{"id":54629,"date":"2024-01-31T13:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T20:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/?p=54629"},"modified":"2024-03-19T16:13:47","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T23:13:47","slug":"stay-in-willamette-valley-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/blog\/stay-in-willamette-valley-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Place to Stay in Willamette Valley, Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I visit&nbsp;Oregon\u2019s Willamette Valley&nbsp;every year because it really is one of my favorite wine regions. &nbsp;With the amount of sparkling wine popping up every visit is a truly unique&nbsp;wine tasting&nbsp;experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54650\" style=\"width:392px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-440x440.jpg 440w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Untitled-design-53.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I try to stay in a different place each visit. &nbsp;I have stayed at the Dundee Hotel, a&nbsp;luxury boutique hotel, and I have been pampered at one of the&nbsp;best hotels, the&nbsp;Allison Inn. &nbsp;I have also enjoyed the&nbsp;free bikes&nbsp;that come along with the unique stay at the Vintages. &nbsp;But this trip, I wanted to find the absolute&nbsp;perfect place&nbsp;to pull off this surprise. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It had been about 7 months since I had seen my friends in Oregon. &nbsp;And one of my most favorite things is to create surprises for people I love. &nbsp;I mean in Bubbly Side of Life world, there\u2019s always a reason to celebrate, so why not turn it into a surprise? &nbsp;I recruited a partner in crime to help me create the perfect bubbly surprise celebration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to pulling this off and creating the celebration I was dreaming up in my head was finding the perfect&nbsp;vacation rental. &nbsp;There were several features I was looking for in my search:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Easy access&nbsp;to wineries,&nbsp;downtown McMinnville&nbsp;and Wilsonville (where I\u2019d be planning something else super fun\u2026stay tuned for that).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spacious rooms&nbsp;since there would be 6 of us getting together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All the&nbsp;comforts of home&nbsp;so that we could have the perfect girls\u2019 night in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cozy Rooms&nbsp;so that everyone could stay overnight if they wanted to<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free wifi&nbsp;since I would be working while I was there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The surprise bubbly celebration was going to be a fried chicken, french fry and veggie tempura pairing dinner, so the kitchen area would be key to ensure there was enough space to not only prep and cook the dinner, but to comfortably enjoy it as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Perfect Place&nbsp;&#8211; 3rd Street Retreat Airbnb Property<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/966103962312475261?source_impression_id=p3_1706711632_XSD5cdwXyReCBt1f\" target=\"_blank\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/966103962312475261?source_impression_id=p3_1706711632_XSD5cdwXyReCBt1f\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">3rd Street Retreat in Newberg<\/a> was perfect for so many reasons. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, it had the most perfect kitchen. &nbsp;Lucky for me two of my friends are chefs and they truly loved cooking in this kitchen. &nbsp;But if you don\u2019t have chef friends, the owner Paige, can certainly help you find a private chef to create the perfect girls\u2019 night in experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We did so much grocery shopping because, of course, we needed food to munch on while we were creating the perfectly paired dinner, plus everything for dinner, but let\u2019s not forget dessert and breakfast the next day. &nbsp;There was so much room to put away the groceries and now have any clutter on the counters. &nbsp;We could prep in clean spacious areas while others were enjoying some appetizers and socializing. &nbsp;And the entire time, the chefs had plenty of room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4030-3-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54653\" style=\"width:510px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4030-3-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4030-3-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4030-3-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4030-3-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4030-3-2-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4030-3-2-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4030-3-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4030-3-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4040-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54646\" style=\"width:434px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4040-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4040-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4040-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4040-2-610x813.jpg 610w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4040-2-1080x1440.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4040-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4040-2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, the entertaining space was awesome. &nbsp;There was plenty of space inside and outside for entertaining. &nbsp;We spent most of our time together in the kitchen\/dining area because it was huge and quite comfortable for all of us to be around the table together. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also found ourselves cozied up on the couch and chairs in the living room in the morning enjoying our coffee.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if it wasn\u2019t so cold when we were there, you better believe we would have been outside because that space is awesome! &nbsp;The side yard has great cozy seating area with bocce ball for entertainment. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/22c31279-2a8f-4d2a-a8b6-f9704ac5e5f1-2-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54652\" style=\"width:474px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/22c31279-2a8f-4d2a-a8b6-f9704ac5e5f1-2-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/22c31279-2a8f-4d2a-a8b6-f9704ac5e5f1-2-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/22c31279-2a8f-4d2a-a8b6-f9704ac5e5f1-2-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/22c31279-2a8f-4d2a-a8b6-f9704ac5e5f1-2-2-610x813.jpg 610w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/22c31279-2a8f-4d2a-a8b6-f9704ac5e5f1-2-2-1080x1440.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/22c31279-2a8f-4d2a-a8b6-f9704ac5e5f1-2-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/22c31279-2a8f-4d2a-a8b6-f9704ac5e5f1-2-2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the backyard, there\u2019s a big outdoor farm table that would truly be perfect in the summer. &nbsp;There\u2019s also a seating area with a big sectional couch under a covered area. &nbsp;The backyard area could easily be used for more yard games because it is so spacious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4069-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54648\" style=\"width:468px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4069-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4069-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4069-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4069-2-610x813.jpg 610w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4069-2-1080x1440.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4069-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4069-2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And at the end of the night, we all had a comfortable bed to sleep in. &nbsp;There are two bedrooms downstairs, the master bedroom with a king bed and one with a queen bed. &nbsp;Upstairs, you\u2019ll find a double bed and two twin beds. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4024-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54642\" style=\"width:466px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4024-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4024-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4024-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4024-2-610x813.jpg 610w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4024-2-1080x1440.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4024-2-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4024-2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a full bathroom downstairs off the kitchen and another upstairs. This definitely helped getting us moving and out the door in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though there is no&nbsp;fitness room&nbsp;and not really one close, there were plenty of yoga mats and a tv that you could roll around if you wanted to do your own workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The owner of the home, Paige was great! &nbsp;Super responsive and very thoughtful. &nbsp;She takes such pride in this house and wants to ensure your stay is absolutely perfect in every way. &nbsp;With a personal touch of welcome flowers upon arrival, she\u2019ll also help you create custom events for your stay. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This historic home with a completely remodeled kitchen and dining area is such a&nbsp;great place&nbsp;to stay for any bubbly celebration. &nbsp;This home truly lends itself to celebrating the everyday moments in life as you can gather everyone together to create special memories with this home as the backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you&#8217;re looking to explore different areas of the\u00a0Pacific Northwest, this is the\u00a0ideal location\u00a0to make your home base.\u00a0 Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C2zqCgQLk6-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full house tour on Bubbly Side of Life&#8217;s Instagram<\/a> account and then go and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/966103962312475261?source_impression_id=p3_1706711632_XSD5cdwXyReCBt1f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">book 3rd Street Retreat for your next trip&#8230;.you will love it as much as we did!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wine Tasting&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With&nbsp;easy access&nbsp;to the&nbsp;heart of Oregon wine country, you will be&nbsp;wine tasting&nbsp;within minutes of leaving this&nbsp;vacation rental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously&nbsp;Willamette Valley Wine Country&nbsp;is known for the&nbsp;best pinot noir&nbsp;and&nbsp;pinot gris&nbsp; which, of course, are delicious, but as I have mentioned, the amount of sparkling wine producers in the Willamette Valley are growing by the day. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sparkling wine is a true labor of love and what we\u2019re seeing in the Willamette Valley is those producers who have been producing bubbly for years are now creating even more to expand their portfolio. &nbsp;And this is why every visit to this&nbsp;wine region&nbsp;can be a very different experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4047-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54651\" style=\"width:484px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4047-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4047-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4047-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4047-610x813.jpg 610w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4047-1080x1440.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4047-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4047.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">World-Class Wineries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of my favorite wineries within 10ish minutes of 3rd Street Retreat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/furiosovineyards.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Furioso Vineyard<\/a>-This winery is  stunning. &nbsp;The&nbsp;tasting room&nbsp;is absolutely beautiful and their sparkling wine is delicious. &nbsp;We paired Furioso\u2019s blanc de blancs with our fried chicken dinner and it was so dang good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/blog\/argyle-winery-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Argyle Winery<\/a>-the first sparkling wine house in the Willamette Valley which has delicious bubbles! &nbsp;The extended triage is a personal favorite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Ctt2HPtRlOE\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adelsheim Vineyard<\/a>-One of the original wineries in the Willamette Valley with 4 different sparkling wines. &nbsp;And if you know me at all, you know I don\u2019t love sweet wines, but their demi sec cuv\u00e9e did come home with me to pair with dessert.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sokolblosser.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sokolblosser.com\">Sokol Blosser Winery<\/a>-If you don\u2019t know why I love this winery so much, <a href=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/blog\/sokol-blosser-winery-1-of-oregons-best\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out this blog<\/a>. &nbsp;They just released several new sparkling wines that you will want to try. &nbsp;Their sparkling ros\u00e9 is one of my absolutely favorites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"946\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0411-946x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-52838\" style=\"width:288px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0411-946x1024.jpg 946w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0411-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0411-768x831.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0411-610x660.jpg 610w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0411-1080x1169.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0411-600x649.jpg 600w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/IMG_0411.jpg 1146w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 946px) 100vw, 946px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downtown Newberg<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re wanting to go out and about after a fun day of&nbsp;wine tasting, this&nbsp;vacation rental&nbsp;is also a&nbsp;short walk&nbsp;to downtown Newberg where you will find more tasting rooms and lots of great restaurant options. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now if you have had your share of&nbsp;wine tasting&nbsp;and want to enjoy something else in the evening, be sure to stop into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialgoodsmarket.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Goods<\/a> for a cider or a beer and some appetizers. &nbsp;What a cute little place, and perfect if you need to tire out your kids as they have an upstairs play area. &nbsp;Downstairs you will find your favorite game on a&nbsp;flat-screen tv&nbsp;where you can walk right up to the bar and taste something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Downtown McMinnville<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The location of this&nbsp;vacation rental&nbsp;is in&nbsp;close proximity&nbsp;to&nbsp;downtown McMinnville, making it a very&nbsp;short drive&nbsp;of less than 25 minutes. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you will find several tasting rooms on 3rd street, but also many different types of restaurants and of course, plenty of shopping. &nbsp;Here you will find everyting from&nbsp;live music, to a&nbsp;fine dining restaurant, to a diner and everything in between. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of my&nbsp;favorite places&nbsp;in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/visitmcminnville.com\/dine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">downtown McMinnville<\/a>&nbsp;are those &nbsp;that I repeatedly visit every time I\u2019m in the area for lunch and dinner. &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Humble Spirt-a seasonal farm to table restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Rambla-a tapas restaurant&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pura Vida Cocina-Latin American food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grain Station Brew Works-take the beer lover here<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Sage Restaurant-my favorite lunch spot with great sandwiches and soups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pizza Capo-Neopolitan-style woodfired pizza<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How fun it is exploring these&nbsp;historic downtown areas&nbsp;like McMinnville and Newberg right in the&nbsp;heart of the Willamette Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I headed back to&nbsp;Portland International Airport&nbsp;for a super early morning flight after a whirlwind trip full of surprises and bubbly. &nbsp;My heart was full, my stomach was full and I am already scheming what\u2019s next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a&nbsp;good reason&nbsp;I visit&nbsp;Oregon\u2019s Wine Country&nbsp;every year, I mean not only is there&nbsp;incredible pinot noir&nbsp;(which I typically drink in sparkling form), but also just has some of the&nbsp;best places&nbsp;less than an hour away, like the Oregon Coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4162-2-2-580x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54691\" style=\"width:230px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4162-2-2-580x1024.jpg 580w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4162-2-2-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4162-2-2-768x1356.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4162-2-2-870x1536.jpg 870w, https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4162-2-2-610x1077.jpg 610w, 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Exploring different wine regions is so much fun, so&nbsp;wine lovers, tell me, where should I head to next? &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want More? &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a trip to a new&nbsp;wine region&nbsp;this year, check out these blog posts for my thoughts and recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/blog\/sparkling-wineries-in-walla-walla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walla Walla<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/blog\/southern-michigan-wineries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Michigan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bubblysideoflife.com\/blog\/temecula-wine-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Temecula Wine Country<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I visit&nbsp;Oregon\u2019s Willamette Valley&nbsp;every year because it really is one of my favorite wine regions. &nbsp;With the amount of sparkling wine popping up every visit is a truly unique&nbsp;wine tasting&nbsp;experience. 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