The Willamette Valley is known throughout the U.S. for its amazing wine and gorgeous vineyards, and one of the most magical wineries of all is King Estate. If sipping delicious wine paired with mouthwatering, farm-fresh food while overlooking hundreds of acres of rolling green hills sounds like an ideal way to spend the afternoon (and how could it not?), head to this enchanting winery in Oregon:
Tucked into the Willamette Valley near Eugene, King Estate is a wonderful winery that’s perfect for a picturesque day trip.
As you pull into the parking lot, you’ll be blown away by the stunning, expansive views and the unique, castle-like estate. The restaurant and tasting room are located at the top of a hill overlooking more than 1,000 acres of rolling vineyards, gardens, and orchards.
You can opt in for a wine tasting flight in the tasting room, where you’ll also have the option to take a fascinating winery tour through the facilities to learn about the history of King Estate and how their wines are made.
The King Estate Restaurant serves incredible food made with fresh, seasonal ingredients from the gardens. There’s also an in-house bakery and delicious homemade charcuterie. The menu highlights local, organic Northwestern food paired with wonderful house made wines.
The restaurant is open for lunch Monday-Friday, brunch Saturday-Sunday, and dinner Sunday-Saturday. Wine, cheese, charcuterie, and desserts are available every day. Reservations are strongly recommended.