Oregon’s Most Romantic Kept Secret

DAY TRIP:

Take the magically romantic drive along Lorane and Territorial highways to King Estate (80854 Territorial Hwy., Eugene, Oregon, 97405, 541.942.9874, kingestate.com), for a long lunch with plenty of delicious wine flights. Set on 1,033-acres of certified organic farmland producing fruits, vegetables and flowers, this winery and restaurant features an impressive list of locally harvested wines (including their own) and the kitchen’s executive chef, Ben Nadolny, is doing some amazing things. His menu spotlights the estate’s homegrown fruits, veggies, flowers, honey, charcuterie and baked goods. We’d drive all the way back just for his charcuterie plate—try the duck breast speck, venison sausage, pork and black truffle pâté and candied slab bacon—all bursting with intense melodies of flavor.

A view from the front seat: whizzing through the forest to King Estate

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King Estate is set on 1,033-acres of certified organic farmland producing fruits, vegetables and flowers.

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Wine Country Wonder at King Estate, Eugene, Oregon

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Wine flight at King Estate, Eugene, Oregon.

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Trees for days at King Estate, Eugene, Oregon

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Lady Holiday at King Estate in Eugene, Oregon

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Naturally, this one day teaser of fine food and wine sent us shooting down the highway for none other than Napa Valley, California.

King Estate, 80854 Territorial Hwy., Eugene, Oregon, 97405, 541.942.9874, kingestate.com.