Amazing views, experience, and wines…read more Highly recommend coming here. John was amazing and very knowledgeable about the wine-making process. Our favorite was the Chardonnay. Unlike any other Chardonnay, I have had.

A terrific an peaceful place with fabulous wine, a sweet sweet dog, and apparently music festivals…read moreI need to come back to!!

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.

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.

Great downtown tasting room with beautiful outdoor and indoor tasting areas. We enjoyed our tasting…read moreat Ken Wright Cellars which is located at the old train depot in Carlton. Wines are very nice and our wine educator was excellent. The location draws a lot of walk-ins but we never felt crowded or neglected. Each tasting is waived with a $100 purchase. We enjoyed the wine and therefore purchased $200+ to have the fees waived. The owner and winemaker Ken Wright has years of experience in the industry. He buys excellent fruit and in turn produces excellent wine. Definitely worth a visit when in Carlton or nearby.

This was an odd experience. I had reserved a tasting with J'Aime a month or so ahead of time--so as…read morea visitor from the midwest, I had put it into my itinerary. The night before, I emailed to confirm--only to get, the next morning, a text from J'Aime saying that I had never followed through. We ended up talking on the phone, and this was so very weird for me because I was actually looking at the email I had sent while she was aggressively arguing that I hadn't sent it. As things developed, she conceded that she missed it (but didn't apologize for gaslighting me), and agreed--somewhat reluctantly--to meet me, as long as I could get there earlier. I got there as fast as I could, maybe 40 minutes ahead of schedule. Then, I was given a very fast tour where I was told to not ask questions, to not speak at all, to just listen to her "set piece." It's not that the "set piece" wasn't interesting--it was, in a way. But 1/3 of it was stuff I already knew, from traveling the area for a couple weeks, and 1/3 of it was stuff she presented so quickly--and clearly not wanting me to ask questions--that I couldn't fully grasp it, as I had wished. The other 1/3 was useful. At the winery itself, the wine was fine, I liked it. There was nothing so special that I felt the need to join a membership, but I did take a bottle of wine back to my Airbnb with me. And to J'Amie's credit, she did make sure that I was fully recompensated for both the tour and the tasting. This was a learning/studying trip for me. I'm a former professor; studying wine is my retirement hobby. To shut "students" down from asking questions is inimical to real learning, so I was very disappointed in this. This was one of two wineries in Oregon who insisted on forced listening, rather than engaging.

Tasted some fine wines here! Were hooked…read more Thank you David for your expertise presentation.

This is a laid back tasting room with some delicious wine to choose from. This place was…read morerecommended to us from a friend and so my family stopped here on the way to the Oregon coast. We had a great time here, and while most the family does not drink a lot of wine, there was something for everyone here. The owner, David, greeted us as we walked in and sat us at the large table in this small tasting room. He sat with us for most of the tasting, describing the wines in detail, telling us the history, describing how the land around Oregon varies and how it impacts the wine. It was really interesting and he so helpful and open to answering all of our questions. You can tell how knowledgeable and passionate he is about his wines and he made our experience really unique. The wines themselves were great, and we left purchasing 2 bottles of the 5 wines we tried. While they have a variety of wines, their white wines, especially the Sauvignon Blanc and the Pinot Blanc, were phenomenal and I highly recommend. The tastings are really reasonably priced at $25 and their bottles were also well priced. The tasting room itself is very laid back and casual. It is decorated and feels as if you are just sitting in a relatives living room enjoying a glass of wine, so if you are looking for the instagram shot of a glass of wine over a vineyard during a sunset, this is not the place, but if you enjoy kicking back and enjoying solid wine in a more laid back setting with folks who care about their wines, then look no further!

Love the vibe here! Very inclusive. The Italianate vintages were outstanding! If you truly…read moreappreciate good Italian wines, this is your must go to destination. They do offer a lite bites menu and it is family/pet friendly. Terrific, personal service.

Low- key atmosphere, great wines and nice people! Very different selection from other Willamette…read morevineyards. Try it! You won't be disappointed.

Absolutely gorgeous spot! Great views on the patio overlooking the vineyards…read more We loved the wine tasting and left with several bottles. Our server was so friendly and knowledgeable!

A friend and I participated in a wine share event that ended in February. I had been to this winery…read moreonce before and I knew she would enjoy it. Great pinots, gorgeous views of vineyards in Carlton and Alex, our server was very knowledgeable. The flight was mostly Pinots, made in the Burgundy style, winemaker is a Frenchman.

We visited Domaine Drouhin in mid-July, specifically seeking it out because this region sits on the…read moresame parallel as the Beaune region of France, which we have also visited last year. We did the 1880 Connection to compare wines from Beaune to Oregon and this was an amazing experience. From the start, when we walked in, we were warmly greeted until the time we left, we had an absolutely extraordinary experience. Our host, Connor, was phenomenal. He was exceptionally well-versed and shared a wealth of knowledge about the wine and the estate. Every single wine we tasted was an unforgettable experience in itself. After our tasting, we walked up to the garden on the hill overlooking the vineyards, and the views were simply breathtaking. It was the perfect finale to a wonderful visit. We cannot recommend this place highly enough and definitely want to go back! Thank you to Connor (also Vincent - helped us with our French) for an amazing and fun time.

An industry friend recommended Domaine Drouhin and it was on our list of wineries to visit so we…read moredecided drive two hours through incredibly heavy rains to make the visit. There were no tastings available, but given the weather we had just driven through to get there, and bc my friend is a certified somm with the CMS, we decided simply to create our own tasting experience from the single pour options made available. Other reviewers have also mentioned it, but when we sought input from the staff to make our initial wine selections, our experience of service was underwhelming. It was frankly a little disappointing given the status and caliber of the house. Gratefully we met Ben who was solidly helpful; he appreciative of our Quest to create a meaningful tasting experience for ourselves, even if we had not been able to score an appointment with a venue host. He was very knowledgeable and spoke to with us without condescension, intelligently answering our questions about the vineyards, wine making processes, and house history. With his help we also learned about some excellent options for dining in the area. Ben poured our selection of four wines and we chose to take the glasses outside on the patio as the rain had stopped. We helped another couple with photos they were trying to take, and then were able to film a few tasting clips against the picturesque back drop of the vineyards. We ordered a serving of the gougères, which came out warm and were delicious. I picked up a bottle of the Zeraphine Pinot Noir for the friend who had recommended the winery, and Mac picked up three bottles including the estate chardonnay, to return to Canada with. All in all a solid self-guided tasting and learning experience.

My friends, wine club members, asked me to join them for a beautiful Saturday in September for a…read morewine tasting. I haven't been to the new location of 4 Graces that is now over three years old. . The tasting room is gorgeous, but we chose to sit outside and soak in the stunning views of the vines and the valley. The tasting menu includes Chardonay, Rose and Pinots. Excellent examples of varietals that are popular in our area. The wait staff , who has worked at the location since it's opening, was friendly and knowledgeable. There are many fine wineries surrounding the property and I would recommend making a day of this area in Dundee. Bring you dogs, the will love it too!

I have been a member of the Four Graces Club in years past, but had never been to their new…read morelocation. First off - the view is outstanding, and maybe worth the extra drive and effort to get to this location just to see it. BUT...the place, though lovely, is just not comfortable. It's not clear where you should park, or where the entrance to the tasting room is. The directional signage is awful, and when we asked about it, were told that since there are four businesses sharing the same road, they can't prioritize the vineyard over the other business. Hmmm. No one greeted us, and we didn't really feel welcomed, even though we had a reservation. Tiny little tastings, and nothing extra to add to the experience. We left feeling as though the wine tasting experience is just not their money maker, so they aren't all that interested in making this a priority. There are so many great wineries in the area, why waste your time on one that clearly values their $435 dinners, and $700/night rooms to rent???