We got a free tasting with our hotel stay, but for those not staying at the Oregon Garden Resort,…read moretastings are $10. Brought my boyfriend's parents here, it was their first wine tasting and the owners were so sweet. Because it was a Sunday they said we could try anything on the menu, not just their tastings menu. She was great about educating us on the different wines, the difference between aging them in oak and stainless steel and helping us find wines we would enjoy. They also had live jazz music as well and plenty of places to sit. My boyfriend's parents ended up getting 4 bottles and kept saying what a great tome they had. With it being their first time, I'm so glad at how friendly and informative everyone was here.

Vitis Ridge Winery, Mount Angel, WA - August 23, 2025…read more Wow, what a great experience we had here on a hot August afternoon - 98 degrees outside, but a cool 70 degrees indoors with Amanda and Lili as our wine hosts! Admittedly, we had the place almost entirely to ourselves - I guess a lot of folks headed to the Oregon State fair in Salem on this hot vaporous day. So thank you wine God for an outstanding private wine tasting experience. Amanda led us down a path of whites leading into reds, with a rose' or two in between. Not a bad wine along the trail, with a few exceptional examples of flavors that Bachus would be proud to call his own - white and red blends with Sauv Blanc and Malbec leading the charge. 10$ wine tasting fee per person - waived with a 2 bottle purchase per person.

My first trip to the Pacific NW, and the Willamette Valley. This wine stop was definitely one of…read morethe highlights. Gorgeous setting with spectacular views of Mt Hood in the distance. Fortunately we went on a perfectly sunny day. The wines were amazing, and the sommelier pouring for us was very knowledgable and entertaining. I didn't even really know wines could be made certified organic, but I guess that makes sense, just extra work on the vineyard to maintain it. I particularly loved some of the wines on their other label, Haden Fig. It was a perfect afternoon, made even more memorable by the gorgeous pair of horses they had in their field, Gypsy horses I believe. Highly recommend stopping in and seeing for yourself. Thanks for the great time!!

If your looking for a nice little hidden gem in West Salem. Take a moment to find this wonderful…read morevineyard. Certified organic wines. If you truly enjoy the essence of wine they really have mastered the art. The staff is passionate and knowledgable with an educational approach to their craft. I can't wait to make it back in the warmer months.

We emailed and made an appointment for a weekday tasting. The owner Larry and the winemaker Robert…read morewere friendly and attentive. It is clear they have a passion for wine and the winemaking process. We learned about the effects of the 2020 fires on the wines and were able to taste a Pinot from that year for comparison with the years just before. We also got to taste the rose aged and bottled next to a pour fresh from the barrel for comparison. This was our most unique and personalized tasting experience. We were the only people at the winery so we were able to ask lots of questions and learned a lot. We enjoyed ourselves so much we ordered a case to be shipped to our house. If you're in the area, definitely send an email for a reservation to check this place out.

Although I am not a big wine drinker, I am fascinated by the whole science surrounding viticulture,…read morethe business of wine making, and the operation of vineyards and wineries. Our visit to Stangeland Vineyards and Winery was one of the nicest times I have had in a tasting room in a long time. The Staff and vineyard owner were friendly, welcoming, patient, informative and attentive (Thank You, Sierra!). The local wines were very good. The cost of the tastings was reasonable ... $10 per person for five, $15 per person for ten. I recommend taking the time to sit on the porch, relax, have a glass of wine, and admire the spectacular view of the Willamette Valley. Four Stars.

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.

Country Mouse vs. City Mouse…read more One of the hallmarks of a great relationship is knowing your partner almost better than you know yourself. You can predict what they'll order off a menu, things that make your love go off the reservation and most importantly the little things that make them happy. You also get to indulge in a fair amount of gentle teasing and mockery. My husband is Mr. Outdoorsman and I'm more of a city girl. So when we have those open ended conversations about our 'dream home' he tends to visualize a large plot of land in the country and I'm leaning towards a condo in the city. As we were driving through the picturesque wine country, part of me was enjoying the view, but the other part was afraid he was going to start pulling house flyers. It is beautiful, but I need lots of people, restaurants, museums and close proximity to an airport. I was introduced to the pinot noirs of this small vineyard almost ten years ago and it was love at first sip. They are not mass produced or marketed, so I will go months without seeing their label in restaurants or grocery stores. They are 100% estate bottled, so all grapes come from their 51 acres. After meeting the owner at the Bite of Portland this summer, visiting their vineyard went to the top of my wine country wish list. But first we visited St. Innocent just up the road. Imagine a modern French chateau with chandeliers and million dollar views with a tasting room that has probably appeared on the pages of Sunset Magazine. Then we visited Witness Tree, and I mean no disrespect, but the tasting room looks like a converted double-wide. My husband started tittering as we drove up. He loves to tease me about living in a trailer out in the middle of nowhere. This place is the perfect example of putting all your love and resources into the product rather than being overly concerned about appearances. The tasting room is perfectly fine, but the staff is amazing. Of all the wineries we visited, this was by far the best experience. It didn't feel like a rote explanation as she introduced each wine in the flight. The wine is stellar and so we left with several bottles and membership to their wine club. And the property is beautiful so I just might have to reconsider the whole city/condo thing. Score one for the country mouse.

Small tasting room and winery with an interesting history. The statuesque 250 year old oak at the…read moretop of their property is their namesake. They feature a nice pinot noir, called Hanson. I will let the other reviewers do their spin on the wines, since I am just an observer. But Mr. B was quite impressed with the Hanson wine. They have a dessert wine called Sweet Signe. A light pink, it is deliciously different and not that sweet. Even I tried that one and was pleased. All their wines are estate grown.

Beautiful location along the Van Duzer Corridor. Was on my way to Lincoln City and didn't make it…read morebc the detour to this lovely winery took precedence. Welcomed with their Pinot Noir Rosé and did a four glass tasting of their reds. Tried their charcuterie. Took in the misty view as the fog rolled in with the winds over the valley. Left with a bottle of their first blanc de blanc for my collection and their rosé to share with a friend. Customer service was great

Stunning view and a superior charcuterie plate made a wonderful end of the day. Tasting was…read morepleasant but as we arrived late wasn't accompanied with the staffs input, so next time we will go earlier in the day. We took home a couple bottles of their "red".

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.

Woodshed wine is a great place to stop by for an intimate and unique wine experience…read more The tasting room is small, but thoughtfully and architecturally designed. Our host was so attentive and descriptive of all the wines and the history of the vineyard. Our tasting consisted of Champagne Chardonnay And 3 different Pinots. Everything was incredible, but the Chardonnay was so unique we ended up buying a couple of bottles. Can't wait to go back and sit in the patio once the weather is warmer.

What a cute place we stumbled upon! Wine was delicious and came out with a little snack that was…read morealso great. Staff were great and knowledgeable. We'll be back and I highly recommend.