Me and two friends decided on a girls trip to willamette valley for some wine tasting. After careful research we picked embrace oregon for our wine tour based off the glowing reviews and extremely reasonable price. We were staying in McMinnville and Sherry was kind enough to pick us up from our airbnb. The tour ended up being just the three of us so that was a nice surprise. She drove us out to Carlton and we went to three different and very cool wineries. Sherry also took many photos of us throughout the tour and posted on her FB. At stop 2 she provided us a snack lunch of spinach dip, breads, cookies, and fruits which was lovely. Overall it was a fabulous tour and if ever in McMinnville I would highly recommend to book a tour with Embrace Oregon! Thanks again Sherry!! read more

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Our group had an absolutely tremendous experience exploring the Dundee Hills AVA with Sherry Parker. Weeks before our trip began, Sherry went out of her way to help us plan the perfect day -- recommending wineries based on our preferences and arranging a perfectly-timed itinerary that allowed us to visit four wineries with wonderful views/Pinot. She promptly picked us up from our AirBnB in McMinnville. She was kind enough to take photos of us throughout our relaxing day, and she was incredibly knowledgeable about the Willamette Valley region and wines. The van that she transported us in was very spacious for our group. She provided us with water bottles, a special sweet treat and allowed us to charge our phones. Most importantly, she was extremely kind and a pleasure to spend time with. We so appreciated everything and can't recommend her enough! read more

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Me and my pal Miss Jeannie J. have been on wine tours before. We have been in many a winery and tasting room before. I would never say that we are wine experts by any means, but we are tough to impress. Well, Embrace Oregon, color us impressed. We were fortunate to have a tour of three lovely boutique wineries guided by Sherry Parker. Because it was only me and Jeannie, we had Sherry to ourselves. As we drove through Newberg, Lafayette, Dundee, and Carlton, Sherry was ready with interesting historical facts and stories. Each winery we visited was really nice. Each had a cozy and welcoming vibe. (I will review each winery separately.). The folks at each winery were such a pleasure to talk to as they shared their enthusiasm for their wines. Sherry brought a delicious assortment of healthy snacks. Sliced apples, cheese slices, veggies, veggie dip, pastries, etc. I had such a great time on the wine tour that I would definitely go again. Sherry is a delight and as a fifth generation Oregonian, she really knows her stuff and makes things fun. 2014 - Review # 7 read more

I booked with Sherry within a week of arrival and she planned a great Saturday of winery tastings. We chose to add a charcuterie lunch that we enjoyed while tasting at the second winery. The entire day was seamless, friendly, fun and informative. We did a private tour so it was just us and we could not of been happier! read more

Sherry was wonderful! She picked us up at our place on time, scheduled the tour and made all the appointments. She also has a lot of knowledge about Oregon and wine she will tell you about. She was great about taking pictures of us but also giving us time to ourselves. I strongly recommend Sherry for your wine tours. read more

Sherry did a wonderful job. The car was perfect, her knowledge of wine and local history was very interesting. She was a real treat and we felt lucky to have found her. If you're considering getting a driver, book with this company. They are the full package. read more

Wonderful adventure! Sherry is just a wealth of knowledge and she makes it so fun and relaxed! No matter what outing you choose to do with Embrace Oregon I am positive you will have a good experience and be looking forward to coming back and trying something new. We did a wine tour, it was just perfect, everything was planned well and very enjoyable. read more

Had a great day visiting 4 local wineries and learning about the area. Sherry is such a sweetheart and is so knowledgable of wine country. We bought a deal off Living Social that included a 5 hour winery tour. Sherry arrived early and timed everything perfectly. She even takes pictures of your group throughout the day to post on their FB page. Highly recommend Embrace Oregon. Let Sherry do the driving so that you can enjoy some fantastic local wine without having to worry about driving. read more

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I found a special on Embrace Oregon wine tours and called to see their availability. Sherry was so kind on the phone and we scheduled a mid-week tour. She sent an email with details about the tour and where to park in McMinnville. We had never been there before, but the directions were very straight forward and she called 15 minutes before our meet-up time to tell us the description of the van we were riding in and where to find her. The parking lot was free for the day (yay!) and the four of us climbed into her air-conditioned van (it was about 90 degrees that day) and we were off. Sherry is so knowledgeable about the area, the wines, and kept us on our toes with her occasional trivia questions. We are not wine connoisseurs by any stretch so the info she and the tasting hosts provided in the three wineries we visited really enlightened us and expanded our knowledge base. Sherry says that wineries visited vary by tours, but for our wineries we visited: Carlton Cellars, Armonea Vineyard, and Methven Family Vineyards. We averaged about seven tastings per winery, so definitely eat a nice, heavy meal prior to your tour! After the second winery tasting, Sherry had snacks prepped for us: sliced bread, assorted cheeses, fruits, spinach dip, ranch dressing and raw sliced veggies. It was delicious and the view from the patio of Armonea was to die for! Being unfamiliar with the hundreds of wineries in the county, it is such a treat to have someone be your guide (and your dd) to show you some of the hidden gems that this county has to offer. I highly recommend the wine tours with Embrace Oregon and would love to do it again! Sherry took great care of us and we all left with a few bottles of wine in tow and in love with the area :) read more

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My family and I recently booked a wine tour with Embrace Oregon Tours. it was a fantastic day and Sherry took such good care of us. We were booked for tastings at four separate wineries and we received so much information on the area and the wines we were tasting. We really felt catered to and special at each location we visited. Please give Embrace Oregon a chance to make your visit to the Williamette Valley as special as ours was. read more

It's about time that I write a review for Embrace Oregon. I originally found a deal on Living Social for a wine tour. I had tried a few companies that offered deals prior to Embrace Oregon, and this was a night and day different experience. Previously I had many calls that were never returned. When they were, there were a very limited selection of dates available, last minute cancellations, and subpar wineries on the tours. Sherry responds quickly when you request a date. She will not cancel last minute if you are only a group of two (some other companies will do this if they can't fill their van), and she will give you some choices of itinerary. If you check out her prices on Groupon and Living Social, I challenge you to find a tour operator that offers the quality of wineries and personalized service that she offers anywhere close to her price. I have yet to find one. Of course if you prefer to spend more, there are plenty of other operators that would be happy to have you. Since I have been on her tours many times she looks back to see which wineries she has taken me to so that she can try somewhere new. She's a fifth generation Oregonian, so she has plenty of interesting tidbits to share about the area. She has built excellent relationships with many of the wineries in the Willamette Valley, so it feels like we are treated extra special when we arrive with her. Sherry takes pictures at each stop that you can download later and marks all of your purchases with your name and stows them in the van. At the second stop she brings out a box of snacks. There is bread, assorted cheeses and meats, spinach dip, veggies, fruit, and delicious cookies she makes. My personal favorite is her lemon with white chocolate chips. Trust me, there is no way you can eat all of it. It's a really nice treat, and needed after a couple of tastings. On most of the tours the last stop is Red Ridge Farm for olive oil tasting. The shop has all kinds of high end goods from the area. Be sure to try the Meadow Foam honey. It tastes like Marshmallows! Sherry really makes an effort to think of everything and give you the best experience possible. For that reason I continue to go back to her, and she's an incredibly nice lady! read more

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We had a fabulous day with Sherry! She was a delight to work with as she planned out the perfect tour to fit our preferences. We also enjoyed learning about the areas and different wineries as we drove through the area. She had the perfect balance of making sure we had what we needed and leaving us to enjoy the tastings. read more

Sherry was amazing. Our tour was so much more than we expected. Not only did we go to 3 wineries. But she finished our tour with some olive oil and vinegar tasting as a bonus. Sherry is so full of knowledge. I have been a native Oregonian all my life and Sherry showed me a side of the state I never knew existed. read more

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My boyfriend and I just had a wine tour with Sherry this past weekend and we absolutely loved it! Lucky for us, the other couple that was also scheduled for the tour that day never showed up(they really missed out!) so we were lucky enough to have a personal tour with Sherry. From the get-go she was delightful and personable. She is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to Oregon and the wine country! We were never bored on the tour and enjoyed all three wineries that she took us to. Besides from the stellar deal we paid for this tour, the tasting fees were included and she provided us with an adorable picnic/lunch box. We both have been working crazy long hours so this little day trip was just what we needed and we are so happy that we were able to spend it with Sherry. We will definitely be recommending her to all of our friends and for our work events! Thanks Sherry, you're awesome! read more

This was my first time with Embrace Oregon and my friends and I were not disappointed! We bought a deal through Living Social (wine tasting for 2, all tastings included plus an olive oil tasting and a nice bread/cheese/veggie tray as a snack at one of the wineries). Sherry is absolutely fantastic! She gave great directions to the parking structure in Mcminville. She brings her own camera and snapped photos all day, which was great! Sherry is full of fun facts and information about the surrounding towns and wineries. At each winery, Sherry would get your bags/purchases (if you bought any wine) and bring it to the car for you. She is excellent at customer service! She also gave us great tips when tasting the different wines, what to look/taste for, etc. I had only been to 1 of the wineries that we visited (went to Carlton Cellars, Durant, and Armonea Vineyard). At the end of the tour, Sherry emailed me with the link to the Embrace Oregon Facebook page to view our photos. She doesn't tag anyone or put anyone's names & she even told us to email her if we wanted any photos removed or taken down. I will definitely be an Embrace Oregon customer again. Sherry made everything so easy and she was a crack up! Highly recommend!! read more

5 of 5 stars - Sherri is the best guide of all time, she literally wrote the guide on Willamette Valley and had been to most all of the wineries in the region. So much respect and appreciation for Embrace Oregon. read more

I would have to agree with one of the other reviewers that I'm a bit surprised by all of the five-star reviews. My husband purchased a Groupon for this tour for my birthday weekend, and I am so glad that he did because we would have felt completely swindled had we paid full price. If you are completely new to wine tasting, and have no problem dropping $128 per person for a lift between three wineries, then yes, this may be the ideal tour for you. It helps to keep your expectations in check on this one, though, because this is all you will receive for your money. Also, if you had lofty ideas about a lunch of artisan meats and cheeses accompanied by organic produce from local shops and farmer's markets, scale those expectations down to "Lunchable" size and quality. Also, while Sherry is generally pleasant, she tends to interrupt the tasting room servers and blatantly calls people out for what she deems are wine tasting faux pas. Oh, and if you are picky and on the fence or don't particularly care for the wines at the wineries she takes you to, be prepared to be subtly snubbed. I tipped a bit at the end for the history lesson and the effort, but overall, this was a disappointing experience. read more

My girlfriend and I booked a tour with Sherry as part of our Oregon vacation. We used a groupon and it was well worth the price! The tour took us through wine country and to three very different but good vineyards. Besides being a great driver and providing peace of mind on the trip, Sherry provides tidbits about the area and the vineyards, along with a nice lunch. If you factor in the cost of getting an uber to do the same trip for four hours you'll understand how awesome this experience can be. A quick side note - expect to pay $10-$20 pp for the tastings. All of the vineyards we visited would waive the tasting fee if you purchase a bottle or two. read more

This company knows how to give a tour! Our tour guide Sherry Parker was just incredible! Sherry was both super knowledgeable about the area, and a delight to know! We had a spectacular day and visited three completely different and excellent wineries. We were treated like royalty and picked up and dropped off at our rental house on time and in a very clean and comfortable van. We had lunch at a wonderful restaurant that Sherry recommended and really had the best day ! I could not recommend Embrace Oregon more highly!! read more

Sherry was a fantastic tour guide! So informative and kind and really went the extra mile to make sure we all had an amazing time, including providing a tasty lunch! She brought us to three different wineries that were all unique and offered beautiful views of the Willamette valley and a diverse selection of wine. Would highly recommend Embrace Oregon tours! Can't wait to go again! read more

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Sherry is very pleasant to work with. Definitely looking forward to my next trip with her.

My fiance and I loved our tour of three unique, off-the-beaten-path wineries that Sherry took us too. She knows many folks in wine country making the experience much more personal than were we to drop in on our own. She knows a lot of the history of the valley as well as the wine industry there and what makes it unique. For the price, I would highly doubt anyone could beat Sherry's great tour. We will be back for sure. read more

I'm quite surprised to see so many 5 star reviews. We did love the three wineries, don't get me wrong. In fact, the van was very comfortable and the other people on the tour were great! What wasn't so great was this... the Groupon said we would receive a "gourmet snack". I really should upload the photo we took of the snack because it was NOT gourmet. It wasn't bad but please do not expect much more than cheddar cheese, apple slices, bread, black olives, and a cookie. It is NOTHING like the brochure or the website photos! Next, her "fun facts" just didn't stop. Yes, we all know that a hazelnut is also known as a filbert. C'mon! And honestly, I think she was making some stuff up along the way. We wouldn't know though because we aren't from that area. She just liked to hear herself talk. At the wineries, she talked over the winery hosts. They would be sharing information and she would butt in- RUDE! She gave a demonstration of how to swirl the wine and low and behold we got splashed. Guess she should have listened to the host. Ha ha ha... Yes, she did take pictures along the way and that was great. She was very nice and used our camera when we asked. Unfortunately, we are not on Facebook so we will never have access to the photos she took. The Groupon did say we would be given a photo at the end. Perhaps she is referring the Facebook page? I'm not sure since we are not on Facebook but we did receive a coupon for another trip with her. Pass! And last, the email confirmation stated in red ink that it is "appropriate to give gratuities of 20-25% of the retail value per person to your tour guide at the end of your tour". Although I do feel this is a service industry and tipping is appropriate (we did tip our wine pours), people who provide good service get good tips and they should not be expected. It certainly should not be pointed out and written in red ink. I did love the fact that someone else drove, she was very nice and the wineries were great. The Groupon just was NOT what it said it would be and not what we expected. We will go back to the wineries and perhaps even have her charter a private tour with our expectations in the future. Just ask a lot of questions up front and know ahead of time what you're getting. read more

I have been on two wine tours with Sherry at Embrace Oregon now and both experiences were over the top. Sherry gives us information about the area as we are driving from one winery to the next. She is very knowledgeable about the entire state and I have much to learn from her. The wineries and their tasting rooms have all been very beautiful and everyone has been very friendly. The wines have all been very flavorful and Sherry's finger foods that she provides have been very tasty and she also provides water to keep us hydrated. She has always been on time and very reliable in all that she has promised. Who could ask for more? I highly recommend Embrace Oregon Tours to anyone. read more