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Where to Stay

Hotel Lucia A year-old boutique property that brings a little bit of Manhattan's SoHo to the Northwest (doubles from $125; 400 SW Broadway; 877-225-1717).

Where to Taste

Noble Rot A chic wine bar and shop with wine from top Willamette Valley producers and great finds from around the world (2724 SE Ankeny St.; 503-233-1999).

Oregon Wines on Broadway A specialist in local wines (515 SW Broadway; 503-228-4655).

Paley's Place A mainstay with French-bistro dishes and a stellar cellar (1204 NW 21st Ave.; 503-243-2403).

Vigne This new wine bar has a strong international list, including an amazing array of German Rieslings (417 NW 10th Ave.; 503-295-9536).

Wineries

Wineries in Willamette do not generally offer tours or tastings without an appointment. To find out about those that do, contact the Oregon Wine Advisory Board (503-228-8336 or www.oregonwine.org).

Brick House Vineyards Doug Tunnell and Melissa Mills's organic winery; open by appointment (18200 Lewis Rogers Ln., Newberg; 503-538-5136).

Erath Vineyards One of Oregon's founding-family vineyards, with beautiful views of the Dundee Hills (9409 NE Worden Hill Rd., Dundee; 800-539-9463).

Ponzi Vineyards Another pioneer. A handsome tasting room is open daily, and there are picnic tables and a vineyard-side terrace under Douglas firs (14665 SW Winery Ln., Beaverton; 503-628-1227).

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