Welcome to Pinot Country. If you’re in or near Portland, don’t miss a quick turn to the southwest toward the best “Pinot’s on Earth”. The Oregon wine country was once known as the place where the French came to grow their grapes, until the locals realized they had a market and the best Pinot’s were created right here in on the West Coast.

Here are the Cliff notes on a not to miss weekend.

Stay at the Allison Inn in Newberg www.theallison.com. The accommodations and spa say relax, drink Pinot, leave your worries at the door.

Take a short drive to dinner at Tina’s www.tinasdundee.com for the best martini’s (I know it’s wine country) and an amazing meal in a quaint and cozy setting.

Between eating, napping and spa-ing (yes, a verb) make sure to hit Domaine Serene www.domaineserene.com and Domaine Divio www.domainedivio. Domaine Serene is opulence and excellence. Domaine Divio has it’s orginal roots in France and has a hometown charm you do not want to overlook. The wine is divine and you’ll feel their staff is your best friend after a moment by their fire, a sip of their Pinot and a friendly conversation. You won’t miss on either.

BTW “You’re Welcome”.