Our visit to Laurel Ridge Winery was one of the most memorable experiences of our Oregon wine trip…read more Set on a beautiful 240-acre estate in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, this second-generation, family-owned winery embodies everything that makes Oregon wine country special -- authenticity, passion, and a deep respect for the land. We were greeted warmly by Kira Teppola, who now carries on the legacy started by her father, founder David Teppola. From the moment she began sharing her family's story -- from her father's early fascination with French wine to his pioneering belief in the Willakenzie Loam soils -- we were captivated. Kira's knowledge of the land, the vines, and the winemaking process was extraordinary. Her enthusiasm was contagious; we hung on every word and felt truly connected to the spirit of Laurel Ridge. Even the family vineyard dog, who was initially a bit cautious, became our friend by the end of the visit! The wines were exceptional. My favorite was the 2017 Barrel Select Pinot Noir, beautifully balanced and expressive of the terroir. We enjoyed it so much we opened a bottle that very night. The next day, I couldn't stop thinking about the bright, refreshing 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, so we went back just to buy more! Kira graciously set us up with a picnic table outside under a heat lamp so we could enjoy lunch overlooking the estate -- and even poured us a little more wine "so we wouldn't get thirsty." It's rare to find a place that feels this genuine -- where every glass tells a story, and every detail reflects generations of care. Laurel Ridge isn't just a winery; it's a living family legacy built on passion, perseverance, and love for the land. If you're exploring the Willamette Valley, don't miss this place. Come for the wine, stay for the warmth of the people.

A truly beautiful vineyard! Wonderful and attentive service. We ordered a cheese board that was…read moredelicious. The wine flights were also terrific. We sat on the patio and enjoyed the gorgeous view. We will definitely return!

Lovely time on the patio. We had a dog with us and she was given a dog bowl and pets right away…read more 3 flights, lots of talk of the vineyards and other chatter. We bought a case of the rose that was on special. I'll be back for sure!

Went for a member pick up event today, and nicely done. Each station had the maker there to chat…read moreand tell about the wines and a little food pairing. They had a great white pinot that they were featuring, which I've never had. Very good. All their wines are excellent and very accessible price points. Very nice property with a great outdoor space and lots of parking. Service is friendly and welcoming, I mean it's a winery...so what's there to be upset about. Haha. They probably won't like me mentioning, but the pours are generous for tastings and they didn't mind giving extra tastes or a glass on the house if someone in our party didn't drink reds, full glass of pinot gris for my mom, nice! Will be back for more, this is a stand out in the area with so many amazing neighbor vineyards.

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.

My wife and I visited Kramer Vineyards and the tasting room last week and it was just ok…read more The tasting room server was very pleasant but the wines were sub par. We have been too many wineries and this one just didn't measure up.

My sister and I visited on a late July Sunday afternoon and really loved it! We had a great time…read moretrying wines although it was my first time so no promises that the wines are knock your socks of, I thought they were pretty darn good especially for the 25$ a flight. The cheese and bread board was simply delightful, my personal favorite. Beautiful vineyard, drive and venue area. Everybody was very kind and the ambiance was perfectly balanced. Sarah was a lovely server who cared about her job and presented everything in a bubbly manner. The lavender marion berry jam was so good I asked after about it and was given a sample jar! But thats just because I was sweet so don't expect too much ;) Totally go here

Great little tasting spot! I went on the 4th of July because many other wineries were closed. This…read morespot didn't even show up on my Apple Maps, but we saw the little blue sign and gave it a try. It was very affordable ($15 tastings are hard to come by now!) and the wine was good. The gewürztraminer was a little funky-- and not in the usual way lol-- but not bad. I got a couple bottles of the Riesling. The gentleman pouring was great. He chatted with me a little bit about growing up and picking grapes (son of the owner) and he gave me about 1/2 a bottle of one of his creations to go. It was excellent. We will be back. Space is tight indoors, and had it been cooler we would have sat outside (ample seating). Pretty quiet when we went, but that could be the holiday. Altogether a great find.

This spot was a really pleasant surprise. For some reason my expectations weren't as high as other…read morewineries but we had a wonderful time here! Walked in one day and was surprised to see how busy they were. Nothing too crazy, but the standing bar top was full so we hung out at the lower counter on the other side. The man pouring, Matt, was awesome. So friendly and funny, and handled the crowd well. Water and oyster crackers available as a palette cleanser. Their tasting menu and wines are SHOCKINGLY inexpensive. Maybe that's why I was so caught off guard at how good the wine was? He explained to us that they rent out their facilities and machines to other surrounding wineries which pays a lot of their overhead and therefore they don't need to charge absurd prices on their bottles. What a cool concept! Towards the end of our tasting, the crowd cleared out and we were the only ones left so Matt took us on a private tour around the whole facility. It was really awesome to see all the steps of the process, including the bottling/labeling machine which I had never seen before. Went into the barrel room too. The whole place is clean and nice. It was so fun to be shown around like that! He was so great. Even let us taste extra wines outside the tasting menu and a couple straight out of the tap on the holding tank! We bought a few bottles, how could you not when they're this cheap! The Pinot Gris stood out to me as it seemed much fruitier and juicier than what I've tasted before. We also loved the Maréchal Foch which they serve with a piece of dark chocolate, and the Port version of this as well! Sooo good. Thanks Matt and August cellars for giving us a great time! We will certainly be 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!

We stayed at the Douglas on Third and stopped by Pike Road wines just to get our complimentary…read moredrink but ended up staying for a full flight and buying wine to bring home. The vibe is super casual, easy, and relaxed, all things that I love about Oregon wine country. Service was excellent, kind, with great conversation.

Mike was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed our wine. This is a small tasting room only in the same…read morebuilding as our hotel. They do have mass production wines.

Selected this tasting room using Yelp. It is located in downtown McMinnville. The server was very…read morewelcoming and friendly. The tasting room is airy, bright with a variety of seating around wine barrel tables and an area with a couch along with several tables outside in front. I ordered a flight tasting and my husband had a single glass of the Merlot. My flight was 6 wines a mix of wine/red. Tasting waived with the purchase of two bottles. We also ordered the Mediterranean charcuterie board-delicious! Really enjoyed the wine bought a red and white and our time spent there. I learned their winery is in WA along the Columbia River. I'd recommend stopping in and sampling their wines. Very welcoming venue.

So friendly not to mention some pretty great wines. Music on occasion and super nibbles…read more Surprising for a smallish tasting room. Making it our stopping spot in McMinnville. Pretty hard to beat