This was my and my wife's first trip to Portland to celebrate our son's engagement. We decided that spending a day in the Willamette Valley to tour and taste some of the wines the region is known for would be a memorable way to mark the occasion, but where to start? After reading all the outstanding reviews for works4wine, we chose Niko as our guide and we could not have been more pleased. He and his business partner, Pamela, phoned us prior to the tour to determine our preferences and desires, using that information to plan a custom itinerary that was then emailed to us in advance.
On the day of our reservation, Niko picked the four of us up in his brand new minivan and we were off to the first of three wineries . During the drive and at each stop, Niko shared his extensive knowledge of wine and the history of the region. We found him to be very personable, kind, and considerate. He even took photos of us with his own camera to share with us following the tour. He also provided a picnic lunch.
The vineyards and tastings were terrific, and seemingly tailor-made for us. We actually got to meet and enjoy wonderful conversations with the proprietors at two of them. All were approachable, very friendly, and well known to Niko.
If you are thinking of a wine tour of the Willamette Valley, you absolutely should consider the services of Niko and works4wine. We had an extraordinary experience and hope to visit again!