Noah’s Wine and Culinary Tours

With over 36 years experience as the premier Oregon whitewater rafting and fishing company  we have now decided to expand into the area of wine and culinary tours. All tours begin in the beautiful Ashland Plaza, and then head northwest to the historic town of Jacksonville. From Jacksonville we will move on to the Applegate Valley wine region, a hidden treasure for wine lovers, and one of the fastest growing in popularity. The Applegate valley was ranked as one of the best-hidden appellations in America.  "For winemakers, and visitors, too, there’s a sense of being in on something from the ground up—quite literally, as boot-clad winemakers can be seen tracking mud into their tasting rooms as they go from checking vines to pouring wine. Here, you don’t see bus tours and grand châteaux, just down-home folks enjoying a glass of Chardonnay on a sunny afternoon." As Paneitz puts it, “We’re like Sonoma in the ‘70s.” (Sunset Magazine) With over 90 restaurants and bars, Ashland is also a culinary Mecca boasting some of the most inventive and accomplished chefs in the country. This tour will visit some of the premier makers of Artisan foods not only in America, but in the world. With a combination of great foods, great wines, and great guides it is the perfect accompaniment to a day on the river, or just a relaxing day out of the hustle of downtown Ashland along the beautiful Applegate River.