Cellar Season Brings Special Wine Tasting Experiences To Mt. Hood Territory

After the hustle and bustle of fall harvest and winter holidays, Cellar Season is a welcome respite for winemakers throughout Mt. Hood Territory. Tasting rooms are less crowded, and this slower pace provides winemakers more time to chat with visitors. Which is why winter is the perfect time to visit our wineries. The rainy winter days provide excellent opportunities to pair Oregon wine with this special season. But don't just take our word for it, here's what Jason Hanson, owner and winemaker at Hanson Vineyards has to say about the season.

During the winter Cellar Season you'll want to keep a few tips in mind. 

• Book your tasting room reservation in advance. Visit the winery's website for more information on policies and procedures.
• Call ahead to confirm hours. During winter many wineries close for breaks or keep reduced tasting room hours. If you don't make a reservation, call to confirm the hours.
• Take a taste of Oregon Wine Country home with you. Flying in from out of town? Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan members may check up to one case of wine for free on any Alaska Airlines domestic flight from Oregon, Washington, Idaho or California.
• Make a weekend of it! Consider staying and enjoying the charm of Oregon Wine Country lodging.

In Mt. Hood Territory, 15 of our wineries are open during Cellar Season. (Some of the best wineries in Oregon, if you ask us!) View the map below and make sure to contact the winery ahead of visiting for current open hours.