Insider Tips For Visiting Willamette Valley Wine Country

Last but certainly not least is a new winery and tasting room from the owners of LucidWild. Blair and L.J. Nicholas toured me around this ambitious project as the finishing touches were being put on it after four years of labor. Due for a grand opening in late July, it will offer visitors the chance to sip wines on a covered deck with a 240 degree view of historic properties in the heart of the Dundee Hills; explore a game room with pool table, pinball and more; visit a secluded speakeasy room with a jellyfish tank; book a meeting room for corporate retreats, and enjoy ample outdoor spaces for dining, drinking or simply taking in the views. Even the rest rooms are thoughtful and artistic, with wall-sized prints of LucidWild wine labels. Designed by L.J. from start to finish, the winery has massive fireplaces indoors and out, temperature-controlled wine storage and a full size professional kitchen.

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