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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...
Best Wine Country Events Summer 2022
The days are growing longer and warmer, which means only one thing: summertime is near! The Willamette Valley is beautiful year round, but you don’t have to be in the PNW long to know how much locals value their (often limited) time in the sun: the time where we reap...
Celebrate Moms All Season Long!
Once a year, Mother’s Day arrives to celebrate moms across the nation. But here at The Dundee, we see no reason why mothers should only be celebrated on that one day, which is why we have decided to dub the spring and summer of 2022 as “the season of all things Mom.”...
Staff Spotlight: Brianna
While we love talking about wine at The Dundee, there’s something we love discussing even more, and that’s our incredible staff. For today’s spotlight we’re introducing you to the impeccable, personable, and kind-hearted Brianna, a housekeeper and front desk agent at...
The Dundee Hotel’s Kid-Approved Itinerary
It’s impossible to think of the Willamette Valley and not think of wine, so it’s easy to assume that a trip here with kids would feel limiting. Well, we’ve got good news for you. There is a ton to do in the Willamette Valley that is family-friendly, including outdoor...
Bruno Corneaux and the 97 Point Chardonnay that emerged from a love of the land
Domaine Divio's 2020 Chardonnay (Willamette Valley) received a 97 from Wine Enthusiast! It's a big deal!“Intense and concentrated, this stunning wine is loaded with robust and varied tree fruits and saturated with lush barrel flavors from aging in 45% new French oak....
The Dundee Hotel Presents: The Ultimate Evening Land Experience
Attention one and all! We have a new package at The Dundee and we couldn’t be more excited about it. If you haven’t tried Evening Land wines before, you are in for a serious treat, and if you have, you know all too well that one needs no excuse to visit again. One of...
Mother-Daughter Team Jenna and Hannah White: Celebrating All Things Mothers at The Dundee Hotel
It’s no secret that the Willamette Valley is full of incredible, inspiring, and innovative women, but in honor of Mother’s Day, we’d like to shed a light on all-things-Mothers in the Valley. Today, we are super excited to Spotlight a mother daughter duo of our own:...
Behind the Scenes Planning Pride – 5 Things We Learned
Picture it: The meeting is set at Eyrie Vineyards, and several local business owners within the LGBTQIA+ community gather to discuss this year’s Wine Country Pride. Among them: Two founders of wineries, two founders of a fresh-cut flower shop, the owner of a dance...
Celebrating Pride: A spotlight with Jeremi Carroll of Pollinate Flowers
While the approaching summer means longer days, more sunshine, and lots of outdoor adventures, for the queer community and allies, early summer brings with it a time to feel safe, free, and joyous. That’s right, it’s time for Pride! Get ready to bust out those rainbow...
Staff Spotlight: Katie
It’s time for our favorite tradition: the staff spotlight! Let us introduce you to Katie, one of our incredible front desk agents in charge of both checking in guests and providing any extra assistance they may need. There is a reason why Katie is one of the first...
Whiskey Weekend Package at The Dundee
Picture it: your friend invites you to the beautiful Willamette Valley. There’s gorgeous scenery, delicious artisanal food, and of course, world-class wine. Only one problem… (Cue dramatic music) YOU DON’T LIKE WINE. (Shhhhhhh! Don’t let anyone hear you!) It might be...