I have been tasting in the Oregon wine country for over ten years now, and I happened on Hyland Estates which is a new Winery in the heart of Dundee. What a Jewel! As you drive up to their tasting room you go past the NW wineco which is where their winemaker Laurent Montalieu makes the Hyland wines and apparently many others ( Four Graces & ArborBrook for example). You wind past the winery to an Beautiful Home that has been turned into a Modern, open and inviting Tasting Room. Plenty of parking, and easy access for all. I had my granddaughter for the day and getting in with our stroller was a breeze. We just pushed the stroller onto the sidewalk at the Handicapped spot and the entire walkway paved in stone was smooth sailing- they even had a ramp up to the front doors. When we entered we were immediately acknowledged by a Lady behind the counter and invited to come see what they had to offer. On this day they were pouring 2 whites and 4 Pinots for a $10 fee which I ended up not having to pay since I bought 2 bottles!!! We started off tasting their 2 whites which were completely dry and so refreshing. The sun had been out so we took our tasting out to sit on their patio which was chalked full of planters brimming with color and tables just begging us to sit and rest a bit! We got ready to come inside for our next tasting and there was our hostess with the next pour, telling us not to get up but just to stay relaxed and she would come to us- I cannot tell you how nice it was to have someone who actually understands hospitality. She poured a beautiful pinot that had gotten great scores which was like red velvet in my mouth- imagine my total surprise when I looked at the tasting notes and found the price of this 91/92 pt Pinot to be only $35 - When she came out with our second Pinot to taste I had to know more about the Hyland "story" and she filled my ears with the story of the vines being planted from clones that had come from a suitcase directly from Alsace and Burgundy clear back in 1971- some of the oldest vines in the Willamette valley. Her knowledge about wines was wonderful and her enthusiasm for her job brought a smile to my face. How fun this entire experience was and all because I saw a sign for Hyland estates and turned right onto Niederberger road! Our tasting finished ,we came inside to make out purchases, and say our goodbyes. Very rarely do I feel as tho I want to stay in one spot all day, but on this day, I could have remained on Hyland patio until they closed. Our Hostess informed us that we were welcome to come back with a picnic anytime ( they are open all 7 days) and showed me info on their two different wine clubs. We will be going back in August when family comes to visit again, and my husband and I will become members then. I watched others around us go thru their tastings and everyone was so content and happy... the young man who was pouring also, seemed to be just a pleasing and friendly as the lady we dealt with. I see many visits back the Hyland in my future and invite any of you reading this to try this winery out the next time you are in Dundee- I am sure you will walk away just as pleased and inspired and happy as we did. Well done Hyland Estates- Big thumbs up!!! read more