Went yesterday for a tasting with friends. The staff was very friendly and brought the wine to us outside. The outside patio is so relaxing. The views of mountains and area was stunning. We sat out on the chairs in the grass. A very relaxing afternoon. The wine tasted great and food was delicious as well. Very affordable for wine tasting. I enjoyed the pita and hummus appetizer and my friend got a flatbread. Would highly recommend for the central Oregon area. read more

Maragas Winery - Back patio - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

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This local, family owned winery is a real gem. The wine was delicious. The staff knowledgeable and friendly, and the setting was beautiful. What's not to love at this place? It is a perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon read more

I don't know about you, but personally when it's grape season, I make sure and head out to my favorite winery. That is exactly what this place is! The wine is clean, crisp and refreshing. The atmosphere is everything from romantic to laid-back and casual. It's every single wine drinkers glad of wine because it fits every mold you could possibly imagine. This year, the wine maker released to estate wines and they are nothing short of superb. read more

Maragas Winery - Fresh Tempranillo grapes and a bottle of one of my personal favorites. 2017 Tempranillo. - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

Great vibe with good wine and food (cheese/meat platter, Hummus platter). We did a red wine tasting for $25/person. There is a lot of space indoors with a fireplace. Perfectly cozy indoors on a rainy day with a nice view outside. We met the owner show described the history of the family winery. Definitely will return again. It would be nice outdoors with a view. Looks like it also has a lot of space to do special events outside. read more

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Anytime we visit from Eugene, we make a point to visit Maragas Winery. We lucked out on a google search several years ago and found it, quickly joined the wine club and have never looked back. Best decision we've made! Any variety you like, they've got you hooked! read more

COVID Friendly host,family winery for 20 years, they are growing their own wines from Europe. Their Temporillo is ok, dessert wine Toosie is not overly sweet which is liked by hubby. Not a lot to do at the lawn, but a good spot to stop and stretch along the highway drive through Oregon. read more

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Beautiful grounds and delicious wine. We learned about the wine from the wine maker. Everyone had a beautiful time. read more

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It is not every day where you meet a Karen in its natural habitat. My recommendation for you - if you absolutely must stop by to taste their wines, get in, and get out. Don't linger, don't stay, and don't try to enjoy yourselves. We made that mistake of staying a bit outside to enjoy a picnic. In addition to the tasting sets, we also had non-alcoholic drinks for those who prefer not to drink. We got permission from the lady at the counter. The drinks were on the table - yes, there was a sign to not bring in outside drinks, but we got an okay. The owner stopped by and said hi, said nothing about the drinks. The counter lady stopped by and said nothing. Then, out of nowhere, this KAREN emerged and started berating us. Literally came up to our table, grabbed a bottle, and started wildly gesturing while chastising us for being blind. Too bad this wasn't a plane... wish it was because she would either be fined or tackled. So of course we apologized and left the premises immediately. So much for customer service. The one star is for the elderly Greek gentleman who made the pastries and dips that we ordered. They were tasty. Still didn't take away the bad taste that was left in our mouths when we left this place. read more

Maragas Winery - the inside of the winery - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

Today was our first visit to the Maragas Winery tasting room at the winery location in Culver. When Maragas had a tasting room in Bend we went there when M Bar - Taverna was open (now closed) but just had not made the 40 minute or so drive to Culver to the winery itself. After today's experience, we regret that it took us so long to make the short drive. To Yeeps and other Peeps, we say if you're in the area, go here for a delightful experience. AMBIANCE: Gorgeous setting, nice patio in the back to take in the view, great "wine worthy" music on the sound system (music is a passion of the owners and it will show up in some wine labels and names too) and friendly people working in the tasting room. And here is perhaps the best part, the tasting room is in the barrel room! We love it when we walk into a tasting room and can smell the aroma of wines in barrel. Back in the day when we were spending a lot of time in Napa, this used to be the way in small wineries there. We think it adds a special dimension to a tasting room visit. The owners live at the winery location, so you may get to meet them, as when Doug Maragas (such a nice guy) popped into the tasting room today and thanked those of us enjoying his wine at the tasting bar for coming in. TASTING SET UP AND WINES: Tasting set up is four pours for $5, refunded with purchase. We enjoyed the 2006 Swinging Zin ($25), 2008 Poetic Pinot Gris ($20) and both Muscats (2009 Muscat Love - $20 - and 2009 Kool Kat Muscat - $25). The big surprise of the day for us, was the summer rosy-opal colored Sangria which was refreshing and bright with a hint of cookie spice (cinnamon? cardamom?). If you buy that (we did $20) they soft cork a bottle. Which means keep the Sangria in the fridge and drink it within ten days or so, said Sheri (the charming tasting room hostess). No worries for us....that lovely bottle of Sangria won't last more than 48 hours at our house Just right for warm summer patio sipping. THIS N THAT: 1) There is seating in the well chilled tasting room as well as on the outside patio, both under cover from sun and in full sun to suit your preference. 2) If you take your canine family members here, they need to stay in your vehicle per posted signs. There are beautiful chickens roaming about and cats on prem too (sadly the lovely Chloe mascot dog passed away last year) so visitors' dogs are not a good fit here. 3) For folks who consider accessibility for wine drinkers using wheelchairs or canes or crutches, this is all level in at patio and tasting room with accessible loo too. One spot of paved accessible parking outside. Hard pack cinder parking lot surface should work as rollable surface for most wheelchair and walker and stroller users. 4) Sign up on their email list or Facebook page to stay informed about special events at the winery. (Like the Labor Day Grape Stomp coming up.) 5) They have a few things available as nosh if you want to eat something and sip a glass of wine out on the patio. You are also welcome to bring your own picnic. read more

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I've been driving by this place for a few years now. Usually, it's at the beginning or end of my journey into Redmond and never a convenient time to stop. On this day, however, we made a special trip to try this place. It's cute as you walk in with the wine barrels all around they have various items for sale, t-shirts, corkscrews, etc. We were greeted by Steve, a helpful gentleman behind the counter. Steve explained how the Maragas family got into the wine business. Doug Maragas had been exposed to winemaking at an early age. He went on to go to law school and practice in Portland, Oregon. At the end of a particularly tough and precedent setting case he decided to retire from law and begin winemaking in Central Oregon. They told him he would never be able to grow grapes for wine in Central Oregon which he proved them wrong. In fact, the area from Madras to Bend is now somewhat of a wine country, according to Steve. Although, not yet an AVA, there are many more hoops for that, they have clearly started a trend. We tasted many of their wines $5 will get you a taste of four of the wines on the list. For every two bottles purchased they will refund a tasting. We even met Doug Maragas, briefly and complemented him on his wine. The surrounding area looks to be a fun place to hang out and drink some wine with a view of Smith Rocks in one direction and a view of the Three Sisters Mountains in the other direction. We ended up purchasing a bottle of Pinot Gris, a must try even if you only drink reds. Very fresh and clean and a delightful pairing with fish, chicken or even with your favorite cheese and fruit. The other bottle was Doug's own creation a sangria with a mixture of delightful tastes and is a seasonal purchase. It kind of reminded me of pumpkin pie with all the various spices. Taste that for something different. I enjoyed the Zinfandel as well but I wanted to limit my purchases to two bottles on this day. Located just off Highway 97, it's hard to miss because of the excellent signage. Clearly, Doug has contacted ODOT and obtained their permits and paid the appropriate monies for the blue highway signs which aid in locating this rather ,at first glance,unassuming business. Good job, otherwise, to the casual observer this many appear to be just another farm. Have Steve or one of the other servers put you on the mailing list for additional information on their winery and events. They do have a wine club there but I think I'll just catch them when I'm over there again. It's close to the area I always visit and the experience was so good you know I'll be back. read more

Maragas Winery - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

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Hands down the best customer service at any winery I've ever been to (and we like wine tasting)! The wine is great too--mostly old world style and changes seasonally. The scenery is beautiful as well, not a bad place to drink wine. We were able to meet the winemaker, Doug, while we were there and were so glad we did. I ended up getting faint from being dehydrated due to a hike we did in the morning and Doug went above and beyond what would have been expected. He sat me down, went and got my husband from the car, gave me salt and water. Thanks so much Doug for not only a great wine tasting experience but for being kind enough to go out of your way to care for your customers! If anything, come here for the customer service--you will be treated like family. And of course, you won't be disappointed by the wine. We will be back! P.s. try their Rose. Made with Pinot Gris, very different and very wonderful. read more

I was surprised to see this winery on our way to Bend, OR. We decided to stop and try the wines. They offer the award-winning wines in a flight ($25). I normally do not like Chardonnay's, but I decided to give it a try. Of all the wines we in our flight, I was amazed that I liked the Chardonnay the best. The venue is very nice and tucked away from the busy 2 lane highway. You can sit outside with no shade or under shade. There was live music and the atmosphere was casual and relaxing. I really wanted to buy a bottle of the Chardonnay but it was on the pricier side of $65/bottle and the wine tasting fee is only waived if you buy two bottles of wine. If you don't mind spending more on wine, I highly recommend this winery. read more

We stopped in as it was the last winery on our way our of Oregon. I asked to see the tasting menu and saw a limited selection of wines to taste (two of which were not my favorites) and you had to buy a flight for $20 to try them. The $20 was refundable with a two-bottle purchase. This didn't seem like a very good value to me. Not only that, I drove there and a flight is a lot of wine. I would end up pouring most of it out so as not to become impaired. The wine maker was helping us and after he explained what was on offer, I politely said thank you and turned to leave. He seemed shocked that it was that easy for me to pass on it. He called after us and chased us out the door wanting to learn why we weren't staying. So in front of his other customers, he pressured me for an explanation as to why we were leaving. I told him I didn't want to buy a flight. It's too much wine. I said I don't mind paying for tasting, but I don't need a whole flight of wine to make a purchase decision. I'm not there to get drunk then drive. read more

Always a good visit at Maragas. The flight of award winning wines always impresses me. So tasty. The staff and owners are very cordial and friendly. So glad we decided to stop in on our way to Bend. It has become a tradition. read more

Great people...the owners, Doug and Gina, are super knowledgeable, love what they do, and are really down to earth. Theirs is a great story, so if they are around when you go visit, ask! As for the wines, you can tell there is a lot of love put into these! Not your typical style-very old world. The whites range from a stunning Pinot Gris to a voluptuous Tootsie, which is a blend and it has a slight blush to it...but don't be shy to try it! The reds will knock your socks off! The Swingin' Zin is a great everyday wine, and will pair with most anything. And the M, well...you should just try it yourself! The tasting room is also their barrel room, so it's very funky, fun, and inviting. PS-their place in Bend is no longer open, but that's ok, because tasting at the winery is much cooler, bigger, and way funky! Also, has a gorgeous view, great patio, and they play awesome Blues! read more

Maragas Winery - A look at what you see when you drive in - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

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What a charming winery this is. The wines are excellent and their appetizers are out of this world. The view from their tasting room of the mountains and the grass in their yard Makes for a very enjoyable setting to enjoy your wine tasting. Personnel is very friendly and informative. You're talking to the owner when you're there. Very much worth a few miles from Bend. read more

Maragas Winery - Wine flight with appetizers - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

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LOVE visiting this winery! Had a great tasting with family to celebrate a birthday before heading out for dinner. Always enjoy chatting with the friendly, knowledgeable staff and owners. read more

We were here Saturday with a group for a bachelorette party, and what a WONDERFUL experience it was! Everyone was so kind and helpful, but I wanted to give a shout out to Gretchen. She told us she had only been working there for a short time, but I never would've guessed! She was kind, caring, and knowledgable. Thanks for the great food, wine, and memories made! read more

Traveling from Portland to Bend, this is a refreshing stop. They keep the whole warehouse/tasting room at cellar temperature. If visiting in the summer, it's nice to get out of the heat. The wine tasting costs $10.00 for 4 one once tastings. So very small tasting amounts. Must purchase 2 bottles of wine to have tasting charge waived. Seemed very expensive for the wines offered, the costs of the wines, the amount poured, and the industry standard is only one bottle purchased waives the tasting charge. Staff told us the name of the wine and no other facts. They do not offer any food. They also do not offer any branded wearables. May wish to keep driving... read more

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This winery style of making wine is "old county". We like red wines best. The reds we tasted were quite good. These wines are the type served with food. The one lighter red would be ok as a sipping wine on a warm afternoon outside. Doug was very knowledgeable about his wines, the process and how they differ from mass produced wine. His family has been making wine for several generations. Doug's mother was an artist and there are several of her pieces hanging in the "cellar". Lots of seating, very comfortable place. A surprise find in high desert country! read more

My husband and I live in California wine country and are used to a certain style of wine. We lived in the Willamette Valley wine country for many years too. We did not know what to expect from Central Oregon, and were pleasantly surprised, especially with the Blanco! These white grapes are grown on the Maragas property and achieve an unexpected level of ripeness in such a short growing season! Kudos to the grower and winemaker. It was delicious. Our host for the tasting was one of the owners and she was thorough and attentive. We left with three bottles of Maragas wine -- the Blanco, a rose, and a Malbec. read more

Absolutely the most intimate and awesome vineyard I had the pleasure of visiting while on vacation in Oregon. The nice thing was I was able to take some of my family who lives in the area and had never been before! The farm dog was so friendly, the cheese platter delicious, the wine divine and the staff was hilarious and kind. I will definitely be returning and ordering from out of state! read more

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Such a cute little vineyard. Love the decor inside and the smell, it smells like lavendar. My friends family has a second home not too far from here so we thought we'd try this. I had a flight and my favorite wines was definitely the rose and the sangria. I can't remember the guy's name who helped us but he's tall, country mixed with grizzly Adams, and I believe he said he was in the navy. He was great! Really knew his wines, what it compliments with, and was a great conversationalist. Thank you for letting us try the last bit of "Anna" she was a great one but you were spot on with the rose! read more

Maragas Winery - Amazing trip! - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

I really enjoyed the flight of award winning wines. The owners are the winemakers and are very accommodating. They will work with most requests that are outside the normal operating guidelines. Stopping here on our way to Bend has become tradition with our family. The owners and staff are the primary reason we stop. The fact that they make great wine is an added benefit. read more

Stopped by here on a whim on our trip to Bend and I'm so thankful I did! Joe is one of those people that makes you feel like a long lost family member - you instantly want to be friends with this guy! We tried some amazing wine and left as club members! If you are traveling through, stop by, because you won't be disappointed! read more

Maragas Winery - Sunshine & wine....can't you see I'm enjoying myself? - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

Rude, disrespectful people. My wife called them to ask if we could have a picnic lunch and they said we could have it outdoors. We had tastings and food indoors and bought a couple of glasses to have with our picnic lunch outside. Some staff member came and yelled at us for having our own drinks but not all of us were wine drinkers so we had some soda and juice for those family members. She said: this is a business, not a park! We got out of there immediately. BTW, their wine is not good and WAY overpriced. AVOID. read more

Sunday afternoon, overcast day without wind In Central Oregon. The perfect setting to sample a glass of wine. Found two delights! Fresh, a Pinot Gris with strawberry notes and a Sangria with a sherry overtone. We were treated to a delightful presentation from the owner Doug! Two bottles later and 2 organic dark chocolate bars we left overjoyed! If you get the opportunity, stop by for a pleasant enjoyable afternoon! read more

Came by with the family while staying at Panacea at the Canyon just across the way. Wine maker, Doug KNOWS his wine and can drop some serious knowledge bombs if you inquire. He has a true passion that's evident in what he makes. I'm not a sangria guy, but his secret recipe is like none other! Fantastic evening out on the lawn. Not to mention bocce ball! read more

Maragas Winery - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

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I like surprises! Maragas was a surprise for us on the drive from Bend to Hood River. We snuck in just before closing time, and were blown away by the gorgeous setting. Friend bought a bottle of dessert wine, and then we were treated to a tasting of the house-made sangria. Visions of sitting on the Columbia River the next day sipping sangria made for an easy purchase ($20). The sangria has an apple-cinnamon feel to it, and was really, really good. Afterwards, we couldn't help but stop at the well-maintained bocce ball court with a spectacular view of the valley, and the surrounding mountains. Just a wonderful little place to stop and relax for a few minutes. Definitely worth a stop here, in the middle-of-nowhere Oregon. read more

I've been here for tastings twice now. The Tempranillo was the best yet. They started tastings of it in February, and it is amazing. Buy it! read more

Disappointed The wines were mediocre and overpriced The hostess/wine pourer was rude and did not promote the wines. We were told the only ones available were either the mixed or sweet wine flight. $10 for 4 small tastes. We usually buy several bottles and join the wine clubs of the wineries we visit. Maragas Winery was a no go! Ps- the young man running the Bistro was fantastic and the baked Brie was delicious read more

Super friendly winery! The owner is very informative and welcoming. I enjoyed all the wine. Pleasant place to hang out for the afternoon and play games! Family friendly! read more

Knowledgeable staff. Friendly. However what a stingy pour! Wine was very good bought 4 bottles but felt rushed through the tasting. read more

Maragas Winery - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

Amazing sangria and outdoor space! We stop every time we are in the area for a meat and cheese platter, sangria and some bocce and have never been disappointed. read more

This unique and surprisingly out-of-the-way but yet, right on the Highway (97) just north of Terrebonne is enchanting and perfect for an afternoon repasse. The setting is lovely showcasing the Central Oregon geography and fragrances of the Juniper trees and sagebrush. However the star of the setting are the wines. We tried the Flight, since we we staying just 'up the road a piece'. We had 5 tastes, each one particular to its variety and well played on the tongue and nostrils. We ordered the Cheese Board to go along with our tastes and was not disappointed. We purchased a bottle of the 2016 Chardonnay - naturally good, luxurious and lingering of honey on the palate and a bottle of the Legal Zin - should be 'illegal', it's so rich and full-bodied - more like a Petite Sirah, really. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit with Gretchen, a charming host/Sommelier who guided us nicely through the background of the winery, it's owners and each wines own pedigree. To put it mildly, we had a grand visit and we will be back. Telling all our friends, too. Word of mouth is literal in this case. read more

A must stop by when you in central Oregon. And if you love wine your in the right place too. Great folks here with some fun events all year round read more

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Lovely location and friendly owners. The wine is great and atmosphere warm. Planning on a future visit! read more

Maragas Winery - Tootsie - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

As someone new to wine, this place was a great place to start developing my tastes! Doug was kind, friendly, and helpful and walked me through each of the wines I tasted! $10 for a tasting of 7 wines! Bottles range in price from $20-$45. read more

Maragas Winery - The inside of the winery! Gorgeous! Lots of local meats, cheeses, and other great items! - Wineries Near Me - Culver, Oregon

Doug and Gina are just about the nicest folks in the world. Excellent wines. We make a little bit of wine and they have been helpful and kind to us. Highly recommend! read more

Great wines, super friendly people. We joined and cannot wait to attend the next event!