Soter offered a more formal, instructive experience than other wineries with a modern, sophisticated tasting room. A sparking Pinot Blanc and a complex, delightful Chardonnay started the wine introduction while the Pinot Noirs at the end are extraordinary and memorable. Enhancing our tasting was a delicious charcuterie board. Our wine advisor has a deep passion for the vinyard, the wine they make and pride for being from the Willamette Valley. The biodynamic farming practices remind me of the wineries of France and Italy that many of the wineries practice. I pray this beautiful winery and this region doesn't change when the crowds discover this slice of heaven. read more

Had a lovely time visiting Soter vineyards for the first time. We had reservations and were visiting with a club member. Welcomed with Rose and then sat and served seamlessly. The staff were all excellent, everyone very knowledge, polite, & prompt. I enjoyed their larger than most wineries menu of food, lots of options! And last but not least the views! The main building sits above the valley and overlooks the rolling fields below, stunning! read more

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I did the Provisions Experience, and the man who "hosted" me (and two others from California, I didn't know them, I was traveling solo) was a bit arrogant and unwilling to engage in real conversation. It seemed his goal was to just give a "set piece." To move me in and out as fast as possible, even though the winery was rather unoccupied that day. He did warm up a bit when I ordered an extra bottle for the three of us to share, but when the other couple agreed to split the cost, he didn't split it (it was fully on my bill). The Sparkling Rose was really really good. I came from the midwest for a month, hoping to learn a lot from each winery (and I emailed each winery months ahead of time, expressing my goals), and I visited 15+ wineries in that time. This was the second most disappointing, and the most expensive. There are so many better options--go elsewhere. This was one of 5 wineries that I didn't join their club. I left feeling like I was surplus grapes, the third cluster that is cut off during flowering. read more

I have to say that this vineyard hit my radar from friends who spoke of its praises. A friend had an extra spot for their fall wine tasting and offered it to me. Yes please! Then I found out I would get a raffle entry with donating ten cans of food. I was sad to see so few towing food with them to donate. Walking up and being handed a gorgeous glass of rose was pretty amazing. It was so wonderful having people rushing to great each person leading them in. I was glad I got there early so getting around was far easier. The drive up is a bit long, steep and gravel. I did not use it but a member later showed me the commode trailer as I was taking a snap shot since I laughed at the 'luxury toilet' label. They are air conditioned and definitely quite a step up from a blue box situation. For the event I was able to try 2 types of pinot noir, their sparkling and their chardonnay. Delicious and I was in shock to adore their chardonnay because that is not a wine I enjoy often. The food was also lovely. I was a bit surprised as to how many children were present as even the popcorn seemed not something children would enjoy. The grounds are also very adult with gorgeous views but with lots of gravel around, the kids were running through the tents since there was no where else to be. read more

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One of our favorite visits in Willamette Valley (out of 9 wineries we visited) -- and this is also coming from someone who's lived near Napa and traveled to wineries all over the world. Jeff was a fantastic and knowledgeable host and made us feel welcome, the property is so cozy and beautiful, and the food & wine pairing we did was top-notch! The variety of wine options here is stellar: we ended up signing up for the club and ordering the sparkling, Pinot, and a really cool magnum from the library collection from 2011! The sourcing for the food is so cool too: from their local farm, as well as specified purveyors as local as possible. read more

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We went to a special event for members and loved it! Beautiful setting. Great food pairings with the featured wines. The serving staff were knowledgeable and helpful. The wine selections were just wonderful! Looking forward to visiting again. read more

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First time at a pick party event!!! Definitely not my last!!! Staff were amazing and all the pairings were amazing!!! Ty as always for best wine and amazing food!!! But seriously staff makes the experience one of a kind!!! read more

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Lovely property, perched on a hill with panoramic views. The tasting room has a barn-like look from the outside and is really inviting inside. There is a tremendous amount of outdoor patio seating with various options from cozy sofas to tables with umbrellas. When we arrived, they had just finished with a tour bus group but could not have been nicer or more attentive to us. We loved their wines, both the pinot and chardonnay. read more

Phenomenal hospitality, personable service, and a relaxed atmosphere. Our host Brandon was charming and jovial with our party of four. Exceptional wine knowledge and articulation of the vineyard and the surrounding area. I would not hesitate to come back - rain or shine. This is a true highlight of a family trip, and of course we took a bottle home for thanksgiving. read more

Our group deemed our Soter visit the runaway highlight of a long weekend of winery visits in the Willamette Valley. Our Provisions lunch and tasting, while pricey, was worth every penny. Our host Troy, was perfectly on point. Every single dish was elegant, purposeful, delicious and beautiful. The wines, with the best chard among the 7 vineyards visited, were elite as expected. Chef came over to say hello and answer questions - he was a delight, as well. Can't wait to return on our next Oregon trip. read more

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We used to be members here and were excited to come back to show our friends. The experience was incredibly disappointing. The person serving us asked if we wanted to buy a bottle, and we said yes, but then he would pour us tiny portions and take the bottle away. He then asked if we wanted to try something else after the first pour. This further confused us since we thought we bought the bottle. But we the assumed we must not have if we was asking if we wanted to try something else. So he brought out an another bottle and did the same thing. Small pour and walked away with the bottle. We were late for another tasting so asked to check out. We noticed we were charged for the two full bottles but we never finished them. Then got a text later from the winery saying they forgot to send us home with the rest of the wine we had purchased. So turns out we had bought the two bottles but were never served the whole bottles. We said we were flying home and unable to get them and asked for a partial refund. They refused. Safe to say this one of the most bizarre experiences we've had at a winery. The customer service was lackluster. I saw other reviews about them being pretentious and I would have to agree. We will never return to this winery, will no longer purchase their wine in stores, and will actively advise friends to do the same. read more

I finally got to see what all the hype was about and yes it lived up to the hype. Service,views, wind were all incredible. read more

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Food and wine were excellent as is the venue at MSR. Chef Clayton Allen creates wonderful meals and bites. Definitely our #1 stop on Willamette Valley ! read more

I have been a club member here for a few years. I love their wines and it is true joy to visit there for tasting. Their building is nice and the grounds are gorgeous. It's so nice in the summer have some sips outside. When it gets cold they have ample heat towers to keep you warm. You can choose to stay inside too. Good thing with this winery is that they have kitchen and serves warm food for pairing!! Cheese board is fine they incorporate food sauced from local growers. The staff are all so nice and knowledgeable. If you are looking for wine tasting place in Yamhill Carlton AVA, I highly recommend to visit Soter Vineyards. read more

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We visited last November and had the opportunity to visit again. Amazing provision wine pairing day spent with our host, Andrew. The property is amazing, sustainable and the valley views were Wow. Oh, and the wine...outstanding! From start to finish, day to remember. See you soon Soter! read more

Incredible vineyard. Incredible experience. The hospitality was off the charts. Best charcuterie I've ever had. You won't regret it!

This is a peaceful, classy vineyard with great wine and charcuterie. I'll visit this one every time we're back in Oregon. The acreage and winery were understated but stunning. read more

Best wine and tasting that we enjoyed on our Willamette Valley trip. Our host Andrew was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were able to enjoy the provisioning as well as the tasting. Would recommend this venue to anyone who enjoys great scenery and hospitality. Can hardly wait to come back next year read more

Soter is a special place to make memories! My friends and I had an amazing experience in February. While we enjoyed the wine, we especially enjoyed the effort of this biodynamic winery and staff. We truly appreciated the personalized visit, which was cozy, informative and casual. I truly hope to return again and further explore the grounds and more wine offerings. And the cats.. too cute! Our tour guide: https://www.teslacustomwinerytours.com read more

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I am finishing up my bottle of perfect Planet Oregon PN. Drinking it straight from the bottle; it's that hard to put down! Tony Soter....love your skills! read more

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Absolutely gorgeous. I'm so satisfied with my Membership here. I cannot pass it up when I'm out in the wine country. This is one of the most authentic wineries and space. If you love Pinot, I recommend stopping here for a tasting and getting both the cheese and charcuterie boards. High quality! The view, the cows, the barn, sweet cats and relaxing unpretentious vibe all hit the spot. Then, head to Alexana down the road for some really big pinots. read more

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We visited Soter last December (2020) & planned to do the provision tasting. Unfortunately, due to COVID, the food portion was cancelled. In January, we were able to reschedule! I think that they do 2 seatings when the tasting is available-an early and a late lunch. We went at 2:30 on a Monday. Our experience started with our server/hostess, Clarity, greeting us outside and bringing us in to a glass of sparkling rosé! From there we progressed to the personalized menu. We are pescatarian and Soter was extremely accommodating with this! Our lunch was served family style in 2 parts. Clarity also gave us some tasting hints and tips and left us to try at our leisure. My favorite course was the gnocchi-absolutely delicious (I wish I was eating it now!) and the 2019 Pinot Noir! I also loved the Mineral Springs sparkling rosé. We had a great time-worth the wait! Clarity was amazing, she was so personable and welcoming! We've done similar tastings at other wineries but this has been the best, by far! They do check for vaccines/negative COVID test. This is on their website as well as noted when you make a reservation. (I am mainly adding this in because I saw an earlier review criticizing the way this is handled). read more

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Classy, beautiful, perfect wines...... everything a wine tasting experience should be! I have waited awhile to write my review.... I've been many times, and every time is just like the first time! We are always greeted with a warm friendly smile and glass of wine/bubbly before we reach the front door :) Apt only tastings, makes for the intimate experience. This is not your typical winery with kids running around ( unless there is an open house event), this is a nice relaxing atmosphere. The main tasting "room" is exactly how I would like my main living area of my house! Large fireplace, wall of windows, and a big open kitchen! Yes- kitchen! A lot of amazing creations come out of this kitchen for various events. We have done the Provisions tasting, and I highly recommend this experience! A seated food/wine paired tasting that is absolutely amazing! The wines are also very good! I love that they have wines from their sister site, North Valley, as well as their Soter label. We have found that the North Valley is ready to drink now, while we will lay down some of the Soter wines for a few years. Soter does make my favorite bubbs... they recently offered a blanc de blanc bubbles that are swoon worthy! The price point is pretty good for the quality of wine they make here. The little tasting cabins are super cute too. Very private with gorgeous views, a unique wine tasting experience to be had. All the folks that work here are always very friendly, and treat you like family. They never make you feel rushed or out of place.... If you are even thinking of joining their wine club, do it! We are in a handful of wine clubs, and Soter is our favorite, top of the list! Attention to detail and top notch service.... I can't say enough about the wine and the folks at Soter! I send all my out of town guests here :) read more

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Of all the vineyards I visited MSR- Soter is by far the best that the valley has to offer. Their story, and love for the land and the environment.Their attention to detail and their love for the production of only best grapes is astounding. Reservations are required since all their events and tastings are private. We opted for the MSR tasting ($100) which is a food and 5 wine pairing. We were warmly greeted with a glass of their 2016 North Valley Pinot Noir rose which was light and crisp. Perfect for the hot sunny day. The house is open and modern with an amazing view. We were directed towards a table where we met two other couples. The tasting consisted of fish, chicken, cooked vegetables and a raw tomato salad. The food and the presentation was absolutely exquisite. Elena and her team have done an amazing job with the menu. As we indulged we were walked though the process of the production as well as the history of the farm and the valley. All the wines were absolutely amazing. Prices for their wines go from $25 up to $300 per bottle, so there is something amazing for every price point. Soter was also the only vineyard that informed us of the agreement between Alaska air and the valley where they allow you to check up to a full case free of charge as long as you are a member of their miles program which is amazing to not have to wait for your wine. Needless to say, a few bottles were purchased and brought to their new home. Soter also offers an amazing membership program, free of charge, with over the top perks!!! And, they just ask you to commit to two shippings per year, which is easily do-able! Everything about Soter was absolutely amazing! I highly highly recommend you make the effort to visit and do a tasting. You will be everything but disappointed. Thank you so much to the Soter family for bringing this amazing group that is really a family together. I feel honored to be part of this amazing place. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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We had a great time wine tasting in their beautiful setting. We were set in our own cabin, and our server was delightful. read more

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This was the only food and wine experience we booked on our trip and I am so glad we took the suggestions to do the Provisions Tasting. The property is open and airy and offers spectacular views from the hilltop to vineyards and gardens. The wines were some of our overall favorites of the trip and it was elevated by the farm-to-table, creative and incredible food pairing. They were attentive to one of our members' dietary restrictions and still done family-style, we couldn't stop raving throughout the experience. With a rich history in quality winemaking and the farming and food component, this is, for me, one of the definite not-to-miss experiences in Willamette Valley. read more

Great location with nice views and their wines are outstanding. If you are a member, some of the best events around!

Imagine yourself on a cool Oregon day driving through the country side. Top down. Wind blowing through your hair. You drive up a windy dirt road and end up at your lovely destination. A beautiful young woman greets you in the driveway with a smile and a glass of wine. You think your dreaming til your wife slaps you upside your head and you realize this shit is real. You get invited in and once inside a table greets you with glasses and wines already set up. Paper and pen too in case you want to take notes. For the next hour plus you get a wonderful education and appreciation of fine wines. $20 gets you a half dozen of the most delicious wines in the region. A chard/gewurtzraminer blend, a chard, several pinots, and a sparkling brut. Of course the fee is waved if you buy. After tasting you are invited to stroll around the grounds including the gardens and the vinyard. The hillside is not only teaming with vines but also wildlife. We saw a variety of birds and the host has seen coyotes and foxes on the property. After a relaxing stroll, you pick up your wine and get into your car. No dream here but now its back to reality. PS make sure you have a reservation! read more

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The Open House here over Thanksgiving weekend was a lot of fun - a great line-up of sparkling, whites and pinot noir paired with a top notch selection of bites including croque monsieur and coq au vin. The main tasting room was lovely with a roaring fireplace, high ceilings and inviting seating. The inclusion of coffee was a welcome addition to all the wine and a clutch pick-me-up for more imbibing on such a busy weekend in Willamette Valley. read more

We did a wine tasting at Soter Vineyards and it was an amazing experience. The four wines we tried were delicious and the cabin where it was hosted had beautiful views. Clarity hosted our wine tasting and her knowledge of MSR, the Willamette Valley and wine was astounding. It was enjoyable and educational. I'm hoping to visit again and include the Provisions food and wine pairing (need to plan ahead further.) read more

Just a fabulous wine tasting w pescetarian food pairings.all produce grown on sit at their biodynamic farm. The attached pics say it all! read more

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Beautiful vineyard... breathtaking views! Greeted on our walk into the tasting room by our wine guide with just poured wine for our first tasting! Very welcoming first impression. Loved the tall windows to take advantage of seing the lush landscape. Enjoyed tasting all the wines. Very appreciative of our guide Evita who happily entertained our 5 year old with puzzles and their cats Bill & Ted. Such a relaxing visit during our vacation to Portland. Insider TIP: Go with a friend who is a member and tastings are free. Would love to visit again during our next vacation to Portland. read more

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Loved this place! We stopped here due to the fact that their 2008 Pinot Noir was rated number one by the September Portland Monthly. It is well worth it to call and make an appointment as you cannot just drop in. We called and were able to get one within an hour. There is no sign along the road to mark the vineyard, so pay attention to the address. This is, I am sure, to prevent people from dropping by without calling first. The tasting room was large and beautiful with an equally beautiful view. We were greeted outside on arrival with the 2006 sparkling rose. The rest of the tasting was around a table with detailed descriptions of each wine and its creation. We tasted the rose as well as several pinots. The signature wine we came for was well worth the trip. One of the best tasting experiences I have had and the wine was wonderful! read more

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We couldn't have enjoyed our experience at Soter more! We were recently on a trip to OR and heard from several people Soter was the place to go! They had the nicest staff and the best views. The wine was next level! read more

Soter Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Carlton, Oregon

Wine is very subjective but I think their Pinot Noirs are among the best in the valley. The people here are super nice too. We went the members open house and had a great time. They have a tasting room in Newberg by appointment only. Check it out. read more

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I would highly recommend this winery if you're tasting around Dundee. First things first-you need to make reservations. Every tasting we've had has been a sit down private affair at a leisurely pace. No large bar to saddle up to and fight for space. I think you try roughly 4 wines and a Brut rose. The wines are delicious and the staff is super informative. For true wine lovers this is a must stop. The tasting is $30 (not sure if that's comped for purchases) and well worth it. We decided to join the wine club and so far have been impressed with the wine events as well. Love this place! Little tip: gps has a hard time finding this winery. It's on the hill with a tiny sign leading you up. Just look for the road going up.. read more

We had a great tasting experience in a private little "outbuilding" that used to be the owner's sleeping lodge. Just gorgeous. Delicious wines, excellent detailed info on the grapes, the process, and the regions by David. We will come back on our next trip to Oregon. read more

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Really disappointed. Several recommendations to visit, however, we were turned away due to no reservation. Not one other winery required a reservation, nor did any local referral suggest we needed one. What's worse, is we were greeted with a glass of rosé and then asked if we had a reservation, and then denied an opportunity to taste and purchase wine. We did not have a reservation and looked around to see more staff than patrons (one table in the whole venue). At this point, with only two of us, I would have expected either a statement of , "we have a huge party coming and require reservations in advance" or "normally we cannot accommodate walk-ins, but we'll take care of you". Thank you for the offer for a future reservation, however, we are not local to Oregon, as I said when we were there. A future reservation does us no good. read more

I wish I had the money to spend here. Wine was excellent. Food was superb. The ambiance hit the mark. Would definitely return.

Beautiful experience; rustic and charming, with knowledgeable server. We had the charcuterie board and would recommend! It is an elegant and tailored experience, with a dedicated server who is clearly knowledgeable and excited about the wine experience and area. The inside looks like a Restoration hardware restaurant meets Napa valley views! Our server Avedia was unpretentious and approachable and helped us navigate the different vintages. If you want a smaller, more elevated experience, definitely recommend! If our friends ask us about Willamette Valley, this is the one winery we'll definitely suggest! read more

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