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    Becker

    4.4 (19 reviews)
    ModerateWineries
    Open 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Michele R.

    In the context of a truly mom and pop winery, this is as good as it gets. Five happy stars for the hospitality and the wine! Becker wines are not sold in retail outlets, so a visit to the winery is both fun and the only way to buy these really good wines. HOSPITALITY: We loved every minute of the time we spent at Becker. From meeting owners Charles and Peggy as well as winery dogs Mueller (140 pounds of pure sweetness in a black lab and St. Bernard mix) and Willow (a beautiful bloodhound) to talking to Peggy about their wines and about the art and science of winemaking in general. We tasted several Becker wines and bought several bottles to take with us. We even loved the reason for a bit of a traffic delay on the road leading up to Becker. But you'll have to look at the photos to find the source of that! (Hint: Guinea fowl, anyone?) TASTING SET UP: No tasting fee, at least on the day we were there, and several bottlings were offered for tasting. We enjoyed every wine we tasted and bought eight bottles. Very good value of affordable prices for wine of this very good quality with an additional 20% off with purchase of six bottles or more. WINE: Producing 600 cases of wine a year, the Beckers plant the vines, tend them and make the wines themselves too. This is the essence of artisan wine making. If you want to know why decisions were made in the various vintage years or why one type of oak barrel was chosen over another for aging of their reds, when the wine maker who is hands-on for the decisions is doing the pouring, it's a fun discussion. Becker whites were crisp with nicely balanced acid and an extended finish. Lots of pear and apple on the nose and palate for the Pinot Gris made it particularly yummy and we are always delighted to find such good Mueller Thurgau as made here. The reds were bold and even as young as they are had restrained tannins letting the flavor of the grapes shine. These Pinot Noir had "oomph", in particular the 2009 Reserve which was one of three being tasted. I particularly liked the sort of peppery finish on the Reserve PN, reminiscent of Syrah. These are entirely different than Pinot Noir produced from Willamette Valley grapes. A very nice outcome for my palate. We bought the PN Reserve, Mueller Thurgau, Syrah, Pinot Gris and a blended red called Mud Dog. The latter, named for winery dog Mueller who appears on the label, is a blend of Cabernet, Syrah and Pinot Noir. Peggy says for Willow not to be left out, she and Charles are working on a new blended wine named for her! Becker wines are good to drink now and if we can exercise the restraint to lay them down for a bit, they will get even better. THIS N THAT: 1) The owners had the interest in equal access for all wine drinkers and they installed ramps into the charming (wood ceiling, big patterned rugs), cozy (fresh flowers on tables) tasting room. 2) Travel Tip if you visit Becker, here's a suggestion for a lovely afternoon: a) Start with a nosh at My Coffee in Roseburg - a great neighborhood place. b) Then head to Becker. c) Afterwards, for the other end of the money and size spectrum in winemaking, drive to nearby Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards for a unique tasting experience. d) Then take the beautiful back country drive to Lighthouse Center Bakery in Umpqua for wonderful vegan and vegetarian breads and other good things to eat in or take away to use when you pop the cork on a bottle of Becker wine that evening. You'll have fun - we promise!

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    Sherry S.

    The owners had just finished up a bus tour when we showed up. One of the owners came out and explained the situation so we grabbed the little table outside and made ourselves at home. It's so nice to just look out at grapevines growing for miles and be out in the country. Just drinking that up in itself puts me at ease. He came out pretty quickly and gave us our first taste of one of their whites. We had our dog with us and the owner let us know that he had 2 horses, I mean dogs inside the building. Our dog is just a little wierded out by her own species, especially girl dogs so we just try and not let her get too close, just in case. We continued sipping on our drinks and they brought us out cheese, crackers, fruit, and finally chocolate. The other owner also came out and visited and explained her wines to us. A lovely couple with a couple of BIG dogs in the middle of wine country. Very picturesque.

    Jeremy J.

    A great small winery that is hidden back in the hills a bit. Once you arrive onsite, Meuller, one of the winery reps will come out to greet you and show you the way to the tasting room. He's a little slow but he knows the way well. If you see Willow be sure to rub her belly too! The story of dry irrigation is pretty incredible and you can taste it in the whites especially. Much sweeter flavors and hardly any of the bitterness. Ample tastings and good conversation with the owners makes this a hidden little gem. Highly recommend.

    Charles Becker talking about his reserve pinot noir.
    Michael C.

    We first met Charles & Peggy Becker a couple years ago when we went to their winery with some friends. They are just about the friendliest couple you'd ever want to meet! The winery is quaint and cozy. Sitting in their tasting room is a lot like sitting at you best friend's kitchen table. Odds are either Charles or Peggy or maybe both of them will be pouring, and they are happy to tell you all about their operations. They have a way of making everyone feel like an extra special customer. All of their wines have a uniqueness about them that is their signature. The whites are crisp and complex, and the reds generally have juicy berry up front and an interesting, spicy finish. Rose and I generally leave with a bottle of "Dog's Drool" (a crisp, fruity slightly sweet Rosé blend) for Rose and a bottle of "Mud Dog" (a bold, juicy/spicy red blend) for me. You'll not find their wine in stores so you have to go to the winery to get it, but it's worth the trip. Just be prepared to spend a while, because you'll want to sit a spell. There's no wine club, but if you buy a case, you get 20% off, and a card that says you're a "Wine Friend". That card will get you 20% off any future purchases forever. BTW, be prepared to handle the affections of a couple very large, sweet dogs! "Rose's Cafe" #rosescafe1 http://rosescafe1.blogspot.com

    Nicest owners! Loved the wine! Great views of the vineyard! Highly recommend visiting this winery!

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    Love their wines, wonderful people, fun place to visit. One of the brightest winery gems in the Umpqua Valley.

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    Loved their wines but especially loved the hospitality, the homemade fudge, and the dogs.

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    Melrose Vineyards - Melrose Vineyards, Roseburg, OR - August 21, 2021

    Melrose Vineyards

    4.2(41 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$

    Absolutely beautiful location with a patio overlooking lush green grass and a vast vineyard. We…read morecame and stayed here through Harvest Host and also enjoyed a bottle of viognier wine and the smoked salmon platter, both were divine. The service by Pam was lovely and if we were local, we would absolutely come back.

    How nice to be welcomed with a smile and a "I'm glad you're here" attitude! And, dog friendly as…read morewell. (Not the case with some other wineries in the area.) They have an extensive wine list; so my husband and I each did a tasting of 6 ($10), and then ordered the smoked salmon plate ($25). We then took a seat out on the terrace overlooking the beautiful winery and vineyard. Not long after we were seated, we were served our wine flights and salmon plate. Let me first say that the smoked salmon plate was beautifully presented and very delicious. The salmon was tender and moist, accompanied with cream cheese and a wonderful pepper jelly. Oh, so good. My wine flight was mostly whites. My favorite tastes were the sauvignon blanc (not a typical suave blanc, less acidic with a smooth finish); the chardonnay, and the rose. But I enjoyed all the wines I tasted. Also note that they have a small gift shop with some very cute items. I'm so very glad we came here. Great staff, great views, great food and great wine. We will definitely be back again next time we are in the area.

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    Wonderful winery, and dog friendly, too. 8/21/23

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    Season Cellars - Great wines in this little boutique winery

    Season Cellars

    5.0(5 reviews)
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    I saw a post on Facebook about this winery. Finding it wasn't easy, but it's surely worth it once…read moreyou get there. It's in the group of buildings across the road from Kruse Farms. You have to go down the road a ways to find the gate in the fence to get in. But it's there. Trust me. Once you get there and meet Scott & Jennifer Henry, you'll want to stay a while. This is an outgoing couple that's passionate about their wines and about growing succulent house plants. They are very good at both. They have no vineyards of their own, but buy grapes from growers across Southern Oregon. They feel this arrangement allows them to get grapes from many different regional climates and greatly expands the variety they have to work with. And not tending a vineyard gives them more time to devote to wine making. Their results are impressive. For Rose, we took home a bottle of 2013 "Transparency", a white blend of 57% Muller Thurgau, 28% Muscat and 15% Riesling. Delightfully fruity, slightly sparkling, slightly sweet. For me we got the 2012 Syrah, actually a blend of 75% Syrah and 25% Grenache, a very interesting raspberry and spice experience. If the tasting room is a bit hard to find and keeps short hours, it's okay. You can find their products on some local grocery store shelves, including Sherm's Thunderbird in Roseburg. "Rose's Cafe" #rosescafe1 http://rosescafe1.blogspot.com

    They have an amazing white called "Transparency"...so good that even if you didn't like wine…read morebefore tasting this one ....you'll be a convert..

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