Uncorked Northwest Wine Tours

Richly informative but never pedantic or patronizing. Thoughtfully selects winery to coincide with group’s interests, delicious elegant snack, enjoys close relationship with vintners that translates into information and «access» for his group.

I have only wonderful things to say about Scott Denis and the fabulous experience my boyfriend and I just had with Uncorked Northwest Wine Tours! Over the last two days Scott has taken us to some of the most beautiful vineyards, arranged private tastings, delicious lunches, and provided wonderful company as we toured the Willamette Valley for the first time. Scott took into account all of our requests and created a tour that was tailored to what we hoped to see in a way we couldn’t have done ourselves! Beyond the tours of the vineyards themselves, Scott provided us with a wonderful background on the region including information on a lot of the other produce we saw growing during our drive. Scott is an absolute joy to spend a few days with– even going so far as to offer his jacket when I looked a little chilly during a tasting! Talk about service! And we have to send an extra special thanks to his wife for the delicious charcuterie platter she put together which Scott helped us pair perfectly with some of the wines he arranged for us to try. If you are looking for a tour guide for Willamette, look no further! You are guaranteed to have a special trip with Uncorked Northwest!

Scott did a fantastic job with our group of 4. We spent one day in the Willamette valley and one day in the Columbia River Gorge area. He listened to our requests and planned the perfect trip. We learned a lot about Pinot’s in the Willamette valley, and were able to stop at a few Waterfalls and scenic overlooks (as we requested) while in the Gorge area.
He was very knowledgeable about wine and the local areas and was happy to share this knowledge with us both on the drive and in the winery as appropriate. In addition, he was able to show us some of the actual equipment and process at one of the wineries as he has close ties to them.
The meat and cheese platter was plentiful and delicious. The locations he suggested for lunch at a vineyard were perfect. We never felt rushed and Scott was able to work our schedule so that everything flowed naturally.

Excellent tour guide. Two great days of tours. One down the Willamette Valley and the other the Columbia Valley Gorge. Great knowledge of wineries and area history. A good choice.

I traveled to Salem, OR to interview for a position. During my short stay, I arranged a private wine tour with Scott and I had a great time! As a single female, solo traveler, I wasn’t sure what to expect and was pleasantly surprised to be quickly put at ease by Scott’s professional and fun demeanor. We had a great day of visiting wineries, chatting about the area (and the wines) and I was safely returned to my hotel with a case of wine to share with friends in Nashville, TN. Happily, I am moving to the Salem area this summer and I will be calling Scott to take my husband and I out for our introductory tour of all the wonderful wineries in close proximity to our new home. Cheers!

My husband and I came to the Portland area for our anniversary. We went on a tour with Scott and had a wonderful time. We went to 5 different wineries and enjoyed each very much. Scott is not only knowledgable about the wineries, but also the whole process of wine making and grape growing. We learned a lot and had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend!

On our first trip to Oregon, my husband and I booked a tour with Scott and it was fantastic. There was one vineyard that we asked Scott to include, the rest we left up to him. (In retrospect, the one vineyard we wanted to visit was the least impressive) Scott is really knowledgeable and perfectly tailored our tour to the two of us. I hope that we return soon, if we do, we’re definitely booking another trip with him.

This was our first visit to the Willamette Valley and wanted a real expert to show us around. We made the right decision hiring Scott! He shared his vast knowledge of the area and his passion for wine with us which really makes for a great day. Most importantly, he listened to how we like to experience wine tasting — small vineyards, one on one conversations with wine makers and private tastings. He delivered on our every wish. We went to 5 vineyards — two of the tastings were actually in the winemakers home /​kitchen. We got to ask endless questions and really learn about the process. He also planned the day so that we had a broad experience of the Willamette Valley AVA. Finally we were surprised by a lovely salami and cheese plate for lunch at one of the wineries. Overall you simply cannot go wrong putting yourself in Scott’s capable hands for the day!

We are new to PDX and had friends visiting who had been to CA wine country several times. We hired Scott to take us around wine country and he delivered exactly what we asked for: a variety of wineries with beautiful views and terrific wines. We went to some larger wineries and some very small ones, so got a wide spectrum of what OR wine country has to offer. The fruit and cheese plate he offered for sustenance was delish and plenty of food for lunch. I appreciated that his pricing is moderate and transparent (although he does not pick up from PDX hotels). Highly recommended!

I hired Scott during a business trip to take me wine tasting. It was only the two of us, and it was so much fun. I was nervous to go out with anyone i knew, but it was such a great experience. He knew so many people at the wineries and taught me a lot. I am so thankful I went with him. Absolutely amazing. Thank You!!!

My wife and I were fortunate to celebrate our 15^th wedding anniversary weekend with a tour of Willamette Valley from Scott and Marty. They made the whole experience easy and fun! Scott is well connected with various winery’s, which meant no tasting fee in most cases. His connections also meant that we were able to have a very personal experience at the WillaKenzie Estate, where he and Marty work part-​time. Marty packed us a fabulous lunch basket with different cheeses, a locally-​made sausage, hummus, bread, dried fruits, and tomatoes from their own garden! We were also able to visit behind the scenes at the winery and learn how they make the wine. Scott has a deep knowledge of Portland-​area wines, and where you go to get what you want. We would recommend that you start with Scott first when looking for a tour, because they are first class!

The best way to bring in my 30^th Birthday was this wine tour! My husband and I had a wonderful day of touring and tasting with Scott. Not only was Scott an amazing tour guide and knew what he was talking about, but he was also great company. We got lucky and was able to squeeze in 5 tastings and all 5 spots were terrific. Everyone we met along the way was so nice and willing to take the time to talk to us and tell us about the wine. If anyone out there wants a wine tour, just call Scott as he is done right the best you are going to get. He also provides you with a plate of cheeses, etc. How can you say no? I would recommend Scott and this tour to anyone. I would definitely do it all again. Thanks again for everything, Scott!

My wife and I enjoyed a wine tour with Scott at the end of August. We not only tasted great wines thanks to Scott’s recommendations, but also learned about Pinots and Chardonnays produced in this region. I highly recommend Scott as a tour guide in the Willamette Valley.

Had a great tour. Scott knows his stuff, was prompt and courteous, helped us have a grand day of touring great vineyards such as WillaKenzi, Domain Serene, Bergstrom, Utopia, and others. Loved it. Highly recommend this very reasonably priced tour company.

He has great recommendations if you tell him what kind of wine you like. He also provides an excellent spread of cheeses to taste for a picnic while he’s taking you to various wineries. It was an awesome day. Thanks Scott!!!

Book em’…you won’t regret it! Scott took me and my friends on a fun filled and very educational day of wine tasting. He customized our wine tour to our specifications and indulged us with delicious tasting foods to be paired with our wines. We will most definitely be using Scott again as our guide to the Willamette Valley Wineries!!!

My husband and I recently toured a few Willamette Valley wineries on our honeymoon. Scott was our gracious and competent guide.
His knowledge of the different AVAs was thorough, and he was able to field all of our questions about the history of wine growing in the region with ease. He took us out into one of the vineyards to examine the grapes and the soil, and to explain the vine grafting process. He also arranged for us an impromptu tour of the WillaKenzie Estate winery with the head winemaker.
What I most appreciated was that Scott wasn’t at all pedantic: he allowed us to form our own opinions about the wines we tasted, and he spoke with us, rather than at us, about them. I highly recommend his tour.

This was a great tour, as others mentioned very knowledgeable and fun, the savings in fee’s and discounts alone are awesome, not to mention having a driver and knowledge expert. I would definately recommend Uncorked and will be using them again.
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Scott took a friend and me out for a day of wine tasting on July 5. Scott came on time and was very friendly and knowledgeable about the willamette valley region. Scott took us to five wineries and all were amazing — great wines, beautiful views and off the beaten path. Scott knows many of the people at the local wineries so we received special treatment and attention throughout the day. He also prepared a delicious cheese plate that we had as a snack at winery two while enjoying our wine on the patio. Scott is an excellent guide and made our day so enjoyable with little planning on our end. Highly recommend him and his wine tour company!

I’ve gone out on 2 tours with Scott as our guide, and he truly is the best! The first was a group of 9 girls and the second a small group of 3, and he was able to do both well. He does an amazing job of reading the group and stepping into the role of tour guide/​teacher when people want to learn all about wines (and his knowledge of the entire process is quite impressive) or sitting back quietly so you can chat with those you came with. He does such a great job with this that it never feels awkward, like it so easily could.
Both the van for the large group and his SUV for the smaller group were neat and clean. He picked us up at my door and dropped us back there at the end of the day. He had an amazing cheese, fruit, nut, meat spread for half way through the day and even pulled out some dark chocolate at our last stop to complement the wine there. He even thought of water and had bottles for everyone in the car. The smaller group I went on was more interested in learning about the wines and wine making process and he was able to take us «behind the scenes» to see what goes into a bottle at one of the wineries. He is very well-​connected to this wine community and it made us feel special at nearly every winery we visited.
If you are looking for a wonderful wine tour, look no further than Uncorked NW. You will have a wonderful time and if you wish, learn a ton about Oregon wines.