Had a lovely time visiting Soter vineyards for the first time. We had reservations and were…read morevisiting with a club member. Welcomed with Rose and then sat and served seamlessly. The staff were all excellent, everyone very knowledge, polite, & prompt. I enjoyed their larger than most wineries menu of food, lots of options! And last but not least the views! The main building sits above the valley and overlooks the rolling fields below, stunning!

We used to be members here and were excited to come back to show our friends. The experience was…read moreincredibly disappointing. The person serving us asked if we wanted to buy a bottle, and we said yes, but then he would pour us tiny portions and take the bottle away. He then asked if we wanted to try something else after the first pour. This further confused us since we thought we bought the bottle. But we the assumed we must not have if we was asking if we wanted to try something else. So he brought out an another bottle and did the same thing. Small pour and walked away with the bottle. We were late for another tasting so asked to check out. We noticed we were charged for the two full bottles but we never finished them. Then got a text later from the winery saying they forgot to send us home with the rest of the wine we had purchased. So turns out we had bought the two bottles but were never served the whole bottles. We said we were flying home and unable to get them and asked for a partial refund. They refused. Safe to say this one of the most bizarre experiences we've had at a winery. The customer service was lackluster. I saw other reviews about them being pretentious and I would have to agree. We will never return to this winery, will no longer purchase their wine in stores, and will actively advise friends to do the same.

Quality wine great people we had a tasting with Scott…read more Loved the 2022 worth the visit going again soon

This place is a diamond in the rough. It's off the beaten path. They have a set core of loyal…read moreneighbors, friends, and wine club members, but otherwise it's not a big winery and most people don't know about it. My mother and I went here in the summer of 2023 and really loved our visit. As a birthday treat my mother bought me a wine tasting for two with a special charcuterie board through Groupon as a birthday gift again this year to use in the summer or around my birthday in September. We weren't able to come back until late fall, but the nice thing about the Groupon is that it lasted for six months. It's a fabulous deal because you get a tasting for two and a chaucuterie cheese and cracker plate to share for an affordable price. This place is one of the few vineyards that has a unique experience like this and a good offer through Groupon. We came back this November (2025) and Crystal helped us. She was so kind and showed us true hospitality. I felt like we were with a good, loyal friend. The wine was fantastic, but when we explained that we only wanted it for our wine tasting and didn't need any to take home, she wasn't upset or bothered. She truly wanted us to enjoy our tasting experience and create a special memory. We talked about wine, cats, and aging. All the important things in life. The cheese and crackers were really nice. We were almost done eating our delights when she offered us more pita chips and walnuts that actually came right from their walnut trees. They were so good. I should have asked if they sold them there. The drive out to the winery is beautiful too. I would definitely recommend this winery to all my wine loving friends.

What a fun and enjoyable experience. Our hostess was so engaging and the wine was out of this world…read moregood. There is nothing like wine country in Yamhill Valley.

Wines are the stars here. They made my favorite Pinot Noir and the tasting was enjoyable, as the…read morehost Philip. We preorder foods and they were excellent: great pairings and satisfying just enough. We reserved an 11am weekday spot and the place was basically ours. The pours were leisurely and explanation interesting and not lecturing. Philip gave us a tour to the grape vines afterward. We, of course, joined the wine club and bought too many bottles.

My partner and I visited Elk Cove as part of a belated Valentine's celebration (who wants to…read morecompete with the masses to get a reservation?) We had an absolutely delightful time. The other reviews are not kidding when they praise the view! The space is absolutely gorgeous-- the tasting room feels luxurious and comfortable, and tables are not too close together. But wow, the view takes the cake. You overlook the vineyards, and even though it was cold and cloudy we were blown away. What really impressed me, though, was the service. Our sommelier, Adam, was incredibly personable and a joy to talk to. Further, he was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the wine-- not just the tasting notes and region. He knew a ton about the history of the land/winemaking in this specific part of Oregon and the ecological preservation efforts of winemakers in the area. He produced photos and diagrams of different soil types and explained how they impact the taste of the wine when we did side-by-sides. When I mentioned I had a chemistry background and expressed interest in the chemistry of the winemaking process, he was able to speak in detail about their wines and the ways they are made (probably because he's actually worked in the cellars, too, not just in customer service). As I have mentioned in other reviews, I don't always feel like I get a great customer service experience at wineries because my partner and I are pretty young and because I often have on alternative makeup. We were given A+ treatment here, and I want to thank Adam for making the experience feel special. The wine was good. We got a bonus pour of one of their sparkling wines to start, which was lovely and a nice romantic touch since we were celebrating. I liked their Chardonnay (concrete egg and VERY light oak which is probably why-- I don't like a heavy, buttery Chard) and was surprised it was so good-- it was a seven-year-old white which is unusual, but it really worked. We got side-by-side pours of the pinots, which was great-- I love when wineries do this! It makes it so much easier to taste the different notes. We ended up getting a bottle of their Riesling. The tasting was $25, which is an absolute steal for the level of service we got. Truly a wonderful time, and we look forward to returning.

EC doesn't stand behind their wines. I've had 6 of 9 wines from '12-'13 that turned. I contacted…read moreShelby with no resolution. Update: Shelby, as I shared in our phone call at no time was I told there was a 6-8 year window to consume these wines. 6 @ $50-60 I view as theft when a winery doesn't attempt to make things right. I have an additional 6-8 of this vintage and I will update this post.

Meara served us and was so wonderful. Her parents started the vineyard. Beautiful views and great…read morewine. It's a bit out of the way (gravel road up) but worth it!

We visited Fairsing during a recent trip to Portland / Bend. There are so many vineyards to chose…read morefrom in the Willamette Valley, but Fairsing came recommended from a few different folks. We stopped in for a tasting on a weekday late morning / early afternoon, and it was not crowded at all. We had a lovely tablet right by the window, allowing us to overlook their beautiful property. It was a little chilly during our visit, but during the summer months, I'm sure it would be beautiful to sit outside for the tasting. We did spend a bit of time walking around the property, which I'm glad we could do - it was truly lovely and with great views. The wine tasting itself was excellent - we tried just the right amount of wine, and I appreciated all the backstories and info our server gave us with each one. I particularly loved the Fairsing Vineyard Pinot Noir (this is the Willamette Valley, after all!), but all our pours were delightful. The quality was high, the wines were complex yet simple enough to understand, the service was wonderful, and the views (even on a cloudy, chilly day) were impeccable. We wound up taking a few bottles back with us, which was a great move to continue the experience even after we left the premises. I would recommend Fairsing to anyone looking for a true Willamette Valley winery experience!

A friend and I participated in a wine share event that ended in February. I had been to this winery…read moreonce before and I knew she would enjoy it. Great pinots, gorgeous views of vineyards in Carlton and Alex, our server was very knowledgeable. The flight was mostly Pinots, made in the Burgundy style, winemaker is a Frenchman.

Absolutely gorgeous spot! Great views on the patio overlooking the vineyards…read more We loved the wine tasting and left with several bottles. Our server was so friendly and knowledgeable!

Very enjoyable visit and informative tour. Wonderful selection of beautiful wines to taste. Several…read moreof our group had never been to a tasting, so this was a special treat. Giancarlo took great care of us, including incorporating special snacks in the charcuterie board for our vegan friend. Thank you for a tasty and informative afternoon!

The views are beautiful and the tasting room itself is elegant, upscale and classy. The service was…read morewhat really set them apart, though. Both of the gentleman serving us were knowledgeable, personable and customized the tasting to our preferences instead of just pouring what was on the list. They were able to offer us food, drink and beach recommendations aside from the obvious wine recs and made the experience one of a kind. The wide range of Pinots were incredible as they own hundreds of acres of vineyards in the area. Also one of the best chrdonnays I've had! will definitely be back with friends!

The view is beautiful. The wine is typical. But the customer service is lacking. We ordered and…read morepaid for Pinot Noir bottle because they were "too busy" for tastings. Mind you the place was empty. They opened a Chardonnay and we told them It was the wrong bottle their "fix" was to discount the next bottle . If you're going to be pretentious at least know what your wines are.

We loved our time with Alexis here -- she was the absolutely best! Beautiful views, flowers, and…read morebuilding, too. Very enjoyable atmosphere. And being the size they are, it's one of the few places nearby you can do a really good side-by-side tasting of Pinot from the different local micro-AVA's and figure out which one you like best.

Nice wine and friendly, low key, knowledgeable people. Tasting room and location is secluded, with…read moregreat views!

The wine is great :) Owners are happy to answer any…read morequestions you may have on the wine / grapes used / where grown. The winery itself is quite beautiful, and in a very scenic location. When my son-in-law shared some of their wine, he immediately took a picture of the bottle so he could know the wine and buy some more. John Vernon Peterson

It's not often you are introduced to a wine tasting list where each tasting is delicious. But just…read morerecently, we experienced this at Solena Estate! The grounds were beautiful, the interior was warm, with a snap-crackling fire in the fireplace, decorations, very Christmacy! We sipped our way through the entire wine list, with one or two additions along the way. Our guide, I believe her name was Alicia, was very friendly, informative and helpful. The wine was (is) so good! I would definitely add Solena as a destination during your next winery crawl!

Solena Estate is one of those places that you just love coming back to for the vibe and the people…read morewho have created this amazing wine brand. The tasting room borders on large, it could an event space, and has a back kitchen, great patio overlooking a pond and rolling hills. The staff are super engaging and really know their wine. We were fortunate enough on this visit to have the daughter of the winemaker, and namesake of the estate - Solena - as our host on this visit! This is our second visit to this winery, really enjoyed the hospitality and the entire vibe. The space is a bit on the larger side, so on busy weekends, you can totally see getting overwhelmed by the crowds. The wine is definitely some of the better you'll find in the area. Very much a classic French style wine, with a few nice surprises in vintages crafted by the winemaker who knows what he is doing. The wines are produced in batches that are larger, say 1000 cases, so they can have a more mass-produced feel and taste, but they still have a small vintner's technique evident in their finish. Generally on the more expensive side, there are some great values and unique finds to be found on the library list, and be sure to score one of the 2020 Blanc de Blanc while it lasts. It's a unique sparkling wine scrubbed of the smoke taste from the wildfires of that year through the age-old milk clarifying process. Just brilliant on the part of the winemaker!