Our trip to Oregon wouldn't have been complete without stopping by one of the region's famous…read morevineyards. For a nonlocal, this proved an overwhelming road to go down trying to decide where to stop, but I must say, I couldn't be happier with our choice in Cristom Vineyards. From the moment we walked in the staff greeted us with the type of welcoming spirit that made us feel like old friends. We got their 5 wine tasting that included a pinot gris, 3 pinot noir's and ending with a chardonnay. Each wine was as beautiful as the view from their outdoor patio looking out to Mount Jefferson. If you're looking for a winery that truly encapsulates what it's like to be in Oregon, look no further.

Cristom Vineyards winery is a treat and Diane and i enjoyed our experience immensely. The wines…read morewere very good and our presenter was knowledgeable. On the outside deck area with this old person wearing hearing aids, and another group nearby, our pourer talked very quietly. I had a hard time hearing her BUT this is my fault because I didn't say anything to her. She did present us with the most incredibly beautiful appetizer tray I had ever seen. The wines were fun to try, the food was amazing, she was very pleqasant and the setting spectacular. I would go back in a heart beat.

Just a really fun winery with great views and a really nice team. Also included for free is the…read morecutest little dog you've ever seen at a winery!

Driving up to Portland from Eugene and decided to stop for wine-tasting in Salem. Redhawk was my…read morefirst stop. It was peaceful with great views. Did their tasting and their wine samples were delicious. Plus they had a cute dog to keep me company! Cheers!

Asher was fabulously helpful. Every time we are in the area we purchase here. This would be an…read moreamazing place for a wedding if anybody is planning a party. It's beautiful and friendly. I have never had bad wine in here.

Always has the best selection of wine at affordable prices and fantastic, knowledgeable staff with…read moregreat service!!

Great wine and atmosphere. Come hungry since they have a full menu of delicious food offerings…read more(This is not very common for most wineries in the valley). This is sill a family run operation and it shows with the attention given. The founder Jimmy is looking down and I know he is smiling at what his winery has become.

We love their Rose and it is almost impossible to find in Portland retail outlets. So we went to…read morethe source! Hailey was great as our server-told us a lot about the vineyard and their philosophy regarding care of the land. The food was good too! We only had appetizers but enjoyed them. The view out over the valley was spectacular!! Just warm enough to sit outside and enjoy the weather (8/22).

This is one of my favorite wineries in Oregon. It's only been open a few years, but has already…read moremade a significant mark to the wine community. They have amazing charcuterie and Mezza plates that are really fresh and delicious. The cheese, dips, and chocolate are so divine. The food is fantastic - so even if you don't drink wine or are cutting back, I still highly recommend this winery for food too. Most of the food is either locally sourced or is a higher quality product like the gourmet chocolates.The wine selection is varied, however, it's still good wine. My favorite is the sparkling. You feel like home when you visit. I've been here twice. The first time last year was extremely magical with fabulous service and a beautiful journey. Our second time (in 2026) service was a bit slow and our server seemed a bit put off and tired. However, by the end of our stay she warmed up and we felt more connected and comfortable. I really thought I wrote a review for this place before, but I just don't see it on here. I definitely recommend this place. 5 stars, cheers and sip! Epic patio views that are dog friendly abound here or you can get cozy by the fireplace inside. They host neighborhood events to support charities too. The weekend after our visit, they were planning a "pups and pinot" - meet and greet with neighboring dogs from a close animal shelter. I really wish this place was closer to Portland - Salem peeps got Lucky by having this open near their city off the beaten path. Definitely put this winery on your radar! Such a beautiful summertime favorite.

We got a free tasting at thos winery with our stay at Oregon Garden resort. It was a beautiful…read morewinery and we had great service. The woman who helped us even brought out dog cookies and a bowl of water for the pup. I'm more of a fan of sweeter wines and even though they don't offer super fruity, sweet wines, the ones I tasted were really light and easy to drink. The area is known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay so you'll find a lot of those on this area.

Country Mouse vs. City Mouse…read more One of the hallmarks of a great relationship is knowing your partner almost better than you know yourself. You can predict what they'll order off a menu, things that make your love go off the reservation and most importantly the little things that make them happy. You also get to indulge in a fair amount of gentle teasing and mockery. My husband is Mr. Outdoorsman and I'm more of a city girl. So when we have those open ended conversations about our 'dream home' he tends to visualize a large plot of land in the country and I'm leaning towards a condo in the city. As we were driving through the picturesque wine country, part of me was enjoying the view, but the other part was afraid he was going to start pulling house flyers. It is beautiful, but I need lots of people, restaurants, museums and close proximity to an airport. I was introduced to the pinot noirs of this small vineyard almost ten years ago and it was love at first sip. They are not mass produced or marketed, so I will go months without seeing their label in restaurants or grocery stores. They are 100% estate bottled, so all grapes come from their 51 acres. After meeting the owner at the Bite of Portland this summer, visiting their vineyard went to the top of my wine country wish list. But first we visited St. Innocent just up the road. Imagine a modern French chateau with chandeliers and million dollar views with a tasting room that has probably appeared on the pages of Sunset Magazine. Then we visited Witness Tree, and I mean no disrespect, but the tasting room looks like a converted double-wide. My husband started tittering as we drove up. He loves to tease me about living in a trailer out in the middle of nowhere. This place is the perfect example of putting all your love and resources into the product rather than being overly concerned about appearances. The tasting room is perfectly fine, but the staff is amazing. Of all the wineries we visited, this was by far the best experience. It didn't feel like a rote explanation as she introduced each wine in the flight. The wine is stellar and so we left with several bottles and membership to their wine club. And the property is beautiful so I just might have to reconsider the whole city/condo thing. Score one for the country mouse.

Small tasting room and winery with an interesting history. The statuesque 250 year old oak at the…read moretop of their property is their namesake. They feature a nice pinot noir, called Hanson. I will let the other reviewers do their spin on the wines, since I am just an observer. But Mr. B was quite impressed with the Hanson wine. They have a dessert wine called Sweet Signe. A light pink, it is deliciously different and not that sweet. Even I tried that one and was pleased. All their wines are estate grown.

As always, my experience at Piluso Vineyard was the highlight of my day. Sandy is a skilled…read morevintner, as well as a genuinely nice person. Her husband, Pinky, is pretty cool, too. The samples I had were all outstanding. Evidence of this is on the bottles, which have more medals than a five-star general. This boutique winery is a must-see if you're in the area.

Beautiful, peaceful vineyard, garden, and tasting room. Sandy, the winemaker was lovely, helpful…read moreand enthusiastic. Honestly I could have taken home a bottle of each wine we tasted and been quite happy. Her port, Madeline, stole my heart. It tasted like the ports my friend would bring back from her visits to Portugal. Full of flavor, a true sipping pleasure. Madeline is the best use of a Marechal Foch I've experienced. I can't wait to go again and share this lovely destination with friends and family.

This was the most surprising stop of our 3 weeks in wine country. Wow the Pinot Noir!! Incredible!…read moreLoved the Zinfandel. We even liked the Cab Sav and Chardonnay okay which we usually will not drink at all. The tasting room host (we are so sorry we don't know her name!) was so gracious and friendly. The outside deck was beautiful-great view! Great tasting overall!

Not only were we here to celebrate mom, but the winery was also celebrating all mom's and waiving…read morethe tasting fee for them. What a wonderful and thoughtful surprise. This is such a special place with beautiful views, great wine, and perfect snacks. I think the highlight was our wine host. She was one of the most knowledgeable hosts I have had in awhile. It was obvious she had a passion for wine and her job. She was full of fun facts and stories. I espically enjoyed hearing about the cows on property. One was named Oreo and he went AWOL while we were there. I hope they rounded up and he want back to the not so green pasture.