I go here wine tasting with my bestie yearly. It's not far from us and we can enjoy this beautiful view. The lamas visit from a neighboring farm and scenery is amazing. A great place to have a wedding with a small reception. This held around 50 the day I was here for this wedding. The food was great, put together well and they were fabulous hosts. I'd use this place for an event read more

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Beautiful relaxing winery! Feels like your stepped into Germany or Leavenworth, WA Wide variety of Reds, Sparkling and Whites with some fun blends. Price point is very approachable. Kido and dog friendly. read more

St. Josef's Winery - Beautiful grounds to explore. - Wineries Near Me - Canby, Oregon

One of the original vineyards in Canby, St. Josef's produces wine from 5 estate vineyards, without harsh chemicals or pesticides. They are known for their Pinot. They provide their grapes to other vineyards and purchase grapes from Walla Walla for their Cabernet and Merlot and since I'm a fan of the bigger and bolder, I was delighted to try their Cabernet. The 2021 Spring tasting flight allows you to sample their Lili Sparkling Rose, named after the mother as are all their champagne, and it was delicious! Light, crisp, with just the right amount of fruit and bubbles, it's an easy drinking wine. We bought a bottle to enjoy later and one to gift! The flight continues with a steel Chardonnay, Estate Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Sipping the wine while sitting on the balcony overlooking the vineyard was a wonderful way to pass part of a Friday afternoon. The owner is so warm and friendly, telling us all about the vineyard 's history and about the events they hold during the various seasons. She had us at live music on Sundays during the summer! And the goats and llamas that provide the landscaping maintenance! The property is absolutely beautiful! True to their German heritage, the main building with its a German Tudor with yellow creamy stucco walls, chocolate wooden trim, a pitched roof and several various peaks sets the stage. Inside is large - but closed due to the Governors recent shut down - but not to worry as there are lots of various outdoor seating areas. And I mean lots! you can sit out on the front patio, the back balcony, and in the warmer weather at several seating areas around the pond. That's where you will find me on the first Sunday of the summer! Wine is very good and affordable. With the added bonus of 2 free tasting flights if you purchase three bottles. As we were leaving, I mentioned that we were heading to Pheasant Run Winery and Tasting room in Aurora on our way to dinner at Filberts Farmhouse Kitchen. Turns out Pheasant Run is part of the family business and managed by her husband! And they just had dinner at Filberts the night before so gave us dinner recommendations. Just part of the charm when you are in this area where it's small, quaint, family oriented and everyone knows their neighbors! Fabulous experience! Just a 30 minute drive from downtown Portland, through beautiful farms and vineyards. I cant wait to come back during the warmer weather! read more

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Well, I walked in with high expectations since this winery had good reviews. First thing I didn't like was the "we need a credit card on file for your tasting". I'm member of way better wineries than this place and they don't treat their customers like that. The ladies at the counter were not that friendly and they were kind of dismissive with an elitist attitude. Their attitude doesn't go with the ambience that feels like a high school cafeteria. The wine is good, got a couple of bottles, but the fact they ask for a credit card to serve you is not correct. I'll never go back there for a tasting and will not recommend it. read more

Lovely location with many seating areas to enjoy the views. Listen to live music and order a wine tasting and charcuterie platter. A most relaxing afternoon! My favorite wine was the Pinot Grigio. What a great outing with friends or visiting relatives!! read more

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Worth a stop to visit one of the first 30 wineries in all of Oregon, planted in 1978. Easy drinking and unpretentious wines at reasonable prices with 2 wine tastings waived with 3 bottle purchase. Nice patio to chill and friendly service. read more

My family came here after a beautiful spring day at the Tulip fest. There was live music which we caught the last 15 minutes of and enjoyed greatly. It wasn't too busy and the individuals running the tastings were friendly, knowledgeable and super attentive! We were disappointed they were totally out of their red blend so they suggested a few others for us to try and brought some tasters to the table. Overall the wine was very good and we specifically loved their sparkling options which weren't overly sweet. Additionally on this day they had a food truck called Pound Town in the parking lot, they had incredible fries and unique sauces were were nice to munch on while we sipped wine. This place though unassuming quickly became our favorite winery we've tried in the valley. read more

We were on our way to the tulip festival and had some time to use before our appointed time. Found this great winery. Wondering staff, I think they were family. Nice grounds, seating and tasting room. Enjoyed the tastings and charcuterie. Glad we stopped by. read more

Lovely winery grounds, beautiful indoor space, personality plus staff. Love it! Looking forward to our next visit.

A little piece of Europe in Canby, OR. I'm a newish member of this winery and every time we visit, we are treated like rock stars. A full selection of wines, VERY friendly staff and beautiful grounds where we are welcome to take a walk to visit the llamas with our sips. There is usually music on the weekends and food carts in the warmer months. I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. We feel like family at St Josef's. read more

I want to start off by saying that this place is absolutely beautiful. The only reason why I gave it 2 stars instead of one was because of the grounds. I was really hoping that this winery was going to live up to my expectations. I also do not typically leave reviews, but really felt led to because of the way we were treated. When we first arrived, we were so excited to see that the entire winery was Bavarian themed. We did arrive about 20 minutes before they were opening for the event started. We didn't attempt to order, and instead selected our table and were checking out the area. A woman who was not even working in the area we were in immediately came over and actually said, "this area is not good because we want to keep this quiet, you can sit on the other side" she pointed towards the bottom of the winery closer to the exit. There were about three or four of us in our group, and we thought it was extremely rude and odd. We were NOT loud, and there was literally no other customers in the room. There were empty tables and chairs everywhere. We wound up selecting the same table because it fit our party the best. The woman then came and told us that the table was reserved (even though there was no reserved sign on the table and we were told they do not take reservations when we called and inquired). I thought about leaving but, hey, this can turn around right? Nope. I am not one to complain, but I feel that the staff here had almost an elitist attitude. It did seem as though they were engaging and catering more with their members and not with us. As a woman of color, this did not go unnoticed. Not one time did someone stop by our table and ask how we were doing, ask if we were enjoying the event, ask if we wanted to become members, check in with us and ask if we would to come back, nothing. To be clear, it was raining so this place was not as packed as it probably would've been had it not been raining. There was plenty of event staff who could've came by our table and checked in with us if they wanted to do so. After a while, we decided to go to and scope out the grounds. There was an area that had a large group inside that was off from the main event area so we decided to check that out. It was much more laid-back in there and we would up finishing our time at the winery there. I am a member of four different wineries in the Willamette Valley and felt the wine was pretty average. The food was vendor type and pretty typical flair for an event of this size. My friend is German, and did say that the bratwurst we're not authentic, but it was good, and we didn't care. My advice for the owners is to talk to your staff about being inclusive. We shouldn't leave feeling like we were treated differently than others. We were very excited about this event, and I felt let down. Be nice, smile at your customers, be engaging. Wineries are a dime a dozen in our area. I definitely will not be back because of the way I was treated, but don't let other people feel the same way. Do better. read more

St. Josef's Winery - Area by the pond - Wineries Near Me - Canby, Oregon

Beautiful winery that was a perfect venue for hosting a private event. I really enjoyed the ambiance and the drive thru the countryside to get there. The winery had plenty of parking for our group. The entry way, gathering area, deck and bathrooms were all clean. Nicely lit for an afternoon and early evening affair. read more

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The wine was amazing and we sat outside near the pond watching the ducks, geese, goats, and the lamas. Friendly service and allowed us to stay after closing for a bit. read more

Beautiful scenery, inside is cozy and we loved the decor. I loved all the wines we tasted. Will definitely go back!

St. Josef's winery is a lovely place. Very friendly service. I had never experienced a German Grape-Stomping event & it was very fun with German music & food. read more

I am so so glad that I drove the 15 minutes required to get to be able to see the totality for the eclipse. We bought $20 tickets to a private event at this winery, and were given mimosas, pancakes, beautiful views, and the company of alpacas and goats! I would not have traded this for the world, because the landscape and views of the darkening sky were just enhanced and awe inspiring. The awesome experience to watch the animals react also made the event so worth it! The alpacas all bunched up as it got darker... So cool! Wouldn't trade those 25 seconds of the totality for anything either. Hands down the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life. The champagne in the mimosas was alright, but the two Rieslings were not quite sweet enough for my preference. That is unless I had the same Riesling twice - I tried to confirm with the lady in the shop if the sweet Riesling was the one being served outside, but she was a little too pushy in telling me that it wasn't. I feel like my husband and I were truly pushed into purchasing wine, when we really didn't want to. We were not offered tasters or anything, just were pretty much given a "no you have to buy 2 bottles with the 2 $5 off chips... yes it's sweet, buy this now, okay bye." Out of the whole experience, this was definitely the only negative. The other staff were very friendly, the site is just gorgeous, and there is definitely plenty of parking. You can go right up to the animals as well, which is pretty neat. I could see this being a beautiful spot for a wedding or other event. read more

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My husband surprised me with a wine tasting experience at Josef's. It was beautiful, quiet and very relaxing. I couldn't help but leave with a couple of bottles. Thank you for the experience! read more

We looked at the website prior to driving out it and it said they were open until 5, but the music stops at 4:30. We got there at 4:45 and they would not let us taste. Said we could buy bottles, but no tasting. Why someone would want to spend that kind of money on a bottle of wine without tasting it first, idk and why they don't have it posted anywhere that they stop tastings at 430, I don't know either. Just a heads up for anyone their hours of business on their website are not correct and if you get there after 4:30 don't expect to get served and expect them to just ask for your money. read more

St Josef's Winery is the best. its absolutely gorgeous and serene and the wines are amazing and affordable. Very friendly staff. Not pretentious. Fun parties. I have never joined a wine club but I did here because I just want more reasons to go back. You have to go here and check it out for yourself. read more

Wine is holy. It's true! We drink it during church because we're emulating the Last Supper. Vineyards like this one are named after saints (and saintly owners, perhaps). And as you walk into the estate, there's a huge painting of a jolly drunken monk in is brown garb at the top of the stairs, happy to greet you. So, since we've now established that wine is possibly the nectar of the gods (or God), when you go wine tasting at St. Josef's Winery, you'll feel remarkably close to the divine with so much of it in your system. For a measly $5, you get a souvenir wine glass...and a taste of several different wines (read: eight or more), all made on the premise. The only thing for me is, after tasting so many wines with nothing to cleanse the palate in between, it was hard for me to decide which wines I liked best. I'm a Syrah fiend. While their Kitara Syrah had good flavor and kick to it, by the time I got that far in the wine tasting process (the vineyard's namesake Joe said we needed to go in a certain order, so that meant trying at least four or five different wines before getting to the Syrah), my mouth was dry and it was hard to drink. Oh, their reds are dry. I'd have to say that the winner from the bunch that we tried has to be the Gewurztraminer (try saying THAT five times fast), which was a nice, light, white, sweet dessert-ish wine. And, surprisingly, the bottles were quite affordable, too, ranging from $9 to $24. It was a pleasure to get to chat with Joe, who came to the United States from Germany, about his lifelong passion of winemaking with his family, the different varietals, and the nuances of each wine. The only thing was that the wine tasting room was quite small, and had the tendency to get pretty crowded. The estate grounds are gorgeous, and I went on a day that was quite dreary, so I can only imagine what it's like during the summer. There's a pond and graduated grassy grounds, a huge fountain, a nice deck for barbeques and the annual festival, and lots--and lots--of grape vines. So next time you're on your way to Silverton for a hike at Silver Falls, take an hour to stop and get blessed...with wine, that is. read more

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Updated my rating from 1 to 2 stars. After I posted this review, they agreed to send me half my deposit back.

Nice ambiance, service was non existent. My wife and I came in. Headed straight to the main tasting counter. Two ladies tending to two other couples each side of us. No eye contact, no welcome. 5 minutes of this and we said screw it. I don't think they understand customer service or communication skills to make someone feel welcome. A 5 second gesture gives you time. They blew it. read more

My daughter's wedding was at this venue June 5th and their property and service were amazing! I can't thank Tara and Bob for all you did to accommodate their perfect day. We were postponed a year due to covid but Tara helped us make it happen a year later. Great wine too!! read more

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Being German, I was really excited to try this winery out, after hearing about their grape stomping festival. I was clearly confused about the venue, because I thought the $10 would allow us tastings or the grape stomp. It was actually just an entrance fee, which you got a commemorative glass with (that I could do without). We waited all afternoon, and only 1 of 4 of us got chosen to grape stomp. A few people stapled dollar bills to their raffle ticket and - miraculouosly - got their names chosen. In the meatime, we paid for wine-tasting a bought individual glasses of wine. Being that the winery was not taking credit cards, we got to pay a $3.50 fee to pull cash from their ATM machine. Unlike other vineyards, you could not bring in food, so you had to purchase food here. If weiners and kraut were not your thing, you had to eat elsewhere. I would have gladly paid $20 to stomp grapes. Instead, I went home, Bucket List unfulfilled. On a positive note, the women doing the wine pours were very nice and on top of things. The band was really fun too. The winery also has a lovely view of a lake and llamas and goats. So, I walked awat disappointed, but it looked like a lot of the regulars had a great time. read more

I've had the pleasure of attending a few of their special events and enjoyed grape stomping, jazz and sipping their latest and greatest vintage. Owner operated, you'll probably see them running around, working hard, and making sure you're having a good time. Ask Josef for a hug, it will make your day. Their wine is good too. I personally like the Lilli, their sparkling white. ($17) read more

Driving out in Canby, Oregon was a random side trip of my tri-state vacation in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. I was on the quest for orchids, which proved to be unsuccessful when I was turned away because the nursery owner was at school (wtf?). Anywho, we were in Canby and didn't know where to go. So we drove towards a FRESH U-WE PICK STRAWBERRIES sign. Along the way we see this glorious estate with Italian cypresses and bronze lion statues. A-ha! A winery! A perfect alternative to orchids, I say. I head inside with a few friends. The gates were opened. There was a sign that did in-fact say that you should call ahead, but we were randomly in Canby. We thought the worst thing was that nobody was there and we'd go get strawberries instead. We parked and saw some other cars. There must be someone here! Past a fountain was the tasting room, but still not a single person to be seen. We ring a buzzer and a woman came down to help us. I guess today was our lucky day! We did a $5 a person wine tasting. Here is the list of wines we tried in order: Rose, Chardonnay, "Lilli" white blend, 2 Pinot Noirs, Syrah, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Late Harvest Pinot Gris. We got a lot of knowledge and friendliness from our service, not really any missteps aside from perhaps jumping from Syrah to Riesling in the tasting. We were told where we could check out some other wineries and were offered retries of the wines we had. Two particular standouts for me were the Chardonnay and the Syrah. They told me that Syrah isn't typically grown in this region because of the colder winter climates, so I bought a bottle thinking it might be something nice and unusual to bring home to Honolulu. This was my first wine experience, and it was pretty good. But I do wish they'd invest in some sort of open or closed sign. read more

Five stars for sure. The service is great, the workers really are passionate and knowledgeable about their wine. The atmosphere is super cozy, indoor and outdoor seating. Perfect for summer, wine is excellent. My favorite is the Pinot Gris, SO GOOD. My husband and I were going to visit a few other wineries but we were so satisfied here so we bought a bottle, drank it here, and called it a day! read more

St. Josef's Winery - Beautiful day with an excellent bottle - Wineries Near Me - Canby, Oregon

My favorite winery in the area, I love the ambiance and the scenery and the wines! They are known for their Pinot noir - they grow their own grapes - and my favorite is the New oak Pinot. On the lighter side, I love the Lilli, a sparkling rose named after ("St") Josef's wife. Weather permitting, you can enjoy a glass out on the grounds overlooking the pond and fields of grape vines. The staff is terrific and the wine very reasonably priced. I love this place! read more

One of the best vineyards I have been to. The staff is extremely nice and helpful. Plus, the tastings are only 5 bucks for a flight of five! That is unheard of. Napa is 6 times as much! The property is beautiful and there are some fun animals to play with too. Definitely recommend adding St. Josef's to the wine tour day! read more

We love this place. We accidentally found this Winery on our way to a fall (i dont remember the name) and decided to stop by and rest for 30 minutes or so and continue driving and we fell in love. They have really friendly and lovely staff here and they also have an amazing wine with a wonderful atmosphere. they usually have live music during weekends and it's just so relaxing to be there. They do have a Gamay wine that we fell in love with and we always make a trip there just to purchase this wine make sure when you stop by you give it a try. read more

Lovely hosts and great wine! We had a great afternoon sharing a bottle and playing corn hole! I can't wait to come back. Don't miss the sparkling wine...my favorite! read more

St. Josef's Winery - Provided corn hole boards - Wineries Near Me - Canby, Oregon

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I was lucky enough to have been invited to a birthday party at St. Josef's. The grounds are beautiful, the main building is Mediterranean, the landscape was very well done, and their available services were accommodating for the party. The owner was stationed at the tasting bar and he was very funny, knowledgeable, generous, and jovial (I think he was tasting too!) read more

We were told by someone to go to St. Josef's winery while wine tasting in Dundee. We fell in love with their wine, the venue and the family! We have since become wine club members, attended live music winery events, brought friends and family members, etc! They have great wines from Pinots, bubbles, ports, Gamay, Gris, etc. $5 wine tasting, free for members. Great for picnics, weddings, parties. Plenty of parking. Kid and pet friendly. We love St. Josef's! read more

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Great little winery everyone should visit... their whites are extremely good.... the Gewurtraminer and Riesling are classic German style wines perfect for a summer day... or anytime! They also have some respectable sparkling wines and some decent reds. They also have a good wine bar area along with rental venues which are worth looking into if you want to have a wedding, business meeting or an event. During nicer weather, they have a lovely amphitheater-like sitting area around the lake,complete with llamas and goats for your viewing pleasure. The staff and family who run the winery are always very friendly and welcoming....a must stop if you are in the area. You won't be disappointed! read more

Lovely winery. The grounds are really nice with lots of room to roam around. I went on a day with live music and food offered. It's a bit of a drive from Portland, but worth the drive. Just can't do much wine drinking if you're the one behind the wheel. read more

Very pleased to find this winery near me. I'm part of Seven of Hearts in Carlton, which as great wine, but this place was surprisingly great! They have some different wines, and they weren't sweet, and nice and dry. I found the Sparkling rose very interesting, as well as the Pinot Gris. I also very much liked the Cabernet, as well as their Gewurtztraminer I liked as well. I liked the wines that were different here. The Syrah tasted more like a Pinot Noir to me, it was pretty spicey but still good. The wines were very reasonably priced for the quality, and if you bought 6 you got one free. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the experience, and we will be back. The winery looked to have pretty grounds too. The folks there were very friendly and knowlegeable and actually knew about the wines. I usually like to meet the winemakers, but it helps when at least the people know about the wines to tell me something more than what is one the label. There was a wedding about to begin when we left, so they definitely have a space for that as well. Thanks for a wonderful experience there! read more

We stopped by this winery on our way to Seattle. The tasting room and outside sitting area had a great ambiance. The wine was delicious. They had a great sparkling Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The staff is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and great conversation. We walked out with 14 bottles of wine . read more

I was very impressed with the beauty of the winery, but taken back at how cold and rude I was treated. As we entered the winery 2 people were busy out side setting up for an event, and never acknowledged we were there. We walked the grounds and soon found the tasting room which had a close sign as we approached the room an older lady advised the tasting room was open. Great I said. When she asked what would I like to try and we advised some whites, she immediately asked " you aren't going to try some reds?". My husband advised to the lady what I liked. The lady immediately went to the cooler to let me try a sparkling champagne with Chardonnay, when she Poured it in my glass I could see it was flat and she agreed and would not open a fresh one for me to try. I just looked at her and thought Really .. Really.. You won't open a new bottle for me to try. That's when she advised it was $5 for 5 tasting. Price for tasting? Ok but usually I don't have to pay for tasting wine when I'm going to purchase. Me or my husband didn't want to taste 5 different wines we just wanted to try a white. When we advised her of that She said "oh I guess you want to share?" She took my husband glass away and left one. So she had a red pinot noir and poured that for us to taste. As we were tasting my husband was asking questions about tours of the winery and if they could ship the wine to us. We were told that tours don't happen and most of people from Portland come and pick up their wine. At this point I tried the red which was ok and went to the rest room. As I reentered the tasting room I could see this lady had poured another glass of wine but it looked like a blush. I saw the expression on my husbands face and it was not good. This lady that is suppose to know about wine poured the white wine in the same glass that the red was in.. Again I said to my self Really? Really she didn't do that. How can I taste the white when there is residue from the red, to the point that it made the white horrible . When my husband brought this to her attention she became very rude , and started opening wine with out taking the wax band off before she opened the wine and debris from the wax was flying all over. That was my breaking point I laid my $5 down and walked out leaving my husband. I wouldn't purchase anything from this place, but my husband the sweet man he is purchased a bottle and left her a tip. He said he felt she needed it worst than we did. My husband has a big heart and we were planning on purchasing several bottles. I hope for my husband sake the bottle of wine is good. As for me this winery needs to get a grip because there are a lot of wineries out there that wants my business . St Josef shame on you. You know the old saying word of mouth can make you or break you read more

The only reason to give this place a 3: the woman working kept complaining about not being able to leave. I understand you close at 5, but I don't feel 4:40 is "too late". And THEN to have to listen to the woman complain and talk under her breath. Not sure we'll ever go back. read more

This place is very beautiful and some of the wines are very tasty. The reason Im only giving this a 3 is because there customer service was bad. There were 4 of us girls that came in to taste. There were two ladies in the tasting room. The gal that served us was very hard to understand, she gave us three decent pours but gave my mom a drip each time. Then she would just stand there and stare at us. It was very awkward and not fun. She didnt engage with us at all. She literally just stood in front of us and starred at us. We wont be going back. read more