I spent my holidays down in Roseburg this year, home to Umqua Vallet. This is a tasting room…read moreowned by 2 former Robert Mondavi employees who are good winemakers in their own right. The name is derived from the 2 middle names of wine makers Scott Kelly and Dyson Demara, of Hillcrest. The tasting room is located in a historic building down town Roseburg and is cozy in an industrial way. The wine varietals are so different from what you find up in the Willamette Valley, plus the prices are more reasonable. I was gifted from my friends, a bottle of the Fume Blanc, a tad bit sweet Sauv blanc and am excited to pair it with my next cheese board. I am kicking my self that I didn't pick up a bottle of GSM, a Southern Rhone blend that is readily available here and Walla Walla. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone wanting to step off the Pinot Noir train , if just for a weekend.

Of the 3 wineries we visited, this was the only one that gave me the experience i had expected. The…read morecustomer service was excellent. Very informative of each wine. The flavors involved, acidity and tannins, history and processes. Very happy with the sommelier. They even had a spitoon. Would highly recommend if you appreciate culture.

I saw a post on Facebook about this winery. Finding it wasn't easy, but it's surely worth it once…read moreyou get there. It's in the group of buildings across the road from Kruse Farms. You have to go down the road a ways to find the gate in the fence to get in. But it's there. Trust me. Once you get there and meet Scott & Jennifer Henry, you'll want to stay a while. This is an outgoing couple that's passionate about their wines and about growing succulent house plants. They are very good at both. They have no vineyards of their own, but buy grapes from growers across Southern Oregon. They feel this arrangement allows them to get grapes from many different regional climates and greatly expands the variety they have to work with. And not tending a vineyard gives them more time to devote to wine making. Their results are impressive. For Rose, we took home a bottle of 2013 "Transparency", a white blend of 57% Muller Thurgau, 28% Muscat and 15% Riesling. Delightfully fruity, slightly sparkling, slightly sweet. For me we got the 2012 Syrah, actually a blend of 75% Syrah and 25% Grenache, a very interesting raspberry and spice experience. If the tasting room is a bit hard to find and keeps short hours, it's okay. You can find their products on some local grocery store shelves, including Sherm's Thunderbird in Roseburg. "Rose's Cafe" #rosescafe1 http://rosescafe1.blogspot.com

They have an amazing white called "Transparency"...so good that even if you didn't like wine…read morebefore tasting this one ....you'll be a convert..

Freed Eastate Winery in Oregon's Umpqua Valley was a gracious host…read more Hearing the history of the Freed family and its wine creates a family atmosphere that makes visitors feel at home. Not stodgy and formal like other tasting rooms. We briefly met Brian on his way out and enjoyed the company of his wife Crissy as she poured. When you stop in, ask to see the impressive picture's of Pam and her big fish! Our wine flights were generous and snack plates were a delicious portion of cheese cubes, hard salami, and macadamia nuts. We finished our plates and wine and spent an additional hour mulling around the artisan gifts and art for purchase and sharing stories with other tasters. We appreciate the "Aloha" spirit we felt while visiting and would recommend to others who are looking for a laid back family atmosphere. P.S. we purchased a bottle of the Rose Wine 2024 and highly recommend it!

Freed Vineyard and Winery, OR - September 29, 2024…read more We arrived on a Sunday afternoon right about 1:30 as part of the Harvest Host program. We were met by wine host Karla. She told us where to park our RV down by the river (S. Umqua). The vineyard is a good size. We found a nice shady spot along the river, got set up, and walked back to the tasting room. Karla greeted us warmly when we arrived and offered us seating on their nice covered patio or indoors. It was a little breezy and coolish, so we opted for indoors. The indoor area has a nice bar as well several nice sized tables. There are lots of water color pictures on the wall and some other nice pieces of art. There is a Hawaiian theme reflecting the roots of the winery owners. Karla told us a little about the winery and poured us some nice wines.We had a rose, two Tempranillos (2019 and 2020), two Sarahs (2014 and 2020), and a red blend (Sarah, Cab. Sauvignon, Merlot). We met winery owner Pam, a very vibrant and kind hearted lady. We had some nice conversation together. We had a wonderful time and bought several bottles of tasty wine. Wine tasting fee is $12/person, waived with a two bottle purchase per person.

I love this winery! The tasting room is in a mid century building and Bob who served us was fun, he…read morehad us laughing and enjoying our time there. There is a covered deck with tables outside and tables inside by the fireplace. The wines are award winning and the winery won winery of the year. It is definitely worth a stop. We bought several cases of red wine.

I love these wines! The Carmenere is my favorite at this particular time. I also enjoy the cab…read morefranc and claret. Actually they are all delicious! Stop by and taste them to see varieties you may have never tasted in Oregon.

They have a really nice tasting room in downtown which I love to frequent. The wine is great,…read moretasting samples are ample and the staff has always been super friendly. I loved the wine so much I decided to become a member after my first visit. Stop in when you're downtown!

Really enjoyed tonight's visit. This is coming from another winery tasting room associate.read more

This is a super cute tasting room/wine shop tucked away in downtown Oakland. They have a nice…read moreselection of wine to taste and while they only do glasses or by the bottle, the staff is knowledgeable and will help you make a selection. They also serve small plates if you're wanting to snack as well. This is a true gem and worth the detour to Oakland.

We have found the most unique wine bar! It is in the heart of Oakland. The wine bar has so much…read morecharacter and history. If you ask about the history of the building, Chris is happy to tell you. Robert and Don are amazing! Robert knows his stuff about al things wine, the history behind each bottle of wine, sake, and so much more. If you let them know what kind of wine you are looking for, or wanting to try, they will find the wine for you. Every single wine we tried, was so good! The Secret Wine Society is now a favorite of ours! We all will definitely be coming back.

B&D Custom Meats is the kind of local business I'm happy to support. We picked up some beef jerky…read morethat was packed with flavor and hard to stop snacking on. The steaks we bought were excellent quality too, they were tender, fresh, and cooked up beautifully at home. It's clear they take pride in what they do, and it shows in both the product and the service. Places like this remind me why I'd rather buy local than go to a big chain. I'll definitely be back.

I've seen the sign for B & D Custom Meats but I never had the chance to stop. I saw them at an…read moreevent at the fairgrounds where they had the best jerky so I finally stopped in. Their pork chops are so good and ribeye steaks were delicious and tender-had to cut off a bit of fat but will do for the price. They have fun frozen seafood in small batches so you can use in one meal. Service is good, market is clean and well organized. Some things don't have prices which makes it hard to ask when it's busy. I like supporting our local meat market. Don't forget some jerky!! It's super tasty with tons of flavors. Will definitely be back.

They were not transparent about ingredients and my husband received jerky with two highly toxic…read moreingredients in it: propylene glycol - known carcinogenic compound that can cause liver damage if accumulated, and sodium nitrate, a preservative that's been linked to cancer, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, high blood pressure, heart disease, and diabetes. Why are these two toxic ingredients being used in products for human consumption? To any potential buyers - educate yourself so that you don't unknowingly ingest toxic food products. To the company - please stop using these toxic compounds in your "food".

We got a smoked turkey for thanksgiving and recently picked up a holiday pack and have loved…read moreeverything!! The staff go above and beyond to answer questions and make sure that you leave with the right items for you.