Our trip to Oregon wouldn't have been complete without stopping by one of the region's famous…read morevineyards. For a nonlocal, this proved an overwhelming road to go down trying to decide where to stop, but I must say, I couldn't be happier with our choice in Cristom Vineyards. From the moment we walked in the staff greeted us with the type of welcoming spirit that made us feel like old friends. We got their 5 wine tasting that included a pinot gris, 3 pinot noir's and ending with a chardonnay. Each wine was as beautiful as the view from their outdoor patio looking out to Mount Jefferson. If you're looking for a winery that truly encapsulates what it's like to be in Oregon, look no further.

We are from out of state and this was our second visit to the absolutely stunning Cristom…read moreVineyards. Our first visit was in October 2018. We knew we wanted to return and were thrilled to be able to share our recent experience with family members. The wines are incredible (and we have been Wine Club Members since 2018). Our recent visit was absolutely perfect although the weather didn't cooperate for a picnic at the top of one of the mountains amongst the vineyards. We had a lovely and super informative tasting of at least 6 wines and enjoyed a delicious charcuterie board as well. We had been encouraged to bring a picnic and enjoyed that on the beautiful covered terrace while watching the summer rains. Plan ahead and make sure you visit Cristom Vineyards when you are in the Willamette Valley. Reservations recommended!

Stopped by from out of state for the third or fourth time just to buy a couple of bottles of their…read morefabulous wines. Their Pinot and Roses are delicious AND affordable. No view, but their easy access tasting room, friendly knowledgeable service, and wine more than makes up for it.

Stopped for a $25 tasting of their Pinot Noir selections. This is pinot country and they did not…read moredisappoint. This spot is not the winery but a local tasting spot. They gather grapes from throughout Willamette Valley and their winery is about 20 miles away. We grabbed a bottle for our hotel room enjoyment. Friendly and knowledgeable service in a modern living room style of tasting area. Fun stop.

This is a laid back tasting room with some delicious wine to choose from. This place was…read morerecommended to us from a friend and so my family stopped here on the way to the Oregon coast. We had a great time here, and while most the family does not drink a lot of wine, there was something for everyone here. The owner, David, greeted us as we walked in and sat us at the large table in this small tasting room. He sat with us for most of the tasting, describing the wines in detail, telling us the history, describing how the land around Oregon varies and how it impacts the wine. It was really interesting and he so helpful and open to answering all of our questions. You can tell how knowledgeable and passionate he is about his wines and he made our experience really unique. The wines themselves were great, and we left purchasing 2 bottles of the 5 wines we tried. While they have a variety of wines, their white wines, especially the Sauvignon Blanc and the Pinot Blanc, were phenomenal and I highly recommend. The tastings are really reasonably priced at $25 and their bottles were also well priced. The tasting room itself is very laid back and casual. It is decorated and feels as if you are just sitting in a relatives living room enjoying a glass of wine, so if you are looking for the instagram shot of a glass of wine over a vineyard during a sunset, this is not the place, but if you enjoy kicking back and enjoying solid wine in a more laid back setting with folks who care about their wines, then look no further!

Tasted some fine wines here! Were hooked…read more Thank you David for your expertise presentation.

Beautiful winery in Oregon! Purple tasting is $45/person…read more Start off Chardonnay Red label Chardonnay Three kinds of Pinot Noir Love paring cheese and olives Definitely recommend this place if you are coming to Portland Oregon!!

We ended up at this location by accident because our tasting was booked in at the Carlton…read morelocation. I guess when we put the name into our GPS, we picked the wrong one, not realizing there were two. Either way, Adele took great care of us. We enjoyed all the wines we tasted and would recommend a visit.

As members of the Foley Wine & Food Society, we were offered a complimentary tasting at Four…read moreGraces. Our experience was fantastic and our host, Collin, was delightful! Since my sister and I are not huge Pinot fans, our tasting was geared around whites and roses. All of the wine we tasted was delicious! We were not that familiar with Oregon wines, but found these to be full bodied, with great aromas and wonderful finishes. The location is out of the way and sits up on a hill. You also have the option of staying at the Black Walnut Inn at the vineyard, or the Grange, which is more upscale and offered to Foley members. We did not stay here, but would consider it next time. Our only complaint was that we arrived in early August, and the wildfires in Oregon and Washington affected the air quality and the views. We are likely to go back at a different time of year when that isn't likely to be happening next time.

New location.... Just WOW. The views left me speechless…read more The building is beautiful. Same great attentive service. Love the indoor or outdoor seating options. Definitely recommend outdoor when it's a beautiful sunny day. Tastings are reasonable and even just enjoying a glass. Great place to sit and relax and sip some wine.

Located in the attic of the winery is the White Rose Estate Tasting Room. There are no windows!…read moreLike i said, it's build in the attic of this establishment. It's dark and cozy. Some review called it claustrophobic but I think the dark imagery is part of a wine maker's M-O (like a cellar) Wine was good. They also serve you affogato or expresso at the end of your visit. What a great touch. The exterior view of the valley is spectacular. Everything you would want to see when you imagine wineries and wine making. (ps- this valley is famous for its Pinots)

This place was awesome, loved the wines and the estate was beautiful. Dago provided excellent…read moreservice, can't wait to return.

Really great experience with Reed. He is a very knowledgeable and entertaining host. Wines were…read moreexcellent, especially the Highland Pinot and their Chardonnay fermented in concrete and stainless. Spectacular view! One of the best experiences overall in the Willamette Valley.

Alexis guided us through a fantastic tasting experience. She was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and made…read moreperfect recommendations based on our particular palates. She was also so warm and friendly that it felt like we'd known her for years. Her intuition with wine and with people is second to none. Highly recommend Penner Ash for its lovely and exciting wine selection, as well as the service provided in their beautiful tasting room. Can't wait to come back!

We enjoyed our time at MonksGate Vineyard in Yamhill County, outside of Carlton. This was one of…read moreour stops on a custom wine tour in Willamette Valley, a.k.a. Oregon Wine Country. What stood out to me about MonksGate, compared to the other wineries and vineyards we visited, was the wonderful view we had during our wine tasting. We were outside, perched atop a mound, underneath trees, with a picnic table, umbrella, Adirondack chairs, and a side/end table, looking out onto seemingly endless vineyards. The weather was perfect and the atmosphere was calm and serene. We also pretty much had the whole place to ourselves except for one couple with a dog. Speaking of which, MonksGate is dog-friendly. As soon as we parked and got out of the car, we were greeted by the MonksGate owner's dog, Fizzy. Fizzy is a well-behaved and well-groomed Airedale Terrier. Fizzy and the other customers' small dog, Jimmy, hung out with us during our tasting. It added to our experience. This is a family-owned-and-operated vineyard. Along with Fizzy, we were greeted by Rebecca Moore, second-generation vineyard owner. In 1998, Rebecca's parents, Ron and Linda Moore, founded the 50-acre farmland where MonksGate sits today. The vineyard itself is 20 acres. It was named "MonksGate" because monks from the nearby Trappist Abbey (Our Lady of Guadalupe) walked across the land as a form of meditation. The Moores installed an access gate to allow the monks to continue their walks. Rebecca conducted the tasting. She had an assistant with her. They were both very friendly and welcoming. Below is a list of what we had with prices per bottle at the time of our visit. * 2023 North Block Dry Rose ($28) * 2019 Classic Pinot Noir ($42) * 2021 Classic Pinot Noir ($42) * 2023 Dry Riesling ($29) * 2023 "Fizzy" Sparkling Dry Riesling ($39) There was a tasting menu with helpful tasting notes. Also, Rebecca did a great job explaining each wine as she served them. I'm not a wine connoisseur so all I can tell you is I thought all five wines tasted fantastic. I'd be happy with any one of them at dinner or a social gathering, etc. My favorite was the 2019 pinot noir. How the notes described that one: "2019 was a cooler, more 'traditional' vintage, with rain during harvest keeping flavor phenolics bright and notes on the nose floral and spicy. The palate of this wine is rife with ripe raspberries, the finish long and balanced." By the time you read this, they'll probably be sold out. We had a Saturday 3pm reservation for a group of eight. The total cost of the tasting was $252.20, which worked out to $31.53 per person. We left the vineyard shortly before 4:30pm, so we stayed just under 1.5 hours. When we left, Rebecca and her assistant started to close up shop -- we were the last customers for the day. I will say, for as nice a property as this is, I thought it was a little weird how the restroom - at least the one we used - was an outdoor porta-potty. I've done a lot of wine tastings over the years and this was the first vineyard/winery to have a porta-potty as the restroom. Not a big deal for us, but just thought I'd point it out.

What a nice place to go for wine! We came and opened their rose and sat inside to enjoy it. They…read morehave both indoor and outdoor seating areas with so many choices to choose from. We were able to hear about the winery and have a wonderful conversation with the owner, Rebecca and also talked to the other tasting room staff which was so fun! Great place to go and a winery not to be missed! Thanks for making our visit so wonderful.