Private Driving Support, Backed by Local Wine Country Expertise
If you have already planned your winery reservations and simply need a polished, professional host to handle the driving, the Cuvée Hourly Experience was built for exactly that.
Whether your day includes favorite tasting rooms, a private estate appointment, a lunch stop, or a custom route through wine country, we provide the professional driving, local timing, and day-of support that keep everything moving smoothly.
This is not just transportation. It is experienced, private wine country hosting for guests who want the freedom to shape their own itinerary while still relying on trusted local execution.
Freedom to Explore Willamette Valley Wine Country Your Way
Why guests choose Cuvée
Professional reliability: Relax knowing your day is being handled by someone who understands how wine country timing, backroad travel, tasting room flow, and guest logistics all work together.
Local perspective: Even when you have built your own itinerary, your host can still offer useful guidance along the way, from scenic route adjustments to practical insight about pacing, lunch timing, and how to keep the day feeling seamless.
A more polished experience: Cuvée is ideal for guests who want the freedom of a self-directed day without giving up the confidence, ease, and hospitality of experienced local support.
What Is Included in Your Experience
Private transportation throughout the day
Travel comfortably between wineries, lunch stops, and lodging with a dedicated private vehicle and professional local driver.
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
Start and finish your day at your Willamette Valley lodging or other approved meeting location.
Experienced local host behind the wheel
Your Experience Specialist brings professional driving, local wine country knowledge, and day-of logistical awareness.
Flexible hourly structure
Cuvée is designed for guests who already have plans in place but want reliable private driving support built around their own schedule.
Complimentary bottled water
Chilled bottled water is included for all guests throughout the day.
Cuvée Hourly Experience Pricing
Cuvée Experience
- 1 to 5 people
Grand Cuvée Experience
- 6 to 14 people
Booking Details & Logistics
Capacity
Cuvée accommodates 1 to 5 guests. Grand Cuvée accommodates 6 to 14 guests.
Deposit required
A $50 deposit, plus taxes and fees, is required at booking to secure your tour date.
Tasting fees and food
Tasting fees and food costs are not included in hourly pricing.
Optional picnic lunch
The CDWT picnic lunch may be added to the Cuvée Hourly Experience for $20 per person.
Magnum lunch inclusion
The Magnum Experience includes the CDWT lunch within the $125 per person package pricing.
Gratuity
Gratuity is entirely at your discretion. If you wish to show appreciation to your Touring Specialist at the end of the day, gratuities may be given in cash or through your driver’s Venmo.
Pick-Up & Travel Details
Our standard pick-up area covers the heart of Willamette Valley wine country, within 25 miles of Newberg, Oregon.
Due to licensing restrictions, we are not permitted to offer pick-up within the city of Portland, including Downtown Portland and the greater Portland Metro area.
The good news is it’s very easy to meet us just outside the city. Most guests simply take an Uber or Lyft to a nearby meeting location, and we’ll take it from there.
For guests staying outside our standard service area, pick-up may include an additional travel fee based on distance and total drive time.
This may include areas such as:
East of Portland International Airport — Troutdale, Happy Valley, Gresham, Estacada
South, west, and east of Salem — Silverton, Monmouth, Independence, Dallas, Corvallis
Coastal destinations — Depoe Bay, Lincoln City, Neskowin, Pacific City, Newport
If you’re unsure what applies to your location, reach out to Helen or Mark anytime. We’re happy to help coordinate the easiest and most seamless plan.
