We stopped in for a vertical tasting. We had 10 in our party and they were very accommodating. Wine…read morewas good and service was great.

This place is very friendly and cozy atmosphere. Staffs are very professional and knowledgeable…read moreabout wine and the area. Their wine is solid and reasonably priced. They have a huge outdoor area that's kids friendly too. I totally recommended this place.

Do you like trying wines from all different wineries? Do you…read morelike trying the same varietal but from different wineries / different nearby vineyards to see how they differ? Do you like supporting small winemakers / wineries? IF you answered YES, to any of the above, go see Whitney! She's a wealth of knowledge and tidbits about the wines and owners. So fun trying all the different wines.... and we found a GSM that is absolutely sublime. Oh... and a White Pinot Noir (Pinot Noir Blanc) was the surprising new wine I'd never tried before today. It was so good that I had to buy a couple bottles. Note: Walk-ins allowed and welcomed, and 2 people can share 1 tasting. Plus...they have a vending machine of charcuterie snacks you can buy to go with your tasting.

We have getting wine from Carlton and have visited their winery for years now. We love the…read morediversity of the wine, the low key friendly atmosphere, and the fun events they host!

Comfy and friendly tasting room with knowledgeable staff. Fantastic wines to taste as well as…read moreartisanal locally sourced cooking and cleaning products to take home.

Great service and lovely ambiance during our wine tasting visit! It was my first visit and I'll be…read moreback.

Great Italian winery!…read more They have spacious inside seating and two patios, both undercover. This winery is located right off the road and has views all around, The service was very personable and attentive. The guy helping was knowledgeable on the wines and history of the winery. We weren't too sure what we wanted to order and he made great recommendations and allowed us to taste couple before buying. They offer food for purchase, but also saw some people bring their own food. I would definitely go again and I get the impression that many people return regularly.

This is a good winery when you are burned out on Oregon Pinots. The grapes are sourced from warmer…read moreAVAs in the PNW and they specialize in Italian blends. I have a friend in the wine club and feel privileged to be her Plus One at the pick up parties. The food is top notched and beautifully paired with the specific wines in the pick up releases. The recipes are even included from the event and easy to follow when one wants to recreate the special meal at home. The outdoor patio seating is covered for the warm summer days and heaters and blankets are brought out for the fall parties. The only complaint would be, if a member, not always easy to get a time/date in particular. The upside is, when you can't, you can return on a later date typically, for a complementary cheese board to accompany your tastings.

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.

Very cool building - an old grain mill. We did a tasting and also ordered a cheese board, which…read morehit the spot. We enjoyed all of the wines and the very friendly service.

Flaneur's tasting room is in a stunning refurbished barn that is both homey and elegant. The staff…read morewas super knowledgeable during our tasting, able to answer our detailed questions about the facility as well as the winery's production process. Highly recommend adding the truffle popcorn to your tasting-- you won't regret 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.

Tendril Wines is such a wonderful wine tasting experience. Andrew is very knowledgeable, Friendly…read moreand treated us like family! We loved that owner/wine maker Tony Rynders came out and discussed his wines, and the name of the winery and was so down to earth. If you are doing wine tasting in the Carlton area, (who am I kidding - in Willamette, OR) this is a MUST STOP! This is a laid back tasting, that will knock your socks off your feet!

Great wine tasting experience in Carlton. Andrew was very knowledgeable and super friendly - also…read morewent off menu and shared a bunch of extra wines. Wines were all great and we went home with a few bottles. Will come again.

I had a fantastic experience tasting here with my partner. The tasting room itself doubles as a…read morelittle artisanal goods shop-- think little wool/knit wine bags and hand-crafted birdhouses. The birdhouses in particular were absolutely lovely and added so much charm to the space. The tasting room takes walk-ins, and were greeted as soon as we entered and told we could sit anywhere. Our sommelier was absolutely delightful-- there were two women working and both were so, so friendly and made us feel very welcome. We tasted one white (a Chardonnay that I actually quite liked despite it being my least favorite white wine) and a number of reds. When they poured the various pinot noirs, they brought a second glass and had us do a side-by-side comparison. I absolutely LOVE it when tasting rooms make the effort to do this-- it really brings us the differences in the wines so you can tell what you're trying. We also tasted a red blend and a syrah. The syrah was my favorite. In the midst of us tasting the reds, the women pouring for us brought out a couple of chocolate hearts, which was really the cherry (or the chocolate) on top. It's been hard in the past couple of years to find people that offer such a wonderful experience at this price point ($20)-- especially if you're a younger person. I can truly say that this was wonderful, and we will absolutely return next time we are in the Valley.

Love this place. Friendly, casual and relaxing tasting rooms. And oh the wine!! They also feature…read morelocal artists wares which is always fun to explore.

Allen was an excellent communicator leading up to the tour and an overall excellent, knowledgeable…read moreguide. I asked him for boutique vineyard recommendations specifically to avoid seeing labels I could buy in the grocery or liquor store. He provided a list of 3 vineyards, aside from the one I was dead-set on visiting (Penner-Ash), suggesting 4 stops was more than enough. He was spot on. I was ready to tap out by the fourth and final stop. He suggested a 9:30 AM pick up from downtown Portland, accounting for about an hour drive to get to the first vineyard. He was right on time and picked up in a clean white Mercedez van. The first stop was Argyle, followed by De Ponte Cellars, followed by Brooks Winery for lunch, ending at Penner-Ash. Even though Argyle appeared to be a little commercial given its location on a fairly busy street rather than off the beaten path, the space and their sparkling wine provided for a good intro for the rest of the day. The other two vineyards he picked were exactly what I wanted. We were the only ones in De Ponte, except for the cat. And Brooks had a great food and wine menu for lunch, overlooking beautiful views. As for pricing, I was first taken aback by the $75/hour price point, but I got over it considering: - Allen's competition was charging about the same - Allen is your private driver for the day and waits for you in between stops - Uber is not practical or all that cheaper for something like this. The vineyards are too spread out, some of which are in no service areas, and I can guarantee an Uber driver wouldn't bring Allen's expertise to the table. Overall, I was very satisfied with this service and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Wilammette Valley. The more people the merrier, however. The $75/cost is per hour, not per person.

Hands down, the best wine tour, I've ever been on! John the owner of the company, who started out…read morethis business after attempting to retire several years back, has given a new definition to wine tours. He treats you like family, becomes your friend and shows you what you want precisely like an excellent doctor diagnosing your qualms. As soon we all met, John immediately got on to establishing our preferences and getting us on to our insider's boutique wine tour experience. He educated us and amused us with history and facts in regards to the valley, the Dundee Hills and beyond. He's most certainly got a talent for tours and a heart of gold to boot. Book a tour with this company. Best times to go according to John, are after March through end of October. EXTRA Tips-- + Most wineries waived tasting fees when you're with Insider's + Cost $60/hour + tip Everything Sam K. said about this company is true; nothing but friendly, professional, and knowledgeable people here, providing wonderful and unique inside wine tour experiences.