beautiful view and excellent pinots. generous pours and if you buy one bottle, the tasting fee is waived. it's a good deal! service is great too read more

We really enjoyed the Wine Tour and Tasting here. We went on a Monday so it was pretty empty. We were running late from the Portland area and the others on the tour were willing to wait so we didn't have to miss anything. Our guide was Sean and he was excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly, etc. The tour and tasting was $45 but since my mom joined their wine club, all of our fees were waived. I don't really care for red wines...too strong for my taste and I don't care for the dry and acidic taste but the Pinot Noirs here were smooth. The tour was nice. The first pour was near the grape vines. Beautiful weather. Sampled some grapes. Next pour was inside to see the inside of their facility. Next was a pour outside where the workers were sorting thru grapes etc. end of September turned out to be a great time to visit. Next pour was in their wine caves. Beautiful. Sean let us try their Chardonnay and another white wine to help my mom decide what she wanted for her first quarter. Their wine club is free, just pay for the wines. The reds are pricey but worth it. We really liked the whole cluster red which was around $90. If you take the 6 or 12 bottle per quarter, they ship for free. We bought a bottle of Chardonnay to enjoy on their patio. Sean recommended the upper patio and the views were just beautiful. This place was easy to find. Nice and small. Free parking. read more

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Found some great Pinots here. Really wasn't crazy about their 2011s, but the 2012s were great. Prices for their Pinot Noirs were are at the high end, but I splurged and bought a few bottles ($50 and up). Their whites (Pinot Gris) were more moderately priced (~$25) and also delicious. The property itself is quite beautiful, the onsite vineyard is pristine and they've got a nice tasting room as well. read more

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Recently I went back to Archery Summit and came out with an enlightened perspective. As someone who used to live in Orlando I'd like to state that they are the Disney World of wineries. Meaning the experience while fun or educational costs you money just to visit. Let's do the math shall we, say you want the full experience well the winery tour which consists of exploring the underground cellar and a leisurely stroll through the vineyards will cost you $40. Next you'll obviously want to taste the wines you've heard so much about, that's another $15. So even before deciding whether you like the wines or enough to purchase a bottle this experience has cost you $55! Now let's say you do like them, the least expensive bottle is $54 and without the tasting fee waived this visit has now cost you $109. In comparison, at Disney I could have paid for my admission, eaten lunch and drank 6 libations to secure my sanity from screaming kids and overstuffed animal impersonators. Of course for some $109 might be a better deal than to endure that kind of amusement. My concern is their logic, which asks guests to spend a lot of money on young wines that competing wineries offer at near half the price and of the same quality. Archery Summit clearly has a magnificent facility with unique characteristics and a world renowned reputation but ask yourself is it worth the price of admission? read more

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This was a nice winery and the view was excellent as well. It wasn't clear to me how exactly you enter the tasting room but once I found the door it worked out ok. (I swear I hadn't been drinking prior to that). The offer a flight of four pinot noirs for $15. This is a little steep for my liking and they do not waive the fee if you purchase a bottle. We tasted and enjoyed the view. They have a nice patio to enjoy if you choose as well. Worth the trip to check it out. read more

Let me begin by telling you that pinot noirs are the creme de la creme of my wine palate. I find them to be notoriously fruity, rich and delicious. When I order red, it's most likely a pinot noir. Willamette valley; Oregon is as appealing to me as chocolate iced fudge cake to a depressed, PMS-ing woman. Did you know that Willamette valley is at the same latitude as the Burgundy region of France, and have a similar climate in which the temperamental pinot noir grapes thrive? Neat stuff. During a beautiful day of wine tasting around the hills of Dayton we came across Archery Summit on a map.. The cupid of Willamette vino (clearly and expert archer) must have shot an arrow in my derriere, because I was determined to find this winery and knew I would love it. We had issues when our GPS lead us to a dirt road with a 45 degree incline.. but eventually we prevailed! The tasting room was tiny, but the flavor of the wines was not! Some hit you -- BAM! Emeril Lagasse style.. One particular wine was the exact opposite of a loud and obnoxious celebrity chef. It was more like a Ninja. It slipped out into the night. Confused? I'll explain. The 2007 Renegade Ridge Estate Pinot Noir was clearly our pourers favorite wine. After speaking extensively about Long Island wine country and various berries, we cajoled her into letting us taste just a tiny bit. Oh.. My.. *insert deity here!* It was an experience. You were hit with flavor, won over with smoothness and then? .....it disappears No bite, No harsh taste of tannins. Amazing. It was NOT a cheap bottle by any means, but I'd imagine ninjas weren't cheap to hire back in the day either. While you're all red faced and buzzed off the fabulous wine here, be sure to check out the lavatories. No, I'm not being a creepster! The bathrooms are in a cool, dark cave with heavy oak barrels lining its walls. You feel like you're in an old underground cellar in the south of France as opposed to the middle of Oregon. You're more likely to get dysentery than hear someone speaking french & walking by with baguettes. read more

Creme de la creme for Oregon fine Pinot Noir. OMG. This place just blows you away. Superior Pinot's. Winery is charming. Tours and tastings are by appointment only. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to explain why the Pinot Noir made there is so outstanding. Really interesting, even for this old wine buff. After an outside tour of the vineyards, you descend into the caves. Wonderfully carved out of the Oregon hills, these caves are really a sight to see. At the end, there is a unique room that has as a backdrop, a view of the rock the cave was cut from. It still shines from dripping water and flakes in the rock. Very, very unusual. They have special dinners in these caves throughout the year, and would certainly be worth a visit. The wines were just superb. Ok, a little pricey, but for a special occasion, truly worth the cost. The base Pinot is $37, while the top of the line is $75. Unbelievable taste, and a finish you will long remember. 2004 Premier Cuve Pinot Noir Price: $37.00 Deep and inky red in color, this wine opens with aromas of dark chocolate, ripe blackberry, black plum and earth. The broad palate is layered with flavors reminiscent of lingonberry, black caps, rose hips, cocoa, mineral and meat. The palate is pronounced with velvety and supple tannins which give weight and density to this distinctive wine. The finish is long and persists with hints of spiced plum and clean earth. This elegant, balanced wine is ready to be enjoyed now or may be cellared for five to eight years. 2003 Red Hills Estate Pinot Noir Price: $75.00 The 2003 Red Hills Estate Pinot Noir opens with compelling aromas of black fruits: black cherry and plum, raspberry and black currant. There are also hints of ripe blue fruits, sassafras, star anise, and game on the nose. Initially shy, the nose becomes seductive and alluring with time in the glass. On the palate the wine is a marvel of power and character. There are layers of dark fruit flavors, earth and spice complimented by rich, velvety tannins which give texture and balance to the palate. A serious example of succulence and complexity, it may be enjoyed now or cellared for the next 5-8 years. Highly recommended. Call in advance as tour and tasting reservations are necessary. read more

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I enjoyed Archery Summit. It's located on a hilltop looking south across the vineyards and the valley- a nice view. The tasting room is very small, and can be crowded if more than a couple of groups are there. The staff is friendly and helpful, and it's a nicely paced tasting experience with good information. It's all Pinot Noir, including the Willamette Valley blend and several single vineyards. Also, after the tasting you can walk through a section of the aging caves. The wines are bold, ripe, and oak driven- with lots of darker fruit notes and oak-laden spice. More of an middle reach-style Russian River Valley Pinot Noir than what you might think of Oregon. They were very good though, the best of which had more earthiness and mineralality to it. The single vineyard wines are very pricey, mid $80 range. All in all a nice visit. read more

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Wonderful views with a very relaxing outside seating area. Very knowledgeable and good customer service. Wines are Pinot heavy but if that's your thing you are good to go. If your in Dundee at the tasting rooms treat yourself to a beautiful view while you sample. read more

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First time visiting Archery Summit and were lucky enough to be served by Michelle. The grounds are lovely with a large patio with tables and chairs for a leisurely tasting (bring some snacks and have a picnic!). The wines being tasted were all tasty and worthy of drinking now. Customer service was top notch and staff were very accommodating. read more

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I think this was my favorite winery we experienced on our short trip! The wine was very complex but exactly what I wanted. We were in the wine cave which was also so cool to visit! Would highly recommend stopping by here if it is along your route. read more

We had a previous bad experience with Archery Summit but Nicole the manager reached out to us, apologized, and made a good-faith effort to improve our experience. I was impressed with her attentiveness. If she had been the one we had dealt with at the beginning and during our numerous phone calls to the winery, we would have had no problems, because she is efficient and customer-service oriented. The wine is really good, our tasting last summer was pretty and in the sunshine, and if you have any problems with the club membership ask for Nicole - she gets things done! read more

Archery Summit, your still on top in my book! You keep making wine that peaks my interest at all times! As an A list member, you new lounge is wonderful! Staff is always friendly and patient with my Husband, my toddler & I which is so nice. It's easy to be overlooked due to having a child...it's happened at other wineries. I look forward to our next delivery/visit. read more

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Always blown away by these wines. Not only is this my favorite Oregon winery, but it's also my favorite winery over all. Archery makes amazing Pinot's and they really push the boundary on what you can do with this grape. I've never had any wine like it, they're expensive but completely worth it. This is amazing wine. read more

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It has been 20 years since I came to Archery Summit for a wine tasting. Back then, even though it was still considered pricey for a wine tasting, the wine was very, very good. I recently went back and have to say, the cost vs. quality was not nearly as equitable. The wine tasting was $30.00 for 5 wines. Of the 5, only 1 was, in my opinion a $6.00 worthy sample. Our wine tasting server was very nice and informative, but that could overcome the incredibly overpriced wine (avg. of $100.00 a bottle). Yes, the wine cave is really cool (both literally and figuratively) but again, not worth the cost of the tasting. Disappointed in the overall quality of the wine. Plus, no food to be had, not even an overpriced cracker. read more

#archerysummitt Member for over 10 years and today was the worst service ever.... and was extremely unprofessional to our guests.... Seems some old hospitality rules have changed.... but we were rudely informed in front of our guests. I explained, we just need to understand the new rules of A-List members.... That was not taken well and the experience continued negative. Come to find out two months ago they changed tasting room management and it appears everybody quit that we knew for years - great people by the way. The new head tasting room person is obviously customer service challenged and should have more respect to members that assisted in Archery's success. We cancelled our membership today..... read more

This was the last stop on our wine tasting tour. A very large winery, at least in my very limited experience. We enjoyed a very detailed tour that took us from the grape growing right through to the caves. We tasted ever so many beautifully named wines and enjoyed high end "snacks" at the end of the tour. Location and scenery are lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed the visit here! read more

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We were visiting from Sonoma wine country as members of a sister winery and we were thoroughly impressed. Fantastic wines, fantastic service and the best introduction to Willamette Valley we could have hoped for. The downstairs tasting room is indeed beautiful, and would be fantastic for larger groups. read more

As the 2012 tasting season approaches it is important to know ahead of time what you will be paying to taste, and ultimately if you intend to buy wine from the Winery you are visiting. As such it is critical to know that reviews based on tasting wine from '07-'08 are going to be drastically different THIS year. You should know up front that Archery Summit is PROUD of their wine, perhaps irrationally so based on ratings of their recent offerings. In Oregon you can pay $25.00-$60.00 for a VERY nice reserve, cuvee or single orchard Pinot Noir. At Archery Summit you are in the $85.00 to $150.00 range. The '09 Pinot Noirs that you will be tasting may not meet your expectations, and I think you may have a healthy dose of buyers remorse when you exit the synthetic cave. My advice is to do some horizontal tasting at home from the local wineries that are pouring the '09 Pinots before planning your itinerary to the wine country. Otherwise the wine, and the price tag may leave your palette less than amused! Nice view, cool caves..not worth the $$. Do not pay $40.00 the tour! It is in essence a 45 minute sales pitch with little substance relating to your wine education, as the tour is led by a rep from the sales side, not the production side. At the end you will face tremendous pressure to join the "A List" or purchase wine, for with you receive $15.00 off of ONE of your tour fees. The juice is not worth the squeeze on this tour as you may freely enter the caves without paying for the tour. read more

Good Wines but not Great WAAAAAAYYYY over-priced Extremely pretentious staff (they actually were bashing other wineries in their tasting room.. poor form!!) read more

Nice wines, tiny tasting room. Appears to be geared more towards tours. The staff was helpful and we took advantage of signing up for their "A List" wine club (no fees, no dues) to get a 15% savings on the wine. read more

Great pinots for sure. I came here for the Thanksgiving tour, and it was really pleasant. They were tasting 4 pinots for the standard $15. You walked in through their barrel caves, picked up your glass and paid, and started wandering along throught the caves to the next station. After a short walk, there was a pinot and someone pouring it. I really appreciated that they had a nice cheese Tor cheese + chocolate) paired at each pinot pour station. They also had knowledgable people staffing each spot. It was fun fun fun going through, touring, and tasting. The fourth and final pinot was an outstanding cherry bomb. Just how I like them. These were spendy wines, and if you are looking for a bargain, this is probably not the place to buy. But if you want a pleasant tour with some good wine this is a great place. And the wine is good, just you can find equally good wine for less $ if you work at it. Set on a scenic hill outside with the caves inside, I really enjoyed the tour here and would reccomend it easily. read more

Visited with girlfriend on a recommendation that this place had "big, masculine Pinot Noirs." I could taste the testosterone in these wines. Not really. All these Pinots were excellent but I couldn't tell if they were male or female. So you start with a Pinot here and then you start tasting through more and more Pinot. Our host was great. The tasting room is not big but he had a lot of people so he was bouncing here and there getting wine in people's glasses. The wine descriptions are really elaborate. While one Pinot might be bursting with raspberries, others finish with blueberries. Some have dainty finishes while some had long powerful finishes. One of the Pinots reminded me of sitting in a crowded movie theater while the guy sitting in front of me ate Luden's cherry cough drops the whole time and I could kind of smell his breath from my seat. mmmmm... These wines are bomb so if you like Willamette Pinot you will probably like what they are pouring here. For sure it is expensive but lots of good wines are. High recommendation for Archery Summit read more

Pro: Great view. Con: Wine pricing is beyond insulting. $100-$125 for a bottle of Pinot? Only if I get a free colonoscopy thrown in. Spending big on quality wine is not an issue for us. Go to Cristom and buy amazing wine at half the price. read more

Ok, I have held off for more than a year. Time to lay a beat down on you. First off. I love your wine (despite your high price point). But as causal visitor. I will never go back. So many excellent tasting rooms dotting the Willamette Valley and yours is by far the least friendly and staffed by some of the most disinterested pourers (is that a word) in the entire area. And just so that you know, our driver/guide warned us beforehand that our experience here would be less than great and it was probably best to arrive with "low expectations". He was 100 percent right. Maybe it's time you stepped up to the plate and make a little attempt at improving your customer service. read more

Beautiful views and pretty winery. The wines were super expensive but fun to have a tasting outside and enjoy the views. read more

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If you are looking for a beautiful winery with amazing wines Archery Summit is the place to visit. We have had nothing but memorable outings here. My husband and I recently became members and love spending a couple hours tasting the wines while enjoying Sam's enthusiasm and knowledge about each one we taste. One of the benefits of their membership is having the privilege to hangout in the cozy tasting room in the cave lined with old oak wine barrels. The atmosphere is wonderful and friendly. We feel welcomed and Sam has quickly become a friend we like to visit. read more

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There is nothing wrong with Archery Summit, their selection of Pinot Noirs, or their tasting room. Except for the price, that is. They charge $15 for a tasting flight of 4 wines and do not waive the tasting fee when you purchase a bottle...most wineries open for public tasting around Dundee charge $10 or less, and will waive at least part of the fee when you buy a bottle or two. I'll be the first to admit that I don't have the most discriminating palate when it comes to wine, but I didn't taste anything here that I couldn't get nearby at half the price. The staff were certainly friendly, though, and it is a beautiful winery...I just wish they weren't so much more expensive than the other wineries I've been to. read more

Very nice atmosphere and set up for the tasting. Dundee hills Pinot noir 2013 was the one I liked the most read more

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This was a disappointment. I had very high expectations, several of their wines had great wine ratings, so was really looking forward to doing a tasting here. When we got here the winery was apparently having an event where you taste wines and sample food instead of the regular tasting. We indicated that we had literally just eaten a large meal and before we could even ask if there was another option the hostess said to me "If its too much for you, I don't have to swipe your card" and pointed my card back to me. The words pretentious and rude would be fitting. It took me back to the scene in pretty woman, when she has the money but they won't sell to her. Unfortunately - our driver had left so we politely said "no thats ok", paid and went into their man-made caves. Wine - The wine was good, but with the exception of two servers pouring the 2016 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir and the 2016 Shea Vineyard, no one described the wines or expected tasting notes. The most disappointing was when the gentleman who poured the 2012 Red Hills Vineyard. At $130 per bottle you can say more than "it is older than the 2016 Red hills, so it is smoother" really?? I would NOT recommend visiting this winery. The treatment just makes the thought of paying $75 - $130 for a bottle unpalatable. Spent that money at Domaine Serene with joy! read more

The tasting room is tiny and cramped, but who cares if they have fabulous wines! Well, if you are a club member as I was, being brushed off for a tour bus pulling up in the driveway - I do have a problem. On my second time to visit the tasting room I was treated so poorly by the staff, I actually cancelled my club membership - sad but true story. That said, I really can't recommend visiting this tasting room. read more

I probably don't have to continue my wine reviews with Archery Summit. Anna Matzinger's wines have been on the top of many a pinot fancier's list including those of the Wine Spectator, Portland Monthly and many others. So, the pinot is superb. This is coming from a guy who vastly prefers Syrah and Syrah blends over Pinot. I'm especially fond of various vintages of the Red Hills Estate. The staff at Archery Summit is gracious, friendly and proud of the wines which they produce. The Tasting room and especially the wine caves make an enjoyable stop on any Oregon wine tour. Much recommended. read more

We had a lovely time here. Friendly staff and amazing wine! Loved the caves! Proud to say we're members now! read more

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It is absolutely worth adding Archery Summit to a wine tour on a big wine weekend because the wine caves are cool. Ok, it's not Piedmonte, but for Oregon it is interesting. Archery Summit to some extent seems to be a winery that believes it's own hype. They make nice wine but the price point is a bit off. That said, I did leave with their rose and the cuvée. I guess I am a sucker for hype. read more

The wines here truly are delicious. Like velvet in a glass. However, not sure why they are pinots. They seem more like a cabernet to me. I'm no expert, but it's been explained to me that it's "old world" vs. "new world" styles. The views from this winery are breathtaking. There is almost nothing better than sipping a glass of wine on their patio here. The $15 taste fee is steep. Almost as steep as the cost of their wines. Cheapest was $85. To spend money like that the wine would have to keep me drunk for a week. That's why I gave them 3 stars. I would give 4 or 5 if their wine prices were more reasonable. I recommend coming and doing a taste. Check out their bathrooms too, gorgeous! read more

Their tasting room was uncomfortably stuffy, warm, and crowded. Most of our group did not enjoy their wine and felt that this was the worst winery we stopped at during our trip. The cellar you walk through to the restroom was the only thing we all loved! read more

I'm giving Archery Summit five stars based upon our experience, which was excellent. We had a great tasting, with reserve selections, and no hard close to join the club or to buy bottles. The staff was gracious with their time (and wine) and answered all of our questions. The wine is top notch. One expects this, given the price, but the price of the tasting is a relative "deal" given the price point of the wines. This winery isn't for everyone, but the quality of the wines is very high and the setting is wonderful. read more

Not only was their Renegade my favorite wine that I tasted that day (I like old world styled wines), the outdoor tasting area was by far the nicest. Add in some of the best explanations of the nuances of each wine (where they're grown and how they're made or aged) and you've got a winner for sure. Tip: They allow you to picnic (or at least they let others) and that seemed to be a nice way to spend lunch... read more

The wine here was amazing! We did a flight of 5, and I liked them all, even the whites. Tasting fee was $20/person, which I would have been happy to pay anyway, but they had a discount for Intel and Nike employees (thanks, parents!). The view is beautiful, and they have a cool little wine cave. It's a chill place to just sit and enjoy your wine, would have been a fun place to bring a picnic lunch. read more

After an unpleasant experience here, we decided to give it another try. They went out of their way to make us feel special and accommodated. I am sure we will be back. Thanks Ken and staff! read more