13 Day Pacific Northwest Wine Trail

Start the day with an indulgent brunch at the magnificent Domaine Carneros Château where sparkling wine, smoked salmon, and caviar are served on a terrace overlooking the gardens, lake, and vineyards. Unless you have specific plans today, we recommend getting off the highway and onto the less-travelled Silverado Trail to tour wineries including Joseph Phelps, Signorello, ZD Wines, and the cabernet sauvignon district of Stags Leap. Tonight, one of the best ways to say goodbye to the Napa Valley is with a luxury dinner and rolling views aboard the century-old Napa Valley Wine Train. Or simply choose your favourite winery restaurant and relax as the sun sets and the stars come out to shine.

Overnight – Napa Valley hotel

Travel east to the tiny town of Manton and the Indian Peak Vineyards. Book a tasting for a full course of wine samples including the estate’s signature ‘Donna’s Dessert’ complemented with dark chocolate truffle. If you’re travelling at a weekend, consider timing your visit for a sumptuous lunch or an evening of s’mores with live music. Back in Redding, enjoy a bespoke experience at Moseley Family Cellars or book a table for dinner at a seasonal and sustainable farm-to-form restaurant such as Moonstone Bistro.

Overnight – Redding hotel

Continue north from Redding to the Rogue Valley. Stop first at the Irvine & Roberts Vineyards in Ashland for a tasting of pinot noir and chardonnay with mountain views. If you’re a theatre fan visiting during the summer, you may choose to stay here and spend an evening at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. If not, press on to the hilltop Paschal Winery where drinks are offered with cheese, charcuterie, and locally-grown pears. Check-in at your hotel or estate lodgings and relax ready for another vineyard voyage tomorrow.

Overnight – Rogue Valley hotel

Redding to Rogue Valley driving distance - 160 miles

Take a morning away from the vineyards to find the volcanic pool of Crater Lake, the deepest in America. Hike the rim of the pristine blue lake and perhaps even cruise to Wizard Island. Descend from the mountains to join the Umpqua Valley wine trail. Taste tempranillo and Albariño at Abacela Winery in Roseburg before heading toward the  Willamette Valley and Oregon’s second-largest city of Eugene. Spend the night in the sport, art, and food-obsessed town. You won’t be short of options but Grit, at the historic Shamrock house, is a great choice for dinner.

Overnight – Eugene hotel

Rogue Valley to Eugene driving distance - 163 miles

Several wineries can be found just a short drive away. Start the day sipping pinot beneath the Insta-worthy clocktower of Silvan Ridge and tasting gourmet cheese, meats, and bread over chardonnay at Sarver. Do something different this afternoon and browse craft and artisan stalls at Eugene’s 5th Street Public Market or wander the exhibits of the Museum of Natural and Cultural History and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. Book a table at the King Estate Winery and finish your stay in Eugene with a paired banquet of locally-grown ingredients and estate-produced wines in an incredible setting.

Overnight – Eugene hotel

Spend a full day grazing the Willamette Valley. Visit Erath Winery in the Jory Hills before mingling with farmers and chefs at Dundee’s Red Hills Market where you can put together a picnic lunch from the finest and freshest local produce. Get back on the wine trail at Argyle Tasting House and head to the historic farm and demonstration vineyard of The Four Graces. Freshen up at your Willamette Valley accommodation ready for a family-style feast filled with mushrooms and truffles at the 165-year-old Joel Palmer House in Dayton.

Overnight – Willamette Valley hotel