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Summer might be winding down but don’t put your hiking shoes, paddle boards or U-Pick farm baskets away just yet. There’s plenty more time to explore the beautiful Pacific Northwest, with winding trails, colorful fall foliage, rivers for fishing and even more to sip on. Because the only better way to enjoy the great outdoors this fall is with a glass in hand at some of the best wineries around.
There are plenty of bottles to tap into, now that shorts are going away and sweaters are coming out. Crisp whites and rosés give way to savory reds, growing in body and depth to match the changing seasons and rich harvest. But before you can cook up your signature autumn meals, why not explore your backyard a little more, stopping into the charming wineries along the way?
Where to start? Mt. Hood Territory is one of the most scenic destinations in the Northwest, located just outside of Portland. There, you can learn about the historic Oregon Trail, meander through museums and art galleries and delight in local theater. For wine tasting, put your trip in the palm of your hand with a Mt. Hood Territory Wine Trail Tasting Pass — you’ll be primed to find the loveliest places to drink in the region.
For only $20, you’ll get access to a dozen wineries, with a five-dollar credit at each location that you can use toward a tasting fee, bottle purchase, food or other merchandise on-site — a $60 value for a fraction of the price. And just as confusing paper maps have gone out the window where travel is concerned, the whole tasting pass is accessible on a mobile app.
Start out near Wilsonville, or come from the south and head over to taste the east Willamette Valley wineries. You’ll drive picturesque country backroads to discover your new favorite bottle of wine, one glass at a time.
With the pass, you’ll get to visit Beckham Estate, Buddha Kat Winery, Christopher Bridge, Forest Edge, Hanson Vineyards, King’s Raven, Ribera Vineyard, St. Josef’s Winery, Terra Vina Wines, Villa Catalana, Whiskey Hill and Wooden Shoe wineries, on sale now through October 27, 2016, redeemable through November 27, 2016.
