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.

Where to Stay

The Market Lofts

McMinnville

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Where to Eat

Red Hills Market

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

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Kopitos Cocina

Newberg Tue‚ Sat: Late morning to evening; hours may vary

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Rosmarino Osteria Italiana

Newberg 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, OR 97132 Newberg 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

Dundee contact winery for more information

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Granville Wines

Dundee Contact winery for more information

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Lange Estate Winery & Vineyards

Dundee Daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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What to do

Champoeg State Heritage Area

St. Paul Daily 7 AM - 7 PM (day-use areas)

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Trappist Abbey Guadalupe Trail

Carlton Dawn to Dusk

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Downtown Newberg

Newberg Varies by business

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Downtown McMinnville – 3rd Street

McMinnville Varies by business

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99W Drive-In Theater

Newberg Seasonal (Spring-Fall), Gates open at dusk

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Art Elements Gallery

Newberg Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 6pm

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Chehalem Cultural Center

Newberg 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.

Why I Asked Jennifer’s Advice

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.

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