Waitress cut me off after two drinks. Very strange. Only writing thesis review, to recognize the staff being young enough to not register to obvious. I'm writing this real time. Can't believe I am being cut off sober at a wedding. Don't talk to the representative while you're at a wedding. Can't believe this. Had I been a regular who didn't talk to staff and not friendly,I would have been taken off. Not a single typo real time. Let's review. 5/10. Hire some older people. Give me back my $10 tip. read more

Aurora Vineyards - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Aurora, Oregon

Ambiance: outside seating is 5 stars, pretty view of a large fountain/water feature, lots of seating available. Food & service: 4 stars, pretty good! Hefty portions and large food menu for a wine tasting place. The food was tasty. It's nice that you can easily walk-in and staff are friendly. Wine: 2.5 stars. The flight I tried was very oak-y, I feel like I was tasting the barrel more than the wine. read more

so I don't even know where to start with this place me and my wife had a weeklong staycation here and just went to a lot of local places here in Oregon. This was one that was recommended to us, but was a huge disappointment to start off. We had called ahead where they told us. There was no such thing as reservation and the patio was on a first come first serve basis, although the very first question when we walked in was, do you have reservations the patio was full and we were given a table inside while we waited to see if something opened up no more than three minutes behind us some lady walks in ask if they can get a table because their new wine members and they want to get their free flight. They told the ladies that they were full and that they could sit inside. She asked if they could walk outside and look around at least and show her friend around she said that's no problem. They did that when they came back in they had mentioned it looked like somebody was getting ready to leave and wanted to know if they would be able to get that seat outside. I thought great we're going to get passed up for this. And then the hostess came over and told us that there was an opening outside. I thought oh great we didn't get passed up so they escorted us outside and tell us that it's just the gazebo seating that's available right now and then they gave the lady that came in three minutes behind us the table. Say we went there to eat dinner. We went to have a good time and we got sat on some old crappy broken down patio furniture and then we got ignored by our waitress and several other waitresses never brought us our water and finally brought us our drinks from inside which they told us they were going to bring immediately and it took about 30 minutes to get them. I should've just got up, walked inside and grabbed them off the table myself and then after being ignored, we finished our watered down shitty wine and had to walk up to the bar because we were being ignored to pay the bill and had every waitress eyeball us and freak out like we were going to walk out without paying I have never in all of my life been treated so rudely I was told good things about this place, but I will never be back. This was some of the most disrespectful rudest service I've ever seen in my life. I am a professional chef and I have worked in the restaurant and catering industry for over 30years. This place absolutely put a foul taste in my mouth like never before basically if you're not a regular or senior citizen don't expect to get any kind of customer service. I felt that we were highly discriminated against because of our age. We are in our late 40s although the large portion of the crowd was all gray haired and in their late 60s to 80s I felt that because we were younger. We got the shitty seats and got passed up by the older people so that they could sit at the table. I was disrespected. I was treated rudely and it was completely unacceptable. read more

I absolutely love going for wine and food here. My favorite Pinot Noir, Sherwood, is a perfect wine for any time and the food offered is delicious and satisfying. Love the wait staff, friendly, courteous and very eager to help with choices. The outdoor seating is lovely, well manicured and the water falls are stunning. read more

Sarah at Aurora Colony Vineyards & Winery on a gorgeous spring day in, of course, Aurora, OR (4/12/25). It was a relaxing day looking at old radios, multiple antique shops, and two wineries. Cute town. Thankful for these moments. Recommend all of it... read more

I'm ready to move to Aurora after this visit. A nice little winery just off of I-5. We comprised as it was a good meet in the middle place for the Portland/Salem folks. They had a nice menu and it was obvious on this day that the word was out on that as more people trickled in during the lunchtime rush. We did a couple of tastings with our burgers and enjoyed the ambiance of the waterfall, etc. I will be back to taste some more wine and have another meal here. read more

Absolutely amazing! Lori, our server, was spot-on with her wine and food recommendations. We purchased a bottle she mentioned was on sale by the case--and yes, we ended up buying the whole case! The hamburger sliders and chicken salad were delicious, and all of their house-made salad dressings were fantastic (the blue cheese was especially amazing). I also loved that they source locally. With excellent service, great wine, and delicious food, we can't wait to come back! read more

It's a lovely little gem winery right off Interstate 5. It has excellent outdoor seating, is dog-friendly, has live music, and has beautiful landscaping and a pond. It's more down-to-earth and not pretentious or stuffy. Jillian and Isaac are fantastic service leads. Highly recommend joining the wine club. The bistro menu is incredibly reasonable and pricing and so are the wine, glass pours and bottles. they have brunch on the weekends. Love this place and highly recommended. read more

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Celebrated my husband's 70th birthday at Aurora Vineyards in Sept 2025. We were a party of 16 and had our gathering outside on their Patio (they also have a large indoor tasting room with seating). I had pre-ordered appetizers and food (to avoid any food prep delays), and everything was setup and ready for us upon arrival. Excellent food taste and presentation, and a beautiful venue with waterfall and gardens. I highly recommend the bistro sliders with fries -- Delicious! Favorite wines were the Viognier and Shiraz. One of our favorite local groups--Boat Drinks--provided the perfect music mix and our group raved about how great they were. Aurora Vineyards made throwing this party super easy for me and I felt their prices were very reasonable for our sized group. It is a lovely place to have a party or just stop in for lunch or dinner. read more

We arrived today just after opening at 12:00, greeted warmly by the staff. Ordered a couple glasses of wine, a pomegranate cider and can of lager, everyone enjoyed their drinks. We ordered the pretzel knots stuffed with pimento cheese, served with honey mustard and stone ground mustard, fantastic! Also ordered the charcuterie board, what a wonderful presentation, loaded with grapes, olives, multiple cheeses, meats and crackers. The baby dills were crispy and loaded with flavor. We also ordered the egg and cucumber salad, it's a "must have", suck delicate flavors, perfect on the pita chips and crackers they serve. The place itself is beautifully decorated inside the main house, but then we went out to the deck by the pond with fountain and waterfall, great venue to enjoy a bit to eat and libation. Highly recommend it and all be back. read more

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What an absolute GEM! I can not tell you how many times I passed this place and had no idea what I was missing. We were looking for a winery open later as my partner works Saturday and this place came up. It's pretty awesome that they are open until 8, especially in the summer when the days run long. We sat outside on the deck next to this gorgeous waterfall and pond. We ordered the flight and a little appetizer of mascapone spinach artichoke dip. The wine was amazing! We ended up buying a bottle of the Pino Noir to go. The food was also amazing. We can not wait to come back! read more

Aurora Vineyards - Patio and snacks - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Aurora, Oregon

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My wife and I really enjoys this place. Some friends introduced us to Aurora and we immediately fell in love with it. What do we like about Aurora? Everything! Let start with the place itself. The tasting room is cozy and inviting and offers both indoor and outdoor (seasonal) seating. The patio has a waterfall that adds to the ambiance, in addition to an amphitheater for events. The wine. That's why we're here, right? Aurora has some fantastic wines that show both the winemakers talent and imagination. We've tried pretty much everything in the cellar and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend. I suggest the wine club so you have a steady supply of their best offerings. Aurora has a limited food menu, but not limited in flavor. Dave is a master at coming up with dishes that pair with the wine selection and add to the Aurora experience. It's also nice when the chef himself comes out to your table to see how your food is. He genuinely cares about what he puts in front of you. The service at Aurora is the jewel on their crown. Everyone is treated like old friends, and we've come to know many of the staff by name. Always busy, they're never too busy to stop and chat. I don't know of another place where I know all the senior staff by name. All in all, Aurora is a top quality operation that fosters a sense of community in the customers. read more

Came out here on a smoky day, but it was still enjoyable. Made a reservation, which wasn't actually needed. Only did so because the app, tock, made it look like reservations were filling up. That was a waste. The big reason why this place gets the 4 stars. The staff was friendly, but a little slow, probably because they were training someone new. The inside is really cute and I love the outside. I will definitely come back again. We had the sample flight, which the wine was very good, but I wish you could choose the wines that you are interested in. We also had the artichoke dip and sliders. Both were great! read more

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What a surprise this place was. The landscaping here is absolutely phenomenal--definitely not what one would expect just a stone's throw from the road. A wonderful water feature greets you as you drive in, and an even more impressive one is out behind the back deck by the tasting room. There's even a chapel onsite, but I would suggest being mindful of the road noise if you decide to get married here. Otherwise, it is a beautiful location. Very serene indeed. The Pinot Noirs were good for the most part, but their heavier reds are much better. The Tempranillo is great, and the 2008 Cab is fantastic (that's right, 2008), but it should be for the price. If you're in the area, stop by, but do so in nice weather so you can roam around outside, especially down by that wonderful water feature. read more

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Spotted this cute roadside vineyard on our way to Aurora, just outside the city limits, and decided we were going to make a stop on our way out of town. We were asked if we had reservations, which we did not, but we were seated anyway to the best table on the deck (in my opinion), right next to the waterfall pond and fountain. The proprietors indicated an event might fill up all the outdoor tables, but this influx of patrons never quite manifested itself. Our host seemed inexperienced and a little flabbergasted with some of the basic operations (checking out and paying our bill, for example), and our server, whom I took to be one of the co-owners of the vineyard, was slightly on the pretentious side. We ordered the current seasonal flight, split a dark chocolate bar (from a local confectioner) and my wife ended up ordering a glass of the red blend (the last on the flight) to finish things off. Apparently only the first two wines on the list (the whites) were produced on-site; the rest were sourced from Walla Walla and other East-Cascade locations. These two were my favorites, so that speaks to the quality of the operation here. Each phase of the flight came a little slower than the one previous, but gave my wife and I plenty of time to enjoy each other's company without being constantly interrupted. Most of the wines were a bit too dry for my taste, but I was apparently in the minority. We spent an hour idling on the deck, roasting in the sun despite the umbrella overhead, sampling the vintages and enjoying our conversation. Hard to complain about a relaxing summer afternoon! read more

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Their weekend brunch is a must. The wine club is very affordable and has great benefits. Cheers! read more

Aurora Vineyards - White Pinot - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Aurora, Oregon

So far I have only had a chance to try Aurora's sauvignon blanc, but it is one of the best sauvignon blancs I have ever had! So much more flavor than others I have had (and I have many!!) You have to try it-- and so reasonably priced!! read more

Outstanding service always love the crew always over the top experience! Mindy is the Best!! Great food! Love the live music and the patio. Great wine! read more

This was our second visit to this lovely vineyard. This time we made reservations and had lunch along with a glass of wine. Cathy was our server and was very friendly and helpful. It's so pretty here and it was a beautiful day to sit on the patio. The cheesy artichoke dip was delicious! I can see why it's the customer favorite. read more

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Poor pour service, okay wine. I recommend skipping. There was a complete lack of attention to customer service. We were not brought water, when we were served wine for the wine tasting the waitress did not walk us though the different wines, just set them down and left. One of us was not drinking and ordered a soda, and they told her to go grab it herself rather than bringing it out. They gave us barley any wine for the wine tasting: to much money for so little wine. We were brought food but no napkins, and when we requested napkins they gave us three for five people. The little wine we did receive tasted good. read more

What a great place! I enjoyed all the wines I tasted. The cheesy artichoke dip, Brussels sprouts & sausage sampler are very good. Ambiance inside & outside is fantastic! What a find! read more

Aurora Vineyards - Cheesy Artichoke Dip w chips instead of bread - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Aurora, Oregon

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It was a cute spot and upon walking in, the staff looked friendly but we weren't quite treated that way. They weren't rude or anything, just without energy and we got there close to opening. Besides my party, there was one other party but no one really wanted to serve us. We ordered a flight and they all tasted very tart. It was such a sub-par experience that we wanted to be in and out as fast as possible. read more

Stopped here on a rainy spring Saturday because I've been watching this venue develop for years and never made time to actually check it out. It's just as charming and beautiful from the inside as it is from the road. I treated myself to a red wine flight for a mere $5. After chatting with the friendly server, I purchased a bottle of Merlot for dinner with my family, and I was rewarded with a free tasting. This is essentially a wedding venue, and it's lovely. I'll be back with my husband on a warmer, drier day when we can sit on the patio and enjoy our wine. read more

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Great wine tasting, great wines!! Beautiful patio to hang out with friends and wife. Simply my favourite wine place. read more

Aurora Vineyards - Shannon and I enjoying the place. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Aurora, Oregon

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This was a terrific place to find lunch during an antiquing visit to the town. We chose it because of their food menu - a nice selection of appetizer - type dishes. We tried a Caprese Salad, the German Sausage sampler, and, for me, a standout Cheesy Artichoke Dip. The cheese blend in the dip was something we couldn't pin down, but found it delightful. Finding exceptional food to go with wine in a lovely setting makes for a really enjoyable winery visit. read more

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Great service, great wine and amazing views. Love stopping here on a Sunday with family and friend. I definitely recommend

Beautiful patio area as we sat a listened to Jonny starlight. wow great entertainer. We were sad all they had to eat was a meat and cheese plate because they ran out of everything else. Wine was fare, they weren't doing fights to taste others read more

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This place is great! They give you two wine tastings for free to figure out what you want. They also have beer and cider for those non wine drinkers out there. Food is great and their outside deck is really relaxing with a nice water feature. Staff is very friendly and helpful too. read more

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We did the pre-purchased dinner for $60. The service was good. The wine was good. However, way overpriced for this meal and we won't do this again. We would do menu order. We eat at the finest restaurants in Portland several times a year and this value for dollar was way off. Don't do it. read more

Love this place. It's very serene and close enough to where I live for a quick getaway.

On our way back up from Cottage Grove back to Portland we stopped in Aurora to check out some antique shops. The drive to that part of Aurora brought us past Aurora Colony Vineyards. We knew we would be stopping here on our way back to the highway. Another unpretentious vineyard. Free tastings again (see my previous review if you are one of my readers) and they do not skimp. We tasted 12 of their wines during this session. Kirk was our guide for this tasting. He was very knowledgeable about the wine as well as the business. One of their wines is named after him. We didn't find that out until the end as it was one of the final wines we tasted. He was super friendly and we enjoyed talking with him. Aurora Colony hasn't been around very long. They have only been producing wines since the summer of 2012, but they are apparently a big spot for weddings. We didn't end up walking around much, but from what I saw I'm sure it would be a nice place to get married. This was just a random find, but sometimes those are the best places. Worth a detour off of 1-5 if you happen to be in this area. read more

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Not only does this place offer breath taking venue/ landscaping, beautiful ambiance, delicious food and wine oh marvelous-tasting wine, but a great staff too. Thank you to Kelsey for making our night out wonderful. Landscape: Gorgeous Vinyard with stylish barn style buildings. Romantic ambiance with the colors and lighting. Parking: More then plenty. We brought our truck and 27' travel trailer and had no problem getting in and out. Wine: Yes please I will be coming back for more. The Dreamer is perfectly named. And I recommend trying the lavender mimosa Food: Real food and can I just say, Yumm! And they accommodate to food allergies. Staff: They not only make you feel comfortable, by time we left we felt like we had been coming here for years. Kelsey was great and very accommodating to our group. I have been married for 8 years and if we renew our vows, this place would be perfect read more

Aurora Vineyards - Our first visit and we left feeling like this was our regular Saturday night go to. - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Aurora, Oregon

This place is absolutely beautiful and charming. They have a gorgeous grapevine gate and a new welcoming sign. The gigantic door invites one in with wonder. They still provide a few complimentary tastes or you can purchase a wine flight for $10 that comes with 8 generous pours. If you have the Oregon Wine Passport, the tasting is complimentary in 2018 for 2 people. The wine tasting room is large and decorated with rustic charm. I came back on Saturday during Labor Day and they had business, but it really wasn't that busy. They landscaped the back and put in a beautiful patio, man-made pond, and lots of tables to relax at. I absolutely loved the hanging baskets- they were gigantic. I love the sweet viognier. The reds are also very good. They also have really amazing food here. The pan roasted brussel sprouts are amazing. It is a great place to have wine and food. If you are looking for a great escape or a place to celebrate with a good event space, this place is definitely worth checking out. Great winery. I try to visit here while also taking advantage of the gorgeous Dahlia blooms at Swan Island Dahlia Fields close by. read more

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We have visited this winery several times and have enjoyed sitting out on the back deck with a glass of wine and watching the beautiful water feature. However, twice in the last week, we had unpleasant experiences. One day last week, we stopped in to have a glass of wine and ask a question about an upcoming event we were planning. When we told the women who greeted us at the door what we wanted, she abruptly told us that she was simply too busy. And, she wasn't pleasant about it. We left. We returned today with the same mission...a glass of wine and to ask a few basic questions. Today we were seated on the back deck and given a glass of water (a nice touch on a hot day). We sat there for over 20 minutes. Nobody returned to take our order. There were exactly four tables of patrons. The three women working there returned to the patio at least 7 times to wait on the other tables. Not even once did they glance in our direction. After voicing our disappointment on the way out, we left. We received a call shortly afterwards saying they were sorry but they had been busy filling a large wine order. Amazing they were so busy filling that large wine order ... but still managed to wait on the other three tables with tastings, glasses of wine, and food. We get that things go wrong. Perhaps each of these women thought one of the others were waiting on our table. Could have been a simple miscommunication between staff. But, own up to it. Don't insult us further by telling us you were too busy when you weren't too busy serving the other tables. read more

Beautiful scenery to enjoy wine and a meal. The wine was very good overall! I'd recommend the Estate Chardonnay, Viogner, and White Pinot Noir. read more

The wine is fantastic, as we did a tasting of 4 wines. The food is i incredible. The chef is from Codon Bleu. We will be back! Hospitality and I The setting was also terrific. read more

Amazing Chef's daily pizza choice. Sharing updated wine menu information since prices have gone up since July 2020. Great outdoor setting to eat and share a bottle of wine. read more

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Yesterday was our one year anniversary. We decided to venture out to our first winery trip in Oregon and this is where we chose. Needless to say we were not disappointed! The staff was amazing and we even got a chance to chat with the owner, who when we left, gave us an anniversary gift of locally made chocolate which I can not wait to try! We were welcomed in to a lovely table outside in a beautiful courtyard with a beautiful waterfall. Unfortunately the weather was not cooperating and had other plans. We were quickly moved inside when the rain turned into pea sized hail...lol. We then sat at a beautiful wooden table where we finished our meat and cheese plate and finished our wine tasting. We also had a few glasses of other wines that were not on the tasting menu. The viogner was just lovely and the 2016 white wine blend was probably my favorite of everything. They were running a special on the first wine we tasted and we ended up walking out with a case of it for $80! I'm talking a steal of a deal! When the day ended, we collected our wine, our chocolate, our memories and came home to enjoy a bottle on our couch. What a beautiful way to celebrate our anniversary. Thank you guys so much for making it a memory we will look back on for years to come read more

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What a great find! Why it took us a couple years to find it, I have no idea! Our new local hangout...thank you for making some great wines... read more

This place is top notch. We really enjoy the wine here, and my wife and I are wine club members here and the staff is very nice. The pricing is a little low in comparison to other places in the valley. John (owner) is great and runs a great ship with Kelly (tasting room manager). Their new event venue is beautiful and I can't wait to have an excuse to get to rent it out someday! read more