Rex Hill Vineyard

From Portland, take I-5 South/Salem to Hwy 99W/Tigard/Newberg (Exit 294). Standard blue winery signs all along Hwy 99W (“The Wine Road”) will help you anticipate turns into the vineyards you want to see. Call ahead to confirm hours of operation. Don’t despair at the sight of so many strip malls along the first portion of The Wine Road. We’ll get you out of them! About 13 miles after you exit I-5, just north of Newberg’s town center and on the right, your first stop is Rex Hill Vineyard. Enter a small, elegant building and take your place at an attractive tasting bar. Enjoy the fireplace, the gift shop, the tiny Oregon Wine Brotherhood Museum, or the lovely terraced gardens and picnic area. Established in 1982, Rex Hill is known first for its Pinot Noirs, but also produces top-quality Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and White Riesling. (30835 North Hwy 99W; open from 11 am to 5 pm, daily with extended summer hours; 503-538-0666.) Note: See Springbrook Hazelnut Farm as a recommended place to stay—you can walk through hazelnut orchards to Rex Hill from the inn. Leaving Rex Hill, turn right on Hwy 99W and continue south for about 5 miles to the town of Dundee.