McMinnville
Our favorite pizza in McMinnville, but so much more than that. Insanely good arancini, seasonal veggie dishes from local farms, a lovely wine list and a beautiful and comfortable dining room with… [read more]
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Rodeo Hills
Dundee
While as impressive and upscale as his other projects, this newest venture from winemaker Jared Etzel feels much more personal. It’s a family collaboration with his wife Erica and brother-in-law Eugene Labunsky, and the tasting room reads more like a cozy modern home rather a commercial space…. [read more]
Winderlea
Dundee
Pretty much every winery along the Dundee Hills’ Worden Hill Road is worth a visit – the views are stunning and the pinot pitch-perfect – but Winderlea is one of our favorites: a beautiful floor-to-ceiling windowed tasting room, stunning views of the Dundee Hills… [read more]
Stoller
Dundee
For those looking to connect with the history of wine production in the Willamette Valley, Stoller always has a place on our list. A former turkey farm, they have deep local roots, lovely wines, a stunner of a modern tasting room (LEED certified)… [read more]
Flaneur
Carlton
Our go-to recommendation for tasting in Carlton with high-quality, low intervention Pinot, Chardonnay and sparkling and one of our favorite winemakers, Grant Coulter managing the vintages. Founder Marty is an architect, and their restoration of Carlton’s grain elevator is a must-see… [read more]
Thistle
McMinnville
Equally good for the bar (Patrick mixes up classic + creative cocktails) as it is for a date night-worthy dinner in the dining room. Make sure to reserve a table for the dining room; walk-ins are accepted at the bar, but it’s small and can sometimes fill up.