Archer Vinyard is a perfect resting point on the way to the Oregon coast from PDX…read more Absolutely beautiful views from the patio. Great wine served by friendly, knowledgeable staff. They also had some live music the afternoon we were there.

Stopped by this place by pure luck. So glad I did, was a little over 5:30 pm on a Sunday driving…read moreback home to CA. I was able to try and purchase a few bottles to bring back home. Very kind and helpful gentleman who introduced me to their wine selection. My little one enjoyed the seating area and chocolates available! Would definitely go back!

Very nice place for wine tasting and amazing views! We sat outside and had a flight. We also bought…read morea wine to take with us. Excellent service and very informative on wines.

This is a nice tasting room with a gorgeous view. The staff were super friendly and knowledgeable…read more The wines were very nice, would definitely visit again.

Food was good band was great!! Super friendly servers nice atmosphere fun place!! Of course the…read morewine is great too

We met some friends here who are club members. The service was friendly and attentive. They had a…read morereally nice selection of appetizers and food. The space is open, but has cozy vibes. They have seating inside and have a nice back patio. I'm allergic to alcohol (especially wine) so I didn't partake in the wine, but others in our group had the wine flights and enjoyed. They offer a few mocktails, but they appeared to be geared toward the sugary side so I didn't partake. The food was really tasty. I had the quinoa bowl with grilled chicken and my lobster got the Kaiser Burger. They had live music on a Saturday early evening which was a lot of fun. Would definitely return!

During our 3rd annual WA/OR wine road trip, among Pinot Noir wines we found Bells Up 2017…read moreVillanelle Reserve to be our unanimous favorite, and agreed that this small winery's Pinot Noir lineup ranked among the best. We three had a 2 hour wine tasting with David on a sunny day in August. This was our first visit. WINES: 5.0. We enjoyed the wines, especially the 2017 Villanelle Reserve Pinot Noir and the 2021 Jupiter Pinot Noir. We purchased 4 bottles of wine to take home; we look forward to tasting them outside the warm, seductive ambiance of our winery visit. SERVICE: 5.0. David, the owner, patiently answered our questions as he guided our 2 hour experience on an outside veranda overlooking a vineyard. We learned new things about wines (both in general and the Bells Up selection in particular), the naming of the Bells Up Winery and of its wines as related to music, and more. AMBIANCE: 4.5. Attractive setting. Our private tasting on the outside veranda was enchanting. Though the sound of a leaf blower at a neighboring property was a minor distraction during the first few minutes, the music of the wines effortlessly drowned it out; the leaf blowing ended soon after our arrival in any case.

Bells Up Winery is an absolute gem. Our group of six--ranging from seasoned collectors to friends…read morewho had never stepped foot in a winery--had a private tasting with owner and winemaker Dave Specter, and it was nothing short of fantastic. Dave is delightful, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable. He explained his winemaking philosophy in a way that made everyone feel included, no matter their experience level. His passion for what he does shines through in every story, especially his inspiring journey into winemaking. By the end, we all felt like we'd made a new friend. The wines were excellent, the tasting room was beautiful, and the view made the whole experience unforgettable. Since Bells Up wines are only available directly from the winery, visiting feels even more special. We can't wait to come back--absolutely loved everything about it.

This is a wonderful place to wine taste. The grounds are so pretty. Maria was our server and she is…read moreso sweet. They do have some snacks to purchase as well. We feel that an excellent wine tasting trip is 90% the way you are treated and the overall experience. There was another young man who interacted with us as well that was very nice and pointed us to other wineries along our route. We did enjoy their wines very much and picked up a few bottles. This winery we would definitely come back to.

We had a good wine tasting at Rain Dance Vineyards in Newburg, Oregon. Rain Dance was one of a few…read morewineries that we selected for our Willamette Valley wine tour (Oregon Wine Country). The staff was polite, welcoming, and friendly and the atmosphere was relaxing. The experience was like going into a nice home, next to a vineyard, for wine and cheese. Lovely atmosphere. Our group of eight had a Saturday afternoon reservation. We arrived and were seated before 12:30pm and left by around 1:45pm. This did not appear to be a big operation. During our visit, I saw only two lady employees tending to all the customers. Rain Dance has indoor and outdoor seating. We were seated inside. Regardless of where you sit, there are good views of the property's vineyard and garden. It's beautiful and serene. Shortly after our tasting began, a bachelorette party left. Therefore, we had the inside all to ourselves save for a couple seated by the window. The weather was pleasant so several doors to the house were left open, creating a calm, gentle breeze. We had the wines listed below. Individual bottle prices are from the time of our tasting and descriptions are from Rain Dance's website at the time of writing this review ( https://raindancevineyards.com/shop/ ). * 2022 Grand Oak Vineyard Riesling. $32 for 750-mL bottle. "Classic aromas and flavors of stone fruit and tropical flowers are lifted by vibrant acidity on the palate. This drier-style Riesling allows for so much versatility at the dinner table, but fish dishes are our favorites." * 2023 Grand Oak Gewurztraminer. $32 for 750-mL bottle. "A Rain Dance favorite! Gewurztraminer is a rare find in Oregon, especially in such a dry style. Its lively notes of jasmine, peach and spice box are perfect for Asian and Indian dishes loaded with their own exotic spices." * 2022 Estate Pinot Noir Cuvee. $45 for 750-mL bottle. "Fresh notes of cherries, pomegranate, plums, black pepper, pipe tobacco, and cinnamon." * 2021 Grand Oak Vineyard Pinot Noir. $60 for 750-mL bottle. "Bright and fresh with a complex assortment of dark cherries, raspberries, cranberries, intermingled with thyme, sage, and cinnamon." Since the time of our visit, I think the 2022 Grand Oak Vineyard Riesling and the 2021 Grand Oak Vineyard Pinot Noir have been replaced by 2023 and 2022 vintages, respectively. We also had at least two charcuterie boards ($35 each) that included crackers, roasted hazelnuts, onion jam, pork rillettes, raisins, and three kinds of cheese. The total cost for our group for everything was $336, which worked out to $42 per person. While I've been to a lot of wineries/vineyards and done a lot of wine tastings (just search my reviews), I'm still by no means a wine connoisseur. All I can say about Rain Dance is I thought all of the wines were enjoyable. All four, from the riesling to the pinot noirs, were delectable. They smelled and tasted well made and high quality. In short, I enjoyed our visit to Rain Dance and thought it was worth the visit. Rain Dance Vineyards is named after owners and founders Celia and Ken Austin's Rain Dance Ranch. The ranch was established in 1991 and the vineyard was established in 2009.

Attended a Wedding and Reception in this out in wine country Oregon. What a beautiful spot to get…read moremarried. Incredible atmospere to celebrate sucn a fun event. Delicious wine, food and ambiance. Worth the drive from Portland.

I have never felt so much like family as when we arrived to Lenne. Matt and his team instantly made…read moreus feel like we were at home from the second we parked. Words will never be fair to explain how gorgeous this winery is. The views are beyond breath taking, with just as equally amazing wine to match. We fell in love with this winery and views so much, we had our wedding photos taken here. Matt and his team accommodated all our wedding chaos with such patience, love, and kindness. We got wine and DELICIOUS pizza for our group and everyone absolutely raved about how fantastic it all was. We will never go anywhere else for our wine needs, and will be sure to tell everyone we know that Lenne is a MUST when they visit Oregon.

Incredible view! So close to Portland. The owner was so gracious. Great service. We had a flight of…read moretheir red wines which was crisp and delicious! Large patio area to enjoy the view. Dog friendly too.

This is my second time here, but I really enjoy their Friday nights. Between 5 and 9 PM the live…read moremusic and the rotating food truck is a perfect way to end a week. Staff was courteous and the sunset could not have been better.

Oliver Springs Vineyard was our favorite stop on our small wine tour through Willamette Valley,…read morea.k.a. Oregon Wine Country. Husband and wife founders and owners Jim and Stephanie Houchins are nothing short of fantastic. The wines we tasted were excellent. After meeting Jim and Stephanie, I could really see the passion they had for wine and their vineyard. Oliver Springs is truly a labor of love for them. According to their website ( https://oliverspringsvineyard.com/ ), their first vintage year was 2016 and they "are currently producing approximately 300 cases a year, making [them] a micro-boutique winery." Our tasting consisted of the following wines: * 2021 Chardonnay * 2019 Estate Pinot Noir * 2021 Estate Pinot Noir * 2019 Kieta's Block Pinot Noir * 2019 Sasha's Block Pinot Noir The tasting, regularly $25 per person, included a sheet with tasting notes. Stephanie conducted the tasting and Jim assisted. Jim also took us on an educational and informative tour of the vineyard. Oliver Springs has multiple grape clones, which are cut and grafted from the same mother vines. I'm no wine expert/connoisseur, but I believe the general thought is clones produce more consistent, higher-quality wines. The Kieta and Sasha Block Pinot Noirs were named after two of Jim and Stephanie's huskies. A third husky, Mosey (Mozzie? I'm not sure how to spell it.), joined us for our tasting and vineyard tour, which added to the experience. :) Oliver Springs is a small operation. I believe the vineyard is only about 3.5 acres. I know it's not Stephanie's full-time job and I guess probably not for Jim either. They're open on weekends by appointment only. Our group of eight visited on a Saturday morning around 10:30am. We left shortly after 12:00pm. They have a relatively small, simple, clean, and modern building with a tasting room inside. Unlike many other wineries, this one provides an intimate, get-to-know-the-owners type wine-tasting experience. Several of us ended up ordering wine afterwards. The wine cost anywhere from $42 to $50 per bottle. As is customary, they have wine clubs you can join as well. See my pictures or contact them for more info. If you're putting together a list of wineries to visit in Oregon, I highly recommend Oliver Springs Vineyard.

From the owner: Oliver Springs Vineyard is a small family-owned and operated, boutique winery and produces about…read more500 cases per year of chardonnay and pinot noir. Our focus is on letting the wine express what happened in the vineyard that year and the unique flavors of different clones of both pinot and chardonnay and how they play together.

This is a must when you visit Newburg!! My only caveat is don't sit outside…read more We went mid July for my friends bday dinner and had a spectacular time! We had the beet salad to start which was just perfect. The truffle burrata mousse was something I've never had before and it added a light creaminess to the dish. My friend had the pasta de la nonna and I had the special of the night. The pasta de la nonna was delicious, flavorful, and the noodles were something I've never fresh! It was more than just a red sauce. My ravioli was filled with something delicious (I wish I could remember now lol what it was). We had tiramisu for dessert since it was her birthday. Service was lovely. Great find on vacation!

We were psyched to grab a reservation while traveling here! We heard they are hard to come by. We…read morewere in for Sunday pizza and gnocchi night. Gnocchi was killer and the pizza was pretty good. The service was absolutely meh. We watched a table seated after us get drinks and salads before we even gave our drink order, and they got their meals before we ordered. We were pretty excited to order and stoked for the food here, so the meh service was really a bummer. We also were seated in the back, and it was really hot in that room. If I had it to do over again, I'd request the restaurant area up front. Overall, we'd go back to give it another go. But there was room for improvement for sure.

Amazing value for delicious wines. Only $10 tasting charge but free with membership...only 2…read morebottles per quarter for a basic membership. Steve, owner was super friendly and knowledgeable.

We did the tasting flight which included one sparkling Pinot and four red wines. The price was…read moreonly $10, but the pours were small. All of the tastings were okay, but non stood out. The only seating is on hard plastic chairs inside the small tasting room. The server was friendly and knowledgeable.