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Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Fodors. For Choice Travel Experiences. The guide that has it all-spectacular photography, evocative prose, insider tips, and detailed color maps to help you make the most of your trip. Written by longtime Oregon wine country residents, Compass American Guides Oregon Wine Country provides in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of one of Americas most spectacular destinations! Follow your Compass to “get” there. •The best vineyards. Discover the states top wine regions: Yamhill County, Salem, Washington County, the Willamette, Umpqua, and Rogue River valleys, and the stunning Columbia River Gorge. Star ratings highlight the best spots. •Tips and tours. A wine-tasting how-to helps you sip like a pro. Timing tips reveal the best visiting strategies, and day-long driving itineraries steer you through each region. •Explore and indulge. Stroll around the dynamic city of Eugene or find a perfect lookout spot along the dramatic Columbia River Gorge. And learn where to splurge on exquisite meals or spread out a picnic. Visit Fodors.com for more ideas and information, travel deals, vacation planning tips, reviews and to exchange travel advice with other travelers. What the critics say about Compass American Guides: “Lushly illustrated and intelligently written.” —National Geographic Traveler “The most literate and elegant series of guides ever written about North America.” —Jan Morris Table of ContentsIntroduction ............ 8 A Wine Country Idyll ............ 12 Todays Lay of the Land ............ 14 How to Use This Book............ 16 Setting And History............ 17 Three-in-One Wine Country ............ 18 Southern Oregons Wine Regions ............ 22 The Early Years of Wine Country ............ 23 Visiting Wineries: Tasting And Touring ............ 27 When to Go ............ 29 In the Tasting Room ............ 30 In the Winery ............ 36 In the Vineyard ............ 47 Geology 101 ............ 56 Washington County............ 63 Beaverto ............ 67 Hillsboro ............ 70 Around Forest Grove ............ 73 The Columbia River Gorge ............ 79 The Gorges Spectacular Scenery ............ 82 Around Hood River, Oregon ............ 85 Lyle, Washington ............ 90 Around The Dalles, Oregon ............ 92 Yamhill County ............ 100 Newberg ............ 102 Dundee ............ 107 Chehalem Valley ............ 115 Carlton ............ 116 Lafayette ............ 119 Dayton ............ 121 McMinnville ............ 123 Amity ............ 130 Salem And Eola Hills ............ 133 Salem ............ 136 Rickreall ............ 141 Dallas ............ 142 Aurora ............ 142 Silverton ............ 145 Turner............ 145 Southern Willamette Valley ............ 149 Eugene ............ 151 Lorane ............ 158 Veneta ............ 158 Corvallis ............ 159 Umpqua Valley ............ 164 Roseburg Area ............ 168 Elkton ............ 179 Where To Eat In Wine Country ............ 183 Oregon Specialties ............ 184 The Columbia River Gorge ............ 188 Yamhill County ............ 194 Salem and Eola Hills ............ 197 Southern Willamette Valley ............ 198 Umpqua Valley ............ 199 Where To Stay In Wine Country ............ 201 Portland ............ 202 Columbia River Gorge ............ 203 Yamhill County ............ 204 Salem and Eola Hills ............ 207 Southern Willamette Valley ............ 207 Umpqua Valley ............ 208 Practical Information ............ 209 Area Codes and Time Zone ............ 210 Climate and When to Go ............ 210 Getting There and Around ............ 210 Lodging ............ 212 Official Tourism Information ............ 212 Wine Resources ............ 214 Other Resources and Web Sites ............ 214 Shipping Wine ............ 214 Festivals and Special Events ............ 215 Glossary ............ 219 Index ............ 230 Sidebars Buying and Shipping Wine ............ 33 How Fine Wine Is Made ............ 37 How to Read a Wine Label ............ 49 Grape Varieties ............ 52-53 Oregon Fruit Wines ............ 69 A Great Drive in Washington County ............ 77 Two Great Drives in the Columbia Gorge ............ 98-99 Sustainable and Organic Viticulture ............ 109 A Great Drive Around Dundee ............ 114 Top Wineries with Limited Access ............ 120 A Great Drive Around McMinnville ............ 131 A Great Drive in the Eola Hills ............ 148 Top Oregon Wine Shops ............ 157 A Great Drive in the Southern Willamette Valley ............ 162 The Rogue Valleys Best Wineries ............ 172-173 A New Crop of Wineries ............ 177 A Great Drive in the Umpqua Valley ............ 182 Wine and Food Pairings ............ 187 Corks Vs. Screw Caps ............ 192 Maps Viticultural Areas ............ 48 Washington County ............ 68 The Columbia River Gorge ............ 80—81 Yamhill County ............ 103 Salem Area ............ 136 East of Salem ............ 144 Southern Willamette Valley ............ 152 Umpqua Valley ............ 168 What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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