I love this place. I don't care how few wines they have or how small or how tricky it is to get to…read more(just DON'T give up--I promise it's up the hill!). The staff is amazing and super welcoming, the puppies are adorable and the informal tours are so informative. And I haven't even started on the wine yet! The Rose is phenomenal--I usually don't like roses at all, but this one was so good. And when I declared my favorite pinot out of the selection of three, Jenn promptly gave me a refill, saying it was her favorite, too. I would highly recommend Patton Valley. Especially if you're a jaded Portland native who has visited all of the other bigger wineries in the area and need something new. Patton Valley is a laid-back, excellent surprise.

5/5/22 Sorry for such a late review, but if you are…read morefollowing, I am very behind due to my 6/13/22 SF JapanTown incident, see Yelp. Also, I am not able to recover any of my photos for this winery... FYI, 7/31/22 is their last weekend, as they are moving the tasting room to another location. See website. Quality/Quantity - Good, very small tasting room. One of only 2 customers. Everyone here is friendly, both the team members and the other customer(s)!! Atmosphere - Hard to find, maybe this is what makes this place more special? Off the beaten path. So if you do not like crowds, this is the place for you. Small vineyard, with a small tasting room. May 2022 hours = Open 5 days a week from 11am to 5pm; closed Tue & Wed. Current hours = 11am to 4pm; Thursdays are appointments only. Future hours at their new location = TBD. Service - Good. Price - Complimentary tasting + tip, as we were guests of our friends. Oh, we got some snacks, gifts, and bottles of wine; but it must not have been expensive as I do not recall how much I paid. Or was it due to excessive wine day drinking?? Owner Comment - Congrats on all your successes for the last 25+ years. Cut and pasted from website: "We are announcing that Ehren Jordan, owner of Failla Wines, has purchased our vineyard, winemaking facilities, and my house. Ehren started Failla in California in 1998, expanding into Oregon in 2001. We know that his history of farming biodynamically will carry on our tradition of thoughtful stewardship of the land. We are equally proud to announce that Justina Bice, our Direct Sales Manager and Derek Einberger, our Co-Owner, will be taking over the Patton Valley brand as the new owners. Derek is back in Oregon as the new winemaker for Dobbes Family Estate, but don't fret, Justina will continue to operate out of the Tasting Room in Gaston. We are excited to say that after a hiatus last year, we are pleased to announce that production of the PVV wines will resume this harvest. Yes, that means Patton Valley Rosé this Spring. Long live Patton Valley!"

This was simply a superb tasting experience. We have tasted at literally hundreds of wineries…read morearound the world and were still impressed. The wines are beautifully crafted. Clearly every step from the where on the land which clones are planted to how to farm, when to harvest, and how to age is carefully considered. When we learn something new that is a bonus, Rebecca was generous with her knowledge. She is very engaged in every aspect from dirt to bottle and cares passionately about this enterprise and her family heritage in ranching and farming. There are many seating options both inside and outside. We chose to stand at the bar because that is generally where you learn the most, as was the case here. Just do yourself a favor and make a reservation. It is the antidote to some of the larger and less personal tasting rooms and excellent in its own right.

We enjoyed our time at MonksGate Vineyard in Yamhill County, outside of Carlton. This was one of…read moreour stops on a custom wine tour in Willamette Valley, a.k.a. Oregon Wine Country. What stood out to me about MonksGate, compared to the other wineries and vineyards we visited, was the wonderful view we had during our wine tasting. We were outside, perched atop a mound, underneath trees, with a picnic table, umbrella, Adirondack chairs, and a side/end table, looking out onto seemingly endless vineyards. The weather was perfect and the atmosphere was calm and serene. We also pretty much had the whole place to ourselves except for one couple with a dog. Speaking of which, MonksGate is dog-friendly. As soon as we parked and got out of the car, we were greeted by the MonksGate owner's dog, Fizzy. Fizzy is a well-behaved and well-groomed Airedale Terrier. Fizzy and the other customers' small dog, Jimmy, hung out with us during our tasting. It added to our experience. This is a family-owned-and-operated vineyard. Along with Fizzy, we were greeted by Rebecca Moore, second-generation vineyard owner. In 1998, Rebecca's parents, Ron and Linda Moore, founded the 50-acre farmland where MonksGate sits today. The vineyard itself is 20 acres. It was named "MonksGate" because monks from the nearby Trappist Abbey (Our Lady of Guadalupe) walked across the land as a form of meditation. The Moores installed an access gate to allow the monks to continue their walks. Rebecca conducted the tasting. She had an assistant with her. They were both very friendly and welcoming. Below is a list of what we had with prices per bottle at the time of our visit. * 2023 North Block Dry Rose ($28) * 2019 Classic Pinot Noir ($42) * 2021 Classic Pinot Noir ($42) * 2023 Dry Riesling ($29) * 2023 "Fizzy" Sparkling Dry Riesling ($39) There was a tasting menu with helpful tasting notes. Also, Rebecca did a great job explaining each wine as she served them. I'm not a wine connoisseur so all I can tell you is I thought all five wines tasted fantastic. I'd be happy with any one of them at dinner or a social gathering, etc. My favorite was the 2019 pinot noir. How the notes described that one: "2019 was a cooler, more 'traditional' vintage, with rain during harvest keeping flavor phenolics bright and notes on the nose floral and spicy. The palate of this wine is rife with ripe raspberries, the finish long and balanced." By the time you read this, they'll probably be sold out. We had a Saturday 3pm reservation for a group of eight. The total cost of the tasting was $252.20, which worked out to $31.53 per person. We left the vineyard shortly before 4:30pm, so we stayed just under 1.5 hours. When we left, Rebecca and her assistant started to close up shop -- we were the last customers for the day. I will say, for as nice a property as this is, I thought it was a little weird how the restroom - at least the one we used - was an outdoor porta-potty. I've done a lot of wine tastings over the years and this was the first vineyard/winery to have a porta-potty as the restroom. Not a big deal for us, but just thought I'd point it out.

When planning our Oregon trip, my friend put Patricia Green Cellars on the list, and when I…read morementioned it to a couple of locals, they said we hit a must-visit. We pulled up to a colorfully landscaped tasting room and sat on the back patio lounge set. Aubrey took our experience to another level, joining our inside jokes, and really getting a feel for what we like. Everything was delicious. I ordered the 2023 Weber Vineyard Pinot Noir to bring home, and we had a 2024 bottle of the Pinot that was enjoyed in our yard at the Air BnB. From what my local friends have said, the late Patty Greene was a force in the community and really helped put Oregon wines on the map. It is a true testimony to her that her name is still at the top of many a list even 9 years after her passing. Be sure to take in the beauty of the property. I believe I saw they also make bourbon. I can only imagine how delicious that must be!

Pssst!!! More than wine here!!!! Here is my story:…read more My annual wining group decided the Willamette Valley was the place for 2025. One of our travel partners is studious and knows where we should go for a quick taste. PGC was one of our stops. Keep in mind we are wining our way around the Valley and for some, like myself, all wine might seem alike after a few stops.... but not here! Not PGC Wine and the stories of winemakers in the Willamette area never ceases to surprise and impress me. After all was said and done, I learned that ..... Pssst!!! put your eyes closer! They have whiskey! They distill their own bourbon. NUFF SAID! Go there or be square!

We met Ryan on our first day in Carlton. The initial experience was so welcoming!! We felt like…read moreregulars pretty quickly. The wine was so very good! Not one of the wines did we NOT like!! This meant to us initially that we weren't walking away without spending some good $$...with that said EVERY wine was smooth and tasty and honestly were reasonably priced. Here's the catch this family owned winery means you're meeting a place that cares more than about the $$ but also about the person/couple etc behind it It didn't take long for us to learn about his cute pup Lando and exchange puppy stories. The wine is reasonably priced with a touch of family. We became wine members not ONLY because we immediately felt like family at the tasting room but because NOT A SINGLE wine disappointed. Each one was unique and flavorful and had a good nose followed by a good full body and smooth finish. (Overally that describes MOST of the wine) HIGHLY recommend!

Was recently here during my vacation and was recommended by family. They have a membership to the…read morewine club and wanted us to try it out. We enjoyed the tasting and the atmosphere. We bought a few bottles, some t-shirts, and signed up for the membership. I highly recommend this place. Please visit them. They are a "smaller" family owned/run business with high quality.

Stopped by during a mother daughter trip along the coast. Michelle was fantastic and we couldn't…read morehave asked for a better spot to spend our Friday night. We ended up buying a bottle of the 2013 Coleman and it was perfect! A must see for sure! Thanks Michelle

We had a wonderful time at Seufert Winery with friends sharing some great and affordable wine and…read morebeer in the quaint courtyard overlooking the park and next to the cute gift shop. The interior of the tasting room is lovely too. Michelle is a local wine maker sourcing the best grapes from the area for the wines she produces. She also offers small plates and a fantastic charcuterie board. You should check out all that Dayton offers.

Laurel Ridge.... where to begin?? We discovered Laurel Ridge at the Wedge Fest in Portland, and so…read moreglad we did because it was not originally on the radar for the trip. We met Lucas there, and he invited us to come out for a tasting. We enjoyed so many delicious wines in their tasting room, as well as some charcuterie and caviar. There were two tasting offers, so we all got to try a little something of each. Lucas and Kira treated us like family from start to finish. Every single wine was absolutely wonderful. There is an expansive gift shop in the tasting room. The grounds are amazing, a 240 acre estate filled with so many varieties of specially crafted vines. After our tasting, we sat outside to enjoy the crisp day, and enjoyed our special visitors, the puppies, as well as a prolonged visit with Lucas. Probably my favorite thing about Laurel Ridge was learning the history of the property and how it continued when founder David Teppola passed. Can you say Mrs. Susan is a TRUE BAD**S!? She continued the dream through her grief, learned how to operate the facility, and has made to the legacy of the vineyard lives on. Her daughters, Kira and Maija, will continue the craft and creation of Laurel Ridge wines well into the future.

Our visit to Laurel Ridge Winery was one of the most memorable experiences of our Oregon wine trip…read more Set on a beautiful 240-acre estate in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, this second-generation, family-owned winery embodies everything that makes Oregon wine country special -- authenticity, passion, and a deep respect for the land. We were greeted warmly by Kira Teppola, who now carries on the legacy started by her father, founder David Teppola. From the moment she began sharing her family's story -- from her father's early fascination with French wine to his pioneering belief in the Willakenzie Loam soils -- we were captivated. Kira's knowledge of the land, the vines, and the winemaking process was extraordinary. Her enthusiasm was contagious; we hung on every word and felt truly connected to the spirit of Laurel Ridge. Even the family vineyard dog, who was initially a bit cautious, became our friend by the end of the visit! The wines were exceptional. My favorite was the 2017 Barrel Select Pinot Noir, beautifully balanced and expressive of the terroir. We enjoyed it so much we opened a bottle that very night. The next day, I couldn't stop thinking about the bright, refreshing 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, so we went back just to buy more! Kira graciously set us up with a picnic table outside under a heat lamp so we could enjoy lunch overlooking the estate -- and even poured us a little more wine "so we wouldn't get thirsty." It's rare to find a place that feels this genuine -- where every glass tells a story, and every detail reflects generations of care. Laurel Ridge isn't just a winery; it's a living family legacy built on passion, perseverance, and love for the land. If you're exploring the Willamette Valley, don't miss this place. Come for the wine, stay for the warmth of the people.

We were so so so lucky to come here for a bachelorette. Emma and the entire team were incredibly…read morekind, accommodating , sweet and so knowledgeable. We would come back in a heart beat , this is the place to go in newberg!

Emma was the most incredible person! We had such a great time tasting delicious wines. She made us…read morefeel like part of Jessica and Gabriella's family. We even got a chance to meet Jessica who was running around and still took the time to sit and talk with us. Et Fille is a cut space with light pink highlights all throughout. The photos, the quotes, the bubble wine lighting is thoughtfully put together. The winery is doing some incredible things to support sustainability and longevity of the winery. I'm so excited to go back!

Good service and hospitality with the wine tasting Wine are…read moregood , average and enjoyable everyday Quality We would recommend you try it

We had some time to kill and did not make a reservation for a tasting today in McMinnville and…read morebased on good Yelp reviews landed on Pike Road Wines. What a great find. Our wine educator and host for the day was Robin. Although Robin has only been on staff a short time you would not know it. She was a wealth of knowledge, seems to know all the regulars by their first names, attentive to everyone's needs and easy to talk to. Tastings are $25 per and we were fortunate enough to explore 6 to 7 of their wines on this visit. We sampled Pinots, Chardonnay's, Sparkling Wines as well as a nice Rosé. Tasting fees are waived with the purchase of 2 wines per tasting. Wines are priced to buy and this was an easy waive of all tasting fees. We had a blast at Pike Road Wines and encourage anyone visiting McMinnville to stop in and enjoy some beautifully crafted wines.