McMinnville’s charms are many

Travels with Deb

Nestled in the heart of Oregon’s wine country, just forty miles from Portland, is the city of McMinnville. Though small, with a population of 33,000, the town is big on all things wine, as it’s at the epicenter of the Willamette Valley, the state’s famed wine locale. The valley boasts nearly 250 wineries and vineyards, where avid oenophiles flock to tour and taste. They know the region’s moderate climate and volcanic soil are ideal for producing award-winning red, white, rosé and sparkling wines.