Eugene, Ore. -- The first Oregon Multi-Sport Wine Adventure, scheduled for Aug. 10-14, 2008, will take a maximum of 20 participants through Willamette Valley vineyards on foot, bikes and in canoes.

A collaboration among the Convention and Visitors Association of Lane County (CVALCO), Travel Salem, the Willamette Valley Visitors Association and Zephyr Wine Adventures, the tour will take visitors beyond tasting rooms and into the vineyards. One day, participants will walk from Iris Hill Winery through the vineyards to King Estate, guided by Iris Hill owner Richard Boyles and tasting grapes on the vine. Other days will include a walk through the Eola Hills appellation; a canoe voyage on the Willamette River, stopping for lunch at a winery, and a bike ride through vineyards and orchards. Private wine tastings, luxurious meals and local lodging are included.

"Oregon is an incredible place for wine tourism and you get so much more out of it when you get out of the car and into the vineyards with the locals," says Allan Wright, president of Zephyr Wine Adventures. The tour is designed for all ability levels; no special fitness or wine knowledge is required. For details, visit oregonwineadventure.com.