Knudsen Vineyards was one of the most meaningful winery experiences I've ever had…read more Our visit went far beyond an incredible wine tasting. We had the opportunity to spend time with Page Knudsen Cowles, whose family helped establish Oregon as one of the world's premier wine regions. She shared the history of her family's vineyard, the realities of running a multi generational business, and how they continue to honor her parents' legacy while moving the winery forward. One of my favorite moments was ending our visit with a private lunch in the beautiful cabin her father built for her mother, a place that now welcomes wine club members. Sitting there while hearing their family's story made us feel like we had been invited into something very special. Between the breathtaking vineyard views, wonderful wines, warm hospitality, yoga overlooking the vines, hiking the property, and the incredible personal stories, this was so much more than a winery visit. It was an experience I'll never forget.

During our wine tasting tour in the Willamette Valley, we had a wine blend with Knutson grown…read moregrapes at another winery and liked it so much we decided to go see it for ourselves. We were greeted by the host who was friendly and gave us a sample as we found our seat on the patio. The patio is fabulous with a beautiful view of the area. We decided not to do a tasting because we wanted to try their Pinot Noir so we each got a glass of a different Pinot and settled in the shade and Beaty with some Oregon grown hazelnuts. The 2022 Backstory was a beautiful and bolder Pinot which I love. It turned out to be my favorite Pinot tasted on our trip. Additionally the host was knowledgeable and willing to answer questions. I like going to wineries where you learn about the wine you are drinking and that was definitely the case here. When I'm back in the area, I will head here first. And we also got the lowdown on the membership!

Amazing experience!!…read more We had a fantastic experience at Ghost Cellars. Cam, one of the managing partners, took time with our group and was incredibly patient with all of our questions. He went above and beyond by sharing the history of the property, which made the visit even more meaningful. Highly recommend!

This was an amazing place to visit. It's family owned and we had the pleasure of having Cameron…read moreprovide our tasting. The views are stunning, the layout is open, and everyone is so friendly. The wines were delicious. This was an amazing place to explore and appreciate their wines. Plus it has a story to the name. I highly recommend making this a stop out in wine country.

Fabulous views and amazing wines. The service is always fantastic and they make you feel like…read moreyou're family.

Sidereus Vineyard was nothing short of amazing! I hosted a bridal shower in April 2026 and Zach the…read morehospitality manager helped facilitate a beautiful event on a beautiful sunny day. We did some wine tasting, we enjoyed the outdoor deck and scenery while showering our beautiful bride with love! Thank you Sidereus for allowing us to have the last fling before the ring! Can't wait to come back!

We had a good wine tasting at Rain Dance Vineyards in Newburg, Oregon. Rain Dance was one of a few…read morewineries that we selected for our Willamette Valley wine tour (Oregon Wine Country). The staff was polite, welcoming, and friendly and the atmosphere was relaxing. The experience was like going into a nice home, next to a vineyard, for wine and cheese. Lovely atmosphere. Our group of eight had a Saturday afternoon reservation. We arrived and were seated before 12:30pm and left by around 1:45pm. This did not appear to be a big operation. During our visit, I saw only two lady employees tending to all the customers. Rain Dance has indoor and outdoor seating. We were seated inside. Regardless of where you sit, there are good views of the property's vineyard and garden. It's beautiful and serene. Shortly after our tasting began, a bachelorette party left. Therefore, we had the inside all to ourselves save for a couple seated by the window. The weather was pleasant so several doors to the house were left open, creating a calm, gentle breeze. We had the wines listed below. Individual bottle prices are from the time of our tasting and descriptions are from Rain Dance's website at the time of writing this review ( https://raindancevineyards.com/shop/ ). * 2022 Grand Oak Vineyard Riesling. $32 for 750-mL bottle. "Classic aromas and flavors of stone fruit and tropical flowers are lifted by vibrant acidity on the palate. This drier-style Riesling allows for so much versatility at the dinner table, but fish dishes are our favorites." * 2023 Grand Oak Gewurztraminer. $32 for 750-mL bottle. "A Rain Dance favorite! Gewurztraminer is a rare find in Oregon, especially in such a dry style. Its lively notes of jasmine, peach and spice box are perfect for Asian and Indian dishes loaded with their own exotic spices." * 2022 Estate Pinot Noir Cuvee. $45 for 750-mL bottle. "Fresh notes of cherries, pomegranate, plums, black pepper, pipe tobacco, and cinnamon." * 2021 Grand Oak Vineyard Pinot Noir. $60 for 750-mL bottle. "Bright and fresh with a complex assortment of dark cherries, raspberries, cranberries, intermingled with thyme, sage, and cinnamon." Since the time of our visit, I think the 2022 Grand Oak Vineyard Riesling and the 2021 Grand Oak Vineyard Pinot Noir have been replaced by 2023 and 2022 vintages, respectively. We also had at least two charcuterie boards ($35 each) that included crackers, roasted hazelnuts, onion jam, pork rillettes, raisins, and three kinds of cheese. The total cost for our group for everything was $336, which worked out to $42 per person. While I've been to a lot of wineries/vineyards and done a lot of wine tastings (just search my reviews), I'm still by no means a wine connoisseur. All I can say about Rain Dance is I thought all of the wines were enjoyable. All four, from the riesling to the pinot noirs, were delectable. They smelled and tasted well made and high quality. In short, I enjoyed our visit to Rain Dance and thought it was worth the visit. Rain Dance Vineyards is named after owners and founders Celia and Ken Austin's Rain Dance Ranch. The ranch was established in 1991 and the vineyard was established in 2009.

We dropped in for a wine tasting on Saturday evening. Even though they were fairy busy Noah got us…read morein a right away. The wine was delicious with several different varieties. Price points were very reasonable. Ken the owner even stopped by and said hi telling us about the history of the winery which added a special touch. Highly recommend checking it out!

This vineyard is so special; not like any other tasting experience in the region! The wine is…read moresuperb, the charcuterie was delicious, the private and intimate nature of the experience were unmatched! The owner, Diane, is an inspiration; she not only farms and maintains her entire vineyard, but she is also the wine maker and proprietor of the entire establishment! She is 100% responsible for all aspects of her operation, from vine to bottle, and everything in between! Talk about sustainability and quality control! All of her hard work shows in each bottle of her wine selection! Diane, personally, walks you through the wine tasting, pouring, serving, and answers questions about each vintage! The views of the vineyard, as your sipping wines, and enjoying fresh, local charcuterie, were truly magical! I highly suggest this venue, for anyone looking for an out-of-the-ordinary EXTRAORDINARY wine tasting experience!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Nemarniki Vineyard is the first place I ever had a wine…read moretasting and I was SO glad I had it here. It is seriously a hidden gem. Diane is a wonderful host and she has a passion for wine making. The wine tasting was small, intimate, and special. I loved that she surprised us with some snacks and food she made. Diane gave us information about how the wine was made and specific notes of the wine and just overall did a great job. She's extremely friendly and reminds me of my family. I want more people to come experience what I did at Nemarniki Vineyard. My experience nothing short of incredible and I cannot wait to potentially come back in the future. The views from the house were stunning, and the atmosphere she created was beautiful. The wine tasting was $40/pp and you can book it through the phone. I was first skeptical when booking since there were only 2 reviews on Yelp but I'm glad I took a chance on this place. The wines were fantastic and I would highly suggest coming here versus other wineries/vineyards.

What a fun and enjoyable experience. Our hostess was so engaging and the wine was out of this world…read moregood. There is nothing like wine country in Yamhill Valley.

Wines are the stars here. They made my favorite Pinot Noir and the tasting was enjoyable, as the…read morehost Philip. We preorder foods and they were excellent: great pairings and satisfying just enough. We reserved an 11am weekday spot and the place was basically ours. The pours were leisurely and explanation interesting and not lecturing. Philip gave us a tour to the grape vines afterward. We, of course, joined the wine club and bought too many bottles.

Quality wine great people we had a tasting with Scott…read more Loved the 2022 worth the visit going again soon

This place is a diamond in the rough. It's off the beaten path. They have a set core of loyal…read moreneighbors, friends, and wine club members, but otherwise it's not a big winery and most people don't know about it. My mother and I went here in the summer of 2023 and really loved our visit. As a birthday treat my mother bought me a wine tasting for two with a special charcuterie board through Groupon as a birthday gift again this year to use in the summer or around my birthday in September. We weren't able to come back until late fall, but the nice thing about the Groupon is that it lasted for six months. It's a fabulous deal because you get a tasting for two and a chaucuterie cheese and cracker plate to share for an affordable price. This place is one of the few vineyards that has a unique experience like this and a good offer through Groupon. We came back this November (2025) and Crystal helped us. She was so kind and showed us true hospitality. I felt like we were with a good, loyal friend. The wine was fantastic, but when we explained that we only wanted it for our wine tasting and didn't need any to take home, she wasn't upset or bothered. She truly wanted us to enjoy our tasting experience and create a special memory. We talked about wine, cats, and aging. All the important things in life. The cheese and crackers were really nice. We were almost done eating our delights when she offered us more pita chips and walnuts that actually came right from their walnut trees. They were so good. I should have asked if they sold them there. The drive out to the winery is beautiful too. I would definitely recommend this winery to all my wine loving friends.

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.

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.