Quality wine great people we had a tasting with Scott…read more Loved the 2022 worth the visit going again soon

This place is a diamond in the rough. It's off the beaten path. They have a set core of loyal…read moreneighbors, friends, and wine club members, but otherwise it's not a big winery and most people don't know about it. My mother and I went here in the summer of 2023 and really loved our visit. As a birthday treat my mother bought me a wine tasting for two with a special charcuterie board through Groupon as a birthday gift again this year to use in the summer or around my birthday in September. We weren't able to come back until late fall, but the nice thing about the Groupon is that it lasted for six months. It's a fabulous deal because you get a tasting for two and a chaucuterie cheese and cracker plate to share for an affordable price. This place is one of the few vineyards that has a unique experience like this and a good offer through Groupon. We came back this November (2025) and Crystal helped us. She was so kind and showed us true hospitality. I felt like we were with a good, loyal friend. The wine was fantastic, but when we explained that we only wanted it for our wine tasting and didn't need any to take home, she wasn't upset or bothered. She truly wanted us to enjoy our tasting experience and create a special memory. We talked about wine, cats, and aging. All the important things in life. The cheese and crackers were really nice. We were almost done eating our delights when she offered us more pita chips and walnuts that actually came right from their walnut trees. They were so good. I should have asked if they sold them there. The drive out to the winery is beautiful too. I would definitely recommend this winery to all my wine loving friends.

What a fun and enjoyable experience. Our hostess was so engaging and the wine was out of this world…read moregood. There is nothing like wine country in Yamhill Valley.

Wines are the stars here. They made my favorite Pinot Noir and the tasting was enjoyable, as the…read morehost Philip. We preorder foods and they were excellent: great pairings and satisfying just enough. We reserved an 11am weekday spot and the place was basically ours. The pours were leisurely and explanation interesting and not lecturing. Philip gave us a tour to the grape vines afterward. We, of course, joined the wine club and bought too many bottles.

My partner and I visited Elk Cove as part of a belated Valentine's celebration (who wants to…read morecompete with the masses to get a reservation?) We had an absolutely delightful time. The other reviews are not kidding when they praise the view! The space is absolutely gorgeous-- the tasting room feels luxurious and comfortable, and tables are not too close together. But wow, the view takes the cake. You overlook the vineyards, and even though it was cold and cloudy we were blown away. What really impressed me, though, was the service. Our sommelier, Adam, was incredibly personable and a joy to talk to. Further, he was incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the wine-- not just the tasting notes and region. He knew a ton about the history of the land/winemaking in this specific part of Oregon and the ecological preservation efforts of winemakers in the area. He produced photos and diagrams of different soil types and explained how they impact the taste of the wine when we did side-by-sides. When I mentioned I had a chemistry background and expressed interest in the chemistry of the winemaking process, he was able to speak in detail about their wines and the ways they are made (probably because he's actually worked in the cellars, too, not just in customer service). As I have mentioned in other reviews, I don't always feel like I get a great customer service experience at wineries because my partner and I are pretty young and because I often have on alternative makeup. We were given A+ treatment here, and I want to thank Adam for making the experience feel special. The wine was good. We got a bonus pour of one of their sparkling wines to start, which was lovely and a nice romantic touch since we were celebrating. I liked their Chardonnay (concrete egg and VERY light oak which is probably why-- I don't like a heavy, buttery Chard) and was surprised it was so good-- it was a seven-year-old white which is unusual, but it really worked. We got side-by-side pours of the pinots, which was great-- I love when wineries do this! It makes it so much easier to taste the different notes. We ended up getting a bottle of their Riesling. The tasting was $25, which is an absolute steal for the level of service we got. Truly a wonderful time, and we look forward to returning.

EC doesn't stand behind their wines. I've had 6 of 9 wines from '12-'13 that turned. I contacted…read moreShelby with no resolution. Update: Shelby, as I shared in our phone call at no time was I told there was a 6-8 year window to consume these wines. 6 @ $50-60 I view as theft when a winery doesn't attempt to make things right. I have an additional 6-8 of this vintage and I will update this post.

Meara served us and was so wonderful. Her parents started the vineyard. Beautiful views and great…read morewine. It's a bit out of the way (gravel road up) but worth it!

We visited Fairsing during a recent trip to Portland / Bend. There are so many vineyards to chose…read morefrom in the Willamette Valley, but Fairsing came recommended from a few different folks. We stopped in for a tasting on a weekday late morning / early afternoon, and it was not crowded at all. We had a lovely tablet right by the window, allowing us to overlook their beautiful property. It was a little chilly during our visit, but during the summer months, I'm sure it would be beautiful to sit outside for the tasting. We did spend a bit of time walking around the property, which I'm glad we could do - it was truly lovely and with great views. The wine tasting itself was excellent - we tried just the right amount of wine, and I appreciated all the backstories and info our server gave us with each one. I particularly loved the Fairsing Vineyard Pinot Noir (this is the Willamette Valley, after all!), but all our pours were delightful. The quality was high, the wines were complex yet simple enough to understand, the service was wonderful, and the views (even on a cloudy, chilly day) were impeccable. We wound up taking a few bottles back with us, which was a great move to continue the experience even after we left the premises. I would recommend Fairsing to anyone looking for a true Willamette Valley winery experience!

A friend and I participated in a wine share event that ended in February. I had been to this winery…read moreonce before and I knew she would enjoy it. Great pinots, gorgeous views of vineyards in Carlton and Alex, our server was very knowledgeable. The flight was mostly Pinots, made in the Burgundy style, winemaker is a Frenchman.

Absolutely gorgeous spot! Great views on the patio overlooking the vineyards…read more We loved the wine tasting and left with several bottles. Our server was so friendly and knowledgeable!

Ximena and Guy offer private tastings in their home amongst the beautiful PNW country and their…read moreestate grown vines. Lovely hosts, offering elegant, structured Pinot noirs; all unique, balanced and approachable. My favorite to date is the "XO," which is produced in less than 30 cases. Cellaring it for a special occasion with friends. Contact Atticus to schedule your next private tasting. You won't be disappointed.

I AM SO EXCITED TO TRY THEIR ROSE!!! Which I didn't, so that makes me sad face. The great thing…read moreabout a winery like this is that it is small... it is full of a family of people that love making wine, and are more focused on sharing exactly *THAT* than landscaped pseudo-gardens with bad sculptures and awful chintzy cookbooks in the tasting room (yes I am looking at you Napa) I was at this event for the new (http://www.theallison.com) inn/spahotel that is being built there in Newberg. The wineries are backing it like crazy, and it was a treat to try out Atticus and spend time with them. Their winery is stunning, their wines are divine. This is a very, VERY new winery. I think the stuff we are tasting is their first crush. Beyond the name being that of one of my favourite literary characters of all time, the wine lives up to the solid, consistent, trustworthy demeanor of the namesake from To Kill a Mockingbird.... I think most of the grapes are from Yamhill Springs and Hawk's View Vineyard - they released only a couple hundred cases of each, with the reserve wine being a little darker. For a pinot it is somewhat refreshing, because it isn't unecessarily over the top or huge, attempting to compensate for lack of depth. Because of that both the earth and floral are subtle, and the oak isn't too penetrating. Anyhoo... small, small, small family winery, with extremely limited production. Like... teeny. Their youtube is adorable. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_anmPQshv0&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atticuswine.com%2Fvideo.html&feature=player_embedded

Fantastic wine and tasting room! Too bad they have sold out…read moreto Jackson but let's hope they keep their charm and great wine.

Very enjoyable visit and informative tour. Wonderful selection of beautiful wines to taste. Several…read moreof our group had never been to a tasting, so this was a special treat. Giancarlo took great care of us, including incorporating special snacks in the charcuterie board for our vegan friend. Thank you for a tasty and informative afternoon!

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!