Amazing value for delicious wines. Only $10 tasting charge but free with membership...only 2…read morebottles per quarter for a basic membership. Steve, owner was super friendly and knowledgeable.

We did the tasting flight which included one sparkling Pinot and four red wines. The price was…read moreonly $10, but the pours were small. All of the tastings were okay, but non stood out. The only seating is on hard plastic chairs inside the small tasting room. The server was friendly and knowledgeable.

We decided to go to Ponzi after realizing they are Willamette Valley pioneers who had come from Los…read moreGatos. What an incredible place! The winery is an architectural work of art. The wines are very good to excellent. We both chose their home flight, which paired a chardonnay and a Pinot noir served side by side. Interesting concept. We also ordered the charcuterie board which was amazing (pricey, too!). At the end, we decided to join their club because it just makes sense. If you go, you may decide that, too. It was a special experience and memorable. I recommend.

We were there for the kids weekend movie and it was a hit, spendy but a hit!…read more My little one loved the Mac and cheese and they had a popcorn bowl she fill a bowl from; always winning. I had the farmers cheese and it was good and a large enough serving i could have shred it. People around us ordered the full board and it was massive enough for 2 very hungry people or 3/4 people sharing. The staff was amazing! Very friendly and so willing to help you pick a wine and provided table service. The sparkling Blanc de Blanc was so amazing I broke my wine budget just to take a bottle home to my very picky man. He gave it the thumbs up, huge win!!, and it will become a splurge wine for us; we love dry sparkling wine.

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).

Stellar experience. Tom and Marion are great hosts and clearly have a passion for wine. We went…read morefor their open house this Memorial Day weekend. They produce both pinot gris and pinot noir, as well as a rose from their pinot noir. From the perspective of the wine, what made this tasting so unique compared to other vineyards and tasting rooms we visited was that it was a vertical tasting. They poured samples of their 2011-2015 vintages of pinot noir alongside a few reserve vintages of pinot noir, their rose, and two vintages of their pinot gris. The wine was great and with so many vintages, it was fun to taste the differences and pick a favorite or two. They are only open to the public three times a year due to their small size and local regulations. That's unfortunate because this is some of the best wine we had on the trip. Other than their three open houses (Memorial Day weekend, Labor Day weekend, and the weekend before Thanksgiving), they offer private tours/tastings. I believe the current cost is $80 for up to ten people, which is well worth it in my opinion. They also sell their wine through their website.

Was out here for a girls weekend and wanted a place that had a beautiful setting & view. What a…read morewonderful experience - the staff is so friendly and attentive. The wines were delicious - I loved the 2017 vs 2018 comparison flight - it felt very unique. And the view is unbeatable, after starting inside we made our way to the outdoor seating and just basked in the beauty of the outdoors.

When we arrived at Dukes yesterday, the server asked if we had reservations. We did not. "Well,"…read moreshe huffed, "we're pretty full right now." I counted five (5) empty tables. We thought Dukes was pet-friendly, and we saw two (2) large dogs lying on the concrete beside a table. One of them got up and lumbered toward ours (a 17-pound rescue). Intimidated, our little dog barked exactly once, prompting an employee to storm outside. Scowling, he said pets were absolutely not allowed. "We had a dog bite last year," he said grimly, oblivious to the other canines already present. Proverbial tales between our legs, we left, feeling pretty crappy--especially since we drove almost forty minutes out of our way to visit this winery. PS: Here is the initial response by Dukes Family Vineyards which they posted and quickly removed: "Your dog barked and snipped in a very aggressive manner twice upon arrival. You were asked to leave by the owner after he heard your dog being aggressive. Sorry about the disappointment, however; we had several patrons that witness your arrival and they thanked us for not letting you stay." PPS: To Dukes Family Vineyards: Your response, and your suggestion my chihuahua was "very aggressive" is completely absurd. My wife was carrying him. The instant she set him down, a much-larger dog came straight over and got in his face. Ours barked once. (He was frightened.) Please answer this question: Why are other dogs allowed to be there if your establishment isn't pet-friendly? Also: we were not "asked to leave." Your server told us you were "full," despite the number of empty tables. Your claim that several patrons witnessed our arrival and then thanked you for not letting us stay makes you (and them) sound like creeps. Further, your withdrawn statement illustrates for potential customers the way you will judge and treat them.

This winery has a really nice selection of wines and port's. They are one of the few Willamette…read moreValley wineries that has a great selection of big bold reds, in addition to some well crafted Pinot Noir's. The tasting room was manned by Luke, who was great to hang out with and very knowledgeable about what he was pouring, the tasting room is large and accommodating. We added them to our collection of wine clubs, which we only do when we like everything they poured.

The tasting room is really cozy, with a wood fire and comfy chairs for chillaxing, in addition to…read morethe bar area. Tastings are $30 but they'll waive that if you make a $150 purchase. The staff are extremely knowledgeable about the local wines in the Willamette Valley area. I concentrated on the locally grown grapes (they do use California grapes too). Very light. No hard sell. Dog friendly too!

The wines are recognized as among the best in the world. It has a superb location for the estate…read morevineyard and an inspired team of professionals who are committed to what they do. The sales team is knowledgeable about every aspect of production from the vineyard to the finished wine.

We had a wonderful experience at Lingua Franca. Daniel was very knowledgeable about the wines and…read morevineyards. The vertical tasting was very interesting. Getting to see the barrels and production added a unique experience. Highly recommend!

Today we took advantage of the beautiful weather and drove to Methven Family Vineyards. It was…read moreworth the drive. We saw that their Reserve had been selected the best Pinot Noir in Oregon. It was very good, but we considered the Estate Cuvee to be the best of the five pours we received. You get four pours for $15 - and the pours are not skimpy. You are allowed to bring your own food. They have the tables spread out for social distancing. There is ample area to sit out of the sun. It was worth the drive, but the tasting room in Dundee may be our repeat visit to enjoy these exceptional wines.

Oh My God!!!... this is the biggest GEM of Dayton. Great staff and amazing wine... not only…read moreunderpriced for the quality, but the wines were also super complex. Our favorite was the Gamay Noir. Please ask for Amanda! She was so knowledgeable and accommodating! We loved her. We'll be asking for her next time!

Most vineyards require reservation or no kids allowed during COVID. We called Saturday morning and…read morewe got a reservation on the same day immediately. When we got there, the place is very charming. The backyard is huge. There are so many outdoor tables. The service was very friendly. We felt that we were so lucky to find this place. However, all the wines that we tried are mediocre. All the wines are so light. I wish the wines were much better quality.

Keeler Estate Vineyard is the best vineyard. Sure, their biodynamic wines are great and the…read morevineyard is beautiful and family-owned. But what you'll get here that you will get nowhere else is Paco. Paco is the resident vineyard black tri Australian Shepherd and he is the bestest boy. He takes you on tours around the vineyard and hangs out with you during tastings on the porch. Highly recommend.