Underneath the Willamette Valley’s forests in the dead of winter, there is a world teaming with life and an underground home to one of our state’s prized delicacies: the wild Oregon truffle. As with their French and Italian cousins, chefs delight in the season when this fabulous fungus makes its way into their kitchens and onto your plate.
Oregon truffle season runs from late January through March when truffles ripen and foragers, led by their trained truffle dogs, hunt and harvest them for cooks and restaurants. Taste Newberg’s Truffle Trail will guide you to the spots where you can experience this rare and wonderful ingredient from February to March here in the heart of wine country. This time of year is also Cellar Season, when wineries host intimate tastings, and The Allison plays host to the Oregon Chardonnay Celebration and Cuvée Stroll – perfect pairings for a food and wine vacation itinerary in the area.
A Taste of Truffle Market
On Saturday, March 7, our third annual Taste of Truffle Market will be held at the Chehalem Cultural Center. Expect a full day of tastings, vendors, and demonstrations dedicated to all things truffle. Then, wander into Downtown Newberg to experience more truffle offerings.
Truffle Hunting
Black Tie Tours opens the door to the once-secret world of truffle hunting each winter with their twice-weekly truffle tours, departing from downtown Newberg. Trained truffle dogs lead the group to find the elusive mushrooms, followed by a meal on-site where you’ll taste them for yourself. The Rustic Truffle Tromp includes a truffle hunt through a more rugged forest, ending with a casual meal of soup, sandwiches, cheese, and charcuterie. The Bougie Truffle Tromp takes an upscale turn, with a chef-prepared lunch co-hosted by a guest Willamette Valley Winemaker pouring their wines.
Lodging Offers
Lodging offers to help you stay cozy and warm on your Winter Getaway.
Pinot Car & Lifestyle Properties:
Celebrate the winter season with an exclusive Winter Getaway: a perfect blend of comfort, charm, and Willamette Valley wonder. Settle into a beautiful Lifestyle Properties, where cozy elegance meets wine country hospitality. Then, let Pinot Car whisk you away on a personalized wine tour through the most enchanting vineyards of the valley.
Chehalem Ridge Bed & Breakfast:
Offering the Truffle Love Package: Indulge in local ingredients highlighting the tastes of Cellar Season in the Willamette Valley Package includes: Homemade Truffle Crackers using local truffle oil, Local Briar Rose Creamery Fromage Blanc spreadable cheese, A bottle of Chehalem Ridge B&B Celebrate Sparkling Pinot Gris OR Et Fille Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, and Silk Rose Petals scattered in a heart on your bed
From the Forest to the Table
Grab-and-go or sit down for an immersive experience. Let your time and your palate be your guide.
Explore the tasteful Truffle offerings below:
Offering various flavors of their signature Gourmet Popcorn with Truffle inclusions, Truffle Salt, and Truffle Parmesan.
Stay tuned for more experiences as the season gets closer!
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