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 Chardonnay Celebration and Cuvée Stroll – perfect pairings for a food and wine vacation itinerary in the area.
Truffle Immersion
For the true lover of all things truffle (and amazing food and wine), The Allison Inn & Spa is offering two unforgettable weekend experiences, which include chef-prepared dinners, exclusive truffle hunts, two nights at the luxury hotel, and more. Check out their website HERE for more information on weekend dates and lodging opportunities.
A Taste of Truffle
On Saturday, February 15, our second annual Taste of Truffle event 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.
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