Buy now: A wine lover’s weekend in the heart of Oregon wine country
Highlights
Domaine Serene Winery
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Friday, October 18, 2019 – Monday, October 21, 2019
Spend a luxurious weekend tasting wine and immersing yourself in beautiful Oregon wine country. Starting with boutique hotel accommodations in quaint downtown McMinnville, every step of your journey becomes more magical than the last. You and a guest will taste some of the best food Willamette Valley has to offer, complete with wine pairings from celebrated wineries Domaine Serene and Sokol Blosser. Domaine Serene will take you on a culinary journey and look at an in-depth history of Château de la Crée - Domaine Serene’s sister winery in Burgundy. The colors of fall will take your breath away during your aerial helicopter tour of the Domaine Serene vineyard. On Sunday, you'll visit Sokol Blosser and learn about their family-owned and operated vineyards, sustainable production, and you'll end your day with an outdoor picnic at the vineyard. This cozy fall getaway is designed for relaxation and adventure alike—claim your place and experience Oregon wine country the way it’s meant to be savored. Buy now.
This experience for two includes:
- Three-night accommodations at the Atticus Hotel in McMinnville
- Check-in: Friday, October 18, 2019
- Check-out: Monday, October 21, 2019
- VIP winery experience at Domaine Serene on Friday, October 18, 2019 and Saturday, October 19, 2019 (see schedule below)
- Private guided winery tour and outdoor picnic lunch of Sokol Blosser on Sunday, October 20, 2019
- Luxury shuttle bus provided for group from Friday to Sunday to transport
- Group dinner on Saturday at Recipe Neighborhood Kitchen in Newberg, Oregon
- $100 Breakfast allowance for Saturday and Sunday (per couple)
The weekend itinerary includes:*
Friday, October 18
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Welcome reception at Domaine Serene Club House.
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4-course dinner and wine pairings featuring a seasonal menu by Chef Athena Delgado at Domaine Serene's Le Champagne Cave
Saturday, October 19
- Private guided vineyard tour of Domaine Serene in Dayton including tastings along the way (approximately 45 minutes, weather permitting)
- 45th Parallel lunch experience at Domaine Serene on the patio (weather permitting) which was names "one of the finest meals I've ever enjoyed on the West Coast" by Forbes
critic, John Mariani
- During this special experience, you’ll take a culinary journey and explore an in-depth look at the history of Château de la Crée - Domaine Serene’s sister winery in Burgundy. This thoughtfully curated wine and food pairing, prepared by the Domaine Serene Culinary Team, allows the opportunity to discover the Château’s storied vineyards throughout the Côte d’Or. During this experience we’ll be reviewing the nuances of terroir by tasting our Burgundian and Oregon wines side-by-side – all elevated by locally sourced small plates paired to perfection.
- Afternoon aerial vineyard helicopter tour of the stunning Willamette Valley (weather permitting)
- Wine tasting of 2016 Yamhill Cuvee Pinot Noir and 2016 Evenstad Reserve Pinot Noir
- Group dinner in Newberg at the restaurant Recipe Neighborhood Kitchen, featuring a five-course seasonal chef’s menu, with wine pairings
Sunday, October 20
- Private guided tour of Sokol Blosser vineyard in Dundee Hills including (approximately 45 minutes, weather permitting):
- Welcome champagne toast
- Private guided vineyard hike
- Outdoor picnic lunch prepared by Sokol Blosser chef including wine pairings and tastings (weather permitting)
*Guest must be 21+ years or older to attend experience
*All guests will be required to sign a photo release waiver and a helicopter release waiver.
*This is a shared, private experience limited to MileagePlus program members and their guests
*Both Domaine Serene and Sokol Blosser vineyard tours will have uneven terrain and will be weather permitting
- Guest must be 21+ years or older to attend experience
- All guests will be required to sign a photo release waiver and a helicopter release waiver
- This is a shared, private experience limited to MileagePlus program members and their guests
- Both Domaine Serene and Sokol Blosser vineyard tours will have uneven terrain and will be weather permitting