a natural occurring polyphenol found in the skins and seeds of the grapes.

Red wines are red because the grapes are fermented with the skins and seeds. White wines are pressed before fermentation so they have no contact with the skins. In the skins and seeds of the red grapes are tannins that can be bitter and astringent. As a red wine ages those tannins combine with pigment molecules and precipitate out leaning the tannins softer. Not all red wines age well and some white wines actually improve with a little age. This is just one of the many topics we can get into while tasting Oregon wine.

Science has narrowed it down to tannins or histamines, both in red wine.

Red wines are red because the grapes are fermented with the skins and seeds. White wines are pressed before fermentation so they have no contact with the skins. In the skins and seeds of the red grapes are tannins that can be bitter and astringent. As a red wine ages those tannins combine with pigment molecules and precipitate out leaning the tannins softer. Not all red wines age well and some white wines actually improve with a little age. This is just one of the many topics we can get into while tasting Oregon wine.

The most basic difference is geographical. Wines made in Europe (France, Italy, Germany, etc.) are considered Old World because that is where grapevines first originated. Everywhere else imported the vines (United States, Australia, New Zealand, etc.) and are considered New World. In general Old World wines are described as lighter, higher acid wines that taste less fruity. New World wines are riper, lower acid levels and show more fruit. These differences are very general because a lot of the Oregon wineries we visit have a more Old World approach to their winemaking.

Stands for American Viticultural Area, which is a grape growing area that has specific climate features and similar geology. The Umpqua Valley is an example of an AVA, as is the Eola-Amity Hills. Several different wineries are in one AVA.

Most people associate Oregon wine with Pinot Noir but there are many different varietals in this state. In southern Oregon and in the Columbia Valley it is warm enough to grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and other big reds. However, Pinot Noir is what has put Oregon wine on the wine map.

Roseburg is in the Umpqua Valley AVA, a warmer climate than the Eola-Amity Hills AVA (near Salem). Because they are warmer they grow grapes that tolerate more heat such as Tempranillo or Cabernet Sauvignon. The Eola-Amity Hills is due east of the Van Duzer corridor, the low point of the coast range, where marine winds cool the vineyards. This keeps acid levels in the grapes high and is ideal for Pinot Noir. The big question for people in choosing which full day wine tour they want to take is if they like Pinot Noir or bigger reds.

There is lots of variety in the price of wine in every region. Overall, Pinot Noir tends to be the most expensive red wine while Chardonnay is generally the most expensive white wine. Even in the same region the prices can vary a lot.