Pacific Northwest Wine Trail USA Tour

ITINERARY

DAY 1: SAN FRANCISCO – ARRIVAL – NAPA VALLEY
Arrive in San Francisco, pick up your rental car, and drive to Napa Valley via the Golden Gate Bridge, stopping at Battery East Vista and Sausalito for scenic views and exploration. Enjoy lunch in Sausalito before continuing to Napa Valley. Explore Napa’s restaurants, nightlife, arts, and local shops, and stay in downtown Napa or a nearby resort.
Driving Distance: 90 MI / 145 KM

DAY 2: NAPA VALLEY
Begin in Yountville with wine tasting and vineyard views at Domaine Chandon, then continue to St. Helena and visit V. Sattui Winery for its artisan deli, gardens, cellars, and museum caves. After lunch, visit Opus One Winery in Oakville by advance appointment. End the day with dinner at The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil, a renowned Napa Valley fine-dining destination.

DAY 3: NAPA VALLEY
Start the day at Domaine Carneros with a sparkling wine brunch featuring caviar and smoked salmon on the terrace overlooking the vineyards and gardens. Continue along the Silverado Trail to Luna Vineyards for a wine tasting, with reservations required. End the day aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, enjoying dinner and panoramic vineyard views from the Vista Dome car.

DAY 4: NAPA VALLEY – REDDING
Leave Napa via the scenic Silverado Trail and head to Calistoga, known for its mineral hot springs and mud baths, with options to visit Old Faithful Geyser or Castello di Amorosa. Outdoor enthusiasts can hike Mount St. Helena for spectacular valley views before continuing toward Redding. Stop at New Clairvaux Vineyard in Vina to explore its tasting room and peaceful grounds, then continue to Redding for a steak dinner at Cattlemens’ Steakhouse.
Driving Distance: 210 MI / 338 KM

DAY 5: REDDING
Visit Indian Peak Vineyards in historic Manton to sample its wines, ending with a dark chocolate truffle and signature “Donna’s Dessert” wine; lunch is available most weekends. In summer, visit on a Friday or Saturday evening for live music and s’mores. Return to Redding to visit Moseley Family Cellars for wine tasting and education, then enjoy dinner at Moonstone Bistro.

DAY 6: REDDING – ROGUE VALLEY
Continue to Oregon’s Rogue Valley, beginning in Ashland, a vibrant arts town nestled between the Cascade and Siskiyou mountain ranges and home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Visit Irvine & Roberts Vineyards for wine tasting and scenic valley views from its terrace. Continue north to Paschal Winery, enjoying its hilltop tasting room overlooking pear orchards and the surrounding mountains.
Driving Distance: 160 MI / 258 KM

DAY 7: ROGUE VALLEY
Explore the Rogue Valley with a visit to Del Rio Vineyard Estate in Gold Hill, followed by the quirky Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery. Continue to Grants Pass for lunch and wine tasting at Schmidt Family Vineyards, then visit Wooldridge Creek Vineyard for organic wines, locally made cheeses, and cured meats. End the day with dinner at River’s Edge Restaurant, enjoying locally sourced cuisine and sunset views over the Rogue River.

DAY 8: ROGUE VALLEY – EUGENE
Take a scenic detour to Crater Lake National Park, home to the deepest lake in the USA, before returning to the wine trail with a visit to Abacela Winery in Roseburg, known for its distinctive wines and beautiful tasting room. Continue to Eugene, a lively city offering arts, culture, outdoor activities, and excellent dining. End the day with dinner at Grit in the historic Shamrock House.
Driving Distance: 240 MI / 387 KM

DAY 9: EUGENE
Begin with wine tastings at Silvan Ridge Winery and Sarver Winery, enjoying regional wines and scenic Willamette Valley views. Return to Eugene to explore 5th Street Public Market and visit either the Museum of Natural and Cultural History or Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art. End the day at King Estate Winery with a tour, tasting, and dinner surrounded by organic vineyards, gardens, and orchards.

DAY 10: EUGENE – WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Start in Junction City with wine tastings at Pfeiffer Winery and Walnut Ridge Vineyard, enjoying limited-production wines, small plates, and stunning mountain views. Continue to Newberg, in the heart of the Willamette Valley, and explore the charming wine-country surroundings. End the day with a farm-to-table dinner at The Painted Lady, a cozy fine-dining restaurant in a Victorian home.
Driving Distance: 100 MI / 160 KM

DAY 11: WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Continue the Willamette Valley wine tour in Dundee with a tasting at Erath Winery, followed by a relaxed lunch at Red Hills Market. Visit Argyle Tasting House for sparkling and regional wines, then explore The Four Graces in its charming historic farmhouse. End the day with dinner at Joel Palmer House in nearby Dayton.

DAY 12: WILLAMETTE VALLEY – PORTLAND
Begin the final Willamette Valley day with tastings at Sokol Blosser Winery and Domaine Serene, enjoying Oregon pinot noir, chardonnay, and scenic vineyard views. After lunch, leave the Willamette Valley and continue to Portland. End the day exploring Portland’s renowned culinary scene, including dinner at Olympia Provisions Southeast.
Driving Distance: 40 MI / 65 KM

DAY 13: PORTLAND – DEPARTURE
Return your rental car prior to your departure flight.