The Taste Newberg Blog

While the wine harvest is underway here in the Willamette Valley, a number of wineries offer socially distant outdoor tastings to enjoy this autumn, offering a perfect escape for the beautiful weather in the forecast for early October. Just remember…

A month-long celebration of Hispanic-Americans and Hispanic culture kicks off this week across America. Here in Newberg, the Chehalem Cultural Center has three events, plus a November 7 celebration fo Dia de los Muertos.

On September 1, downtown Newberg will have a new taste experience — Good Company Cheese Bar & Bistro. The shop is the dream of Kristen Kidney and combines a cheesemonger, with a lunch and happy hour spot, as well as a full bar. It’s a new concept that’s bound to be a hit.

The dog days of summer are a perfect excuse for a lazy afternoon and an ice cream treat. Newberg is a haven for terrific ice cream. Cream Northwest, Storrs Smokehouse, Jem 100, offer up three different approaches to the treat we all crave. Our latest blog article gives you the scoop with everything you need to know to satisfy that craving!

Going pro with your hobby, just once, is more than enough for most people. In 2012, however, the Sanchezes decided to do it again. The idea they hatched was that if they had a winery, their tasting room could also be their art galley. They could combine the two, and the result would be a new experience for wine tasters. Potter’s Vineyard and Clay Art Gallery, was born.

Cabin fever is real and now is the perfect time to mask up and get away to Newberg! It’s your easy and responsible weekend getaway in Oregon Wine Country. Just 40 minutes from Portland, you’ll feel a million miles away.

The coffee is terrific, and if that’s all they had, coffee-crazed Newberg would have a hit on its hands. It might even stand on its own as a museum of motorcycle gear and cool rides. Then add to it, their plan to host community events, motorcycle and car meet-ups, art shows, swap meets, arrange group rides on local routes, and you get the picture — this place is different.

A quick cameo appearance with each guest, accept offers of any hands that get extended, followed by a long nap in the sunshine — repeat. The life of a Newberg Winery Dog. Visit our pals: Miss Cooper at Arlyn Vineyard, Kaibu and Shiba Wichern Cellars, Tenzing at Mad Violets Wine Company, Jojo at Styring Vineyards, Cherokee and Caramel at Natalie’s Estate Vineyard, and Mogli the cat at Parrett Mountain Cellars!

This year’s Willamette Valley Lavender Festival & Paint Out was canceled, but like the lavender it celebrates, the festival still blooms — this year, online!

As we plan to enjoy the Summer’s weather and distance ourselves outside, we’ve got a list of fun things to do in Newberg, that allow you to stick close to home and socially distance at businesses who are practicing safe…