Our visit to Laurel Ridge Winery was one of the most memorable experiences of our Oregon wine trip. Set on a beautiful 240-acre estate in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, this second-generation, family-owned winery embodies everything that makes Oregon wine country special -- authenticity, passion, and a deep respect for the land. We were greeted warmly by Kira Teppola, who now carries on the legacy started by her father, founder David Teppola. From the moment she began sharing her family's story -- from her father's early fascination with French wine to his pioneering belief in the Willakenzie Loam soils -- we were captivated. Kira's knowledge of the land, the vines, and the winemaking process was extraordinary. Her enthusiasm was contagious; we hung on every word and felt truly connected to the spirit of Laurel Ridge. Even the family vineyard dog, who was initially a bit cautious, became our friend by the end of the visit! The wines were exceptional. My favorite was the 2017 Barrel Select Pinot Noir, beautifully balanced and expressive of the terroir. We enjoyed it so much we opened a bottle that very night. The next day, I couldn't stop thinking about the bright, refreshing 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, so we went back just to buy more! Kira graciously set us up with a picnic table outside under a heat lamp so we could enjoy lunch overlooking the estate -- and even poured us a little more wine "so we wouldn't get thirsty." It's rare to find a place that feels this genuine -- where every glass tells a story, and every detail reflects generations of care. Laurel Ridge isn't just a winery; it's a living family legacy built on passion, perseverance, and love for the land. If you're exploring the Willamette Valley, don't miss this place. Come for the wine, stay for the warmth of the people. read more

Laurel Ridge Winery - That's Kira in the middle! - Wineries Near Me - Carlton, Oregon

A truly beautiful vineyard! Wonderful and attentive service. We ordered a cheese board that was delicious. The wine flights were also terrific. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the gorgeous view. We will definitely return! read more

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I have been a member here for years and can't say good enough things about the location, staff and the wines. I really enjoy coming here every few months and plan to be a member for many more years! read more

On a road trip from MA to Washington, we were passing through when we realized we had not tried any Oregon wines yet. We stopped by without a reservation for a tasting and Kira was so welcoming and friendly to us. She gave us perfectly detailed descriptions of each of the wines included in the tasting and asked us about our wine preferences to try to tailor it better to us. We also got a charcuterie board and we were very pleased with both the charcuterie and wines. If we lived in the area, we would absolutely join their wine club. read more

10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I met Lucas and Brigid at an OMSI event and I finally had the chance to go visit the winery. My only regret is waiting so long to visit! Stephanie was our wine pourer and she gave us an awesome experience. She was very knowledgeable and extremely kind and personable. We were late for our 4pm tasting (they close at 5pm) and they treated us no differently. They took their time, answered all of our questions and engaged us just as if we were the first appointment of the day. The mushroom cheese was delicious! I wish I had taken more photos, but I'll be back for sure! read more

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First off, hands down.... Yesenia is charismatic, knowledgeable, and welcoming, creating an engaging and memorable experience for us. She was able balance deep product knowledge with an easy, approachable style, sharing information without being overwhelming. She knows when to educate and when to step back. She is passionate about the Laurel Ridge, she naturally encourage sales without being pushy and lead by example, setting a high-energy, professional tone for the entire tasting room. She is the reason we became members. Thank you read more

I've never been to the winery, but a big thank you to the Yelpers who've posted pictures - this looks like a wonderful post-pandemic destination. Despite not having visited, we are familiar with their wine. For several years, the Laurel Ridge folks have been selling their Twin Forks label wines at the Hollywood Farmer's Market in Portland. What's not to like about sampling wine at 10:30 on a Saturday morning? For as long as we've been drinking Twin Forks, the Rose has been our usual choice. We find this to be a perfect patio selection. More recently, we've expanded our buying to the Twin Forks red blend and the Pinot Noir. The red is rich and full bodied, and the Pinot has more character than a lot of the Oregon Pinots that I've had. It was our choice for the 2020 Thanksgiving meal. I believe they are not at the Farmer's Market during the Winter, but their reappearance is one of the signs of Spring that I always look forward to. read more

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This is a beautiful tasting room with furry friends roaming around (I'm an animal lover myself so that was a huge plus)! Our second time up there we got Kailee as our server and it was arguably one of the best wine tasting experiences I've ever had. She was informative, attentive and personable our entire visit and really connected with our small group that took the experience to the next level! And having the cutest vineyard puppy ever to love on while sipping our wine was just the cherry on top. Great food, great wine, and great people - we will definitely be back, and I'll be sure to request Kailee again! Oh, and here's a picture of the cutest vineyard dog ever, Dozer, in case you need more reasons to be jealous you haven't visited yet! read more

Laurel Ridge Winery - Dozer the Vineyard Puppy! - Wineries Near Me - Carlton, Oregon

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We visited this winery on a tour with Evergreen Escapes. We were greeted at the door by Beatrice, the wine dog, and she was the best hostess in the world. She's a great dog and seriously gets up from wherever she's lounging to greet each person as they walk in. It's a very relaxing place. It is very warm and friendly, too. We were served by Barbara and she did an amazing job of explaining all our tastings and the winery itself. She made us feel like we were honored guests, not just customers. I'm not the biggest Pinot Noir fan, but that's the main game in the Oregon wine region. I enjoyed the LR wines despite it not being my favorite type of wine. Interestingly, you should ask to see the dogs of the wineries book. Beatrice is in it. We met the owner Susan and she came over to hug/greet us. She was great and chatted with us for a while. She told us about how most everyone who works there is in the family and about her late husband David's passion for the winery. It was wonderful to feel so welcome. We had a great time here and brought home a bottle of the 2014 Double Clone Pinot Noir. read more

Laurel Ridge Winery - Beatrice wants belly rubs! - Wineries Near Me - Carlton, Oregon

Had an AMAZING time here. Brigid and Lucas were knowledgeable and friendly. Happy to be the newest member here. read more

Laurel Ridge Winery - AMAZING time here wine tasting today. Brigid and Lucas were knowledgeable and very friendly. I'm so happy to be the newest member here. - Wineries Near Me - Carlton, Oregon

We had a reservation for a tasting and tour for 5 people at Laurel Ridge for my mother-in-law's 50th birthday. We were promptly greeted by Lucas, the wine maker for Laurel Ridge, who not only created and served amazing wine but did so with a welcoming and joyous ambiance. The tour was nothing short of amazing, demonstrating the importance of Lucas and his family members' roles. Lucas shared the history of Laurel Ridge, highlighting his father-in-law, mother-in-law and his wife, and how they established in Carlton and Bend. As someone who typically does not choose to drink red wine, I will continue to recommend Laurel Ridge Pinot noir moving forward. If you are looking for a welcoming environment to enjoy wine that is incredible, we highly recommend Laurel Ridge. To add to the experience, Jax the vineyard doggy hangs out on the property and makes the experience that much more exciting. read more

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We have been there a number of times and are always greeted with smiles and open arms. This is an amazing family and their wines are always top notch. Superior service and quality food plates to nosh on. Do yourself a favor and visit! read more

Very peaceful locale; we met the founders daughter and she filled us in on the wonderful history. We purchase several bottles on the spot and the. Had 4 shipped in the fall. Quite good value; I felt like the wine was somewhat underpriced. read more

I wanted to enjoy this winery. But I knew going in to the experience it was a downhill battle. We were judged the minute my boyfriend and wheelchair bound father walked in. At first the hostel was pleasant but the man working that day (12/19) was extremely condescending and rude to our party. At one point he even "came after us" and my friend put his elbow up to stop him. This was frustrating as we had been to two previous wineries before hand that had amazing customer service. They have asked us to never come back and honestly we will never. They don't have to worry about that. If you are a very small group, go, but a bigger party then 2 Or 3 please save your time and dollars. read more

Brigid was so knowledgeable. You must come by and visit this wonderful estate! The tempranillo is a must buy!

Another amazing experience at Laurel Ridge! Brigidet was incredible and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend stopping here if you are looking for great views and even better wine! read more

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What a lovely winery! We had a wonderful tasting (as always!) and loved the charcuterie platter. We really enjoy all of the wines, and the views from the patio are beautiful. The hosts are knowledgeable about the wines and so friendly. We always feel so welcome here. Perfect place to spend an afternoon. read more

We had a truly lovely tasting with Brigid! Thank you, Philip, for being a great host! We loved the cuvee, tempranillo, pinot gris, and the cheese board. We had a wonderful experience and loved the scenery. Thank you!! Love Kristen, Kyle, and Meg read more

This was the second winery on our tour with Embrace Oregon. As promised, this boutique winery did not disappoint. Laurel Ridge is lovely inside and out. The tasting room is spacious yet manages to be cozy and inviting with a lot of room at the tasting counter. The wines were all very good and both me and my pal Jeannie J. were delighted that they had a bubbly. I went back for seconds on that. This is also the winery that Sherry, our awesome tour guide brought out the picnic she brought for us. There was a nice sized table that accommodated us. In addition to really nice wines, they had some cute wine related items for sale such as great smelling candles, chocolates and sequined T-shirts. The candles here are $5.00 less than at some of the other wineries I've been to. This is definitely a winery that I would happily return to. 2014 - Review # 12 read more

Laurel Ridge Winery - Fantastic fragrance candle from Laurel Ridge Winery - Wineries Near Me - Carlton, Oregon

I stopped by Laurel Ridge during some free time and was not disappointed! they have numerous tastings available with fantastic wine; one tasting even comes with paired foods to showcase the wine with. If you have an affinity towards sweeter wines then their Late Harvest dessert wine is heavenly. Our server, Kailee, capped off the aforementioned strong points by providing exemplary customer service and displayed her extensive knowledge of all wines and the winery. The tasting room itself is gorgeous and has numerous tables both inside and out (with heaters and blankets provided for outside seating). If the rolling hills don't capture all your attention then their wonderful, gentle pets would love a pet or two if they happen to make an appearance. I highly recommend Laurel Ridge and would make time to visit or you'll surely miss out on one of the top experiences in all of Yamhill Valley. read more

Disappointing experience! We made a reservation for two parties of 5, and called to see that the tables be near one another. Understanding we could only have 5 people at a table. Which while on the phone, they shared was absolutely possible. When we arrived we were told that there is a policy and we have to buy a 1/2 a case if all ten people are together. When we shared that we were not made aware of that policy when we called, they were not willing to honor their previous conversation with us. When we asked if our tables could be beside one another... they said that was not possible at all. The customer service was condescending and aggressive. Very uncomfortable and unfriendly experience. Again, disappointing! read more

Terrible customer service and large group policy. Many open tables available and they wouldn't even let us sit at tables next to each other without complying with their large group policy purchasing commitments. Was going to make us sit at tables on opposite ends, even though there were plenty of open tables all next to each other. Very intimidating and pushy employees. Will never come back. 0 stars if it were possible. read more

I enjoyed every glass of wine! A great winery to visit! I highly recommend this winery And joining their wine club!

Awesome farm from the comforting wine tasting room to every person that works there. I'm serious people, it's one of the first times I've ever been to a place that has a collection of staff that is genuinely....great. I've been here twice now and have only been on a few tours, but it's just so comforting here and their attention to detail on their wine and customer service is unique. People here actually enjoy working here and have a passion to their knowledge in wine and creating genuine relationships with their clients. Again, I've been here twice and I would call them family. read more

Wines are fair at best. And genuinely not a fun experience. The staff is not very welcoming.

We always have such a lovely time at Laurel Ridge tasting their seasonal flavors. Brigid was our host and she was so great. Cant wait to come back! read more

Had a great experience with our server, Lucas! We created wonderful family memories celebrating our son-in-law's birthday! Such a fun day!

Beautiful smaller winery in the valley with an incredible story! Such a CUTE and homey venue. This winery has major roots in the area and is more popular than you would think. If possible, I would recommend requesting to sit close to the building, on the permanent patio versus the tents and picnic tables. Also, their cheese board is a must- which isn't the case at most wineries. read more

I attended a wedding here 2 nights ago. The setup is beautiful. There's nothing like having nothing but fields, mountains and lush greenery as far as the eye can see - while drinking good wine and eating great food. At dusk, the sky was the most azul blue, and the backdrop didn't have a power pole or building in sight. The rose and sparkling wine they served were excellent. The catering staff they used also served a delicious meal of pork or fish and risotto, salads and breads. On days like that of the wedding, they could use more than one restroom, but other than that, there wasn't really a down side. There is plenty of parking, lots of room to wander - inside and out - and the drive isn't too far off the beaten path. I would like to come back here on a Saturday; to wine taste in a smaller setting. All in all, Laurel Ridge did a wonderful job hitching the new bride and groom - without a hitch. read more

Our second visit on this trip to wine country found us at Laurel Ridge Winery in Carlton. We didn't realize we had been here once before (in 2008) until we drove up to the property. We were the only ones here. The entire time. That wasn't a bad thing. Upon entering the tasting room we were greeted by the guy who we soon found out was Chris, one of the winemakers. We specifically came here because they had Port and dad and I both like Port. We immediately jumped into a tasting and started out with the Port. Usually you start out with whites, but we were on a mission. They offered 2 Ports. One of the Tawny variety and one of the Ruby variety. I haven't found many that make Ports around here, but Chris told us of another place that we will have to try another time. After that we just ended up tasting a bunch of their other wines. Everything from a Tempranillo to a few Rieslings they hadn't even released yet. The Rieslings of the late harvest variety were both very tasty, but the bottles hadn't been labeled yet and therefore Chris couldn't sell them to us. Dad left his information so that he could get a few bottles shipped to him once they are for sale. Anything we wanted to try, Chris was happy enough to open up a bottle and pour. He even drank with us. He was happy to answer any questions we had and even poured us some of their sparkling wine (don't think this is for sale) that they had on tap and which we ultimately drank when we sat outside to eat the lunch we had brought with us. I ended up buying a bottle of wine that I had never heard of before. A Tinto Roiz. It is a Portuguese varietal commonly used in the production of Port. A bit more money than I usually spend on a bottle of wine, but I'll save it for a special occasion. They lose a star because the grapes are not coming from the grounds that this winery sits on. They lost their crop many years ago, but have plans to plant again soon. In the meantime most of their grapes are coming from Walla Walla, WA. Stop in. Say hello to Chris. He'll treat you right. read more

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Great views and great wine make this spot a go-to. Knowledgeable staff paired with tasty wine equaled a great experience! Definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

Wow! What a wonderful place. We were greeted by the winery dog on arrival. The tasting room and property are both incredible! They are not seating anyone inside, so have added outdoor seating under tents for shade. We had great weather, except for a little wind, it was a very comfortable and pleasant experience. The view was spectacular. Service was friendly and prompt. We enjoyed all of the tastings, but preferred the barrel select pinot noir, so ordered a glass to finish our picnic box. The wine was good, and reasonably priced! Reservations are required, but were easy to get online. You can also reserve a picnic box, which you get to choose salami or prosciutto upon arrival. You get a whole package of meat! The box also included croccantini crackers, apricot preserves, salted hazelnuts, Boom Chicka salted popcorn, Beecher's flagship cheese, brie, chocolate covered nuts, and chocolate truffles. It was a good value to share for 2 for $20. read more

Laurel Ridge Winery - My charcuterie concoction! A croccantini cracker, apricot preserves, salami, brie, and hazelnuts. And some delicious pinot. - Wineries Near Me - Carlton, Oregon

If I could rate 0 stars I would. We didn't even get to our seats before we decided to leave. We made reservations prior for our party of 10 and were aware we would have to sit at two separate tables. The gentleman working was not accommodating and was trying to push us into their "large group policy" just to sit near each other which requires purchasing half a case of wine. The alternative was to sit across an empty room from each other for no reason like we were toddlers in time out. All in all any smart business owner would not turn down over $400 in gross revenue for a rainy Sunday. Overly poor service, we left immediately and opted for another one of the finer wineries in the area. Don't go here. read more

A dismal representation of customer service by Lucas. We scheduled two separate reservation for 2 groups of 5 people in advance. Upon arrival a gentleman told us that if we wanted to sit at the same table, we would have to purchase half a case as a minimum. We politely informed them that we could sit at separate tables. With an empty tasting room, they refused to seat us next to the other party of five. Stating that we would have to sit across the room otherwise we would have to purchase a half case. I hope management takes a good look at their front of house and how they treat customers. You have to be better than that. read more

Good wines, reasonable prices and nice outdoor seating. The dogs were fun. Well two of them were. One was a little aggressive/anxious and probably should not be allowed up front for its own sake. Loved that they had an EV charger while tasting. read more

The winery was so great! We had a large group for a bachelorette and they had a large table set up for us so we could comfortably enjoy and they were very accommodating. Puppies greeted us at the door and we enjoyed catering from Red Hills Market for lunch. We really enjoyed our time there! read more

Beautiful setting! Lovely wine! Great and relaxing experience! Their Rosé was great! We will be back! read more

Laurel Ridge Winery - Wineries Near Me - Carlton, Oregon

I have been enjoying their rose for some time now, thanks to a friend that is a wine club member. We were doing some pre-thanksgiving tastings in the area, and had Patrica Green Cellars and Ken Wright on our destination list (Laurel Ridge being in between the two). Unfortunately, both Ken Wright and Patricia Green closed an hour early (the 2nd time I have been to the area and Ken Wright closed early). We ended up bringing our party of 4 to Laurel Ridge and we were so pleasantly surprised! The service was outstanding from each and every person we came across. The food bites we had with each of the wines were all outstanding. We met the owner, signed up for the wine club and very much look forward to our next trip! read more

If you have read any of my reviews, you know I am not one to gush. But I have to tell you, this was likely one of the best wine tasting experiences I have ever had. And over the last 30 years, I have had hundreds of experiences at both large and small wineries in at least ten states. plus Canada. I stopped by on a Tuesday at around 11am on my way back to the Portland area. When I arrived I was alone in the tasting room for 5 to 10 minutes which another reviewer was critical of. But the dogs were entertaining hosts and it is a beautiful location so show some patience. Also, I greatly dislike the typical retail experience where they usher you in, slam some wine and go for the close, moving on to the next customer. In this case, I had the good fortune of being the only customer there and the great fortune of getting to work with/chat with the owner. She was delightful. The two dogs were really friendly but not all over me. Jake, a boxer, was a friendly & affection hungry dog ;o). Beatrice, a border collie, was good natured and just wanted to hang out. The moral of the story? Don't go wine tasting if you are in a hurry. Just relax and have some fun. The wines were lovely. Usually when someone tells me they are going to start out with their entry level wine, in this case a Pinot Noir, I brace myself for the worst. I tried three Pinot Noirs here. They were all delicious! I thought they were the best of several in the area. Nice setting & pretty convenient location. Many other wineries in the immediate area without long drives. All wines here are estate wines. A really nice experience. THANKS!!!! read more

This winery is a beautiful location with lovely grounds and very nice staff. The wines are also very good. Some of the best in the state in my opinion. read more