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Willamette Valley, Oregon
The wineries of the Willamette Valley are quite spread out and will take some planning to reach several in a day unless you stay within one of the appellations. Portland is an hour drive to the central Willamette Valley. Many of the wineries do not have tasting rooms and appointments are necessary. All the Willamette Valley wineries are open Memorial Day weekend and Thanksgiving Day weekend. There are limited accommodations in the Willamette Valley so make your plans far in advance. Multiple companies offer tours of the Willamette Valley (see willamettewines.com). Rain is common in the Willamette Valley in the winter, so consider planning your trip from Memorial Day through October.
There are a cluster of small tasting rooms in Carlton, Newberg and McMinnville feature some of the Willamette Valley's premium boutique Pinot Noir producers.
Besides the restaurants listed here, there are other many excellent dining spots in Portland which has become a foodie heaven. In addition Portland had more than 400 food carts in the metro area as of 2011. Craft beer is very popular in Portland.
Recommended Wineries
| Alloro Vineyard |
| Tasting Room | Inquire |
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| Winemaker | Tom Fitzpatrick |
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| Owner | David Nemarnik |
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| Comments | 28 acres of estate vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Beautiful Tuscan architecturally-designed winery and hospitality center. |
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| PoP coverage | Alloro Vineyard |
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| Anam Cara Cellars |
| Phone | 503-537-9150 |
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| Tasting Room | ThOpen Thursday-Saturday 11-5. and Sunday 12-5. |
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| Production | <1,000 cases Pinot Noir, Riesling |
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| Owner | Nick and Sheila Nicholas |
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| Comments | Estate vineyard now leased to Rain Dance Vineyards but winery continues to produce estate Pinot Noir. Established in 2001. Nick and Sheila are delightful people. |
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| PoP coverage | Anam Cara Cellars |
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| Beckham Estate Vineyard |
| Phone | 971-645-3466 |
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| Tasting Room | Winter - Friday-Sunday 12-5; appts available |
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| Winemaker | Andrew Beckham |
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| Owner | Andrew and Annedria Beckham |
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| Comments | Unique amphorae raised wines under A.D. Beckham Amphora label. Annedria Beckham often hosts the tastings. |
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| PoP coverage | Beckham Estate Vineyard |
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| Bethel Heights Vineyard |
| Phone | 503-581-2262 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily |
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| Production | A Pinot Noir specialist |
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| Winemaker | Ben Casteel since 2005 |
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| Owner | Terry and Ted Casteel, Marilyn Webb, Pat Dudley |
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| Comments | Founded in 1984 with the first commercial vintage of 3,000 cases, this winery now produces consistently stellar Pinot Noir from estate vineyards that are significantly aged. A very friendly family atmosphere pervades the hospitality center. |
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| PoP coverage | Bethel Heights Vineyard |
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| Big Table Farm |
| Phone | 503-662-3129 |
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| Tasting Room | Tasting by appointment - see website - wine purchase required. |
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| Winemaker | Brian Marcy |
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| Owner | Brian Marcy and Clare Carver |
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| Comments | Established in 2006 and quickly became one of the Willamette Valley's most cherished wineries and one of the most popular to visit. Winery is located on a working farm and tasting is held in the owner's 100-year-old farmhouse home. Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. |
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| PoP coverage | Big Table Farm |
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| Chehalem |
| Phone | 503-538-4700 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily 11-5; 106 S Center St., Newberg; tasting and tour at the winery by appointment. |
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| Production | 15,000 cases of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris |
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| Winemaker | Mike Eyres |
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| Owner | Harry Peterson-Nedry, Bill and Cathy Stoller |
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| Comments | 170 acres leased. Pioneered wine grape growing in the Ribbon Ridge in 1980 and winery foun. Second generation winemaker Wynne Peterson-Nedry now at the helm. |
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| PoP coverage | Chehalem Winery |
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| Cristom Vineyards |
| Phone | 503-375-3068 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily; several tasting options |
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| Production | 8,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris |
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| Winemaker | Steve Doerner |
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| Owner | Paul H. Gerrie and Eileen Gerrie |
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| Comments | 65 acres owned. Established in 1992. Highly recommended Pinot Noirs from four estate vineyards vinified with partial whole cluster fermentation. Viognier, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris are among the best currently offered in Oregon as well. Winemaker Steve Doerner has been at the helm since the winery's founding. |
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| PoP coverage | Cristom Vineyards |
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| DePonte Cellars |
| Phone | 503-864-3698 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily, 11-5. |
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| Production | 2,000 cases exclusively Pinot Noir |
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| Winemaker | Isabelle Dutarte |
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| Owner | Scott and Rae Baldwin |
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| Comments | 20 acres owned, 27 acres leased. Long standing French winemaker produces Pinot Noirs of uncommon elegance and purity. |
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| PoP coverage | De Ponte Cellars |
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| Domaine Drouhin Oregon |
| Phone | 503-864-2700 |
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| Tasting Room | Daily 11-4. Tours by appointment. |
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| Production | 15,000 cases Pinot Noir and Chardonnay |
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| Winemaker | Veronique Boss-Drouhin |
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| Owner | Robert Drouhin |
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| Comments | 90 acres of vineyards on a 225-acre estate. Est. 1988. Only French-owned winery in Oregon. Consistently excellent Pinot Noir that has set standard for the French influence in Oregon. |
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| PoP coverage | Domaine Drouhin Oregon |
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| Elk Cove Vineyards |
| Phone | 503-985-3225 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily 10-5. |
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| Production | 30,000 cases Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc |
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| Winemaker | Adam Campbell (co-owner) |
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| Owner | Joe and Patricia Campbell |
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| Comments | 150 acres owned. Established in 1972. |
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| PoP coverage | Elk Cove Vineyards |
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| Evening Land Vineyards |
| Phone | 503-538-4110 |
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| Tasting Room | 1326 N Hwy 99W, St 100, Dundee, OR 97115; open daily; Seven Springs Vineyard tours by appointment |
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| Winemaker | Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman |
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| Owner | Rajat Parr and Sashi Moorman |
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| Comments | Oregon's highest quality and often highest rated Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Seven Springs Vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills. |
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| PoP coverage | Evening Land Vineyards |
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| Lange Estate Winery and Vineyards |
| Phone | 503-538-6476 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily. |
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| Production | 14,000 cases of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris |
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| Winemaker | Jesse Lange |
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| Owner | Don Lange, Wendy Lange, Jesse Lange |
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| Comments | One of Oregon's pioneering wine families now directed by second generation winemaker Jesse Lange. |
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| PoP coverage | Lange Estate Winery and Vineyards |
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| Lenné Estate |
| Phone | 503-956-2256 |
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| Tasting Room | Open 12-5 Wednesdat through Sunday. |
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| Production | Small lots of estate Pinot Noir |
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| Winemaker | Steve Lutz and consultant David O'Reilly |
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| Owner | Steve and Karen Lutz and investors (HLC Wines LLC) |
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| Comments | Outstanding Pinot Noir from a carefully tended estate vineyard. |
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| PoP coverage | Lenné Estate |
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| Lingua Franca |
| Phone | 503-687-3005 |
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| Tasting Room | Limited advanced appointments |
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| Winemaker | Larry Stone, Thomas Savre and consultant Dominque Lafon |
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| Owner | Larry Stone MS and partners |
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| Comments | First Pinot Noir and Chardonnay released from 2015 vintage. Spectacular new winery opened for the 2017 vintage. An extremely promising project with impressive vineyard sources and a 66-acre estate LSV Vineyard that will come into production by 2019. |
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| PoP coverage | Lingua Franca |
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| PDX Urban Wineries |
| Phone | see website for individual winery phone numbers |
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| Tasting Room | See website for individual winery tasting room hours. |
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| Comments | 16 wineries include Boedecker Cellars, Clay Pigeon, Division Winemaking Company, and Willful Wine Co., all within the city limits of Portland. |
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| Penner-Ash Wine Cellars |
| Phone | 503-554-5545 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily 11-5; $25 and $35 flight offerings. |
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| Production | 6,000 cases Pinot Noir, Syrah, Viognier |
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| Winemaker | Lynn Penner-Ash |
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| Owner | Jackson Family Wines |
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| Comments | 80 acres owned. Established in 2002. Now owned by Jackson Family Wines but Lynn remains as winemaker. Both estate-designated and sourced vineyard-designated Pinot Noir. |
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| PoP coverage | Penner-Ash Wine Cellars |
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| Ponzi Vineyards |
| Phone | 503-628-1227 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily 10-5. |
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| Production | 2,500 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris |
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| Winemaker | Luisa Ponzi |
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| Owner | Ponzi Family |
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| Comments | 100 acres owned. Established in 1970 and one of Willamette Valley's heritage wineries. The new winery and hospitality center is welcoming. |
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| PoP coverage | Ponzi Vineyards |
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| Privé Vineyard & Winery |
| Phone | 503-554-0464 |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment for wine club members only |
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| Production | 250 cases of estate Pinot Noir |
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| Winemaker | Tina Hammond |
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| Owner | Mark and Tina Hammond |
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| Comments | Very small boutique producer of Pinot Noir from a 2-acre vineyard. The wine is highly allocated. Established in 2001. A very personal experience and each year often among my highest rated Pinot Noirs. You must be a standing member of the winery's wine club mailing list or a friend of someone who is to experience a tasting. |
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| PoP coverage | Privé Vineyard |
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| The Eyrie Vineyards |
| Phone | 503-472-6315 |
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| Tasting Room | Daily 12-5 |
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| Production | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris |
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| Winemaker | Jason Lett |
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| Owner | Lett family |
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| Comments | Historic Oregon winery founded by David Lett, the first to plant Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris in the Willamette Valley in the mid 1960s. Delicate, age worthy wines. Tasting room in original winery building in McMinnville filled with memorabilia and history. A must visit for any pinotphile. |
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| PoP coverage | The Eyrie Vineyards |
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| Van Duzer Vineyards |
| Phone | 503-623-6420 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily 11-4. Expansive views. |
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| Production | 14,000 cases Pinot Noir |
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| Winemaker | Florent Merlier |
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| Owner | Carl and Marilynn Thoma |
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| Comments | 75 acres owned. Established in 1989. Wines have really come into their own since Frenchman Florent Merlier came on board as winemaker in 2010. Dallas is a bit of a drive from McMinnville, but the trip is well worth it. Both estate and vineyard-designated Pinot Noir from top vineyards. New planting in Dundee Hills. |
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| PoP coverage | Van Duzer Vineyards |
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| Walter Scott Wines |
| Phone | 971-209-7786 |
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| Tasting Room | Tastings by appointment. |
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| Winemaker | Ken Pahlow |
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| Owner | Ken Pahlow and Erica Landon, Andy and Sue Steinman |
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| Comments | Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from prestigious vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills. My 2017 Oregon Winery of the Year. |
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| PoP coverage | Walter Scott Wines |
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| Westrey Wine Company |
| Phone | 503-434-6375 |
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| Tasting Room | By appointment. Open Memorial Day and Thanksgiving Day weekends. |
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| Production | 3,000 cases Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris |
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| Winemaker | Amy Wesselman and David Autrey |
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| Owner | Amy Wesselman and David Autrey |
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| Comments | 18 acres owned. Established in 1993. Sensibly priced, age worthy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. |
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| PoP coverage | Westrey Wine Company |
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| White Rose Wines |
| Phone | 949-275-8021 |
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| Tasting Room | Open daily 11-5. |
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| Production | 2,500 cases of Pinot Noir exclusively |
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| Winemaker | Greg Sanders, Jesus Guillen |
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| Owner | Greg Sanders |
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| Comments | Tasting room with beautiful views of the Willamette Valley. 10 acres owned (White Rose Vineyard). Established in 2001. Unique Pinot Noir from estate and nearby esteemed vineyards vinified often with 100% whole cluster fermentation and low new oak elevage. Very small production, expensive. |
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| PoP coverage | White Rose Estate Winery & Vineyard |
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| Winderlea Vineyard and Winery |
| Phone | 888-554-5990 |
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| Tasting Room | Open Monday-Friday and by appointment on weekends. Also a tasting room in McMinnville open with seasonal hours. |
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| Production | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
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| Winemaker | Robert E. Brittan |
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| Owner | Bill Sweat & Donna Morris |
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| Comments | (Win-dur-lee). Estate Vineyard formerly Goldschmidt Vineyard. Modern aesthetically pleasing tasting room overlooks the Maresh Vineyard, some of the oldest vines in the valley. |
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| PoP coverage | Winderlea Vineyard & Winery |
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Recommended Lodging
| Abbey Road Farm B&B |
| Phone | 503-852-6278 |
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| Comments | Centrally located in Yamhill County. 5 rooms are decorated in a contemporary country style. A real working farm. 18 wineries within a few miles. |
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| Black Walnut Inn; Vineyard |
| Phone | 503-864-9173 |
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| Comments | In the Red Hills of Dundee. Every room has a balcony or patio. |
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| Brookside Inn |
| Phone | 503-852-4433 |
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| Comments | This nine-suite inn is owned by Susan and Bruce Bandstra, two foodies who left the corporate life to slow down and enjoy something together. The 22-acre property is a retreat with private hiking trails, a quiet stream, and serene gardens. The Inn is located within 10 minutes of 50 Oregon wineries.
The Inn offers frequent winemaker dinners featuring local wineries and dishes prepared by top Northwest chefs. |
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| Carlton Gates Vacation and Business Retreat |
| Phone | 503-880-0209 |
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| Comments | 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, sleeps 6-10. Spacious kitchen, great room, two patio areas, 70 inch television |
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| Chehalem Ridge Bed & Breakfast |
| Comments | Northwest-style alpine cottage with staggering views of the Willamette Valley wine country. Breakfast included. |
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| Fox Ridge Estate |
| Phone | 971-237-3195 |
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| Comments | Fox Ridge Estate is a 1500 sq ft home located on 21 acres 5 minutes from downtown McMinnville. Sleeps up to 6, in-ground pool. VRBO 478007. A sister property, The Brooks Street House, has 3 bedrooms and sleeps up to 6. VRBO 575219. For reservations, contact Liz Heller at phone number. |
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| Hotel Vintage Plaza |
| Comments | Historic hotel with 117 rooms each named for a Northwest winery or vineyard. Guests receive a welcome packet with guided and self-guided wine tours in Portland. Free wine tasting event in lobby each evening. Hotel's bar, Pazzo Cellars, has a great wine list. |
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| Inn at Red Hills |
| Phone | 503-538-7666 |
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| Comments | Centrally located deluxe inn with free parking, concierge for all local wineries, Farm to Fork restaurant (B, L, & D), and Press, A Wine Bar. Walk downstairs from your room for dining or a glass of wine. Very comfortable. |
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| Le Puy A Wine Valley Inn |
| Phone | 503-554-9528 |
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| Owner | Lea Duffy and Andy Kosusko |
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| Comments | An 8-room destination bed and breakfast inn offering superior hospitality located on top of a Chehalem Hills nob west of Newberg. The location is ideal for exploring Willamette Valley wineries. Meetings, retreats and seminars as well as weddings, anniversaries and reunions are hosted. Rooms are luxurious, complimentary breakfast is inspired by local and organic foods, and "Eat, Taste, Love" weekends in the Willamette Valley. Owners Lea Duffy and Andy Kosusko are architects. $195-$345 average winter rates. Can't say enough good things about this lodging and very highly recommended. |
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| Lobenhaus B&B; Vineyard |
| Phone | 503-864-9173 |
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| Comments | 6 rooms in a tri-level, lodge style house. Outside deck and views of woods, creek, vineyard. |
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| Maresh Red Hills Vineyard Retreat |
| Phone | 503-538-7034 |
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| Comments | Martha Maresh of Maresh Vineyard rents a 3 bedroom spacious home on a hillside with spectacular views of Mt. Hood and the Willamette Valley. 2 miles from 10 Yamhill County wineries and a stroll from the Maresh Red Barn Wine Tasting Room. Maresh Vineyard is one of Willamette Valley's oldest. |
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| Nines Hotel |
| Phone | 877-229-9995 |
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| Comments | A luxury hotel next to Portland's Pioneer Square and the light rail. 331 guestrooms. Departure Restaurant on rooftop features Asian food, the Urban Farmer in the atrium specializes in steak. All of the hotel's art collection is by Portland artists. 45 minute drive to Willamette Valley wine country. |
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| Steiger Haus B&B |
| Phone | 503-472-0821 |
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| Comments | 5 rooms in an old European country house with a wooded garden setting. Walking distance to downtown McMinnville restaurants. |
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| Stoller Vineyards Vineyard Cottages |
| Comments | Three newly renovated, spacious guesthouses that are located in the middle of the winery's vineyards. The cottages sleep four to eight people. From $295 per night. |
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| PoP coverage | Stoller Family Estate |
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| The Allison Inn & Spa |
| Phone | 503-554-2525 |
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| Comments | Opened in late 2009, this is Oregon wine country's first premier inn and spa. Jory restaurant features Oregon wine country cuisine with extensive wine and microbrew list. First class all the way. |
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| The House at Bryce Vineyard |
| Phone | 503-472-4381 |
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| Comments | 1950 square foot home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths located near Newberg in the center of Oregon wine country. Short and long term lease available at $1,500 per month. |
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| University House |
| Phone | 866-538-8438 |
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| Comments | A private, full-service classic 1906 home located in historic Newberg, within walking distance of downtown Newberg and conveniently close to Oregon's wine country. Modern amenities, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms. $190-$240 a night. |
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Recommended Restaurants
| Bistro Maison |
| Phone | 503-474-1888 |
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| Comments | French bistro loved by locals and visitors alike. |
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| Cuvee |
| Phone | 503-832-6555 |
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| Comments | French bistro |
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| Joel Palmer House |
| Phone | 503-864-2995 |
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| Comments | Located in the historic home of Joel Palmer. Chef Jack Czarnecki is an authority on foraging for, and cooking with mushrooms. Order the all-mushroom dining experience. Jack's son has taken over the kitchen, and has maintained the restaurant's dining excellence. Possibly the largest Oregon Pinot Noir wine list in the state. |
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| La Rambla |
| Phone | 503-435-2126 |
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| Comments | Spanish cuisine including tapas. Over 270 Northwest and Spanish wines. |
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| Nicks Italian Cafe |
| Phone | 503-434-4471 |
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| Comments | A 30 year institution. Extensive wine list. Hearty, unpretentious Italian food. Dungeness crab and pine nut lasagna. |
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| Pok Pok & Whiskey Soda Lounge |
| Phone | 503-232-1387 |
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| Comments | One of America's best Thai restaurants opened in an old house by a young chef named Andy Ricker. It is a shrine to Thai grilling and the best hangout in the town of Portland. Oregonian restaurant of the year 2007. Reservations needed. |
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| Recipe, A Neighborhood Kitchen |
| Phone | 503-487-6853 |
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| Red Hills Provincial Dining |
| Phone | 503-538-8224 |
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| Comments | Northwest wine country cuisine. |
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| The Dundee Bistro |
| Phone | 503-554-1650 |
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| Comments | L&D, classic Willamette Valley cuisine. Ponzi Wine Bar next door. |
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| The Painted Lady |
| Phone | 503-538-3850 |
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| Comments | Restored Victorian. Superb service and food. |
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| Tina's Restaurant |
| Phone | 503-538-8880 |
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| Comments | L Tues-Fri, Dinner nightly. Seasonal and regional organic foods since 1991. Order halibut cheeks. |
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Recommended Wine Stores
| Liner & Elsen Wine Merchants |
| Phone | 503-459-4081 |
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| Owner | Bob Scherb |
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| Sundance Wine Cellars & Oregon Wine Merchants |
| Phone | 1-800 OR WINES (679-4637) |
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| Comments | One of the oldest and most respected wine retailers in the Willamette Valley. Located in Eugene, Oregon, the store has the largest selection of Oregon wines in the world with at least 500 different Oregon Pinot Noirs. Oregon Wine Merchants in the online division. |
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| Vinopolis |
| Phone | 503-223-6002 |
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| Comments | Both retail store and online presence, this large retailers offers an extensive selection of Oregon Pinot Noir as well as Burgundy in addition to hundreds of other varieties from around the world. Helpful staff. |
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Picnic Supplies
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| Harvest Fresh Grocery & Deli |
| Comments | Organically grown foods, picnic items. |
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Wine Country Tours
| Grape Escape Winery Tours |
| Phone | 503-283-3380 |
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| Comments | Picks up 30 visitors in downtown Portland in a cushy van and drives back roads through the Chehalem Mountians while a guide explains Oregon wines. |
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| Zephyr Walking and Wine Tours |
| Comments | Wine tours via foot, bike and canoe. |
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