May is Oregon Wine Month – Where Adventure meets Excellence. A time to raise a glass to Oregon’s award-winning wines and the people and places that make Oregon unique. Discover a cozy patio, welcoming tasting room, or your favorite gathering spot. Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or just beginning your Oregon wine journey, this month offers countless ways to explore, celebrate, and share.
Take A Taste Of Oregon Wine Country Home With You.
Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan™ members may check up to one case of wine for free on any Alaska Airlines domestic flight from Oregon, Washington, Idaho or California. Plus, enjoy a complimentary tasting while visiting when you show your recent in-bound boarding pass and proof of Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan membership at any of the more than 300 participating Oregon wineries.
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Sip and shop your way across top Pacific Northwest wine regions and you can check a case of wine for free when you travel within the U.S. from a participating airports. Check a case of wine for FREE when you fly from Eugene (EUG) or Portland International Airport (PDX), no checked baggage fees or Rapid Rewards® membership required, helping you save $45 in checked bag fees per Passenger.
Celebrate Oregon Wine Month with your hosts at an Oregon Independent Inn, where unforgettable hospitality pairs perfectly with stocking up on some of Oregon’s finest wines. Be sure to set some aside for this smooth Wine Sorbet shared by Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast. Blackberries are also lovely in this light dessert.
Basic Wine Sorbet
Ingredients:
¾ cup water
⅔ cup sugar
1 ¼ -1 ½ cups White Riesling, Pinot Gris or Chardonnay wine
Use berries of choice or try nectarines, peaches and other fruit.
The innkeeper prefers using 1 ¼ cups of wine
Instructions:
Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat slowly over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Add wine, stir and remove from heat. Cool. Freeze according to ice cream maker instructions. I put the mixture in a 4 cup measure cup in the freezer and stir frequently until frozen. At this point you can put small amounts in a blender and blend for a smoother sorbet. Put sorbet into an airtight container to keep it for awhile. Enjoy.
Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast offers guests a quiet country setting with spectacular views, sunsets, and star gazing. Each of the two large guest rooms has a queen bed, table, chairs, and private bath.
Add the ‘Follow the Grapes’ Itinerary” to your reservation and let Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfastt plan your day visiting wineries that purchase grapes from their vineyards. You will start your morning off with breakfast accompanied by their own grape juice, then take a vineyard walk with Ralph and his ‘Vineyard Practices 101’ Tour.
Oregon Association of Independent Inns are ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved member of the Oregon Association of Independent Inns.
Since 1989, the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild has served as a statewide information network for its member properties, providing a unified voice for the industry with state regulatory and tourism agencies.
Now known as The Oregon Association of Independent Inns, we’re the same trusted organization, with a new name, a fresh look, and an expanded focus on independent lodging properties beyond traditional bed and breakfasts. Member properties represent a wide range of accommodations, from small guest cottages, cabins, and intimate two-room B&Bs to larger country inns, boutique hotels and dude ranches.
