Highly recommend. We went Saturday and they had live music. Wine was great, also have an assortment…read moreof pizzas. We got to walk through the vineyard and owner was very nice. Good spot to watch the sunset.

I want to start off by saying that the customer service I received here was excellent. The tasting…read moreassociate was very sweet and personable, and nothing that I'm about to say has anything to do with her or the people employed there! I'm not a wine connoisseur. I'll pick up a $6 from the grocery store and call it good. I go tasting every once in a while, but I don't get into the whole "notes of this" "nice nose" kinda stuff. But I will have the occasional $50-80 bottle as a treat. That being said, I got the first wine (I think it was a Pinot gris? Just a white wine) on the flight, looked at my friend (who's a winemaker) and said "this thing has notes of wet dog and sewage". She agreed. I couldn't drink it and it burned the back of my throat when I tried it. The second wine (rose) had notes of sulfur and also burned . It was easier to drink but not great. The Pinot noir was the best, I could actually drink it. Though I've had cheaper bottles that tasted better. It was very watery and didn't have much body to it. The Pinotage was very disappointing. It had too much salinity. I know that the winery was just bought out from the previous owner so they're probably just stuck with whatever he made. I'd like to come back in a couple of years to try some things that the new owners make! I didn't get to try their food, but it did look amazing. Again, service was great and very helpful, but the wine was just...not it.

Been our go to guys for lovely wine for years. A visit combines a great drive through beautiful…read moreagricultural landscape into a vineyard, comfy tasting room and a chance to sample and buy some really good wine. And you often get a chance to talk to the owners. And the chance to take very interesting bottles to your next food event. They also have some food events on their patio. So, great wine, drive in the county, and a tasting room that's not crowded so you have a chance to have an actual conversation about the more than ample selection of some great bottles, we love it

My first time visiting this wine cellar and I can't believe that I've been missing out on this…read morehidden gem in the willamette valley! This cellar offers a welcoming atmosphere and a great selection of delicious wines! Additionally, the sunset against the grape vines was the cherry on top for my visit! Will be coming back again.

Fantastic wines, low intervention and Jason (owner and wine maker) is awesome. Very knowledgeable…read moreabout his wines and always welcoming!

Relaxing vineyard off the beaten track. Beautiful garden to relax, enjoy their wines and take in…read morethe tranquility. Multiple places to sit and sip. They encourage bringing your own picnic/snack which we did, but they have a $20 charcuterie board for sale as well. The tastings were $15 for 6 tastes (3 whites and 3 reds). Service was friendly, unhurried and knowledgeable. The wines are made with their own grapes and they have some interesting grape combinations (like Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir which resulted in a fruity red wine) But I eventually opted for the single grape variety and bought a bottle of Chardonnay and a bottle of Pinot Noir.

Although the setting of the winery was lovely, the wines were a huge disappointment. The fact that…read morewe were the only ones there should have given us a clue, especially since right down the road at Illahe the parking lot was packed. The three of us have visited many Oregon wineries and while it is understood that the palate may be individual, it is hard to get around the fact that not one of the samples from their tasting was drinkable by any of us. The published ad was evidently a paid promotion by the winery, for the venue rather than the wine. Don't waste your time and money, since the tastings were $20 for each of us and all had to be dumped.

Wow, what a hidden Gem, great wines, beautiful venue and live music…read more You want to get away and it is not expensive. Visiting from Carlsbad CA, this would be a regular place for us, if we lived up here.

Been here a few times. Really enjoy their activities, like wine and painting, etc. food is top…read morenotch. Limited menu but great patio and views of the vineyards.

Chemeketa Cellars was easily a highlight of my Saturday afternoon festivities. It truly feels like…read morea local gem, and knowing the wine is crafted by students makes the experience even more special and unique. The service was wonderful the staff member helping us was so kind and welcoming. We tried the 2019 brut sparkling wine, and it was the perfect balance of crisp and slightly sweet. I usually shy away from sparkling wines because they can feel too heavy, but this one was light, delicate, and incredibly easy to enjoy. We also ordered the blue cheese-stuffed dates with almonds, and they were absolutely delicious! Rich, flavorful, and a perfect pairing with the wine. I do think I would have preferred the goat cheese version, but they were unfortunately out at the time. In fact, it seemed like quite a few items on the small menu were unavailable, which was a bit of a downside. Overall, Chemeketa Cellars is a charming spot with great wine, friendly service, and a unique story behind it. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Salem for a girls day!

Lovely intimate vineyard. We were brought here by some friends who were members, and now I see why…read morethey keep coming back. Very personable down to earth staff and ended up having nice conversations about everything and anything. The tasting was great with plenty of varieties and generous pours. Great wines overall. No complaints. Now have tried a number of their wines and have a few bottles. The labels are literal works of art. Grounds were walkable and they even have some olive trees! Also I enjoy the animals that roam the property. Overall one of my favorite vineyards and we will be back.

Beautiful property, caring and passionate wine-makers and staff, and some of the absolute best…read morewines in the Willamette Valley.

The staff were really nice and helpful getting my disabled partner inside. We did swine flight and…read morelarge charcuterie board, very tasty. We like all the wines we tried and both loved the Riesling. An amazing view, awesome architecture, great food, fabulous wine and wonderful staff.

The winery is in a nice spot and the views are amazing. But there are other places around that have…read morethe same views and the wines are much better. The wines are too acidic for our taste, the club member parties that we went to were not worth the money (Costco foods, nothing fresh). And the owners live at the top of the hill and have almost hit us coming down and turning onto Van Well without stopping.

As always, my experience at Piluso Vineyard was the highlight of my day. Sandy is a skilled…read morevintner, as well as a genuinely nice person. Her husband, Pinky, is pretty cool, too. The samples I had were all outstanding. Evidence of this is on the bottles, which have more medals than a five-star general. This boutique winery is a must-see if you're in the area.

Beautiful, peaceful vineyard, garden, and tasting room. Sandy, the winemaker was lovely, helpful…read moreand enthusiastic. Honestly I could have taken home a bottle of each wine we tasted and been quite happy. Her port, Madeline, stole my heart. It tasted like the ports my friend would bring back from her visits to Portugal. Full of flavor, a true sipping pleasure. Madeline is the best use of a Marechal Foch I've experienced. I can't wait to go again and share this lovely destination with friends and family.