14 OREGON WINE TOURING GUIDE WINERIES WITH WALKS Many of Oregon’s wineries in the Willamette Valley take advantage of their natural settings by offering guests ways to hike on their properties, either self-led or on a tour. At Eola Hills’ Legacy Estate Vineyard, guests can take a self-guided stroll on the estate’s pet-friendly trail, a great way for Fido to enjoy a wine-tasting jaunt. In the Dundee Hills, guides at Knudsen Vineyards lead hikers through Pinot noir plantings, followed by wine tasting with lunch. If you’re feeling meditative or just need time to decide which bottles to purchase, take a walk through the seven-circuit labyrinth at Fairsing Vineyard. For views of Mt. Hood, head to Grateful Vineyard, which has an alpine meadow where you can go for a wander. In Southern Oregon, take a relaxing stroll at Schmidt Family Vineyards near Grants Pass, featuring sprawling grounds with ponds, gazebos and walking paths, or learn more about Spanish varietals on an expert-led vineyard tour at Abacela near Roseburg — be sure to reserve ahead on the website. WINERIES WITH A VIEW Many tasting rooms provide picturesque backdrops for taking in the scenery while savoring fine wine. One of Dundee’s newest wineries, LucidWild Estate, pairs single-vineyard estate wines with sweeping views of rolling hills dotted with trees and vines. For mountain views, try Bryn Mawr Vineyards near Salem — atop one of the highest peaks in the Eola-Amity Hills — or Hawks View Winery in Sherwood, south of Portland, where you can sip while gazing at Mt. Hood. For an even closer and breathtaking mountain view, head to Mt. Hood Winery in the Columbia Gorge. In the Umpqua Valley, Melrose Vineyards offers postcard-worthy views of the countryside from its 300-acre estate. Eola Hills’ Legacy Estate Vineyard Knudsen Vineyards Hawks View Winery CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: COURTESY OF HAWKS VIEW WINERY; JOHN VALLS; COURTESY OF EOLA HILLS WINE CELLARS
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