The many wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley have awoken from their wintery slumber and are having a big open house this Memorial Day holiday weekend. Everyone does something a little special; some offer food, music, library wines from the cellar or souvenir glasses to take home. Come join in the festivities and spend your weekend wine tasting! Twitter fans should use the hashtag #gowinetasting while tweeting this weekend.
The Willamette Valley Wineries Association has compiled an extensive list of the weekend’s fun.
Click here for a complete list of wineries.
Below are some of the local favorites you should consider while planning your trip to wine country.
Anderson Family Vineyard
20120 NE Herring Lane, Newberg
Map to Anderson Family Vineyard
503-554-5541 Tasting Fee $10
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
Steep Slopes. Deep Roots. Intense Flavors. Featuring our old vine Dijon Chardonnay & Pinot noir. Pouring multiple vintages. New entry, all paved roads, views cape tasting in winery. Easy access: Dundee Hills off Red Hills Road, just south of 240.
Ayres Vineyard
17971 NE Lewis Rogers Lane, Newberg
Map to Ayres Vineyard
503-538-7450 Tasting Fee $15
Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 10:30am – 3:30pm
Let us fill your glass with our always popular 2013 Pinot blanc, our first ever 2013 Rosé of Pinot noir, and our three 2012 Ribbon Ridge Pinot noirs! Tasting fee refunded with purchase.
Beckham Estate Vineyard
30790 SW Heater Road, Sherwood
Map to Beckham Estate Vineyard
971-645-3466 Tasting Fee $10
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
We invite you to taste handcrafted, limited production, estate grown wines in our intimate tasting room and ceramic gallery nestled amid the vines. We’ll pour the newly released and highly anticipated 2012 Pinot noir, alongside current flight. Wines paired with local bites. Club Members and 2 guests complementary.
Big Table Farm
26851 NW Williams Canyon Road, Gaston
Map to Big Table Farm
503-662-3129
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
Come out and visit Big Table Farm! We are excited to introduce you to our newly released wines. The Laughing Pig rosé is back along with a new white – the Wirtz Garden – and don’t miss the 2012 Chardonnay! Please see our website for directions.
Brooks
9360 SE Eola Hills Road, Amity
Map to Brooks Winery
503-435-1278 Tasting Fee $15
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
Rosé? Riesling? Single Vineyard Pinot?? What will be in that super pour this year!?! Join us for another great time filled with food, music, newly released wines and some old favorites. Tasting fee includes all this and a logo glass for you to keep! We can’t wait to see you!
Bryn Mawr Vineyards
5955 Bethel Heights Road NW, Salem
Map to Bryn Mawr Vineyards
503-581-4286 Tasting Fee $10
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
Join us this Memorial Day Weekend! We will be opening all our current releases and providing a preview of our 2012 wines. This will be a unique opportunity to taste our entire wine lineup, as well as meet the family behind Bryn Mawr Vineyards.
Dukes Family Vineyards
7845 SE Amity Road, Amity
Map to Dukes Family Vineyards
503-835-0620 Tasting Fee $20
Hours: May 17 & 18, 12pm – 5pm; Memorial weekend by appointment
Open to the public! May 17-18, 12-5 for our Pre-Memorial weekend Event. Older & new vintages of only 100% Estate wines, amazing food parings, Riedel stem or apply tasting fee to 4 pk purchase. Stunning views, relax by the pond. Open by appointment on Memorial Day Weekend.
Harper Voit Wines
22070 NE Ridge Road, Gaston
Map to Harper Voit Wines
503-583-4221 Tasting Fee $20
Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
Visit us at our winery located just off Laughlin Road on the historic Beacon Hill Vineyard. Tandy and Drew Voit invite you to come taste our new releases of Harper Voit… Obsessively Crafted Willamette Valley Wines. May 17-18 and Saturday & Sunday, 10-4.
J. Albin Winery
19495 Vista Hill Drive, Hillsboro
Map to J. Albin Winery
503-628-2986 Tasting Fee $10
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
Patience yields reward: Recently disgorged 2007 Blanc de Noir sparkling wine is ready along with new releases of Rosé table wine, our classic Pinot noir, Pinot gris, and small lot Cabernet Sauvignon project wine. Tasting fee includes tasty bites. By request, Steven the tortoise will be back this weekend. Come visit!
J Wrigley Vineyards and Winery
19390 SW Cherry Hill Road, Sheridan
Map to J Wrigley Vineyards and Winery
503-857-8287 Tasting Fee $10
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
J Wrigley is a hidden gem just minutes from downtown McMinnville. You will find a family farmed vineyard, making world class Pinot noir, views that go on forever and unmatched hospitality. Come and experience our slice of heaven!
K&M Wines, Alchemy Vineyard
143 E Main Street, Carlton
Map to K&M Wines
503-625-3236 Tasting Fee $10 refundable with purchase
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
Visit our tasting room & art space in Carlton. Enjoy small production, food friendly wines & local art. Chardonnay & Pinot noir made from 30 year old vines and our newly released Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Rosé with cheese and food pairings. Live music May 17 and 24.
Kramer Vineyards
Tasting Room: 258 N Kutch Street, Carlton, 503-662-4545
Map to Carlton tasting room
Winery: 26830 NW Olson Road, Gaston; 503-852-3045
Map to Winery
Tasting Fee $10
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
Celebrate 30 years in the business by tasting our new release, the 2012 Brut. We invite you to experience our warm, family hospitality at either our Carlton Tasting Room, 258 N Kutch Street, Suite B, or at the Winery. Enjoy new releases of Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Sparkling Wines.
Maysara Winery / Momtazi Vineyard
15765 SW Muddy Valley Road, McMinnville
Map to Maysara Winery
503-843-1234 Tasting Fee $20
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
The tradition continues with Flora Momtazi pairing her hors d’oeuvres with Maysara’s current lineup and the release of our small batches of 2013 Pinot blanc, Pinot gris and our NV Sparkling Rosé.
Monks Gate
9500 NE Oak Springs Farm Road, Carlton
Map to Monks Gate
503-852-6521 Tasting Fee $10
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
“Out of the way, but well worth it” – The Oregonian. All estate grown fruit and limited production wines. Look for the historic barn and join two generations at this family operated vineyard and tasting room for a great wine tasting experience. The land, the wine, the Monks Gate story.
Patton Valley Vineyard
9449 SW Old Highway 47, Gaston
Map to Patton Valley Vineyard
503-985-3445 Tasting Fee $10 includes logo glass
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
Featuring a five-wine flight to include our newly-released 2012 Pinot blanc and a Three-year vertical of our Estate Pinot noir. Caution, these wines may lead to excessive grinning and unexpected giddiness. We’ll combat these symptoms with tasty nibbles, a stunning view, and lively conversation.
R. Stuart & Co.
528 NE 3rd St, McMinnville
Map to R. Stuart & Co.
503-472-6990 Tasting Fee $12-15
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
Join us in our downtown McMinnville Wine Bar & Tasting Room to enjoy a seated flight of all our wines. From Big Fire to Bubbly to Single Vineyard Pinot noirs, we make a wide variety of outstanding wines, most of which are available exclusively from us. Come see us to discover them!
Redhawk Vineyard & Winery
2995 Michigan City Lane NW, Salem
Map to Redhawk Vineyard & Winery
503-362-1596 Tasting Fee $10
Hours: Saturday-Monday, 11am-5pm
Join us for wine & barrel tasting, delicious food, incredible view, and music! The BBQ will be sizzling with homemade sausage & Tri-Tip sandwiches, along with housemade smoked pâté, cheeses, salad, and more! Meet the winemaker, sample current selection of wines, and barrel taste! Special wine discounts during the festival!!!
Soter Vineyards
10880 NE Mineral Springs Road, Carlton
Map to Soter Vineyards
503-662-5600 Tasting Fee $20 waived with purchase
Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 11am-4pm
Soter Vineyards welcomes visitors to our Mineral Springs Ranch vineyard property. Sample our Spring release wines and current offerings paired with locally sourced nibbles and spectacular valley views. Please RSVP. Saturday & Sunday, 11-4.