Tendril Wines is such a wonderful wine tasting experience. Andrew is very knowledgeable, Friendly…read moreand treated us like family! We loved that owner/wine maker Tony Rynders came out and discussed his wines, and the name of the winery and was so down to earth. If you are doing wine tasting in the Carlton area, (who am I kidding - in Willamette, OR) this is a MUST STOP! This is a laid back tasting, that will knock your socks off your feet!

Great wine tasting experience in Carlton. Andrew was very knowledgeable and super friendly - also…read morewent off menu and shared a bunch of extra wines. Wines were all great and we went home with a few bottles. Will come again.

We enjoyed our time at MonksGate Vineyard in Yamhill County, outside of Carlton. This was one of…read moreour stops on a custom wine tour in Willamette Valley, a.k.a. Oregon Wine Country. What stood out to me about MonksGate, compared to the other wineries and vineyards we visited, was the wonderful view we had during our wine tasting. We were outside, perched atop a mound, underneath trees, with a picnic table, umbrella, Adirondack chairs, and a side/end table, looking out onto seemingly endless vineyards. The weather was perfect and the atmosphere was calm and serene. We also pretty much had the whole place to ourselves except for one couple with a dog. Speaking of which, MonksGate is dog-friendly. As soon as we parked and got out of the car, we were greeted by the MonksGate owner's dog, Fizzy. Fizzy is a well-behaved and well-groomed Airedale Terrier. Fizzy and the other customers' small dog, Jimmy, hung out with us during our tasting. It added to our experience. This is a family-owned-and-operated vineyard. Along with Fizzy, we were greeted by Rebecca Moore, second-generation vineyard owner. In 1998, Rebecca's parents, Ron and Linda Moore, founded the 50-acre farmland where MonksGate sits today. The vineyard itself is 20 acres. It was named "MonksGate" because monks from the nearby Trappist Abbey (Our Lady of Guadalupe) walked across the land as a form of meditation. The Moores installed an access gate to allow the monks to continue their walks. Rebecca conducted the tasting. She had an assistant with her. They were both very friendly and welcoming. Below is a list of what we had with prices per bottle at the time of our visit. * 2023 North Block Dry Rose ($28) * 2019 Classic Pinot Noir ($42) * 2021 Classic Pinot Noir ($42) * 2023 Dry Riesling ($29) * 2023 "Fizzy" Sparkling Dry Riesling ($39) There was a tasting menu with helpful tasting notes. Also, Rebecca did a great job explaining each wine as she served them. I'm not a wine connoisseur so all I can tell you is I thought all five wines tasted fantastic. I'd be happy with any one of them at dinner or a social gathering, etc. My favorite was the 2019 pinot noir. How the notes described that one: "2019 was a cooler, more 'traditional' vintage, with rain during harvest keeping flavor phenolics bright and notes on the nose floral and spicy. The palate of this wine is rife with ripe raspberries, the finish long and balanced." By the time you read this, they'll probably be sold out. We had a Saturday 3pm reservation for a group of eight. The total cost of the tasting was $252.20, which worked out to $31.53 per person. We left the vineyard shortly before 4:30pm, so we stayed just under 1.5 hours. When we left, Rebecca and her assistant started to close up shop -- we were the last customers for the day. I will say, for as nice a property as this is, I thought it was a little weird how the restroom - at least the one we used - was an outdoor porta-potty. I've done a lot of wine tastings over the years and this was the first vineyard/winery to have a porta-potty as the restroom. Not a big deal for us, but just thought I'd point it out.

What a nice place to go for wine! We came and opened their rose and sat inside to enjoy it. They…read morehave both indoor and outdoor seating areas with so many choices to choose from. We were able to hear about the winery and have a wonderful conversation with the owner, Rebecca and also talked to the other tasting room staff which was so fun! Great place to go and a winery not to be missed! Thanks for making our visit so wonderful.

Most reasonable tasting $25. Most are $40. Beautiful property…read more We sat Al fresco. The first wine was tart, a brut rose. Also with an orange tinge color. Mary Louise was our server. We saw palm trees growing. Palm trees in Oregon who knew. A Mullar-Thugau varietal was a first for us. A German grape. A very nice summer wine. The rest of the flight was also nice. We chatted up the club details. We may join. Worth a stop. Mark & Nancy.

Very nice spot overlooking the valley to come taste wine. Not to mention they have various drinking…read morefestivals here throughout the year that you don't want to miss. I came here for Bubblesfest this year and it was totally worth the raging day hangover. A friend of mine is a member here so we go for a tastings every few months. The ambience is chill yet elegant and the staff is always knowledgeable and eager to please. I've only had one wine I didn't like here and it was from the year they had the bad fires. Always a reliable, tasteful yet not snooty, place to have a glass, bottle, or tasting.

Most vineyards require reservation or no kids allowed during COVID. We called Saturday morning and…read morewe got a reservation on the same day immediately. When we got there, the place is very charming. The backyard is huge. There are so many outdoor tables. The service was very friendly. We felt that we were so lucky to find this place. However, all the wines that we tried are mediocre. All the wines are so light. I wish the wines were much better quality.

Keeler Estate Vineyard is the best vineyard. Sure, their biodynamic wines are great and the…read morevineyard is beautiful and family-owned. But what you'll get here that you will get nowhere else is Paco. Paco is the resident vineyard black tri Australian Shepherd and he is the bestest boy. He takes you on tours around the vineyard and hangs out with you during tastings on the porch. Highly recommend.

It's a gorgeous drive through hill country to get here. The drive alone is worth it. Outstanding…read moreviews! Huge outdoor patio area. Super dog friendly too. Their wines are top notch! We joined their wine club. The owner was our server, very personable and made us feel very welcomed. No food available but you can bring your own.

We accidentally booked our reservation for Monday and showed up on a Saturday Members Only event…read moreand the lovely people at Winter's Hill were so kind and let us do a tasting anyway. They told us all about the wines, made us feel like family, and when no Ubers or taxis would come get us to bring us to our dinner reservations, one of the lovely women from the vineyard drove us. The wines were fantastic and we ended up signing up for one of the memberships they were that delicious! We cannot recommend this spot and these people more!!!

A great experience with Lily as our guide. Despite being quite busy, Lily was very friendly and…read morehelpful. I had visited once pre-pandemic at their old location and did not have a good experience but decided to give it another shot and so glad I did! Ended up joining the club!

Love Rocco wines. They have 4 tasting options. You get your…read moretasting free if you bottles. Space is shaded and quaint. The staff was very nice and knowledgeable about the area the wines are grown. Get the rose for sure. It will be perfect for summer.

Izzy was wonderful! The entry sign is very small so recommend the owners get a new one we walked…read moreinto the entry but unknowingly not knowing it was correct. The barn feel was wonderful but it was very cold. They offered blankets and there were heaters as well but not on. Izzy was wonderful and so kind. Highly recommend

We had a great time and tasting with Laura (co-owner). The tasting room is beautiful, the wines…read morewere very good, and the impact of the conversations you have with an owner who is extremely engaging totally make the experience that much more special. We look forward to going back again and meeting her husband to get his view and understand his experiences too. A very special, somewhat smaller production winery that's definitely worth the stop.

Great place to enjoy a good bottle of wine and I just became a member. They sometimes have food…read moretrucks as well.

I go here wine tasting with my bestie yearly. It's not far from us and we can enjoy this beautiful…read moreview. The lamas visit from a neighboring farm and scenery is amazing. A great place to have a wedding with a small reception. This held around 50 the day I was here for this wedding. The food was great, put together well and they were fabulous hosts. I'd use this place for an event