We will be hosting the farewell dinner and winery tour for the Road Scholar’s Perfecting Pinot: The Art of Wine in Oregon’s Willamette Valley Tour
Oregon’s Willamette Valley produces 70% of the state’s wine. Meet local winemakers, learn how to pair wines with food and get an insider’s look into this growing industry. Quick tour itinerary below:
Day 1: Check-in, Registration, Orientation, Welcome Dinner and Lecture in McMinnville
Day 2: Tasting Class, Barrel Cave Field Trip and Lecture at Sokol Blosser
Day 3: Olive Oil, Wine Tasting and Lecture at Durant Vineyards
Day 4: Raptors in Vineyards, Vineyard Walk at Soter and Free Time
Day 5: Winemaking Seminar and Winery Tour & Dinner at Left Coast
Afternoon Winery Tour: We will return to the hotel for some time to freshen up before this afternoon’s activities. Then, reboarding our motorcoach, we will continue our exploration of the Willamette Valley. Riding out to the Van Duzer Corridor sub AVA, where will arrive at the beautiful Left Coast Estate. A local wine professional from the estate will take us on an educational walk through of the winery before dinner.
Wine Pairing Dinner at Left Coast: After the tour, we will walk up to the Tasting Room which is set amongst majestic old growth Oregon white oak trees. Chef Mike has prepared a special 4 course handcrafted dinner paired with wines from the estate. This is a great opportunity to share your favorite experiences with new Road Scholar friends during our final farewell dinner.
Day 6: Program Concludes
To learn more about the tour and to sign up use the link below.
