Wine Harvest in Willamette Valley 2023
- Back by popular demand with a new lineup of wineries in the Willamette Valley
- Stay at the Tuscan-style Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard with only fellow Inspirato members
- Custom itinerary showcasing the area's best culinary delights
- Exclusive experiences with Master of Wine Bree Stock and more
Nestled within Oregon’s picturesque Willamette Valley lies one of the world’s best burgeoning wine regions. More approachable than Sonoma or Napa but just as worthy of recognition, the Willamette Valley is home to world-class pinot noir, chardonnay, and more. During this five-day experience, Inspirato members can feel the magic of Pacific Northwest wines for themselves at the very start of harvest season. Members will have the full run of Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard and will gain a sense of terroir—how a wine’s environmental factors affect its character—with a behind-the-scenes look at harvest season with Master of Wine Bree Stock. Incredible culinary experiences await, too: farm-to-table offerings, unforgettable wine-paired meals, and a stunning farewell dinner at the Black Walnut Inn.
Quick Facts
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Experience dates
September 18–22, 2023 -
Starting at
$11,500 for two travelers -
Minimum age
21 years old -
Suggested airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) -
Ideal for
Couples, Wine Lovers, Foodies
Experience Highlights
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Luxurious Accommodations
The Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard is a serene, nine-room villa perched above 100 acres of pinot noir and chardonnay vines. A buyout of the inn allows Inspirato members and their guests to have the full run of the property.
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Become a Winemaker
Learn how to move through blind samples and build your own blend with a private blind blending at Antica Terra. Submit your best blends to be judged against the other teams. The winning team will receive a custom bottling of their winning blend.
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Harvest Season
Arrive just in time for the grapes: Vines will be full and ready for harvesting, and you’ll get the hands-on experience of tasting grapes right off the vine in this exclusive view of the autumn harvest process.
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World-Class Wines, Laid-Back Feel
Willamette Valley is one of the world’s premier—but lesser-traveled—wine regions. With a more laid-back and approachable feel than Napa or Sonoma, the valley is home to winemakers who are eager to share their secrets and immerse you in their process.
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In Good Company
Meet internationally acclaimed Master of Wine Bree Stock with fellow members and their guests over a glass of some of the world’s finest pinot noir. Learn how each vineyard slope, angle of exposure, and soil type affects the wine.
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Only for Inspirato
Enjoy a completely custom itinerary designed entirely by our in-house team. That includes exclusive access to sommeliers, winemakers, chefs, and more, as well as private, custom-designed tasting and culinary experiences at the best properties in the Willamette Valley.
