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CELEBRATING WINE
Held in late July, the International Pinot Noir Celebration ( www.ipnc.org ; McMinnville) is
an important testing ground for pinot noir wines from all over the world. The three-
day festival is immensely popular despite costing $975 per person (including some
meals); there's a public tasting ($125) on Sunday.
A more egalitarian event, the McMinnville Wine & Food Classic
( www.sipclassic.org ) is held at the aviation museum in March.
Sleeping
There are many chain hotels and motels in McMinnville, along with 28 B&Bs in the
county.
McMenamins Hotel Oregon HOTEL$
( 503-472-8427; www.mcmenamins.com ; 310 NE Evans St; d $75-145; ) Expect the
typical McMenamins eccentricities at this funky hotel, like eclectic artwork; there's also
an unbeatable rooftop restaurant-pub, mandatory for drinks on warm summer nights.
Most of the classic old rooms share bathrooms, which are kept in good order.
Joseph Mattey House B&B B&B$$$
( 503-434-5058; www.josephmatteyhouse.com ; 10221 NE Mattey Lane; d $165-190; )
About 3 miles northeast of town is this 1892 Queen Anne Victorian farmhouse featuring
country-style atmosphere, charming old details and four comfortable rooms with quilts,
lace and private bathrooms. There's a great wraparound porch, plus a vineyard right past
the lawn, and it's run by English owners.
Steiger Haus B&B B&B$$$
( 503-472-0821; www.steigerhaus.com ; 360 Wilson St; d $95-150; ) This friendly, casual
home offers a little paradise right in downtown McMinnville. It's on a half-acre and fea-
tures a hilly, woodsy backyard with good bird-watching. Five comfortable bedrooms are
available, each with its own bathroom and some with a deck just outside.
Youngberg Hill Vineyard & Inn INN$$$
$$$
( 888-657-8668; www.youngberghill.com ; 10660 SW Youngberg Hill Rd; d incl breakfast
$220-350; ) You'll get panoramic views from this luxury inn atop a 700ft hill.
The eight rooms and suites are very nice, but reserve ahead of time - especially for sum-
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