Why I Love Oregon Wine Country

I love the community of the Oregon wine country. You will frequently run into winemakers, chefs and boutique owners all in line for coffee and chatting about the latest vintage. I also love that it is a place flush with small independently owned businesses.

Why I asked Jennifer for a guide…

Jennifer Sitter isn’t just visiting Oregon Wine Country, she lives and breathes it. As owner of Pulp & Circumstance in downtown Newberg and the vacation lofts at both her shop and Red Hills Market, Jennifer has her finger on the pulse of this vibrant community. You’ll find her chatting with winemakers at the coffee shop, discovering new restaurants with chef friends, and connecting visitors with the independently owned businesses that make this region extraordinary.

What makes Jennifer’s guide different? These aren’t tourist traps, they’re the places where locals actually eat, drink, and gather. From hidden winery gems tucked into the hills to the food truck that makes the valley’s best tacos, Jennifer shares the Oregon Wine Country she knows and loves. Trust her when she says the biggest mistake visitors make is sticking only to the famous names. The real magic happens when you venture off the beaten path.

Where to Stay

The Market Lofts

McMinnville OR McMinnville

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Pulp & Circumstance Loft

117 S College St Newberg

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The Allison Inn & Spa

The Allison Inn & Spa, Allison Lane Newberg

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Where to Eat

Red Hills Market

155 SW 7th St Dundee

Hours

Daily: 8:00 AM ‚ 8:00 PM (Breakfast 8‚ 11; Lunch/Dinner 11‚ 8)

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Forage Café

210 W 1st St Newberg

Hours

Monday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday 4:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pm

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Kopitos Cocina

101 East 1st Street Newberg

Hours

Sunday: Closed Monday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Rosmarino Osteria Italiana

714 E 1st St Newberg

Hours

Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–7:30 PM (Pizza & Gnocchi Night) Monday 4–7:30 PM Tuesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4–7:30 PM Friday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4:30–8 PM Saturday 11:30 AM–2 PM, 4:30–8 PM

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Dos Mundos

2305C Portland Road Newberg

Hours

Monday: Closed Tuesday–Wednesday–Thursday: 10 AM – 5 PM Friday–Saturday: 10 AM – 6 PM Sunday: Closed

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  • Red Hills Market – Dundee grinder and Hawaiian pizza
  • Forage – meat lovers pizza and steak frites
  • Kopitos – shrimp/bacon tacos
  • Rosmarino – Bolognese gnocchi
  • Dos Mundos – food truck in Newberg with the Best baja shrimp tacos ever!

Where to Go Wine Tasting

Hard to pick, but here are some of my favorites…

Résonance Dundee Hills Tasting Room

17205 Northeast Archery Summit Road, Dayton Dundee

Hours

Mon 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Thu–Sun 11:00 AM–5:00 PM Closed Tue–Wed

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Granville Wines

10464 Jory Lane Dundee

Hours

Daily 10:00 AM–3:30 PM, by appointment only

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L’Angolo Estate

L'Angolo Estate, Northeast Williamson Road, Newberg Dundee

Hours

10:00 AM–5:00 PM, by appointment

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Lange Estate Winery & Vineyards

18380 NE Buena Vista Dr Dundee

Hours

Daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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What to do

Champoeg State Heritage Area

8239 Champoeg Road NE, Saint Paul St. Paul

Hours

Daily 7 AM - 7 PM (day-use areas)

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Trappist Abbey Guadalupe Trail

9200 NE Abbey Road Carlton

Hours

Dawn to Dusk

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Downtown Newberg

First Street Newberg

Hours

Varies by business

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Downtown McMinnville – 3rd Street

3rd Street McMinnville

Hours

Varies by business

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99W Drive-In Theater

3110 Portland Road Newberg

Hours

Seasonal (Spring-Fall), Gates open at dusk

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Art Elements Gallery

604 East 1st Street Newberg

Hours

Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Sunday–Monday Closed

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Chehalem Cultural Center

415 E Sheridan Street Newberg

Hours

Tue-Sat 9 AM - 6 PM

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The Biggest Mistake I Think Vistors Make…

Only going to the big well-known wineries, and not taking a drive into the beautiful hills. Talk to locals and get inside recommendations.

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