July 28, 2025 - Roseburg, OR…read more This was our second visit to this winery, and since we had enjoyed it the first time, we couldn't resist stopping by again. Their dog-friendly patio made the perfect spot for us to relax. We were on the hunt for some white wines, and Amy, our gracious host, created a custom tasting to help us find the perfect bottles to take home. We left with a 2022 Albariño, along with the 2023 and 2024 Rosé. A beautiful winery with serene views -- the perfect backdrop for sipping and savoring.

Abacela Winery, Winston, OR - July 28, 2025…read more We arrived at about 1:30 pm on a Monday. They have indoor and covered outdoor seating. We had our puppy with us, so we sat at the covered patio area. Amy was our server. We hit it off right away. She took great care of us letting us share a custom tasting that included a 2021 Viognier, 2023 Grenache Rose, and a 2022 Albariño. We loved them all. We ordered a chilled bottle of Albariño to enjoy there. We ended up buying a couple bottles of the Albariño and one bottle each of their 2023 and 2024 Rose. We later learned that blending the two vintages of Rose (the 2024 has a touch more residual sugar) yielded an even better wine than either of the two vintages alone! Amy took some nice photos of the three of us under the patio.

Freed Eastate Winery in Oregon's Umpqua Valley was a gracious host…read more Hearing the history of the Freed family and its wine creates a family atmosphere that makes visitors feel at home. Not stodgy and formal like other tasting rooms. We briefly met Brian on his way out and enjoyed the company of his wife Crissy as she poured. When you stop in, ask to see the impressive picture's of Pam and her big fish! Our wine flights were generous and snack plates were a delicious portion of cheese cubes, hard salami, and macadamia nuts. We finished our plates and wine and spent an additional hour mulling around the artisan gifts and art for purchase and sharing stories with other tasters. We appreciate the "Aloha" spirit we felt while visiting and would recommend to others who are looking for a laid back family atmosphere. P.S. we purchased a bottle of the Rose Wine 2024 and highly recommend it!

Freed Vineyard and Winery, OR - September 29, 2024…read more We arrived on a Sunday afternoon right about 1:30 as part of the Harvest Host program. We were met by wine host Karla. She told us where to park our RV down by the river (S. Umqua). The vineyard is a good size. We found a nice shady spot along the river, got set up, and walked back to the tasting room. Karla greeted us warmly when we arrived and offered us seating on their nice covered patio or indoors. It was a little breezy and coolish, so we opted for indoors. The indoor area has a nice bar as well several nice sized tables. There are lots of water color pictures on the wall and some other nice pieces of art. There is a Hawaiian theme reflecting the roots of the winery owners. Karla told us a little about the winery and poured us some nice wines.We had a rose, two Tempranillos (2019 and 2020), two Sarahs (2014 and 2020), and a red blend (Sarah, Cab. Sauvignon, Merlot). We met winery owner Pam, a very vibrant and kind hearted lady. We had some nice conversation together. We had a wonderful time and bought several bottles of tasty wine. Wine tasting fee is $12/person, waived with a two bottle purchase per person.

Our group of 4 stopped in late Thursday afternoon and we were amazed at these wines and absolutely…read moreloved visiting with Weldon. He offered us the most wonderful wines for our tasting pleasure s. Each wine was explained and we knew we'd found our favorite. Then the next pour, and that wine became a favorite, left with a couple of cases and next visit from Idaho to Oregon will include a day trip to Chateau Nonchalant. Recommend you stop and enjoy this winery The Gimpel's and the Turk's from Idaho

Excellent wines. Met with the owner / winemaker. Very friendly and nice. I recommend the drive out…read morehere. You won't be disappointed. Buy a bottle and enjoy the Oregon hills

A friend took us to Giardet Vineyards. She goes there often and, even, helps them…read more The vineyard is set off the road and set against a beautiful green hill. The tasting room has a front area for visitors and a back area for bigger events. They also have chairs outside for a relaxed afternoon sipping wine. We did a tasting. I did like some of the wines, though, many would be better with a bit of age. Boco Noir, Traldigo and Cabernet were good. My favorite was a Riesling. It was mellow with a bit of sweetness that was perfect for summer. I definitely recommend trying Giardet Vineyards. It's a smaller, more friendly and laid back place to do a tasting to find what you like and buy a couple bottles and enjoy an afternoon with friends. It's a bit out of the way but I like it that way.

Very good wines at a reasonable price, staff were very knowledgeable about the winery and productsread more

Absolutely beautiful location with a patio overlooking lush green grass and a vast vineyard. We…read morecame and stayed here through Harvest Host and also enjoyed a bottle of viognier wine and the smoked salmon platter, both were divine. The service by Pam was lovely and if we were local, we would absolutely come back.

How nice to be welcomed with a smile and a "I'm glad you're here" attitude! And, dog friendly as…read morewell. (Not the case with some other wineries in the area.) They have an extensive wine list; so my husband and I each did a tasting of 6 ($10), and then ordered the smoked salmon plate ($25). We then took a seat out on the terrace overlooking the beautiful winery and vineyard. Not long after we were seated, we were served our wine flights and salmon plate. Let me first say that the smoked salmon plate was beautifully presented and very delicious. The salmon was tender and moist, accompanied with cream cheese and a wonderful pepper jelly. Oh, so good. My wine flight was mostly whites. My favorite tastes were the sauvignon blanc (not a typical suave blanc, less acidic with a smooth finish); the chardonnay, and the rose. But I enjoyed all the wines I tasted. Also note that they have a small gift shop with some very cute items. I'm so very glad we came here. Great staff, great views, great food and great wine. We will definitely be back again next time we are in the area.

They have a really nice tasting room in downtown which I love to frequent. The wine is great,…read moretasting samples are ample and the staff has always been super friendly. I loved the wine so much I decided to become a member after my first visit. Stop in when you're downtown!

Really enjoyed tonight's visit. This is coming from another winery tasting room associate.read more

First time at Knostman winery on Mother's Day we were impressed with the wine and atmosphere so…read moreimpressed we became members. The owner was very attentive and nice. We can't wait to go back and enjoy more!!

Tasty wine with a beautiful river view. Muscat was our favorite varietal, though all wines were…read moreenjoyable. Owner is so friendly ... helped us find local dinner options. Highly recommend!

Hillcrest Winery was an incredible experience from start to finish…read more The setting alone is beautiful, the kind of place where you immediately slow down and just enjoy being there. The wines were excellent, especially Le Pig and the 2012 Poboleda, both stood out and made the tasting feel special. What really made the visit memorable, though, was the people. Hannah, the daughter of the owners, was knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely fun to talk to. You can tell there's real passion behind what they're doing. What started as a great tasting unfortunately turned into car trouble for us, but that's where Hillcrest truly went above and beyond. The team jumped in right away to help, and Tucker as well as Susan in particular was incredibly kind and supportive. They made sure we were taken care of, offered us espresso, and even made sure our dog was comfortable with treats and attention. That level of hospitality is rare. It wasn't just about great wine, it was about genuine care and kindness that left a lasting impression. Thank you again to the whole team at Hillcrest. We won't forget it.

I was fortunate to have to come here while in town. I'm also a member and it's such a treat to go…read morein person. In my opinion, they have the best wines and I'm a member of seven wine clubs. I always look forward to getting my Hillcrest shipment. The wine definitely feels like something special and the staff are always so kind and courteous. Thank you again for a wonderful tasting!