Allen was an excellent communicator leading up to the tour and an overall excellent, knowledgeable…read moreguide. I asked him for boutique vineyard recommendations specifically to avoid seeing labels I could buy in the grocery or liquor store. He provided a list of 3 vineyards, aside from the one I was dead-set on visiting (Penner-Ash), suggesting 4 stops was more than enough. He was spot on. I was ready to tap out by the fourth and final stop. He suggested a 9:30 AM pick up from downtown Portland, accounting for about an hour drive to get to the first vineyard. He was right on time and picked up in a clean white Mercedez van. The first stop was Argyle, followed by De Ponte Cellars, followed by Brooks Winery for lunch, ending at Penner-Ash. Even though Argyle appeared to be a little commercial given its location on a fairly busy street rather than off the beaten path, the space and their sparkling wine provided for a good intro for the rest of the day. The other two vineyards he picked were exactly what I wanted. We were the only ones in De Ponte, except for the cat. And Brooks had a great food and wine menu for lunch, overlooking beautiful views. As for pricing, I was first taken aback by the $75/hour price point, but I got over it considering: - Allen's competition was charging about the same - Allen is your private driver for the day and waits for you in between stops - Uber is not practical or all that cheaper for something like this. The vineyards are too spread out, some of which are in no service areas, and I can guarantee an Uber driver wouldn't bring Allen's expertise to the table. Overall, I was very satisfied with this service and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Wilammette Valley. The more people the merrier, however. The $75/cost is per hour, not per person.

Hands down, the best wine tour, I've ever been on! John the owner of the company, who started out…read morethis business after attempting to retire several years back, has given a new definition to wine tours. He treats you like family, becomes your friend and shows you what you want precisely like an excellent doctor diagnosing your qualms. As soon we all met, John immediately got on to establishing our preferences and getting us on to our insider's boutique wine tour experience. He educated us and amused us with history and facts in regards to the valley, the Dundee Hills and beyond. He's most certainly got a talent for tours and a heart of gold to boot. Book a tour with this company. Best times to go according to John, are after March through end of October. EXTRA Tips-- + Most wineries waived tasting fees when you're with Insider's + Cost $60/hour + tip Everything Sam K. said about this company is true; nothing but friendly, professional, and knowledgeable people here, providing wonderful and unique inside wine tour experiences.

This was hands down the best guided wine tour we have ever done! Niki was knowledgeable, prepared…read moreand put an incredible amount of thought into planning a perfect day for our group. There were so many fun, personal touches she sprinkled in throughout the day - from remembering to get us sparkling even when it was off menu, to having a personal note written on our tasting menu. She is also hilarious and fit right in with our strange sense of humor - hard to do with friends who have known each other for 20+ years! She also went out of her way to take incredible photos. We seriously could not stop talking about how amazing this was the entire rest of our trip. Thank you Niki!!

We had an incredible experience with Nikki as our guide through the Willamette Valley. She was…read moreknowledgeable, personable, and did a fantastic job tailoring the day to our interests. Every winery was thoughtfully selected, transportation was seamless, and her local insights made the experience even more enjoyable. Nikki helped create a relaxed, fun atmosphere while also sharing great information about the region, wines, and winemakers. We highly recommend Nikki to anyone looking for a memorable wine tour in the Willamette Valley!

Great value, communication, service, and accommodations. Our day of wine tasting in the valley was…read moreterrific, thanks largely in part to Cellar Door. They were super easy to schedule all the details of the tour with and accommodated pretty much all of our requests. The lunch they provided was delicious and Jill was an easy-going, knowledgeable driver/guide. Cannot recommend them enough if you're looking to spend the day seeing and tasting all the valley has to offer.

What a great experience! We contracted with Cellar Door Wine Tours for a tour of wineries in…read moreWillamette Valley. Helen was our guide and she was so engaging and knowledgeable. The wineries she chose all had a different flair and had unique stories. As we are not knowledgeable about Pinot Noir, Helen was a wealth of information. Not only did we learn about Pinot Noir but she also gave me some baking tips. She had prepared our lunch and the cookies she made were fantastic! (She has a background in the restaurant business.) Our tour was in July and, of course, the wine would not be shipped by Cellar Door or the winery until October. Both shipments arrived promptly in October as promised! We highly recommend Cellar Door Wine Tours. Oh, and our wines seem even more delicious at home.

Absolutely lovely service, very affordable. Kim was a wonderful guide for our party of 8. They even…read morepicked up lunch for us during one of our tastings, and made recommendations on where our timing would be tight.

Easy, efficient, on time, and convienent. NW Wine Shuttle is the only way to tour the beautiful…read morewineries just outside of Portland! We picked up the shuttle at Sunset Transit Center early Saturday morning. Mitch, our driver was super welcoming and kind. We saw alot of him during the day too. For 5 hours we bopped on and off the bus to 5 different wineries throughout the Dundee area. Mitch collected our purchases and returned them on our way back to Portland. So nice not to carry bottles with us all day. Every 20 minutes or so a bus would appear. We were never in a rush, nor did we ever wait very long. We visited wineries I've never heard of before and they were AMAZING. How would I have ever known about them otherwise?!? White Rose was our favorite. Such a cool space and amazing Pinots. I'll never not use NW Wine Shuttle to visit wineries again. Great service, frequent pick ups and good cost point!

Me and two friends decided on a girls trip to willamette valley for some wine tasting. After…read morecareful 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!!

Our group had an absolutely tremendous experience exploring the Dundee Hills AVA with Sherry…read moreParker. 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!

Chris drove us for over 7 hours, which was longer than initially booked and was accommodating when…read morewe ran over, didn't rush us and a wonderful experience. He is knowledgeable about the area, and personable. Will absolutely book him again when we return to thr area. Highly recommend

We had the most fabulous time with Chris! Six of us explored wine country with a multi stop wine…read moreadventure and lunch. Chris was kind, accommodating, and helped us to make the most of every minute of our experience. He had wonderful recommendations, provided water, and was so knowledgeable about the area. When we visit again (which I know we will) we will absolutely reach out to Chris to set up another tour. If you're in the area and looking to set up an incredible day, you have to hire Chris and Wine-O-Palooza Tours!

R. Stuart was one of our stops when we were in McMinnville earlier this month. We had a delightful…read moretime with their flight, which compared two different years of the same wines. I enjoyed that immensely- it really shows how varied weather conditions can affect the outcome. Great service and charcuterie as well.

My husband and I had a lovely evening at this tasting room. The hosts were incredibly friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable. We learned so much about wine and the wines sold there during our tasting. I enjoyed the heartwarming stories of the different labels. While at the tasting, we snacked on roasted cashews and watched people mill about 3rd Street. The wine selection leans heavily toward roses and lighter reds.

Book Mark now! Mark is absolutely fantastic. We were visiting for a bachelorette party. It is…read moreoverwhelming looking at all of the wineries, but I talked to Mark for 5 minutes and then he planned the perfect tour for our group. We had so much fun hanging out with Mark. He was so accommodating and communication was great. We had an amazing day and the whole group loved him. We showed up ready to drink some wine and he took care of the rest. As the one planning everything, he made it so we could all relax and enjoy the day.

My sister and I had the best day touring the Willamette Valley with Mark at May Your Glass Be…read moreFilled. Every step from booking to drop off was easy and efficient. Mark is a fantastic host and guide- friendly, courteous, and funny. The itinerary he created for us was perfect and maximized our time. I highly recommend May Your Glass Be Filled and will book again when I return to the area.

Cedric (the owner) is the literally the best! When I reached out about his company, he called me…read moreand we had a fantastic chat. He was very attentive and wanted to get a vibe for what the group (6 women) wanted and enjoys in life - all so HE could plan 2 amazing days at wineries in the greater Portland area. After the chat, we netted out on two full days (8 hrs each day. We survived by the way.) in June. He picked us up right at our Airbnb (Pearl) in a comfortable van with lots of room and already had the jams playing (his 90s/00s playlist is ON POINT). For the first day, we went out to the Mt. Hood area which was beyond beautiful (don't think I've ever seen a winery with a majestic mountain as a back drop). I highly recommend this route as it has more of a mom & pop feeling than other major wine areas I've visited (especially if you can do multiple days in this region). You also get a wider range of varietals vs. Willamette (not knocking W.V. AT ALL as I'm a Pinot Noir gal). Cedric completely planned the entire day and we hit up 4 different wineries and none disappointed. He also grabbed us lunch which was fantastic. The drive is beautiful along the Colombia River. Dropped off at our place in the Pearl. Day 2 (the following day) we hit up the famous Willamette Valley. We had a couple last minute requests (in terms of must-have wineries) that Cedric completely accommodated and he re-routed our day to ensure we hit the best of the best. He worked his magic and we were able to visit FIVE (!), including the last stop where we chatted with the owner/winemaker while playing bocce ball (Utopia wines). It was a fantastic day. We visited some big players like Domaine Serene (YES) and Stoller (great for a picnic lunch), but also some smaller but beautiful wineries like Colene Clemens (top of hill overlooking valley) and Vista Hills (think tree house vibes). Cedric promised a magical day and he delivered. This was by far my favorite wine tour experience and I've done a lot of them across the country/world. Cedric was the difference maker. He's a fantastic and hilarious host and truly makes the experience one to remember. His company has other drivers as well and I imagine they are of the same breed as Mr. Cedric, so no matter who you get, you won't be disappointed!!

Our private wine tour with Cedric was the most awesome kick-off to our weekend Portland trip…read more Cedric was so accommodating and really went out of his way to make sure we had the best time, and had everything we needed! We made amazing memories and had the most fun photo shoots! I booked Cedric because of all of his awesome reviews, and luckily I'm writing one because he did not disappoint! Thank you, Cedric!!

This Gorgeous winery was the first tasting room in Oregon. They have Bluebird houses along the…read moreproperty which inspired the name of my favorite cuvée : Bluebird cuvée. In between wines, I enjoy their Sparkling Water, which is alkaline. And the service is knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. The building's achitecture was designed by the the Frank Lloyd Wright of Oregon who created a Treehouse effect in the tasting room. My favorite part of the atmosphere is being outdoors. The amphitheater holds their "Live on the lawn" concert series this summer with food and wine available at events. This is a fantastic place in wine country to Unplug and enjoy nature.

SB is the Oregon winery to visit. Their service is impeccable, always friendly-regardless of how…read morebusy they are you always feel like the priority guest-and they are extremely knowledgeable about all their wines. They have several spaces for tastings, both for members and guests new to SB, indoor and outdoor, kid and dog friendly, with an incredible view of the not only the vineyards but the mountains. They have several small bite food options, the charcuterie or cheese boards are perfectly paired with the tasting menu choices for that day, there was a fresh baked focaccia today that was heaven. Oh and I have not even mentioned the fantastic wines yet. Whether you are a red or white fan, like whole cluster or small, tannins or less tannins, sweet or full bodied reds, you can find them at SB. And that is not to say they make such a variety that they are spread thin cause that's what I would think if I read that. They are meticulous about every wine they make, it's special, has specific flavors, pairs with particular foods well, each year with its vintage that every one has their own favorites of. We have member members for over a decade, their wine, the winery, and the people are the perfect combination.