Rosmarino is excellent.
I’d also add Humble Spirit in McMinville - excellent spot and you’re bound to run into a winemaker there.
Okta is really special too, but just expect to spend close to $300pp there (worth it, IMO).
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Lots of great options and suggestions up thread . There definitely is a spectrum of styles. Any Oregon producers you have enjoyed in the past?
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I addition to the many great recommendation already posted… St. Innocent, Hundred Suns, Shiba Wichern, Belle Pente, Acorn to Oak Wine Bar (run by Linfield Students), De Ponte, J Craw, Anderson Family, Longplay…
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I’ll second Longplay and add Brittan to the list.
Did not know they were a BD winery! One of our favorites!
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I stayed at the Allison Inn quite a few years ago. My recollection is the locals were a bit down on it because they don’t want Willamette to turn into Napa. Nothing over the top but did have some amenities associated with a resort versus a B and B experience.
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I’ve never heard anyone associated with a Yamhill County winery shit talk The Allison. I don’t get out much so perhaps someone has a negative viewpoint but that’s really a weird hill to die on around here. That place has been nothing but awesome for local wineries and the idea that this area is going to turn into Napa is so preposterous that it’s hilarious.
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Well fair enough - I visited in 2012 and I am pretty confident I am not misremembering at least some of the sentiment that was expressed in the press around the opening in 2009 (I promise I am not just not making it up). For me, it was exactly the type of resort I wanted to stay in, and offered about the only experience like that (I actually thought was kind of strange at the time that there were not more resorts.) Happy to learn it continues to be perceived well in the community. Willamette seemed pretty undeveloped compared to many wine communities. Maybe there are more resorts since then? Not trying to stir it up - just making potential visitors aware that there may not be a lot of resort like experiences which are so prevalent in Northern California wine country.
Oh, I know. There’s always a one off or someone who will complain about anything. It’s still the only resort in the area. There are upscale hotels in downtown Mac but they’re both tiny and right on 3rd Street. The Allison has extensive grounds, a massive spa and an indoor pool. Nothing in the area touches it. The food has been up and down over the years. I generally find the lunches to be consistently very good. Big wine list. Rooms are insanely well-appointed and service is excellent.
In 2009 there were literally zero other hotels in the are that weren’t budget-based operations (Best Western, Red Lion, etc.) and folks that didn’t want to stay at a BnB (not everyone’s thing) basically stayed in Portland.
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First time drinking Cristom there - good stuff!
I can’t say enough good things about the wineries we visited- Kelley Fox, Patricia Green, and Goodfellow. All three outstanding wineries, all outstanding people, all great experiences.
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Red Hill Market in Dundee was great for lunch and Humble Spirit was also fantastic for dinner
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Agreed. Red Hills is a must for lunch. Ate there three times. If you’re near Dundee, it’s going to be the most convenient option too (and the food is great).
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Our first visit was in 2009 with the owner of American Wine School and a group of WSET students. We stayed at Hotel Oregon on that trip (and most since because it’s reasonably priced and convenient).
We usually pre-order sandwiches online from Red Hills Market for morning pickup to eat at wineries that allow you to bring in food, or in the car.
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I did the same. The to-go menu is more limited, but still offers some solid choices. My favorites were all dine-in, though.
Couple of ‘luxury’ style inns include Bella Colina in Eola-Amity Hills, not too far from Amity; and Inn the Ground not too far from Carlton. I’m local so haven’t stayed at either, but have seen the Bella Collina rooms and met the staff-- amazing, private rooms, lots of great wines available in the lounge area, and staff are very knowledgeable about all the local winery options. Friends have visited the Inn the Ground, and it also seems amazing (check out the photos-- yes, the rooms under ground : )
My wife and I strongly echo this-love all 3 of these! McMinnville is a great place to visit-we loved our stay at 3rd St Flats and will try The Atticus next. We s as Lao look forward to a return visit to Humble Spirit
Have a good friend and amazing harvest worker (she’s got like 5-6 under her belt with us) that works at The Ground. She says it’s super nice and she’s not throwing shit like that around casually.
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I had an impromptu visit to Bergstrum, which I enjoyed simply due to good conversation and wine.
Failla has long been a favorite Napa/Sonoma cellar visit for us, and they mentioned they’ve recently opened a new winery/tasting room in Gaston featuring their OR wines. Have a great trip.