Frequently Asked Questions

Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing, and closed-toed shoes are best. Keep in mind that we may have the opportunity to walk out into some of the vineyards.

Tasting fees vary from $10 to $25 per flight. A flight usually includes five to six wines. We don’t add the fees automatically to your reservation since the wineries waive the tasting fees if you buy wine. If you don’t expect to buy wine, simply add the tasting fees in advance when making your reservation for an all-inclusive day so you don’t have to worry about them!

Tipping is not required, but always appreciated! Unlike other tour and limousine companies, we don’t add a gratuity automatically. However, you do have the option to pre-determine a gratuity percentage when you make your reservation.

A tour typically lasts six to seven hours with traffic to and from Portland. This relaxed pace ensures plenty of time to enjoy the wines and the winery at each stop.

We prefer to visit three wineries per tour, but we occasionally add a fourth. This pace allows plenty of time to taste through the flight at each stop, enjoy the venue, and engage in all of the educational opportunities.

Young children are always welcome, but an older child who can be somewhat independent would probably create the most enjoyable day for everyone.

We are wine geeks with years of experience tasting wines from these producers. Our goal is to share this knowledge with you by taking you to some of our favorite wineries.

Our tours’ educational focus sets us apart from the competition. All of our tour guides are WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) certified and work in the local wine industry. We will share with you what makes Willamette Valley wines special, and then place them into the context of the greater world of wine. You won’t get that by hiring a driver!

We are also covered by commercial insurance. Before you hire someone else, ask if they are. The answer may surprise you…

Yes. Snacks and bottled water are included as well as a lovely lunch. Lunch is typically provided at your second winery visit and private tours also have lunch options.

Maybe. If you live in the Portland metro area and you have a reusable wine bag, please bring it with you. If not, the wineries will provide bags or boxes for you. Most people purchase a shipping box (about $10) which they can check as a piece of luggage when they fly home. This is the least expensive, quickest, and safest way to get your wine home. When buying six or more bottles from a winery it is most cost-effective to have them ship for you. And remember, we can ship your wine too!

Wines in the Willamette Valley can range from $15 to $125, with most white wines costing around $20 to $40 per bottle. Red wines average about $40 to $60 per bottle.

We tour year-round – depending on the weather.

Early Spring and Fall wine tours are the most amazing, colorful, and interesting. And the tasting rooms aren’t so busy!

We limit our Sharable and Private Wine Tours to six guests. This keeps our tours intimate and focused on the wines!