Blog, Oregon Wine
Guide to Willamette Valley Wine Country
Did you know the wineries in our region produces some of the world’s finest Pinot Noir? Here are some facts you may not know about Willamette Valley Wine Country:
- Oregon has over 300 wineries- Twenty wineries are situated here in Washington County (14 of which have regular tasting hours).
- Oregon wines have gained international attention because of their delicate flavor and relatively low alcohol content.
- Willamette Valley sits on the same latitude as France’s Burgundy wine region.
- Washington County is the home of SakéOne, the only American-owned saké brew
To learn more about Oregon Wine- visit these resources and plan your own adventure!
Oregon Wine Board – www.oregonwine.org
Willamette Valley Visitors Association – www.oregonwinecountry.org
Willamette Valley Wineries Association – www.willamettewines.com
Check out this guide to local wineries from Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA)
Apolloni Vineyards
14135 NW Timmerman Rd.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 330-5946
www.apolloni.com
- Family-owned winery started in 1999, specializing in traditional Pinot Noir and Italian-style wines
- Follows the practices of the Oregon LIVE sustainable viticulture program
- Open 12 noon – 5:00 pm Friday – Sunday (March – December) or by appointment
Cooper Mountain Vineyards
9480 SW Grabhorn Rd.
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 649-0027
www.coopermountainwine.com
- Founded in 1987, first Pacific Northwest winery to embrace biodynamic viticulture (1999)
- First Pacific Northwest winery to produce all wines from 100-percent certified organic and biodynamic estate-grown grapes
- Three tiers of award-winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, plus Pinot Blanc and Malbec
- Open 12 noon – 5:00 pm daily
David Hill Vineyard & Winery
46350 NW David Hill Rd.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 992-8545
- Fine estate wines and award-winning port made from Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer grapes; sparkling wine made in traditional French Champenoise style
- 40 acres of some of the state’s oldest vines; tasting in historic 1883 farmhouse with sweeping views
- Open 12 noon – 5:00 pm daily
Elk Cove Vineyards
27751 NW Olson Rd.
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-7760
- One of Oregon’s oldest and most respected wineries founded in 1974; family-owned and operated
- Produces single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc
- · Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily except holidays
Helvetia Vineyards
23269 NW Yungen Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 647-7596
- Grapevines planted in 1982; Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay wines produced
- Visitor center and tasting room in 100-year old farmhouse of Swiss-German pioneer Jacob Yungen; display of Yungen’s original winemaking equipment
- Open 1:00 – 5:00 pm Friday, 12 noon – 5:00 pm Saturday – Sunday
Montinore Estate
3663 SW Dilley Rd.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 359-5012
- 220-acre vineyard established in 1982; certified organic and biodynamic in 2008
- Five estate-grown varietals: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Muller-Thurgau
- Open 11:00 am – 4:30 pm weekdays; 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday – Sunday
Oak Knoll Winery
29700 SW Burkhalter Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 648-8198
- First and longest operating winery in Washington County
- Founded in 1970 by Ronald and Marjorie Vuylsteke, now operated by the family’s second generation
- Award-winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling Gewurztraminer and Muller-Thurgau
- Open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm daily; weekdays until 6:00 pm May – September
Patton Valley Vineyard
9449 SW Old Hwy. 47
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 985-3445
www.pattonvalley.com
- Hand-crafted, estate-grown Pinot Noir wines; certified sustainable farming practices used
- Open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Thursday – Sunday
Plum Hill Vineyards
6505 SW Old Hwy. 47
Gaston, OR 97119
(503) 359-1946
- Family-owned winery producing Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Rose wines
- Open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm daily (starting early 2009)
Ponzi Vineyards
14665 SW Winery Ln.
Beaverton, OR 97007
(503) 628-1227
- Founded in 1970 by Dick and Nancy Ponzi, pioneers of the Oregon wine industry
- Operated by second generation: Michel, Maria and acclaimed winemaker Luisa Ponzi
- Renowned Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and White Riesling wines
- Oregon LIVE Certified vineyards – the world’s highest standard for sustainable viticulture
- Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm daily; tours by appointment
Purple Cow Vineyards
52720 NW Wilson School Rd.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 330-0991
- One of Washington County’s newest wineries producing just 500 cases per year
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and unusual grapes such as Marechal Foch and Tempranillo
- Open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday only
SakéOne
820 Elm St.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-7056
- The only American-owned saké brewery
- Produces traditional craft saké, fruit- and herb-infused saké and specialty saké
- Only producer of certified organic sake carrying the USDA organic seal
- Leading producer of “Ginjo” (premium) grade saké in the U.S. under its Momokawa label
- First company to bottle a new category of flavor-added saké under its Moonstone label
- Open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm daily; tours available at 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 pm daily
Shafer Vineyard Cellars
6200 NW Gales Creek Rd.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-6604
- Begun in 1973 by the Shafer family as a solely grape-growing operation; winemaking since 1978
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Muller-Thurgau wines
- Open 11:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
Tualatin Estate Vineyards
10850 NW Seavey Rd.
Forest Grove, OR 97116
(503) 357-5005
- Established in 1973 – one of the oldest vineyard sites in the Willamette Valley
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, plus dessert-style Muscat and Gewürztraminer
- Open 12 noon – 5:00 pm Saturday – Sunday (March – December)
By Appointment or Designated Days:
Alloro Vineyard
22075 SW Lebeau Rd.
Sherwood, OR 97140
(503) 320-5696
www.allorovineyard.com
- Artisan producer of small production, handcrafted wines
- Open to the public at Memorial Day and Thanksgiving holidays and by appointment
Ardiri Winery and Vineyards
35040 SW Unger Rd.
Cornelius, OR 97113
(503) 628-0955
www.gypsydancerestates.com
- Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris wines, plus Pinot Blanc in 2009
- Open by appointment
Beran Vineyards
30088 SW Egger Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 628-1298
- Limited production of handcrafted Pinot Noir from old vines
- Open by appointment – please call for information.
Freja Cellars
16691 SW McFee Pl.
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 628-0337
- Boutique producer of fine artisan Pinot Noir wines
- Open to the public at Memorial Day and Thanksgiving holidays only
Garden Vineyards
12960 NW Dick Rd.
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 547-9046
- Wines available by e-mail request only
- Open to the public at Memorial Day and Thanksgiving holidays and by appointment
J. Albin Winery
19495 Vista Hill
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 628-2986
· Open by appointment only
Quailhurst Vineyard Estate
15031 SW Pleasant Hill Rd.
Sherwood, OR 97140
(509) 427-5132
- Award-winning Pinot Noir, Rose, white varietals and Pinot port wines made from French wine grapes with traditional French wine-making methods
- Open to the public at Memorial Day and Thanksgiving holidays and by appointment