This is not your typical hard-sell, serious wine tasting experience. The Depot Bay Winery is…read morelocated on the 101 across from the bay. It's a small, cave-like space that may house a half a dozen people. There are no stools, just a tasting menu, a bar in a cave that's filled with dollar bills hanging from the ceiling and off the walls. I wasn't impressed with the wine because a lot of it was sweet fruit wine, which is not my thing. I did buy a bottle, which was overpriced, but this wasn't a high-pressure spiel and only a $10.00 tasting fee per person, which was deducted from the wine purchase. The tasting lasted 15-minutes. Fun, quick and easy!

We drove to Depoe Bay from Lincoln City to check out their winery. At first I was expecting it to…read morebe much larger, but it's actually really small nestled between two different businesses right on the bay. The winery is inside a small cave with so many dollar bills hanging from the walls and the ceiling. You can actually hang your own dollar bill on the ceiling/wall and decorate it with sharpies that they have on the counter. We really don't carry any cash these days so we didn't have anything to hang on their ceiling or the walls lol. The nice gentleman behind the counter showed us what kinds of wines they had available upon our entry. He explained to us that if we did at least three different tastings, then we would be able to buy a wine bottle for $10 off, in which we agreed upon. We tried the following wines - Chardonnay, peach, pear, and apple jack. My absolute favorites were the Chardonnay and the apple jack, while my boyfriend enjoyed the peach and the pear. The apple jack was kind of like apple juice but with alcohol mixed in. I loved the apple jack so much that we decided to buy a bottle of it. We were told that Depoe Bay Winery is able to ship their wines to Las Vegas, where we're visiting from, and the best part is that there's no sales tax involved when we buy from them when we get back home! Amazing! This is definitely something I'm looking forward to. Will highly recommend this winery to everyone visiting the Depoe Bay area. Great customer service and absolutely great tasting wine.

The bartenders are very knowledgeable about the wines, the gifts available are handmade & some are…read morespecific to the area, and the location is amongst several, geographical oddities! The wines are crisp & clean!

Absolutely stunning location. Steps away from the Devils punch bowl. But their outdoor patio was so…read morespacious and dog friendly. The view of the ocean and cliffs was truly amazing. The staff was friendly. Each taste is only $4 so great to try some wine and enjoy the views. Parking was a little rough in the area but I'm sure during the week it's not as busy.

We were welcomed immediately by Shauna and her little dog, both of whom were incredibly friendly…read moreand made us feel right at home. Before we even ordered, Shauna introduced herself, asked our names, and set such a warm, personal tone for the visit. My wife ordered the wine flight, and I was thrilled to see one of my favorite beers, Pliny the Elder, on tap. The wine was excellent and very reasonably priced -- good enough that we grabbed a bottle to take with us. I was also impressed by how large and diverse their beer selection is. We left feeling genuinely happy we stopped in, and we'll absolutely be back the next time we're in the area. Next visit, we're planning to stay a little longer and try some of the food options too.

Bayside Cellars provided catering for our group at a concert in the Yachats Commons. Shauna did a…read morefabulous job! Many, many people commented on the beauty and selection of fabulous fruits, meats, nuts and cheeses for her charcuterie boards. I would not hesitate to hire Shauna again. Also, her artichoke dip was amazing.

Loved everything about this winery. Slightly hidden away so you don't get any road noise as you're…read morelooking out from the tasting area. Some indoor seating and plenty of covered outdoor seating. Mary and everyone else at Airlie welcomed us like family (can't forget Odin and Erin the irish setters). Very reasonably priced wine tasting flights and a good variety to choose from. The Maréchal Foch was unique and my favorite from the red flight. The added bonus to Airlie is that it is dog friendly. Bring your pup and sit and enjoy the area with a nice glass of wine.

What a gem! I'm almost upset that I nearly went somewhere else because of horrible photos, but I…read morecan fix that right now. This place is SO worth the 5 stars, they have keto wine like Dry Riesling, Dry Gewurztraminer, etc... beautiful, clean, and dog-friendly?! You NEED to experience this!

Food was great. Service was amazing, Sarah D. Went above and beyond. She made us feel welcome and…read moreat home. Great atmosphere and always a great view of the valley. Try it over it and enjoy.

Such a fantastic experience at Willamette Valley Vineyards! Our tour guide, Owen, was…read moreincredible....knowledgeable, engaging, and great at walking us through the entire journey from grape to bottle. We tasted some wonderful varieties, and the experience only solidified my love for Oregon Pinot Noir. And an unexpected highlight: the pickled grapes on the charcuterie board were AMAZING. I loved them so much I had to get the recipe! Beautiful setting, delicious wine, and a truly memorable tour. Highly recommend.....and definitely ask for Owen!

A terrific an peaceful place with fabulous wine, a sweet sweet dog, and apparently music festivals…read moreI need to come back to!!

Coeur de Terre Vineyard was a nice surprise. We had never heard about this winery nor did we plan…read moreto visit this space while in the Willamette Valley; but fortunately, we randomly found out about it and were so glad to check it out on a Sunday afternoon. There are so many different wineries around the Willamette Valley, so it's difficult to choose where to go. And of course, the most popular ones will likely be booked up. But my partner found Coeur de Terre and made a reservation for us to visit this winery in the late afternoon, which ended up being a delightful experience. The vineyard is located far from the city, up on a hill, surrounded by other vineyards and orchards. Just the setting itself is worth visiting. The winery with its own vineyard is spacious, with a large, open building that's open for the public. However, where you want to sit is outside on the patio, which overlooks the hills and vineyard. We had a reservation for 4PM on a Sunday, which was the last hour before closing. We tried six different wines: a chardonnay, pinot gris, rose, syrah and two pinot noirs. Now, we came to Oregon wine country because we wanted to explore pinot noirs, which is king in this part of the country. And I can say that the pinot noirs at Coeur de Terre were solid. I normally would not choose a pinot noir, but Coeur de Terre made me a believer. They grow all of their grapes here at the vineyard, and what I liked most about the pinot noirs is that they were more robust than other pinot noirs I've had. I like my reds more bold and heavy, and these pinot noirs were heavier. We had a wonderful experience here, exploring the pinot noirs and taking in the views and setting. The employee who helped us out was friendly, too. I recommend visiting if you're in the area. Tasting is $25 per person, and is waived with a $75 bottle purchase per person.

Although the setting of the winery was lovely, the wines were a huge disappointment. The fact that…read morewe were the only ones there should have given us a clue, especially since right down the road at Illahe the parking lot was packed. The three of us have visited many Oregon wineries and while it is understood that the palate may be individual, it is hard to get around the fact that not one of the samples from their tasting was drinkable by any of us. The published ad was evidently a paid promotion by the winery, for the venue rather than the wine. Don't waste your time and money, since the tastings were $20 for each of us and all had to be dumped.

Wow, what a hidden Gem, great wines, beautiful venue and live music…read more You want to get away and it is not expensive. Visiting from Carlsbad CA, this would be a regular place for us, if we lived up here.

The most interesting wine I have had in the valley! Our favorite here was the muscat. Noted as less…read moresugar than a muscato. We had to get a bottle ourselves. Was busy on a Sunday early afternoon, but was able to get a cozy spot in the back. Ordered s'mores as a snack and enjoyed each bite. Not overly sweet. Like a cookie with a marshmallow on top.

Lovely experience. Great place to be on a spring day! Terrific spot to do a wine tasting…read morealongside a tasty light lunch. Service is knowledgeable and attentive. Road noise can be a bit overwhelming if you haven't had at least one glass of wine. After that, you're good.

Went here to see a stand-up comedy show last weekend. It's a pretty awesome place! The staff are…read morevery nice and personable and very knowledgeable about the various wines and the process involved in making them. It was all WAY above my head, but not in a way that makes you feel intimidated by it. It just makes you realize you're in good hands with whatever they recommend . I could definitely recommend this place as a little after dinner date night spot. All in all, a terrific experience.

Skyler accompanied us and entertained us really great especially when she made the charcuterie…read moreboard during our tasting! It was raining but we felt so cozy and warm and comfortable during our visit! Wines are phenomenal! You have to try them all!

Blue Heron French Cheese Company was a bit of an impromptu and unexpected stop for us. We wanted to…read moredo something in the area that wasn't the Tillamook cheese factory and Yelp directed us here. I'm so glad it did. They have a shop with cheese, wine, ice cream, snack options and lots of other items. There is also an area outside where you can sit and enjoy your food. They have animals on the property and we purchased some feed for them inside the shop. It's only $1 a bag so we bought lots and headed out to meet them. I loved spending time with the animals but they were not at all interested in the feed. We happened to be eating a sandwich and they were much more interested in that. They have a wide range of animals, from sheep to alpacas and donkeys and ducks and chickens and even peacocks. There's lots to see. That said, I can't really give them five stars because like a lot of the reviews mention, the state of some of the animals is concerning. As much as I enjoyed interacting with them, there were things about their care and surroundings that made me feel really sad. Something I did really appreciate though is that this location allows you to camp overnight in your RV or van for free. This is a huge perk when you're traveling through the area. Because we got here late in the afternoon. We did end up staying the night, but if you decide to take advantage of that be prepared for the bugs. There were so many bugs. There is plenty to see and do here and this place definitely has a lot going for it. If you're road tripping this is a good place to stop. You can get supplies, spend some time with the animals and have a safe place to spend the night.

We stopped in for lunch. Afterwards we wandered around. Lots of things to do, especially for…read morefamilies. We both ordered their hot Italian panini. They were terrific. The best panini I've had for a while. They have quality packaged food as well. Charcuterie in one stop. One building was dedicated to candy. Overpriced for sure. While we didn't visit the petting zoo, it was doing a good business. It was worth our time.