We decided to go to Ponzi after realizing they are Willamette Valley pioneers who had come from Los Gatos. What an incredible place! The winery is an architectural work of art. The wines are very good to excellent. We both chose their home flight, which paired a chardonnay and a Pinot noir served side by side. Interesting concept. We also ordered the charcuterie board which was amazing (pricey, too!). At the end, we decided to join their club because it just makes sense. If you go, you may decide that, too. It was a special experience and memorable. I recommend. read more

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We were there for the kids weekend movie and it was a hit, spendy but a hit! My little one loved the Mac and cheese and they had a popcorn bowl she fill a bowl from; always winning. I had the farmers cheese and it was good and a large enough serving i could have shred it. People around us ordered the full board and it was massive enough for 2 very hungry people or 3/4 people sharing. The staff was amazing! Very friendly and so willing to help you pick a wine and provided table service. The sparkling Blanc de Blanc was so amazing I broke my wine budget just to take a bottle home to my very picky man. He gave it the thumbs up, huge win!!, and it will become a splurge wine for us; we love dry sparkling wine. read more

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Stopped here for tasting and appetizers and had a great time. The wine is as good as ever. read more

Ponzi Vineyards - amazing appetizers - Wineries Near Me - Sherwood, Oregon

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What a stunning venue, when you drive up you sense the natural beauty, but the inner decor is really a treat, we truly loved the vibes and would love to party here or call it home! Service was incredible, everyone was kind and personable. I loved that and felt truly cared about. The wines were really good, but it didn't beat La Tache, except on price :) The cheese board was great and I hope they keep such great local cheeses going on, I do wish they had a more full menu. We're coming back!!! read more

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Ponzi has amazing views and atmosphere, a fantastic charcuterie/harvest board and attentive service! Love it! read more

Ponzi Vineyards - Harvest Board - Wineries Near Me - Sherwood, Oregon

Fantastic experience! Did the lunch pairing and the food was great and paired very well with the wine. The experience felt personal and private and although we weren't members we never felt less than. The som seemed knowledgeable and stayed professional throughout. Any additional wines that weren't included in our tasting that we wanted to try, she made happen. If visiting the area if definitely give Ponzi a go. read more

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Just moved to the area and was excited to see a winery I recognize from selling in the past. Came to check it out with my friend and they did not disappoint. Reservation are needed but they did let us in. The staff was friendly and inviting. We did notice the glassware right away and were impressed by the ambience. The wines paired perfectly with there charcuterie board, which we highly recommend. read more

Ponzi Vineyards - Proper glass ware is a thing. Gabriel glas it top notch for those wine nerds like us. - Wineries Near Me - Sherwood, Oregon

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Harvest Tour Pros: This tasting and tour was absolutely beautiful. The grapes were out of this world! We got a chance to actually taste the various grapes off the vine and wow! The wine was super good! I dont drink wine or red because of the bitter taste sometimes. But their red wines were so smooth and tasty and sis not leave a bad taste!!!!! There were a lot of bees but its to be expected at a vineyard!! 10 out of 10 would visit this spot again. Cons: N/A read more

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Had a great time with our server Matthew. He explained the wines and the winery perfectly. My only issue is again with the POS system that winery's use. The tasting fee was $80 for two people. I purchased $500 worth of wine. The suggested tip in the system was over $100. Why should tip on wine I am buying? Do I do that in a grocery store? Wineries needs to fix this. read more

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The vineyard is beautiful and the tasting room has a nice and relaxing atmosphere. Our server was pleasant and helpful. We ordered a bottle of their 2021 Ponzi Abetina II Pinot Noir which was $110; and they actually charged $25 bottle fee! Since it was a weekday, the snacks were very limited, the harvest board was not available. There were five of us and we had an order of warm baguette, truffle popcorn, and a couple of candied hazelnuts. The wine was okay but not worth the price tag. Overall, for $200 (including gratuities), it was not a very good value. read more

This winery is absolutely beautiful, the views are vast and it the inside is very clean and modern looking. I visited for the first time last weekend with friends and we all agreed that it felt sterile. First the tasting, $45 for 4 small pours is OVERPRICED IMO. The vibe we received of the place was "you're lucky to be here" rather than "we are so happy to have you here and for you to be a potential member" I'm a member at another winery and compared to there the service is night and day. The wines for me were not very memorable and I concluded that this will not be a place I would like to revisit or recommend to anyone that I know. read more

Terrible customer service unless you're being pandered to as a rich person. I'll just buy wine at the supermarket from here on in.

I came for the $85 food and wine pairing experience. The winery is beautiful, the grounds are spectacular, and the woman who took care of us was warm and friendly, and knew her stuff about the wine. The wine was absolutely delicious -- every single wine we tasted. Yes, it's very expensive and thus not an everyday wine for me, but it was worth splurging on a few bottles. The table for the food and wine event was beautifully set, and it was a really fun experience and I got to meet some interesting new people. The food was phenomenal, and the chef did a great job explaining his choices and what we were eating and why. I've done a lot of wine pairings, and this was truly the best, where every wine perfectly suited the food and vice versa. They were generous with the wine at this event, and there was always something in our glasses. The only reason I give four starts instead of five is because I called ahead to explain that I didn't eat red meat and asked if they could accommodate me, and they told me the chef would make a substitution. I expected chicken or tofu or even beans instead of the steak, but they just increased the amount of veggies on my plate. They were delicious, but there was no protein in my meal, and not even a slice of bread, piece of cheese, a nut or anything substantial. Drinking wine with just veggies left me loopy for the rest of the day, not to mention that I paid the same as everyone else but didn't get a main course. This didn't take away from my enjoyment of the winery, but I hope the staff will be more willing and able to accommodate people who want to enjoy a pairing without the beef. read more

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Excellent experience. Did the French vs Oregon wine tasting. Had an extremely personally tailored wine tasting. Discussions about food pairings was amazing. I really appreciate having all the wines poured in separate glasses, allowed for comparison tasting. We will be back, requesting Elliott. read more

This place had been on our list for a long time and so when we had our friend in town and did not have anything better to do on a snowy Sunday morning, we decided to head to Ponzi. Everything from start to finish was just perfect at this place. We tried their tasting flight and also got a few bonus pours. As I am mostly a red wine drinker, was really surprised when I liked both their Riesling and Chardonnay. I also really liked their reserve Pinot and the gelato wine they have went so well with all the dried fruit on their charcuterie board. The tasting room was tastefully decorated for the holidays and we got to sit by a cozy fire. The person who served us was very friendly and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this place and their wines. read more

Ponzi Vineyards - Cozy fireplace - Wineries Near Me - Sherwood, Oregon

Ponzi makes my favorite Oregon wines. It was so fun to be able to enjoy their wine in person. So beautiful and serene. FOOD: We added the charcuterie board to our reservation - it was a disappointing board for $40 but nice to have something to munch on while we enjoyed our wine. The wine were all great. I did an all white flight so it was nice to be able to customize with your preference. AMBIANCE: Beautiful scenery and location. It felt so nice and the view is gorgeous. Super clean and elegant. SERVICE/PRICE: Service was good, although we had 3-4 different hosts throughout our experience which got a bit confusing. It's a bit pricey but worth it to go at least once. Food & Beverages: 4 (would be higher if the board was better) Ambiance & Cleanliness: 4.5 Price Point: 3.5 Overall Experience: 4 read more

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Such a beautiful vineyard and tasting room. Ponzi's landscaping, views, and modern tasting room/patio is the best I've seen so far. I'm sad that my experience did not live up to its complete potential (COVID impacted), but that just means I will be coming back! Arrived on a Sunday right at opening and had the place to ourselves outside surrounding the fire pit on a foggy + lightly misty day for a few hours before other guests arrived. It may have not been sunny out but the fog laying over the vineyard and hills was still such a sight to see Due to current restrictions, there was no food, no flights, and no bottle service. So... make sure you eat beforehand! Our server Shannon was great. I could tell she was sorry for the limited offerings but made sure to educate us on what the winery was like during it's more "normal" operations. She suggested when to come to enjoy chef specials in the future and helped with explaining the flavors of the wines available for tasting. They were offering only 4 wines by the glass, 2 whites (Pinot Grigio and Arneis) and 2 reds (Pinot Noir and Dalcetto). I had 2 glasses of the Arneis and 1 of the Dolcetto. The Dolcetto was more bold and dry, a nice wine for those into reds. I preferred the Arneis since it was dry, light and a tint fruity - a unique White offered only at this Vineyard. Wish it could've been paired with some food! Def enjoyed the fire pit on a cold day which made being outside bearable! read more

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What a beautiful vineyard, overall space + delicious wine selection. I adored the modern touches of the space - the cement finishes, black furniture to contrast and the covered terrace. This was one of our first actual vineyards that we've been able to visit since living in Portland and we were not disappointed. My favorites of the signature tasting were the Chardonnay and complimentary/welcome rosé. We also ordered the cheese + charcuterie selection to share. A few things I'd like to call out is that I wish we would've received an explanation of the estate, which I'm sure that was probably part of the estate tasting but we only did the signature tasting. It just would've been nice to know what we could check out/where we could walk around since it was our first time there. Additionally, at $45 for the signature tasting, the pours could've been a little bit more. Currently, Ponzi is only accepting reservations which can you make online. It's a $10 booking fee per person, which upon checking out, states the fee will be applied to your final cost. However, after we finished, we were billed the total cost and the initial $10 per person booking fee was fully refunded to us. Just thought I'd throw that out there since I was a little confused and had to ask our host about it. Overall, we had a great time here and would definitely come back. read more

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Harvest Hike & Sunset Tasting - we enjoyed an afternoon hike through the Vineyard with a guided tour of the vineyard and the winery. We enjoyed the Rose for the afternoon. It was a perfect afternoon enjoying wine, playing Bocce Ball and taking in the beautiful views. The team was friendly and fun. read more

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Attended a member tasting event and it was a pleasant afternoon even though it was cold and raining outside. I am not new to Ponzi, they always do a great job of hosting member events. We were greeted at the door with bubbles (Blanc De Blanc and entered another space with two other tastings (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) paired with small bites (ceviche and brie bite). We moved to the second area and tried another additional wines (2 Pinot Noirs) and more small bites (fritter and crostini). I am traditionally not a red wine drinker and the second room offered reds. I declined and they provided me with two glasses of bubbles as an alternative. The bubbles was my absolute favorite of the day so I was thrilled to have another. There were high top pub tables and no chairs. I didn't mind but one of the girls in the group recently had a leg injury so finding a place to sit wasn't really an option for her. The bites were decent, not overly exciting but paired well with the wine. If you came hungry you would've needed to grab a bite afterward. For the price, it would've been nice to see more hearty appetizers. The interior space is beautiful and the views of the vines and exterior landscape is undeniably gorgeous even on an inclement weather day. read more

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5/14/21 Visiting from California I wasn't aware that due to Covid most wineries require a reservation. I called and got Jessica who was so pleasant, I advised I was new in town and she gave great recommendations for nearby wineries as well. We took the scenic route, the valley is so green and lush and wound up being 20 minutes late. Jessica remembered us, saved us a wonderful seat on the patio with a bench and outdoor fire pit which I'm sure is beautiful on a balmy day. The views were wonderful. This is an ultra modern and sleek tasting room that's also unpretentious. It's beautiful. The wines were delicate my boyfriend isn't a wine drinker our hostess gave an extra pour of Arneis which wasn't included in our tasting to find something he would like. The regular tasting is $25. We left with a bottle of Pinot Blanc which is $20. It's unfortunate that you're unable to purchase and enjoy your bottle on the premises but maybe next time (not sure if that's due to Covid). And there definitely will be a next time. read more

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Ponzi is one of our favorites with beautiful views, great wine and excellent service. Anytime of year is a great visit whether it's a Spring or Summer visit spent outside playing bocce ball or a Fall or Winter's Day by the fireplace sipping from their tasting menu. read more

Ponzi Vineyards - Just a little drizzle but it did not stop us from enjoying our Ponzi tasting. - Wineries Near Me - Sherwood, Oregon

Courtney is a wonderful wine ambassador and I especially loved the Pinot Noirs on the Signature Tasting flight!

Simply fabulous. Great wine list and beautiful winery! Just about a 35-40 min drive from Downtown Portland. I highly recommend going online to reserve a table on their website about 24 hours in advanced (maybe a little more if it's for the weekend). They have tables on their terrace area and a few in the sun. Just beautiful views!!!! We did their spring flight and ordered a small plate that had fruit and dried cheeses. The wine was delicious- and we left with about 6 bottles!! Highly recommend and I can't wait to go back again!! read more

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Martin is amazing , if he isn't serving you your flight and blowing your mind with knowledge you aren't experiencing Ponzi. The culture & passion is evident and the wine is fantastic , I'm A Pinot noir lady myself and the Chardonnay is divine ! Ohh the Dolcetto, and Rose'!!!! Yummy !! Sooo good read more

Ponzi Vineyards - Pinot noir reserve - - Wineries Near Me - Sherwood, Oregon

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It was a cold day, we were on a mission, our friend was seeking a local winery to purchase many cases for his end of year holiday gifts for his clients as opposed to continuing with the winery he'd been using in California. Reservations are suggested, we were on a waiting list, no one ever got back to us so I inquired knowing that if this place had good to great wines then this place would make a great match for my friend in the Portland area. As much as we were not pampered by the MOD, (there were open free tables on the highly sought after upper full sun gorgeous view deck as well as one indoors), we were sat in the shade on the lower level deck with less beauty and less views. Our server/pourer was wonderful. As she put it she had 1000 years of experience. She even allowed us to move into a full sun lower deck location as soon as it was available. The absolute most wonderful aspect of Ponzi is the WINE! The wines - all the wines - every one on the flight and more are each and individually outstanding! Originally from New York and brought up in an Italian family where wine was a part of life. In addition to many Oregon wineries, In the past 12 years I've been to Napa, I've been to Sonoma, I've been to Pasa Robles. I've enjoyed many wineries and wine tasting throughout the entire state of Ca. with not so enjoyable wines. As well as having enjoyed some wines at many wineries, but this is the 1st experience where I enjoyed EVERY ONE OF THE WINES WITHOUT EXCEPTION at the same winery. Our friends from Portland left with a case and we flew back to Ca. with a couple of bottles in our suitcases. Thank you & Kudos to you Ms. Ponzi read more

My husband and I decided to do our wedding and honeymoon super low key and save as much money as we can for a house while still having a nice time. I won't go into wedding details since this review is about our honeymoon, but trust that we did a fantastic job of having an inexpensive, lovely wedding. My husband and I enjoy a nice bottle of wine occasionally, so we figured since we're super close to Oregon wine country and we should take advantage. Ponzi is one of our favorites and it's less than an hour from where we live. Score! The lunch we sat down to was pre-planned out for us, including which wines they'd pair with each dish. Every bite was sumptuous and almost sinful. The wines perfectly complimented the courses. And while it was a bit spendy, it was honestly worth every penny. The dining room is positively gorgeous and the views are stunning. Highly recommend. read more

We went here for a girl's weekend. Wines were fantastic! View and ambiance as well. Such a great time. Try the 21' Pinot Reserve

This is the vineyard I was most looking forward to. The tasting room and views are probably the best we visited. We have had the wine at restaurants and at our house, but it seemed lacking at the winery. It seemed the wine was always better when the host was in love with the wine and ours was not. read more

Per the Yelp Star's rating system, ok aka 3 stars is the assessment. One of my cousins made reservations for our visit because they know I enjoy savoring a really good Pinot Noir. Thankfully, Ponzi Vineyards required Covid 19 vaccination cards for entry. We'd been missing a tasty Pinot Noir in a good vineyard environment so two of my cousins and I with vaccination cards in hand headed over to Ponzi Vineyards. We happily presented our vaccination cards. The wait staff graciously answered all our questions promptly which made a good first impression upon us. We had a Pinot Noir, either Tacoma Pinot Noir or Ponzi Pinot Noir Reserve, with plates of fruit and cheese and sat outside relaxing and savoring feelings of sensuous in a vineyard, a very beautiful vineyard, we hadn't had for a very long time. We lingered, pondered the beauty of the life surrounding us and just relaxed. Locally owned, they are adequate with product and customer service. The place was clean, including the bathroom. It seemed to us to be on the expensive side which is understandable and acceptable with the high quality of the wines we tasted, the gorgeous ambiance the wines are presented in and the elegant pampering and well-presented wine knowledge from the outstanding professional wait staff. We observed minute-by-minute mitigation of operational issues with smooth and suave planning, training and corrections, never letting a customer see their service people rush or sweat, and never allow their service people to rush the customer out-the-door. A 3-star ok rating to me is an acceptable rating of a business that does day in and day out what they are in business to do. It is certainly NOT a negative review. Four and Five-Stars to me is when a business goes over and beyond what they are in the business to do. For example, having a Veterans and Military Discount. A Veterans Discount is particularly important to all Disabled Veterans unable to be employed as they are on a very small and fixed income for life. A Veterans Discount provides a resource to ensure Active Duty who are a rare .04% of the population, and Veterans, who are a rare 7% of the population, the opportunity to participate in the American Dream their sacrifices have made possible. read more

What a beautiful place and only 30 min drive from Portland! wow.. It was a perfect weather day, we were so lucky. We were in town for only 2 days and due to the wildfire closures, we couldn't do the Columbia River sightseeing. We headed west instead and spent the afternoon wine tasting and enjoying the view. Our server was very nice and friendly, so were the bees. $20 wine tasting, you can order snacks like the cheese or charcuterie plate which we did. Enjoyed everything and ended up with a bottle of Pinot Noir and 4 pack of sparking grape juice. We ordered one with the wine tasting, it was refreshing. This would be a place I could go every weekend to spend a nice afternoon if I live in the area. read more

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Staff is very very knowledgeable about the wines, the different taste that the soil adds to the favor of the wines. They use the gravitation process to create their wines, less machinery. Great tasting room with small appetizers. read more

Beautiful and delicious! The staff are wonderful. If you like it buy it there! Wish I had can't find at home. read more

Ponzi Vineyards - Pinot Noir - Wineries Near Me - Sherwood, Oregon

We held a business meeting here. First the venue and the staff were tremendous. Second the setting and the views were fantastic. I'm h and everyone enjoyed the wine as well as our lunch. Great people, great location. read more

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It. Was. Perfect. The service was wonderful too. Zero complaints. If I lived in OR I'd visit all the time. read more

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Solid wine, beautiful winery and tasting room with gorgeous views of the rolling hills. Seating is available both inside and out - and once you check in they come to your table and pour your tasting one by one. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. There are some small bites (cheese and charcuterie) plates available, but pricey for what you get - $26. Don't expect a "lunch-sized" platter to arrive - but the cheeses were good choices and accompanied the wines nicely. Regardless of what you read elsewhere this winery is NOT dog-friendly which for me is a huge bummer. read more

The decoration in this place is absolutely amazing. They sit over 90 acres of land and they just created a new sub AVA! Apparently, the owners have been trying to define their soil as a separate AVA for the past several years, and finally in 2020, their soil was defined as Laurelwood sub AVA, a sub AVA from the sub-region of Chehalam. The wine is good, but I feel like the wine is open to personal interpretation, and I will not score them based on their wine. The service was pretty good, a little over-priced I shall say. $45 for a poke ball (a very small one) and two glasses of Blanc de blanc and rose of piont noir. The standard pinot noir was served in their wine tasting. It was not my absolute favorite, but nonetheless, we had a great time. The view is exceptional. read more

This place is beautiful and their wines are pretty great. This is primarily a tasting room however, the staff is wonderful and great and very knowledgeable. I would return here for just a glass and the view. The current tasting is $20. The deck is amazing with fire pits and heaters. Now if you are coming up to this vineyard please be aware of a few things. Outside food is not allowed and you can not purchase bottles to drink on the premises. They do offer boards cheese and charcuterie. So if you are a party of four and prefer to buy a bottle versus buying by the glass (more expensive) then you may not be too happy. They may be going for a more "exclusive" type of feel but it def was a deciding factor on joining. I'd come back to have a glass but I'll prepare and eat for sure. read more

Ponzi Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Sherwood, Oregon

We drove a solid hour to get here from Portland but it was worth a second. They give you 4 tastings for $20, so went with that. I was a fan of every pour. Luckily we came on the most beautiful day in July and were able to sit outside on their deck and stare out into the vineyard. At first they were a little slow with the tastings, we had to ask about 5 times for them to come out and pour our first tasting. After that, things were smooth sailing. We finished our tasting about 30 minutes before they were scheduled to close (believe 5:30) and asked if we could each have another glass of wine. At first they said no, only one glass for the two of you, but we really pressured them and they finally obliged. They let us stay until 6pm too which was really nice. My buddy is a total wine snob and has been in the food and wine industry for over 15 years now, so he chewed their ear off about wine trends, vineyards he's frequented, and restaurants he's a fan of. Well I guess it paid of because they offered us a great discount on bottles of wine and definitely discounted our check. I just wish we were there longer! read more

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Beautiful winery overlooking rolling hills of vineyards and flowers. Stopped by on a quiet weekday without a reservation and was able to enjoy a tasting. The tasting room felt like a classy restaurant with a menu of tasty bites and flatbreads. The fireplace and clean modern decor with large windows overlooking the grounds was beautiful. We thought the $45 tasting was pricier than other wineries in the areas, especially for the light splashes that were offered. Still managed to select a favorite and purchase to bring home a couple of bottles of a nice Pinot Noir. No discounts on the tasting for purchases, or perhaps they were more required. Overall the wine was a bit on the higher end than I had anticipated but the grounds were pretty so a nice stop as part of a tour or short afternoon visit but unlikely my winery choice in the area. read more