Explorer's Guide Oregon Wine Country: A Great Destination (Explorer's Great Destinations)

"This is the new 'gotta have' guide to Oregon's wine country."―Jean Yates, President, Avalon Wine, Corvallis

This guide to Oregon’s burgeoning wine scene provides exhaustive coverage of the entire state, from the renowned Willamette Valley to the distant Umatilla Valley. It is the guidebook for oenophiles who want to learn about Oregon's wineries, and for anyone who enjoys great wine and longs to see more of this diverse and beautiful state. Included are wineries with and without official tasting rooms as well as those that are open only by appointment.

The authors also provide a wide array of dining and lodging suggestions and spotlight unique attractions, recreation options, and natural wonders for travelers to seek out in their spare time.

As in every Explorer's Great Destinations title, detailed maps and the authors' insider knowledge make this book a must-have for travelers and residents alike. A unique and practical Great Grape Destinations checklist rounds out this invaluable resource. Use it to help you enjoy your trip to Oregon's vibrant cities and towns, stunning countryside, and―of course―distinctive wineries. Includes: history, getting around, wineries, lodging, dining, attractions, recreation, shopping, and more! 100 black-and-white photographs and maps

Sherry L. Moore, an educator and writer for over three decades, has coauthored several guides to the western states. She lives on the Gallatin River outside Bozeman, Montana.

Jeff Welsch has written books and articles on topics from sports to Native American issues to history and politics. He is also a senior editor forMontana Quarterly and lives on the Gallatin River outside Bozeman, Montana.