Think you know Oregon wine? Think again. On this episode of Wine Tripping, Amanda McCrossin takes you far beyond the tasting room — straight into the heart (and forests) of the Willamette Valley. What starts as a classic Pinot Noir pilgrimage quickly turns into an unexpected adventure, when a winemaker offers Amanda a choice: vineyard tour or mushroom foraging? For the record, when a winemaker asks you if you want to mushroom foraging,  you say yes.

Along the way, Amanda uncorks the real story of Oregon wine — where organic, biodynamic, and regenerative farming aren’t just buzzwords, but a way of life. You’ll learn why Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thrive here, how to taste like a local and why the region’s untamed spirit is as important as its grapes.

Plus, Amanda’s best tips for planning your own Oregon wine trip, from must-visit AVAs and hidden tasting rooms to the one festival she’d fly back for every year. And, discover why asking locals for advice (and maybe packing a raincoat) will lead you to the best bottles, bites, and stories.

Whether you’re a Pinot pro or just Pinot-curious, Amanda’s got you covered — with plenty of laughs, zero snobbery, and a few surprises you’ll want to experience for yourself. Pour a glass, press play, and get ready to see Oregon in a whole new light.

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For more, check out Amanda on…

Instagram - @sommvivant

TikTok - @somm_vivant

and on the web - sommvivant.me

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Wine Tripping is Written, Hosted, and Produced by Amanda McCrossin, and Produced by Neil Innes.

Editing and Sound Design by Neil Innes with additional help from Ryan Hammond

Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski

Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky

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