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Top Sparkling Experiences in the Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley is known for its world class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. However, sparkling wine also has a long history in Oregon, and it is growing more prominent due to new innovations and increasing popularity. In honor of the New Year and expanding horizons,...
Cooking with Local Products from Oregon Wine Country: A Meal To Remember
If you are an experienced Oregon Wine Country visitor, then you’ve probably heard that good wine starts with good grapes. Well, the same can be said for our famous PNW cuisine. Good food comes from good products, and Dundee is brimming with delicious local eateries....
Top Holiday Gifts in The Willamette Valley
The holiday season is upon us, and chances are you’re considering what to get the special people in your life. We at The Dundee Hotel believe gifts can come in many forms: something to open, time put aside to spend together, an experience to try, or a small token that...
Friendsgiving at The Dundee: Gather, Sip, & Support Local Artists with The Dundee Wine Library
This November 19th, The Dundee Hotel is partnering with Dundee Wine Library and several Willamette Valley local artists to create a Friendsgiving to remember. The event will include a seated tasting that showcases the world-class wine of the area with varietals and...
Spotlight on James Cahill, Winemaker at North Valley Vineyards
If you frequent The Dundee Hotel, you may have noticed that we have a brand new tasting room in the building: North Valley Vineyards. This, however, is no ordinary winery. Starting off as a sister brand to the famous Soter Vineyards, North Valley has recently branched...
Winter is Here! Events to Stay Warm and Festive this Winter Season
The hours of sunlight might be getting shorter, but activities are only picking up in Dundee. Fall and winter mark some of the most beautiful months to get the real Oregonian experience, and when the rains return, winemakers move their events indoors, swapping out...
New Package Alert: Private In-Suite Tasting With Parra Wines
With summer winding down, and the approach of colder, shorter days approaching, now is the time to plan ahead and schedule an adventure or two. Let a small overnight trip here and there break up the monotony of winter, and let yourself feel fancy and celebrated, all...
The Ultimate Foodie Adventure + Prizes: Your Digital Passport
There are few things that we at The Dundee Hotel love more than planning itineraries. A chance to share with guests all of the wonderful spots in our community? Yes please! That's why we are so excited about Travel Dundee's digital “passports” that organize...
AHIVOY: An Organization working to showcase the talent that emerges from working in the vines
All photos provided by AHIVOY's website and Instagram We all know that good wine starts with good grapes, but most of us aren’t aware of the various roles and positions that influence each season’s harvest. Sure, we may be able to name a few of our favorite...
From Grape to Glass: A spotlight on the Harvest Journey in Oregon Wine Country
This month The Dundee is celebrating all things Pinot Noir, but while many of us know that Oregon has the perfect soil for this nuanced varietal, how does this special grape transform into the wine we drink? What happens once the grapes are picked from the vines? And...
The Bubbly Side of Life with Domaine Willamette’s Vicki Sowa!
If we've learned anything over the last few years, it’s that life is precious and moments– if not seized –can pass us by. So let’s celebrate the here and now, the little victories as well as the life changing ones! Vicki Sowa is here to help us do just that with her...
The downright DIRT-Y truth about the Willamette Valley’s Soil
It's all about the dirt! The Willamette Valley's acclaimed wines owe much to the unique nature of the soil. Here, we celebrate Oregon wine by breaking down the Willamette Valley’s top soils, their rich history, and why you should care about dirt. Unless otherwise...
The Collector’s Experience: Private Travel for the Serious Wine Connoisseur
The Willamette Valley is home to over 700 wineries, so it leads to reason that the tasting experience here is not a ‘one size fits all.’ Just a quick drive from The Dundee, opportunities await for all levels, from the first time taster, to the family reunions and...
Cheese the day! A Guide to the Ultimate 8-hour Cheese Tasting around Dundee
Everyone knows that the Willamette Valley has world-class wine, and most of us know that there is no better partner to wine than local, freshly made cheese. That’s why you’ll find dozens of wineries that offer a cheese plate to complete the experience. But what if you...
Explore Dundee’s Digital Passports – A Chat with Molly Bailey of Travel Dundee
From outdoor adventures, to innovative local cuisine, and world-class wineries, there’s so much in Dundee to explore! That’s why we are so excited about Dundee's new digital passport program. Sign up for the passport online (it’s FREE) and discover itineraries that...