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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
The Pacific Northwest loves to celebrate 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 where...
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...
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.”...
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...