Oregon Wine Maker Tours

Oregon Wine Maker Tours

Oregon Wine Maker Tours
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This tour is recognized as "The Best Wine Tour" in USA & Pacific Northwest in 2022, 23 & 24. I am passionate about sharing Willamette Valley wines! Hi, I'm Carmine. As an Oregon winemaker, my goal is to showcase the best of what the Willamette Valley has to offer in vineyards and wines! All tours are private and customized to your interests; our pace is flexible and based on your feedback as we move through the day. You may choose the wineries or let us make the best choices. I am a 30-year wine professional with 4 degrees and experience in Napa Valley and OR's Willamette Valley. As a result, you'll experience a non-traditional wine tour!
Dundee, Oregon
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brian f
Hilton Head, SC28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
Wow. but some context first....
Nancy and I have stopped just driving around and hoping we stumble onto a good wine/winery. There's just so many wineries. Plus that whole DUI thing.......
We're East Coast folks so knowing where to go in the Willamette area is tough and sometimes looking at reviews/ratings can be misleading because - you know - everybody has a FEW friends to write a good review - right?
Even though there were only a few reviews the comments were real and positive so I hired Carmine - and boy did I ever luck out.
I gave Carmine some thoughts and guidelines (higher end reds and non-oaked whites that I can't get on the East Coast) and sat back. I really didn't want to go to a winery in Oregon for a wine that I can have a tasting for in my local Kroger or Safeway and Nancy and I only had one day during our larger trip for a Willamette stop.
Carmine put together a great day and we were even tweaking it as we drove - based upon the previous stops. That's also what made it special - we weren't going on a cookie-cutter tour to see his "chosen few" we were going to wineries based upon what Nancy and I wanted. Pretty novel, huh?
You might think that his fee is a lot of money but I looked at it as fairly priced to inexpensive and here's why:
- Carmine knows everybody as one of the founders of the wine region in the area. We were even meeting and talking to some of the winery owners!
- He is a multi-degreed wine/AVA/growing expert that gladly teaches/shares during the day. A big plus.
- We got behind-the-scenes tours of wineries that "belly-up-to-the-tasting-bar" folks never even know exist
- We got bigger pours of more - and more expensive - wines. (We also spent a LOT of money on some seriously good wines)
- For the most part it was Nancy and I in our tasting group.
Oh, and Carmine laid out a fantastic lunch picnic at a scenic winery spot - meat tray, smoked salmon, cheese, crackers, fruit, croissants - oh, and wine. Absolutely first class treatment.
- ........And we didn't need to drive.

Oh and this is for Carmine hoping that he reads his reviews.
Your Possessed Wines that you shared with Nancy and I was better that what we had at some of the wineries we visited. Yes, you are that good.

If you are contemplating a wine tour either as a date, business event, girls or guys getaway, couples outing, as part of a wedding outing or just cause Oregon Wine Maker Tours and Carmine should be your first, second, third and only choice. He is that good.
Make it fun and easy, go with Oregon Wine Maker Tours.
Written November 13, 2019
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I had a fabulous day with you! Hope to see you again, Carmine
Written March 11, 2021
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John K
Round Hill, VA7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021
This was absolutely the highlight of our vacation in the Pacific Northwest! As an experienced winemaker, Carmine was extraordinarily knowledgeable of the processes, the area, the vineyards and everything related to wine! We visited amazing vineyards including private tastings at vineyards that don't even have public tasting rooms. It was very special! Lunch was fantastic and overlooked dozens of vineyards in the picturesque Dundee Hills. We've been on wine tours all over the world - but this stood out as truly memorable and exceptional.
Written September 22, 2021
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Top of the world; the Pacific Northwest has possessed my wine passions for 30+ years and it is my extreme pleasure to share with you and yours, who clearly love to have extraordinary and special curtailed winery experiences to add a highlight to a vacation. As always :) Cheers! Carmine
Written February 4, 2022
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Ryan S
Chicago, IL26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Carmine was amazing to work with. I was visiting Portland for a girls trip and we wanted to do a day trip to Willamette Valley and Carmine truly made it an awesome experience. He customized our tour all the way down to music and snacks. He was amazing to work with on planning our day and had endless recommendations. His knowledge of wine is lengthy and gave us so much education. He was flexible, affordable and a joy to be around. Look no further!
Written September 3, 2019
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Thank you so much for the kind review. I enjoyed spending the day with you and your friends! Carmine
Written March 11, 2021
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Karson B
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 ā€¢ Couples
Carmine truly made our groupā€™s first visit to the Willamette Valley unforgettable. Carmine is a man of the people here in the valley. He will only take you to the best wineries both large and small. He was personal friends with one of the best French chefs in the valley and set up an amazing wine and small dish lunch overlooking the beautiful vineyards. Not only will carmine ensure you and your group are tasting the best wine, but will teach you everything you need to know about the region, vines, terroir, etc. And it is also icing on the cake that Carmine himself makes some delicious, intriguing varietals.
Written March 26, 2022
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Karson, I was a pleasure to meet and host you all. I hope you are able to come back for a second visit! As always :) Cheers! Carmine
Written May 3, 2022
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Elle
Las Vegas, NV24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Carmineā€™s private wine tour surpassed our expectations in every way. Prior to the tour he provided us plentiful information to help us decide what kind of wineries we could visit. He provided recommendations and let us know we can customize as much as we want or leave it up to him. We picked 2 wineries from his list, shared our likes/dislikes and had him surprise us with the other 2. He really took our preferences into consideration and picked AMAZING wineries for us to visit. He is extremely knowledgeable and well versed in the local wine community - we felt like family at each winery we went to. Carmine went above and beyond to make sure our group had everything we needed to have a great day in Willamette. I highly recommend this experience!!
Written March 26, 2022
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Thank you for your kind words and allowing me to host you in Willamette Valley. As always :) Cheers! Carmine
Written May 3, 2022
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MargieZMazurek
Baltimore, MD28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Fantastic experience! Overwhelmed by the plethora of options in the area, and not really wanting to drive ourselves around after multiple wine tastings, we opted to book a tour, and are so happy we chose Oregon Wine Maker Tours. Carmine is extremely knowledgeable and a true hospitality professional. Upon booking, he promptly reached out to us to get some insight into our experience and preferences, and based on that he put together a stellar itinerary for us. He picked us up at our hotel, and texted to let us know his ETA, which was a few minutes ahead of schedule (which was fine with us). On our way to the first stop, he educated us about the area's wines and what makes the Willamette Valley unique. Upon arrival at our first stop, he taught us the proper way to taste (and spit) wine, which was key in ensuring we made it through the 8-hour day without incident! At that time, we tasted the Godess wines he makes, which were really nice. We visited 4 wineries/vinyeards, including a fantastic lunch at Holloran Vineyard, and sampled probably close to 40ish wines, so definitely a full day. He also took photos of us, and texted them to me, which was really sweet. If you're looking for a VIP experience without the hassle of planning, scheduling, and transporting yourself, I would definitely recommend booking with Carmine.
Written September 12, 2021
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Amazing VIP review: It was a true pleasure to host you all and well done. As always :) Cheers! Carmine
Written February 4, 2022
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kdh2003
Columbus, NJ11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Carmine provided an exceptional day long tour of Oregon Wines. We learned about and tasted a variety of wines and enjoyed a delicious meal. Carmine is extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Our day was well planned, paced and picture perfect! Would highly recommend and hope to return for another fantastic day.
Written July 23, 2021
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It was a great day for me as well. Thanks for letting me spend the day with you. Cheers! - Carmine
Written August 12, 2021
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CLT-BasedTravaholic
Charlotte, NC90 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Carmine was a fantastic tour guide. He recommended a number of wineries ahead of time and we picked our favorites. It was a great mix of AVAs, views, and varieties. Steep with experience in wine making, outstanding self-prepared lunch, and good conversation made for a perfect wine tasting day!! Highly recommend Carmine and Willamette Valley - way better than Napa!!
Written July 2, 2021
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It was a pleasure to host wonderful wine lovers! Thank you for the great day! As always, Cheers! -Carmine
Written August 12, 2021
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Joyce
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 ā€¢ Solo
I had the best 4th of July! Not being able to celebrate with friends and family, I was looking for something nice to do while in Portland. Visiting wineries was the perfect plan. I was afraid it might not work out as I only made inquiries the day before and COVID hasnā€™t helped. I called Carmine to see if he had any availabilities and although he hadnā€™t arranged any tours for the 4th, he tried calling up a nice winery that was serving dinner for the 4th. Unfortunately they didnā€™t pick up and Carmine arranged a private half-day tour (which ran over as I was busy chatting with the winery hosts!). He picked me up from my hotel in Portland and welcomed me with a lovely. glass of rose. The car ride was very comfortable and both the view and the wines at the 2 wineries we visited were great (Bjƶrnson and Holloran). I went for the mixed wine tasting options to try Pinot noir and blanc, chardonnay, riesling mainly. My favorite wine was actually Carmineā€™s rosĆ© called Possessed and I got to keep the bottle. :) Thanks again Carmine for this wonderful day!
Written July 7, 2020
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Thanks so much for booking with Oregon WineMaker Tours! It was a joy to spend time with you. Hope to see you again in the future! Carmine
Written September 4, 2020
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Michael R
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Having visited the Willamette Valley a number of times over the past decade, I didn't expect to "learn" a whole lot of new information this time around- BOY WAS I WRONG!

Our group of four was made up of two Oregon wine veterans (myself and my wife) and two relative newbies, always a tough situation for a guide as they sometimes cater to one end of the spectrum over the other. Not a problem with Carmine! He did an wonderful job of providing detailed information on all the wines we tasted, all the wineries and winemakers we toured, and told a number of truly entertaining and fun stories along the way.

We asked for a slightly custom tour over Valentines weekend- and Carmine offered a number of unique stops offering special experiences for the holiday. From oysters and bubbles, to chocolate and wine pairings, along with two special tastings of his own creations, we were truly blown away by our day.

Carmine is a veteran and I emphasize because this tour is way beyond simply a knowledgeable driver chauffeuring you to 4-6 wineries. The Oregon Wine Maker Tour is a learning, tasting, laughing, friendship building experience, so please keep that in mind when "pricing" other options. If you want a driver while you drink- try someone else; if you want a special six hour experience tailored to your preferences, education/experience level, and interests, look no further!
Written February 19, 2020
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Michael, thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure to share Oregon's beautiful wine country with you. Carmine
Written March 11, 2021
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