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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...