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.
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“Lushly illustrated and intelligently written.” —National Geographic Traveler
“The most literate and elegant series of guides ever written about North America.” —Jan Morris
MAJOR UPDATE Compass America Guides: Oregon Wine Country 2nd edition has been thoroughly revised and dramatically expanded.
Introduction ............ 8A 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