Vine2Wine

  We have just completed two day-long wine tours with a group of six people one day, and five the next and everyone commented on what a great time they had.... read more Kevin is very professional and truly knows his stuff. What was particularly useful was his way of sharing information in a way that recognized our group had varying degrees of knowledge and interest about OR wines, the history of the OR winemaking industry, and the process (and styles) that many of the winemakers use. Given a good grounding on alleges topics, Kevin then reinforced his points with well-targeted visits to the wineries he selected. His selections were spot-on for what we were interested in -- small- to mid-sized wineries with award winning Pinot Noirs and winemakers with interesting approaches and philosophies of wine making. Kevin seems to have excellent relationships with a number of owners/winemakers in the area, which became obvious both in their interactions with him and the amount of time they were willing to spend with us -- especially during the harvest. He would then reinforce some of his key points after each visit, giving us an excellent cross-section of knowledge by the end of each day. Knowledge aside, Kevin is a friendly and personable guy, making it fun to spend time with him. I highly recommend Kevin. We will certainly use him again!

  We traveled from Boston to Eugene for my wife’s birthday and did a full and half-day wine tour. Kevin and his tours wildly exceeded our expectations. Not only... read more is Kevin a fantastic person, but his knowledge of wine and unbiased take on the region and local wineries, make for a truly special experience. Also, he has great relationships...we were treated to private tours of the wineries and even got to drink straight from the barrel with the winemaker and owner of one of the vineyards. 110% recommend and will definitely be back!

  We took the full day wine tour with Kevin and thoroughly enjoyed our day! Kevin did a great job selecting wineries that were both of excellent quality and had a... read more story to tell. Kevin clearly knows his Pinot Noir and his region! Light lunch was good as well. When we are back in the Eugene area we would absolutely book with Kevin again.

  My wife and I spent a memorable Wine Tour day with Kevin of Vine to Wine yesterday, August 8, 2015. We visited Brooks, Bethel Heights, Bryn Mawr and Walter Scott... read more wineries. Each produced Pinot and each had a world class view paired with an interesting story. From generational family business to "decided this was my calling" each stop was memorable. To top the day Kevin served a world class selection of cheese, bread, salome and trimmings for lunch. Our expectations were far exceeded and we went home with a case of tasty Pinot to remember the day. If you are serious about wine and want to learn more, this is your day trip!

  We did a 1/2 Day tour with Kevin and loved every minute of it! The tour was informative, interesting and really fun! Kevin is a great tour guide and... read more knows his wine. We met wine makers and tasted some delicious wine, then enjoyed a wonderful lunch that Kevin prepared. The

  We traveled from Boston to Eugene for my wife’s birthday and did a full and half-day wine tour. Kevin and his tours wildly exceeded our expectations. Not only... read more is Kevin a fantastic person, but his knowledge of wine and unbiased take on the region and local wineries, make for a truly special experience. Also, he has great relationships...we were treated to private tours of the wineries and even got to drink straight from the barrel with the winemaker and owner of one of the vineyards. 110% recommend and will definitely be back! …

  As a complete novice to the world of wine, I was a little apprehensive about what to expect (this was a birthday gift from my family after I recently relocated... read more to the area). Within 15 minutes of meeting Kevin it was clear I was going to have an enjoyable day. He is personable, without pretension, and has you at ease in his company quickly. While it was clear he was knowledgeable enough to entertain any wine enthusiast expert, Kevin graciously accommodated our entry-level bewilderment and I walked away from the day with a new appreciation for the complex, challenging, and passionate operation that goes into a wine. We went to 4 wineries in the Eola-Amity Hills with sweeping views and a gorgeous landscape that will have you fantasizing about retiring to such a serene place. Kevin provided a picnic lunch that was perfect delicious fare complimenting the surroundings. The wine owners and wine makers were clearly ardent in their love for making their wines and unparalleled in their hospitality. There is something to discover for connoisseurs and amateurs alike, and as I have family and friends visit I will certainly add it to my list of must-experience activities in Eugene.

  Once again, Kevin did not disappoint. Not only did he not disappoint - he exceeded expectations! This was our second trip with Kevin, the first having been a... read more trip south to the Umpqua Valley. This time - a full day excursion from Eugene to the Eola-Amity Hills Sub-AVA just west of Salem. We visited Walter Scott, Bethel Heights, and Bryn Mawr and finished off with a sneak peek at Lingua Franca, which hasn't really even opened its doors yet! Kevin is so knowledgeable about the wineries and wines, and the winemakers welcome his visits. You cannot go wrong with an Oregon Vine2Wine tour. It is so worth the investment - and you come back with more wine smarts than you had when you started out! We will definitely do it again!

  I needed to come up with a unique birthday present for my wife and I hit a grand slam with Vine2Wine. My wife and I spent the afternoon together wine... read more tasting in The Willamette Valley and it was a blast. We were expertly guided and entertained by Kevin who knows more about wine and the vineyards than anyone i've ever met. The tour took us to 4 vineyards and in between Kevin provided fabulous apppetizer/snacks for us. We didn't have to think of or do anything. It was complete and perfect from start to finish. At the price they charge for this kind of high-quality private experience, it's the "Deal of the Century." I highly recommend it.

  We absolutely LOVED our day with Kevin touring the wine country around Eugene!! Not only did we taste some fantastic wine, we saw gorgeous scenery and enjoyed learning about... read more the area. We definitely plan on returning and having Kevin lead another wine tour for us. If you use

  Kevin planned an amazing day from start to finish. We visited 3 wineries in the Eugene area and it was absolutely perfect. Our lunch in a private gazebo... read more overlooking the McBeth vineyard was the highlight of our weekend. Thank you!

  We were a party of four from out of state on our first visit to Oregon. We were very interested in experiencing the wines from the Eugene area as... read more we do not have an opportunity to get many Oregon wines in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, we only had time to do the half day tour with Kevin. Kevin was very thorough in asking questions in advance to determine what we were looking for in a tour. We wanted to focus on small boutique wineries that highlighted what the area was known for. Kevin promptly picked us up from our B&B and took us to three area wineries. We stopped at Capitello, Brigadoon and Tyee. All very intimate experiences where we with met with each of the wine makers for a private tasting session and great conversations about the wines. We had a nice lunch at Tyee that Kevin prepared. Next time we are in the area, we would definitely book another tour with Kevin to explore some of the other wine areas around Eugene. …