The Ultimate Willamette Valley Getaway:
Days 1 and 2 wine tasting in the Willamette Valley: Dundee Hills AVA
Antica Terra – Appointments only at 1:30 and 3:30 tastings. This is a winery you probably have not heard of, and you may have difficulty finding it even as you are staring right at it! Without solicitation, several sommeliers in Portland raved about this winery and the winemaker, Maggie Harrison. This is a true oenophile experience and collectors’ choice, as you will be tasting Antica Terra wines side-by-side with European wines of excellent pedigree, from importer Neal Rosenthal. All the European wines are limited release and available for sale. The tasting takes place in a beautifully appointed part of the barrel room, dress for cool temperatures. I guarantee the experience will exceed your expectations.
Antica Terra – Appointments only at 1:30 and 3:30 tastings. This is a winery you probably have not heard of, and you may have difficulty finding it even as you are staring right at it! Without solicitation, several sommeliers in Portland raved about this winery and the winemaker, Maggie Harrison. This is a true oenophile experience and collectors’ choice, as you will be tasting Antica Terra wines side-by-side with European wines of excellent pedigree, from importer Neal Rosenthal. All the European wines are limited release and available for sale. The tasting takes place in a beautifully appointed part of the barrel room, dress for cool temperatures. I guarantee the experience will exceed your expectations.
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Argyle Winery– Named by the locals as “Best Winery”, I suspect for their sparkling wines. This is a good option for a “drop in” the Tasting House is open until 7 pm. Thursday-Sunday during the summer. If you would like a seated tasting, please call or write for a reservation. Pick up some sparkling wine to serve as your palate-refresher.
Duck Pond Cellars – One of the best value wineries. I predict you will leave here having met your new “week-day” Pinot Noir best friend. Still family-owned and run since 1993. Drop in or reserve the “Vineyard to Glass” tasting experience.
Duck Pond Cellars – One of the best value wineries. I predict you will leave here having met your new “week-day” Pinot Noir best friend. Still family-owned and run since 1993. Drop in or reserve the “Vineyard to Glass” tasting experience.
Other Willamette Valley wineries I suggest in the town of Dundee.
- Four Graces
- Purple Hands
- Panther Creek Cellars
- Dobbes Family Estate
- Hawkins Cellars
- Evening Land
- Dundee Hills
Archery Summit
De Ponte Cellars– This is one of the Willamette Valley wineries we would not have experienced if it were not for our driver and his local knowledge. There is one picnic table with a beautiful view for you to enjoy your packed lunch with a bottle of lovely Rosé from the tasting room.
Domaine Drouhin– Reserve the “French Soul, Oregon Soil” Comparative tasting experience. You will be able to taste the Drouhin Burgundies from France alongside the Oregon wines. What a tasting discovery. You may be surprised at which will be your favorite. A tour of the winery is also included and you will be treated to a cheese board.
Domaine Serene – Reserve the “Prestige” tasting in the new (opened in 2017), expansive, luxury “clubhouse”. Your dedicated host will provide you a wealth of in-depth information, ours was a master at the geology of the vineyards. Meat and cheese boards are available for purchase. Be sure to try the white Pinot Noir, I totally “geeked out” over this wine.
Other Willamette Valley wineries in proximity for possible drop ins:
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Zenith Vineyard: Adelsheim, Broadley, Domaine Nicolas-Jay, Grochau, Ponzi, Soter, St. Innocent
Momtazi (Maysara): Brick House, Chapter 24, Fullerton, Jasper Sisco, Joe Dobbes, Kelley Fox, St. Innocent, Willamette Valley Vineyards
Shea: Antica Terra, Archery Summit, Bergström, Boedecker, Broadley, Chapter 24, Elk Cove, Ken Wright, Penner-Ash, Purple Hands, Raptor Ridge, Rex Hill, Stevenson-Barrie, St. Innocent, Winderlea
Temperance Hill (No tasting room): Adelsheim, Antica Terra, Bergström, Brooks, Chapter 24, Division, Elizabeth Chambers, Elk Cove, Evesham Wood, J.K. Carriere, Lange, Lavinea, Lumos, Nicolas-Jay, Portland Wine Company, Public Road, Raptor Ridge, Sparkman, St. Innocent, Union Wine Company, Walter Scott
Freedom Hill (No tasting room): The main clients are Lange, Ken Wright, Patty Green and St. Innocent; others are Cana’s Feast, D’Anu, Devona, Evesham Wood, King Estate, Purple Hands, Stevenson-Barrie and Walter Scott.
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Domaine Drouhin– Reserve the “French Soul, Oregon Soil” Comparative tasting experience. You will be able to taste the Drouhin Burgundies from France alongside the Oregon wines. What a tasting discovery. You may be surprised at which will be your favorite. A tour of the winery is also included and you will be treated to a cheese board.
Domaine Serene – Reserve the “Prestige” tasting in the new (opened in 2017), expansive, luxury “clubhouse”. Your dedicated host will provide you a wealth of in-depth information, ours was a master at the geology of the vineyards. Meat and cheese boards are available for purchase. Be sure to try the white Pinot Noir, I totally “geeked out” over this wine.
Other Willamette Valley wineries in proximity for possible drop ins:
- Stoller Family Estate
- Sokol Blosser
- Erath Winery
- Lange Estate
- Torii Mor Winery
GET TO KNOW the vineyards from which Oregon's top wineries and producers source their grapes.
Zenith Vineyard: Adelsheim, Broadley, Domaine Nicolas-Jay, Grochau, Ponzi, Soter, St. Innocent
Momtazi (Maysara): Brick House, Chapter 24, Fullerton, Jasper Sisco, Joe Dobbes, Kelley Fox, St. Innocent, Willamette Valley Vineyards
Shea: Antica Terra, Archery Summit, Bergström, Boedecker, Broadley, Chapter 24, Elk Cove, Ken Wright, Penner-Ash, Purple Hands, Raptor Ridge, Rex Hill, Stevenson-Barrie, St. Innocent, Winderlea
Temperance Hill (No tasting room): Adelsheim, Antica Terra, Bergström, Brooks, Chapter 24, Division, Elizabeth Chambers, Elk Cove, Evesham Wood, J.K. Carriere, Lange, Lavinea, Lumos, Nicolas-Jay, Portland Wine Company, Public Road, Raptor Ridge, Sparkman, St. Innocent, Union Wine Company, Walter Scott
Freedom Hill (No tasting room): The main clients are Lange, Ken Wright, Patty Green and St. Innocent; others are Cana’s Feast, D’Anu, Devona, Evesham Wood, King Estate, Purple Hands, Stevenson-Barrie and Walter Scott.
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