Located in the old town section of McMinnville (3rd Street), this tasting room has a comfortable…read moreand spacious interior which is tastefully decorated. I did the red tasting flight which consisted of 3 pinot noirs, a merlot, and a tempranillo. Oregon is known for its pinot noir and those were the wines I thought were best. Niki enthusiastically provided information and details of each wine as she poured. I appreciated her honest insights and opinions of Willamette Valley wines and of various types of wines in general. She really made the tasting experience both fun and educational. The relaxed atmosphere of this place was perfect for sipping wine. I ended up leaving with a bottle of 2021 Tualatin Estate Pinot Noir which was my favorite of the ones I sampled.

It's not the first time I've been to the tasting room on 3rd Street, but each time it's better. The…read morestaff is so helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Tonight we stopped in to grab a bottle of the Grenache from the Maison Bleu label. While I've already ordered a few, my shipment came the day before I left for Oregon and with this varietal coming from the Milton-Freewater AVA, I had to get it now! It was everything and more. Yum! Back to the tasting room... The vibe is chill and there's enough room in here for a few different sized parties. They have some great wine! And cool trinkets, oils and such. If you are in the area, please stop in, say hello and try the Grenache! You'll not be disappointed.

Eminent Domaine was an exceptional experience! My husband selected a great winery to celebrate my…read morebirthday. The breathtaking views, exquisite wines, and impeccable customer service made it truly memorable. Phil and Camile, the wine connoisseurs, were incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and professional throughout our entire tasting journey. Even on the chilly and windy day we visited, the warmth of the blazing fire added to the cozy ambiance. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn about the unique story behind the name--it's quite fascinating! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to visit again in the future!

Visited this winery around 11:30 AM on a Thursday. It was empty when we walked in and by the time…read morewe left at 2:30 it was packed. Phil in the tasting room is fabulous. This was some of the best wine I had in the region. Getting there can be a little top as the road is not paved. It is worth the trek. We sat inside by the wood fireplace that had a warm fire going. They let you bring your own food and beverage in to enjoy with their wine if you'd like. They also have heaters and blankets outside. If you spend $120 on wine per person, the tasting is complementary. They have free range, chickens, and oysters roaming the property. My favorite was the estate blend.

While most of the other shops, boutiques and tasting rooms on 3rd St. were closing up for the…read moreevening, Pinot Vista was just getting started. My wife and I saw a two-piece band setting up for their performance through the window, and decided to pop in for a glass (or two) and some live entertainment. We were warmly welcomed into this classy (seeminly family run) little space, ordered a chardonnay (I didn't catch the name), Rose of Tempranillo (which my wife liked so much, she ordered one for herself afterward), and the Gewurstraminer (which ended up being my favorite). All the while, we were engaged and entertained by the two members of the band, who were amused by our toddler's sons utter fascination with them and their music. Big thanks to both of them, and the owners of Pinot Vista, for allowing and taking pleasure in our son's wanderings and exploration! He was enraptured! Such a relaxing environment, couple with some wonderful wine, beautiful music, and spending time with family without any responsibilities or expectations, is the perfect way to spend a Saturday evening, and I can't imagine many better places in McMinnville than here at Pinot Vista! We will definitely be back, the next time we find ourselves in town.

A lovely wine tasting experience. Spacious and inviting place to enjoy local wines. Will go back!read more

A friendly and welcoming establishment. We were greeted promptly, and escorted to an outside seat…read morewhere we could enjoy a nice glass of wine and a band playing on the street. The hostess was very accommodating.

My friends and I stumbled upon this place after wine tasting more out of town. I would not…read morerecommend going to the far away wineries just come to 3rd street and make it easy and do it all in one place!? We arrived here a little towards closing, we did the tasting flight (I wish we had eaten) and the wine was SO GOOD we were taking pics of the names and bottles for reference. Our server was Sam and she was so nice and friendly. We would highly recommend (then go to NW Cru after for karaoke) !

My wife and I visited Kramer Vineyards and the tasting room last week and it was just ok…read more The tasting room server was very pleasant but the wines were sub par. We have been too many wineries and this one just didn't measure up.

My sister and I visited on a late July Sunday afternoon and really loved it! We had a great time…read moretrying wines although it was my first time so no promises that the wines are knock your socks of, I thought they were pretty darn good especially for the 25$ a flight. The cheese and bread board was simply delightful, my personal favorite. Beautiful vineyard, drive and venue area. Everybody was very kind and the ambiance was perfectly balanced. Sarah was a lovely server who cared about her job and presented everything in a bubbly manner. The lavender marion berry jam was so good I asked after about it and was given a sample jar! But thats just because I was sweet so don't expect too much ;) Totally go here

Our group of 3 stopped into the new McMinnville Bjornson tasting room for a glass of Pinot on…read moreSaturday night. We were greeted by Josie the tasting room manager and made to feel very comfortable. She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and funny. The wine was fabulous, we will be returning!

From the owner: Welcome to our charming tasting room in the heart of historic downtown McMinnville! Surrounded by…read morethe rich heritage of this vibrant town, our cozy space invites you to explore the world of our exceptional wines. Sip our carefully crafted vintages guided by friendly staff. Discover each bottle’s story, from vineyard to glass. $25 tasting fee per person, waived with 2-bottle purchase

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!

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.

We were driving by and decided to stop since the next door tasting room we were aiming for was…read moreclosed. The tasting room was hosted by a local lady who was quite nice and knew something of wine. The winemaker is French (from Nuits St. George in the Cotes d'Or if I recall correctly) and knows the grapes, the terroir and all that. The wines seemed good. I picked up some rose which appealed to me. The Pinot Noir was good for what it is but I don't have great enthusiasm for the wine. The one I liked best was marked down from a high price to a not quite as high price. There was a tasting fee which is waived with a $100+ purchase. One friend bought a glass of Cabernet (not being tasted) instead of tasting and was happy with it.

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.