Winery tour to Dundee hills

Oregon has many vineyard, and we had choosen the Dundee hills area as our first destination for wine exploration. It is less than an hour drive from Portland to the southwest. We first stopped by the Red Ridge farm where they offer olive oil tasting, selling variety of outdoor pottery, houseplants, aromatic herbs and gifts. But what makes it even facinating is its spectacular view of the vineyard. Visitors can savor a fabulous wine in a spectacular setting with amzing view. They also have the accomodation for wine-country getaways, good for couples to recuperate from daily hassle life :)

View from the car park of the Red Ridge Farm

Lavendar to the back of the gift store

View towards the lavendar farm and the gift store on right

Relax under the nicely decorated shelter

Since there is no wine tasting at Red Ridge farm yet, we move to de Ponte Cellars which is just 5 minutes drive from Red Ridge farm up the hill. We bought their flagship 2009 pinot noir and the 2010 melon de Bourgogne which is their specialty, only available in their farm. Buying 2 bottles of wine will wave the tasting fees of USD10/tasting. We really have a great and relaxing day.

 

Vineyard of De Ponte Cellars

Another view of de Ponte Cellars

Wine tasting room at de Ponte Cellars