Oregon Select Wine Tours

We scheduled our tour with Oregon Select Wine Tours several weeks before arrival. Jeff was great about communicating with us.
Jeff picked us up right in time in a well appointed SUV stocked with water. We left the selection of vineyards completely to Jeff and couldn’t have be happier. We went to several that were well off the beaten path. In doing so, we had the opportunity to meet several great winemakers.
Jeff’s knowledge of the area and winemaking greatly enhanced our visit to Oregon. He is far more then ‘just’ a driver, he’s a ambassador for all the great things about Oregon.

This was our first trip to Oregon. We are Pinot noir lovers and have been drinking Willamette Valley wines for several years before finally making a visit. We stayed at the Allison Inn and the concierge recommended Oregon Select Wine Tours. Jeff was vey responsive throughout the booking process. He set up a wonderful private tour for us that was perfectly matched to our interests. The pick up was on time in a clean, comfortable SUV. The ride was very smooth and Jeff gave a lot of helpful information along the way. We visited 4 wineries which we would never have found even if we came back 20 times. Talk about impossible to find Pinot Noir! We will definitely use this company on our return visit.

The wife and I like to take one or two wine trips a year. As I push my way through the Sommelier certification, I keep wanting to explore different wine regions. This year, we decided on the Willamette Valley. Each year we look to hire a driver for a day or two. We have had much success doing this in California and gave it a roll here and were not disappointed.
We hired Jeff for two days while visiting and he was absolutely fantastic. He called us and emailed us several times prior to the trip to get an idea of what we were looking for and what types of places we wanted to visit. I told him we were most interested in visiting wineries that do not have wine on the shelves in PA and that we loved ‘odd’ private tasting experiences. I gave him an example of something we loved from a trip to Sonoma and he ran with it.
Jeff picked us up promptly at the place we were staying (Allison Inn and Spa). It was obvious that he had a great working relationship with the Inn as everyone talked with him and spoke very highly of him. That put us at ease as you never know what to expect with these sort of things.
We visited Hawks View Cellars, Anderson Family, Soter, Ayoub, Natalie’s Estate and Belle Pente. All were fantastic, intimate wine tastings and tours. As we talked to Jeff throughout the two days he realized my love of good beer as well, so on the 2^nd day he asked if I was interested in an impromptu visit to a friend of his who brews beer (Longs Brewing). I jumped at the chance.
One of the great perks of hiring Jeff is that if you hired him for 5 hours, he will take you to and from dinner for free. When he told me this I thought «yea, I bet to some little chain restaurant nearby.» Yeah, I was 100% wrong. He recommended the top restaurants in the area (Joel Palmer House and the Painted Lady). It was fantastic to have a driver for dinner so we both could indulge in some great Pinot.
I can’t say enough about Jeff and the experience we had. The guy knows the area really well and knows a ton of people. He was friendly, engaging and a genuine good person. I loved the fact he tailored the trip to what we were interested in and not what he thought we would like. I would certainly utilize Oregon Select Wine Tours each time I head out to Oregon.

We had one day to visit the Oregon wine country. We were staying at the Allison Inn and they pointed us to OSWT’s. Pickup was on time, the special tours we asked for were made, the vehicle was clean and Ginger our driver was fantastic. She made the day and arranged for a great lunch. It could not have gone better.
Being long time Napa visitors we absolutely loved the Oregon wine country. It is like Napa was 3o years ago. The wineries are happy to see you and are attentive and enthusiastic. Napa has turned into a mob scene and this is so, so much better. We will go back and book with OSWT’s.

We set up this tour virtually last minute during peak season for a bachelorette party because our previous plans fell through. Our hotel (Hotel Oregon in McMinville) recommended Oregon Select Wine Tours and Jeff Petersen came through for us! Our driver Todd arrived right on time to pick up the four of us up in an SUV for our 4 hour tour (we chose the minimum length tour) and away we went to four different wineries. I had mentioned that one in our group was not a fan of pinot noir (which the region is known for) so he was sure to include wineries that had other types of wines in the tour. We visited Stoller, Couer de Terre (a hike, but probably our favorite! Jaques was SO educational!!) Maysara (another favorite being operated by 3 young sisters) and Eyrie Vineyards. A lot to visit in 4 hours, but we did not feel rushed at all. It was completely done at our own pace. Todd was even kind enough to haul our many bottles of wine back to our hotel for us, which was no small feat since there was a street fair going on and he couldn’t park close to the hotel! We can’t thank Jeff and Todd enough for accommodating us on such short notice and making our winery tour such a highlight of my friend’s bachelorette party weekend! We HIGHLY recommend this tour!

My best friend and I were staying at the Allison Inn & Spa and were directed to Oregon Select Wine Tours for a day of swirling and sipping in the Valley. Best decision! We got the pleasure of being escorted around by Ginger, who was so much fun. It was like having another girlfriend with us. She took us to vineyards we didn’t have on our list, and to be honet, they were MUCH better than the popular spots everyone tells you to visit. This group definitely knows their vino and makes sure you leave with a «personal» experience. The transportation was comfortable, easy and most importantly, on time. I strongly suggest you choose Oregon Select Wine Tours for your Willamette Valley wining and dining!

This was my 6^th «wine» tasting vacation but first trip to Willamette Valley and my friend and I decided to rely on a driver to navigate the territory for us. I have never hired one of these services before but loved the idea of consuming as much PINOT as possible and having someone else worry about directions, tasting appointments and of course getting me back to the hotel after 6+ wineries.
Ginger, our driver, was a breath of fresh Oregon air — she immediately zoned in on what we liked and tailored our winery excursions accordingly. She even arranged for private tastings at a few wineries before we arrived so we were able to really maximize our day. We visited and tasted at 6 wineries (a personal record). Having Ginger with us was like having one of our girlfriends along — she was equally knowledgeable and fun! We didn’t want the party to end. In addition to being an amazing guide, Ginger took pictures for us with our many cameras so we didn’t have to worry about missing a single shot. I highly recommend using this tour service for anyone contemplating Oregon wine country. They were reasonable priced, super accommodating and authentic with their recommendations.

My special lady friend and I were celebrating one year together in the Willamette Valley. And, This company came very highly rated from the Allison hotel where we were staying.
Jeff picked us up in an exceptionally clean, new Chrysler 300. And, he took us to a couple of previously scheduled tastings. His driving was excellent and didn’t give me a seconds pause for our safety or comfort.
After consulting with us about our wine preferences, Jeff took us to some additional tastings which turned out to be fabulous. Being with a local like Jeff was a huge advantage. We got to meet winemakers, taste unreleased vino and really get to see the burgeoning wine industry in the beautiful Willamette Valley!
Thanks to Oregon Select Wine Tours, we had a flawless day of tasting like a local in the know. Thank you, Jeff! We’ll see you next time.