We’re excited to announce that Trellis, a beloved brick-and-mortar restaurant in downtown Dundee, has launched a mobile kitchen at Archery Summit. If you’re exploring the Dundee Hills AVA, this is a must-visit spot to experience exceptional seasonal dishes crafted with local ingredients and Trellis’ signature artistic flair. Those searching for Trellis’ famous freshly baked focaccia bread won’t be disappointed. At the pop-up, the focaccia serves as a base for their pizza, generously topped and cooked to perfection in the same style wood-fired oven Trellis uses throughout the valley for cateri ..read more

The 2024 growing season in the Dundee Hills has included a long, wet spring and recent triple-digit temperatures. With less than two months projected until the 2024 harvest season, we asked Spencer Spetnagel, the winemaker for Durant Vineyards, to share a vineyard update with us as the grapes head into the home stretch. This year saw an earlier bud break than previous years, but it was quickly followed by cool, wet weather that slowed down vine growth in our vineyards. Bloom happened almost the same time as last year, setting up our vineyard for a mid-September harvest.   While the r ..read more

Intertwining their love for hospitality and wine, sisters Emma and Daisy Vande Brake have turned their Dundee roots into thriving careers in the Dundee Hills. While the local wine scene was being built around them as kids, the two sisters were absorbed in childhood adventures.  They fondly remember extended family dinners with a dining table so long it curved into the hallway, their grandma’s strawberry soup, and sneaking olives before dinner. Every Thursday in their home was “Kid Cook Night,” where they would bury themselves in their mother’s recipe books, gather ingredients, and then co ..read more

A family heirloom recipe from Daisy Vande Brake of La Bastide Bed & Breakfast is made all the better by a wine pairing that compliments the sweetness of Oregon’s famous strawberries. Serve it at brunch, as an appetizer, or for dessert. But beware: You won’t be the first who’s been tempted to lick the bowl clean! INGREDIENTS 2 pints fresh Oregon strawberries 15 ounces sour cream  1 tsp vanilla extract  ⅓ cup powdered sugar 1-2 Tbsp Grenadine ½ cup half and half INSTRUCTIONS  Throw all ingredients in a blender. Serve cold.  WINE PAIRINGS Purple Hands Winery 2022 Shea ..read more

Begin your al fresco meal with a refreshing white wine from one of our Dundee Hills wineries. Whether you choose the fruity notes of a Sauvignon Blanc or the fresh acidity of a sparkling wine, each sip will enhance the flavor of this Mediterranean salad. Recipe courtesy of Daisy Vande Brake of La Bastide Bed & Breakfast INGREDIENTS 2 16 oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained   1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved 1 persian cucumber, chopped and quartered or regular cucumber ½ cup of red onion, finely chopped ½ cup kalamata olives, halves and pitted 1 tablespoon fresh parsley ..read more

The USA Today 10 Best nominees have been announced and the Dundee Hills is thrilled to be the most nominated AVA in the country in the Best Wine Tasting Room category for 2024. Congratulations to Stoller Family Estate, Durant Vineyards, and Domaine Serene for this recognition! Willamette Valley Vineyards and Resonance Winery, both Dundee Hills members, were also nominated for their tasting rooms in Turner and Carlton respectively. Now we’re asking for your help: Vote for your favorite Dundee Hills wineries daily from now through July 22nd. Winners will be announced on July 31st. Cheers to all ..read more

Mushroom risotto is a delicious dish combining comfort and elegance. The fragrant sage, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic garlic blend perfectly with creamy Arborio rice. Each spoonful offers a mix of flavors that will leave you wanting more. This recipe from Trellis Dundee, a local restaurant with seasonally-inspired menus, serves two as a main or four as a side. INGREDIENTS 1 cup Arborio rice 1-2 tablespoons high-quality olive oil 1 tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1⁄2 cup dry white wine 5 sage leaves 1 1⁄2 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1⁄2 pound wild or store-bought mushrooms, sliced ..read more

Produced in partnership by Travel Dundee and the Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association. Rudy Chavez’s love story with Anderson Family Vineyard is 32 years in the making. It involves 31,000 vines, which he planted, and one sparkling tractor that only he is brave enough to drive down one of the steepest vineyards–as steep as an Olympic ski race slope–with some of the narrowest rows in the Dundee Hills.  He knows each of the vines well. Not only did he plant them, but every January and February, he spends the two rainiest and coldest months of the year taking six separate passes through ever ..read more

Produced in partnership by Travel Dundee and the Dundee Hills Winegrowers Association. In the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley lies Winderlea Vineyard & Winery, where owners Bill Sweat and Donna Morris proudly steward the land and champion sustainability by farming biodynamically®. Reflecting on their journey, Bill shares, “We’ve been allowed to do things we believe businesses should do. Sustainability in the vineyards and the winery was the first step.” They purchased the vineyard in 2006 and the commitment to sustainable farming was necessary from the outset. With Phylloxera present ..read more

(Looking for more of our Dundee Hills Sommelier Series? Go here). Mike Duffy remembers the moment he fell in love with wine and the aromas, stories and tasting notes that unfolded in front of him. Early in his time working in some of New York City’s leading restaurants, Mike opened a bottle of Northern Rhône Syrah with flavors reminiscent of black pepper and smoked meat. The aromas were so stunning, he had to pause and remind himself, “It’s just grapes!” This experience led him on a journey through Sommelier certification and across the globe, eventually landing him in Oregon’s Dundee Hills as ..read more