The Dundee Hills continues to shine and receive accolades as a destination for exceptional wines, world-class hospitality, and commitment to empowering our vineyard stewards. We’re thrilled to share four recent press features highlighting reasons this region is truly unforgettable for wine lovers and travelers alike.
Alicia Erickson from Seattle Magazine highlights the fall season as the perfect moment to venture to the Willamette Valley and mentions several Dundee Hills businesses as can’t-miss destinations. From the “new multi-course dining experience on the property” of The Four Graces Winery and the Scandinavian esthetic of its Grange Estate to Ambar Estate, the first organic regenerative certified winery in the Willamette Valley, to Durant Vineyards and its month-long Olio Nuovo Festival, “which includes Italian-inspired traditions, feasts, and olive oil tastings.”
Read the full text: Willamazing
Joe Campbell from The Wine Bulletin featured two Dundee Hills wineries anchoring the core of the downtown area: Argyle and Dobbes Family Winery. Campbell writes, “As you wander through downtown Dundee, the rustic charm of Oregon’s wine country envelops you. This quaint town’s boutique shops, artisanal eateries, and wine tasting rooms create a warm, inviting atmosphere that beckons exploration.”
Read the full text: A Vision Sparkles: The Enduring Legacy of Argyle Winery in Dundee in the Heart of Willamette Valley
Read the full text: Where Every Sip Feels Like Home: The Oregon Wine Story of Dobbes Family Winery in Downtown Dundee
Sofia Torres-McKay (Cramoisi Vineyard) and DeAnna Ornelas (Winderlea Vineyard & Winery) visited the KOIN News studio in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month to share about the nonprofit, AHIVOY, as well as an update on the harvest season. Torres-McKay and Ornelas both serve on the leadership team of AHIVOY, which creates opportunities for Latinx and Hispanic vineyard workers of the Willamette Valley to overcome socio economic challenges through education and professional development, paving the way for career advancement in the wine industry.
Full text: Wine Wednesday: Local non-profit empowering Latinx vineyard stewards
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