3855 Morris Rd, Dallas, OR 97338
Wines: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir,
Located in the rolling hills of the Van Duzer AVA, Andante Vineyard offers beautiful views, memorable wines and generous staff. The word andante in classical music lexicon means a moderate tempo, a calming cadence. You’ll find this to be the rhythm at Andante Vineyard as well, a serene environment to take in the views and enjoy classic Oregon wines. The vineyards are LIVE Certified sustainable and Salmon Safe.
Why We Love Andante: Beyond a loverly visit to the winery itself, your tasting adventure can be bookended with a trip to the nearby Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge, which features numerous hiking trails ideal for wildlife watching.
20120 NE Herring Ln, Newberg, OR 97132
Wines: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Perched on a steep hillside in the north end of the Dundee Hills, Anderson Family Vineyard epitomizes the word hidden gem. Tastings are always held by appointment and in person with the vineyard owner and winemaker Cliff Anderson. Cliff and wife Allison purchased the site in 1989 and began planting the vineyard in 1992. Nearly three decades later they continue to tend to their organically farmed vineyard on this steep, rocky Dundee Hills slope. The wines are crafted onsite using native yeast and moved entirely by gravity, then aged slowly in the cool barrel cave. The setting is hard to beat and the wines are excellent and highly sought after.
Why Featured: Flavorful wines in a private, personal setting away from the normal Dundee crowds.
14135 NW Timmerman Rd, Forest Grove, OR 97116
Wines: Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Viognier, Pinot Noir, White Blends, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red Blends, Nebbiolo, Sparkling Wines, Rosé, Dessert Wines
Apolloni Vineyards’ roots originate in the Arezzo region of Tuscany, Italy. Alfredo Apolloni and his wife Laurine purchased their 62-acre property near Forest Grove in 1999. They moved from the mid-west, set up house, and soon were expanding the existing 5 acre vineyard on the property. Today, they have a wide range of varietals for their winemaking team to transform into wine, including Nebbiolo and other warm climate varietals sourced from Washington that harken back to the family’s Italian roots.
Why We Love Apolloni: Be transported to Tuscany when you visit their villa and sample Pinot Noir and Italian varietals while you enjoy the sunshine on the patio and the bocce courts.
14020 Orchard Knob Rd, Dallas, OR 97338
Wines: Sparkling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Mourvedre, Gamay Noir, Red Blends
Located about 15 minutes west of Salem near the Van Duzer AVA, Benedetto Vineyards is a small family owned vineyard and winery that started in 2017. The winery has quickly found a dedicated following in this region of the Willamette Valley thanks to their lovely range of wines and beautiful setting. The tasting room is nestled on the edge of the estate vineyard with plenty of room inside and out to enjoy your tasting and views. You will be hard pressed to find a negative review of the winery thanks to the great wine, staff and atmosphere.
Why Featured: Excellent wine with great service and tons of heated outdoor seating to spread out and enjoy.
Walk-ins welcome, no reservations needed
258 N Kutch St Ste A, Carlton, OR 97111
Wines: Rosé, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Celestial Hill is a perfect blend between talented winemaking and a unique vineyard site in Oregon’s coastal foothills. The winemaker is Jay Somers, who you may know from his JC Somers label and previous work at J Christopher. Jay brings a deft touch to Celestial Hill, which is located in downtown Carlton in the winery space formerly occupied by Flaneur. Celestial Hill Vineyard itself is located nearby in the Oregon coast range, which is known for wines of bracing acidity and complexity thanks to longer hang times for ripening.
Why Featured: Wonderful wines crafted by heralded winemaker Jay Somers in a cozy Carlton setting. Crisp whites, complex Pinots.
21000 SW Eagle Point Rd, McMinnville, OR 97128
Wines: Riesling, Pinot Gris, Rosé, Sparkling Wine, Pinot Noir, Syrah
Coeur de Terre is a gem of a winery hidden in its own private valley of the McMinnville foothills. Founded in 1998 by Scott and Lisa Neal, Coeur de Terre vineyard is carved into a steep, deeply wooded hillside, with a beautiful tasting room overlooking the estate vineyards. Visitors can sit on the wraparound deck to enjoy the wines and tranquility (you likely won’t have cell service here…). Winemaker Scott Neal crafts Pinot Noir from the estate fruit, as well as elegant Pinot Gris, Dry Riesling, Rosé Rustique and Estate Syrah offerings. Their unique location in the foothills results in slow and gentle ripening of the estate fruit.
Why Featured: Expressive, memorable wines on a serene vineyard southwest of McMinnville + top-notch tasting room ambience.
116 W Main St, Carlton, OR 97111
Wines: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Syrah, Rosé, Viognier, Sparkling Wines, White Blends, Red Blends, Müller-Thurgau, Gamay Noir, Chardonnay, Grenache, Cabernet Franc, Kerner, Grüner Veltliner, Mondeuse, St. Laurent, Zweigelt, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Blaufrankisch, Trousseau, Melon de Bourgogne
Craft Wine Co. brings three brands under one roof: Omero, Minimus, and Origin. Omero was started in 2008 and pays homage to the rich history of the Willamette Valley representing simple, fresh, approachable wines using traditional methods. Minimus kicked off in 2011 as a series of one-off experiments and continues to be a space for innovative winemaking. Origin launched in 2014 to highlight special wines that stand out from the rest, which means the Origin wine line-up changes each vintage. The Craft team pride themselves in making authentic wines, from one-off experiments and special occasion wines, to everyday wines for the dinner table.
Why We Love Craft Wine Co.: You never know what experiment or one-off wine you might get to taste.
Walk-ins welcome, no reservations needed
33155 SW Riedweg Rd, Cornelius, OR 97113
Wines: Chardonnay, Sparkling Wine, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo
Established by grape growers, Dion Vineyard is a hidden gem in the countryside south of Hillsboro. Owner and winemaker Kevin Johnson’s parents planted the oldest vines in 1973. Today, Dion Vineyards harnesses those old vines to make well-rounded, focused wines. Kevin and his wife Beth Klingner collaborate on the winemaking and management of this family winery. Recognized for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Dion also makes two bottlings of delightful bubbles!
Why We Love Dion: Kevin and Beth were influential in establishing the Laurelwood District AVA. If you’re an Oregon wine aficionado, these are the wines to taste and the folks to ask all your questions about this new American Viticulture Area.
Email info@dionvineyards.com or call 503-407-8598 to book tasting
120 N Pine St, Carlton, OR 97111
Wines: Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé
Ken Wright is an all-star in the Oregon wine industry, having made wine in Oregon since the 1980s. Ken put Carlton on the map and has been key in transforming the sleepy logging town into a destination Oregon wine town (it now has the most tasting rooms per capita in the US). Ken Wright Cellars specializes in single-vineyard Pinot Noir from throughout the Willamette Valley, with a special emphasis on vineyards in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. The tasting room itself is in the restored Carlton train depot and is a beautiful location to enjoy some of Oregon’s very best Pinot Noir.
Why We Love Ken Wright Cellars: The Pinot is outstanding, and the outdoor fire tables are so inviting and can’t be found anywhere else in Carlton!
9500 NE Oak Springs Farm Rd, Carlton, OR 97111
Wines: Riesling, Rosé, Pinot Noir
The Moore Family are some of the nicest in the wine industry and always welcome guests like family to their small vineyard outside Carlton. Ron and Linda Moore started MonksGate in the early 2000s, clearing the land themselves for the 20-acre vineyard. This isn’t your grandiose million dollar tasting room— rather, a casual family operation that speaks to the heart and soul of the Oregon wine experience. With tastings set in a renovated garage and outside around the historic barn, you’ll work your way through Yamhill-Carlton AVA Riesling, Rosé and Pinot Noir. The Moore family conducts all of the tastings, so you can really dive deep into how the wines were made and the blending decisions for each vintage.
Why We Love MonksGate: There are multiple patios and tasting areas throughout the property to spread out and enjoy the views and wine.
9449 SW Old Highway 47, Gaston, OR 97119
Wines: Pinot Noir Rosé, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Syrah
Patton Valley Vineyard offers beautiful wines, spectacular views and friendly staff from their hillside winery in Gaston, Oregon. The winery is situated in the center of the 30-acre estate vineyard, which grows Pinot Noir, Gamay Noir, and Chenin blanc. Unlike tasting rooms far removed from the actual winery, Patton Valley’s tasting room is part and parcel of the winery itself. You’ll get an up-close look at the winemaking process, especially if you visit during harvest in the fall. Guests rave about the friendly staff and the quality of the Pinot Noir and other wines crafted at Patton Valley. Patton Valley is also a fully sustainable winery, certified by LIVE (low input viticulture and enology).
Why We Love Patton Valley: Beyond excellent Pinot Noir, the Gamay Noir, pétillant natural and Chenin Blanc are seldom found elsewhere in Oregon.
3201 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR 97206
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Portland Wine Company is a full service winery and tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating and event space located in Southeast Portland. Owner and winemaker Matt Berson has been making small batch, un-manipulated, nuanced wine under his Love & Squalor label since 2006. Opened in 2019, Portland Wine Company is the public urban tasting room for Love & Squalor wines as well as Mothershucker, Pet Matt Sparkling Wines, and Garageland and Marty wines.
Why Featured: For WineryHunt members located in Portland, this is your new favorite neighborhood winery to enjoy beautiful Oregon wine without the long drive.
620 NE 3rd St, McMinnville OR 97128
Wines: Piquette, PétNat, Vermentino, White Blends, Syrah, Malbec, Red Blends, etc.
Based in Oregon’s Rogue Valley, Troon Vineyard crafts wines that thrive in the hot Southern Oregon climate. The satellite tasting room in McMinnville offers a chance to break away from Pinot Noir and try bigger red wines that thrive in warmer conditions, like Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The white wines also are a departure from what is normally offered in the Willamette Vally, with Vermentino and Roussanne being highlights. The wines are all crafted from fruit farmed organically and biodynamically.
Why We Love Troon: Great variety of wines that break outside of the traditional Pinots and Chardonnay founds in the Willamette valley, plus a gorgeous new downtown McMinnville tasting room!
