Wine Guide

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YOUR GUIDE TO TUALATIN VALLEY’S WINE COUNTRY

Tualatin Valley is the closest wine destination to Portland and provides a wine country escape without the long drive. This underrated gem features boutique wineries and award-winning producers. The region also offers diverse wine offerings, thanks to the fertile soil and varying microclimates. While Pinot Noir reigns supreme in the region, Tualatin Valley produces a wide variety of exceptional red and white wines. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, Tempranillo, Riesling, Gerwürtztraminer, Syrah, Sangiovese, Rosé and sparkling wines are just some of the varieties that can be found here.

GLOSSARY

American Viticultural Area (AVA):

A designated wine grape-growing region in the United States

Terroir:

The combination of factors, including soil and climate, that give wine grapes their distinctive character

Varieties:

Wine made from a specific type of grape (i.e. Pinot Noir)

LEGEND

RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND MAY BE REQUIRED.

WELCOME TO OUR WINE COUNTRY

Situated in the northern edge of the Willamette Valley in the Tualatin River Basin, Tualatin Valley is one of Oregon’s premier wine tasting destinations. Easily accessible, the valley is just minutes from downtown Portland and boasts more than 40 estate wineries and tasting rooms.

Our tasting rooms are welcoming to beginning wine drinkers and seasoned wine enthusiasts alike!

In addition to its proximity to Portland, another defining characteristic of Tualatin Valley’s wineries is the intimacy of the wine tasting experience. Not only are the tasting rooms inviting and less crowded, the people who work in our tasting rooms are knowledgeable and helpful, and welcoming to beginning wine drinkers and seasoned wine enthusiasts alike. Also, the person who poured your flight just may be the winemaker!

PLANNING YOUR VISIT

While exploring Tualatin Valley wine country, we invite you to explore more of what Tualatin Valley offers.

Stay overnight in our comfy and clean hotels. Dine in our acclaimed restaurants, with cuisine that originates from all corners of the world. Explore our nature trails, breweries and so much more. Learn more at TUAL ATINVALLEY.ORG

ABOUT TUALATIN VALLEY’S AVAS

WHAT IS AN AVA?

An AVA is an American Viticultural Area, an official designation of a specific grape-growing region. AVAs are determined by geographic or climatic features that distinguish it from the surrounding regions and affect how grapes are grown. An AVA, such as Willamette Valley or Napa Valley, also denotes the origin of where a grape is grown, so consumers can choose wines from their favorite wine-growing regions.

THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY AVA

All of Tualatin Valley’s vineyards fall in the famed Willamette Valley wine region. In 2021, the Willamette Valley AVA earned formal recognition and protection by the European Union, making it only the second American wine region with this distinction. This is a global milestone for the Willamette Valley’s hardworking wine growers and winemakers.

Nested in the Willamette Valley AVA are Laurelwood District and Tualatin Hills

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• The 33,600-acre Laurelwood District AVA covers the northern slopes of the Chehalem Mountains AVA, including Cornelius, Scholls and Sherwood. This AVA is differentiated by its Laurelwood soils, iron-rich Missoula Flood loess soil contributing to the unique flavor of the wines.

• The 144,000-acre Tualatin Hills AVA aligns with the watershed of the Tualatin River and encompasses part of the Tualatin Valley. The area is north of the Chehalem Mountains AVA and also comprises Laurelwood soil. The area also has slightly higher temperatures than vineyards located in the Laurelwood District AVA.

Founded in the Chehalem Mountains in 1999, Alloro Vineyard is a 110-acre wine farm producing small quantities of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and sparkling wines. In addition to 34 acres of planted vines, the holistic farm (just 30 minutes from Portland) raises pigs, registered Hereford cattle, and heritage breeds of sheep, and also grows fig, chestnut, walnut, hazelnut and olive trees, along with vegetables and hay for livestock. Reservations recommended.

Amaterra Wines is a private winery located in the West Hills that separate Portland from the Tualatin Valley. This exciting state-of-the-art winery, tasting room and full restaurant and bar is the closest estate winery to downtown Portland, and the first of its kind in Tualatin Valley. Come for the wine and stay for the views. Reservation fees may be required. Please check website for details.

Tradition, Italian and family are the foundations of Apolloni Vineyards and its winemaking. Apolloni specializes in the production of traditional Pinot Noir and Italian-style wines. Here, you will find the only Estate Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio in the Tualatin Valley. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.

Voted one of Oregon’s top 10 wineries with panoramic views, Árdíri Winery and Vineyards specializes in Willamette Valley and Napa Valley Pinot Noir. With vineyards in both prestigious wine-growing regions, their wines illustrate the differences in terroir and how that affects the complexity of the wines. With a spectacular view of Mt. Hood, the tasting room boasts an open-air area with fireplace and fire pits. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.

Situated in the Chehalem Mountains, Benza Vineyards is an award-winning winery located on a 27-year-old hilltop estate they call a “patch of heaven.” The estate vineyard grows a variety of certified sustainable wine grapes, including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier for their traditional method bubbles program. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome. BENZA VINEYARDS 16740 SW Pinot Place, Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-452-8577; benza.com

Blakeslee Vineyard Estate produces wines that beautifully represent the terroir of the region. Blakeslee has been producing Pinot Noir from its sustainably farmed vineyard for more than 20 years. The site, which was a hazelnut (filbert) and Christmas tree farm, was converted to a Pinot Noir vineyard in the late 1990s. By appointment only. Reservations required.

BLIZZARD WINES

Blizzard Wines’ modern tasting room has stunning views of Chehalem Mountains over the estate vineyard. The family-run winery specializes in Columbia Valley bold reds, as well as Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. Female winemaker Dana Blizzard is inspired by French winemaking and also imports Champagnes from French growers. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.

Located at the base of Oregon’s Coast Range is Carpenter Creek Winery and Farm, a 25-acre farm, complete with a herd of “Tennessee Walking Horses.” In the cozy tasting room, sit back and relax and experience the tranquility and beauty of the farm. Enjoy wine and meet the horses at this one-of-akind wine tasting experience. Reservations recommended for 6 or more. Walk-ins welcome. CARPENTER

47266 SW Carpenter Creek Road, Forest Grove, OR 97116 503-477-0374; carpentercreekfarm.org

Experience the essence of Cooper Mountain Vineyards at its estate winery founded in 1978, where you are invited to indulge in their meticulously crafted quality wines. As the only biodynamic-certified winery in Tualatin Valley, Cooper Mountain honors the unique character of the land and climate from which their wines originate. Discover the harmony of Oregon’s nature and craftsmanship in each bottle.

Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.

DAVID HILL VINEYARDS & WINERY

46350 NW David Hill Road, Forest Grove, OR 97116 503-992-8545; davidhillwinery.com

With sweeping views of Oregon’s Coast Range, David Hill Vineyards and Winery is one of the most picturesque wineries in the region. Specializing in a diverse selection of varieties, the 140-acre farm features some of the oldest vines in the Willamette Valley. Explore the wines and select from an array of tastings, including an exclusive seated tasting to sample wines that reflect David Hill’s unique terroir and old vines. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.

Dion Vineyard, named after Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, is a family-owned-and-operated vineyard located in the north end of the Chehalem Mountains. For more than 40 years, three generations have farmed this land, growing premium wine grapes on 60 acres. Dion sells most of their wine grapes to a variety of local wineries, and preserves some of the best blocks to produce small amounts of their own wines. Dion Vineyard is small, old-school and friendly, with great wines and great views. Reservations recommended. Same day often available.

Eagles Nest Reserve is a family-run vineyard and winery focusing on dry farming, no-till, herbicide-free agriculture to produce unfined and unfiltered, low intervention wine. The 160-acre reserve has a diverse landscape of vineyards, wetlands, wildlife and easement-protected forest sanctuaries. Surrounded by vines with a panoramic view of the valley, its showcase barn is host to wine tastings as well as public and private events.

California winemaker Ehren Jordan, brings his Failla Wines to Tualatin Valley. His expansion into the

Northwest is indicative of his forward-thinking nature and desire to constantly challenge himself with excellent vineyards in different regions. Reservations recommended.

Established in 1998, Freja Cellars is a family-operated vineyard and boutique winery dedicated to producing premium Pinot Noir and Albariño wines from estate-grown grapes in the Old-World style. Freja is located at a high elevation in the beautiful Chehalem Mountains. Freja is open to the public four times a year: Valentine’s weekend, Memorial weekend, Thanksgiving weekend and during its summer concert. By appointment only with a $250 non-refundable deposit; groups of four or more only. Reservations required.

Open March-November, by appointment only.

Gemini Vineyards is a small batch producer of estate grown wine, focusing on exceptional Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rosé from their site on Laurelwood soil in the Chehalem Mountains. Tastings take place in a covered gazebo in the middle of the vineyard. A new tasting room is coming soon. By appointment only. Reservations required.

Hawks View Winery shapes award-winning wines sourced from its estate, which can be sampled in the stylish tasting room or on the outdoor deck, complete with stunning views of Mt. Hood. Owned by Ponte Family Estate, the wines from the sustainably farmed vineyard reflect the terroir of the Chehalem Mountains. Reservations recommended.

Helvetia Winery provides a country winery experience ten minutes from high-tech Hillsboro in the historic Helvetia area of Tualatin Valley. The Jakob Yungen House and the great outdoors are the perfect setting for sampling award-winning wines, touring a working vineyard and winery, or simply relaxing in a beautiful, secluded, rural setting in the Tualatin Mountain foothills. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.

Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day 6200 NW Gales Creek Road, Forest Grove, OR 97116 503-217-4122; maloofwines.com / noclosradio.com

Maloof Wine’s estate winery is situated on a legacy vineyard located outside of Forest Grove in the Tualatin Hills AVA. They have been producing wine since 2015 and purchased the vineyard in 2020. Their vision is to produce single-vineyard wines of often overlooked or misunderstood white varieties. Their wines, as well as other wines from around the world can be enjoyed during summer months at the winery’s seasonal full-service restaurant, No Clos Radio Cafe. Visit their website for hours.

Reservations required for parties of 6 or more.

NEMARNIKI VINEYARD & WINERY 21425 SW Aebischer Road, Sherwood, OR 97140 971-235-2364; nemarnikivineyard.com

Nemraniki Vineyard crafts its wines exclusively with sustainably-farmed grapes. The estate vineyard is LIVE and Salmon Safe certified, which is a testament to the vineyard’s sustainable farming practices. While several wineries have used grapes from Nemarniki’s vineyards to produce their own wines, the winery also produces its own Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah and Dry Muscat. Reservations are recommended.

Founded in 1970 by the Vuylsteke family, Oak Knoll is one of Oregon’s pioneer wineries. They are the state’s fourth oldest winery and proud of their wine offerings. Oak Knoll offers wine for every palate, including dry whites and reds, as well as a sweet wine selection. Come enjoy a bottle on the beautiful lawn.

Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.

IS THIS REGION SPECIAL?

Tualatin Valley is a special place. Its soil, which comes from the Laurelwood family, is unique to this area of the Willamette Valley wine region. From the slopes of the Chehalem Mountains to the Tualatin River Basin, these Laurelwood soils were formed millions of years ago by the erosion of rock, which blew into the north end of the valley. Tualatin Valley’s vineyards are planted in these unique soils, which help define the diversity and complexity of the wines found here.

Established in 1970, Ponzi Vineyards was among the first founding wineries to put the Willamette Valley on the map as a world-class wine region. In 2021, Ponzi was acquired by the venerated Champagne producer Bollinger, bringing new life and opportunity to the winery, while celebrating Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in their purest expressions. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.

21360 SW Hillsboro Highway, Newberg, OR 97132 971-777-3185; proteuswines.com

Proteus Wines is a tiny estate overlooking an expansive swale of unencumbered views to the east and south on the north side of the Chehalem Mountains. The shape-shifting Greek god, Proteus, is the metaphor for the adaptability and resilience they focus on with every wine they make, employing agricultural sustainability in the vineyard and minimal manipulation in the winery. By appointment only. Reservations required.

Raptor Ridge Winery is one of Oregon’s esteemed producers of quality Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and some rare varieties not commonly found in the Willamette Valley. Founded in 1995, Raptor Ridge has established wonderful wines and a memorable wine tasting experience. Enjoy unobstructed, 180-degree views of the vineyard from the outdoor deck and you just may see a native raptor gliding across your view. Reservations recommended.

30088 SW Egger Road, Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-628-7829; rubyvineyard.com

Ruby Vineyard and Winery produces premium Pinot Noir from some of the oldest own-rooted vines in Oregon. The great-great-grandfather of owner Stephen Hendricks was an Oregon pioneer, arriving in the Willamette Valley from the Oregon Trail in 1843. Today, Stephen continues his family’s pioneering spirit via winemaking. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome. RUBY VINEYARD &

Sherwood Hills Winery is located on Parrett Mountain in Sherwood. The combination of sun exposure, ideal soil and meticulous farming grow winegrapes with optimal depth of flavor. The winery is open for tastings by appointment only and for special events. By appointment only. Reservations required.

13615 NW Mason Hill Road, North Plains, OR 97133 503-208-4544; shumakervineyards.com

Established in 2014, Shumaker Vineyards is the latest chapter in a family tradition of farming and land stewardship that’s spanned five generations in Oregon’s north Willamette Valley. Shumaker’s vines grow in the unique silt loam soils of the Tualatin Hills AVA, in the rain shadow of the Coast Range. Grapes are dry-farmed and meticulously tended by hand. New tasting room opens in 2026. Reservations required.

Sidereus Vineyard & Winery, which opened in 2021, is a boutique winery in the Laurelwood District AVA. The established estate-grown vineyards produce Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, as well as other varieties. Winemaker Jason Bull, who has earned acclaim as a winemaker from several wineries in the Willamette Valley, makes complex wines that truly reflect the region’s terroir. Reservations required.

Hamacher Wines has been an artisan wine producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as other varietals, since 1995. The winery and tasting room is situated on the Historic Ponzi Estate, home to some of the oldest vines in Oregon. Come spend a relaxing afternoon at the winery, sample a flight of wine, and play a game of bocce ball. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.

3 GOATS VINEYARD TASTING ROOM

3 Goats Vineyard takes pride in crafting wines from fruit grown all around the Pacific Northwest. From Pinot Noir grown at their estate vineyard in the Tualatin Hills AVA, to Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the beautiful Applegate Valley AVA in Southern Oregon, 3 Goats’ wine library is a reflection of this gorgeous winegrowing region. Taste a flight at their new tasting room in downtown Hillsboro. Reservations recommended.

Owner/winemaker, Bertony Faustin

A BBEY CREEK WINERY THE CRICK NORTH PLAINS

31441 NW Commercial Street, North Plains, OR 97133 503-389-0619; abbeycreekvineyard.com

Since 2008, Abbey Creek Winery has been producing highquality wines at its winery and tasting room, located on North Plains’ main street. Abbey Creek features its wines made from grapes grown on the family-owned estate vineyard, located on the slopes of the northwest hillside just beyond Portland’s urban heart. Reservations required.

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BARKING FROG WINERY

16125 SW Railroad Street, Sherwood, OR 97140 503-702-5029; barkingfrogwinery.com Open weekends only.

Barking Frog Winery has been producing small batches of handcrafted Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley as well as Syrah, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington grapes since 2005. Owner and winemaker Ron Helbig has been producing wine for his own label, as well as for others, for more than 30 years.

DAUNTLESS WINE CØ. MAIN STREET TASTING ROOM

2003 Main Street, Forest Grove, OR 97116 971-517-5004; dauntlesswine.co

Founded by three Iraq war combat veterans, Dauntless has a mission to make great wine and serve the veteran community through charitable contributions. The tasting room features their own wines, as well as wine, cider and beer from veteran-made producers. Reservations recommended for 5 or more

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J. Rallison Cellars is a boutique winery with a dedication to single-vineyard red and white varieties. This winery focuses on limited-production wines, and each bottle is individually labeled. Visit the tasting room, located in Old Town Sherwood, where visitors will have an outstanding wine tasting experience.

Visit Lachini’s rustic, urban winery location near downtown Tualatin. Lounge on comfortable couches and chairs, at communal tables or pop in for a quick get together at the bar. Enjoy freshly prepared foods from the wood-fired pizza oven. Lachini is a terrific venue for hosting your private or corporate event. Tasting flights or bottles are available. The Tasting Bar also serves beer on tap. Reservations required.

Owner/winemaker, Leigh Brown

Lolati Wines features a collection of expressive and bold wines. Lolati is a small-production wine brand made and owned by female winemaker, Leigh Brown. Lolati is named after her great grandfather’s farm in South Africa, and means “back and forth,” which playfully defines these lively wines. Enjoy a unique experience of big reds in an intimate setting. Reservations required.

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503-482-VINO; resolucellars.com / rueclerwine.com

Micro-boutique producers Résolu Cellars and Rue Cler teamed up to bring The Winery on 4th Craft Wine Bar + Production to Historic Downtown Hillsboro. Discover this urban wine bar featuring wines by Résolu Cellars along with rotating craft wine producers nestled in the winery production space. Rue Cler wines also available for purchase or by private appointment. Reservations recommended.

President, Steve Vuylsteke

SAKÉONE

820 Elm Street, Forest Grove, OR 97116 503-357-7056; sakeone.com

SakéOne is the leading brewer of craft saké in America. SakéOne leads the fast-growing category with distinct styles, flavor infusions and a penchant for education and sharing their unique beverage. Tours of the kura will give you an inside look at how saké is made. The kura tour and saké flights will leave you enlightened and informed with a smile on your face.

Reservations recommended.

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12620 SW 1st Street, Beaverton, OR 97005 971-979-4637; syndicatewines.com

Syndicate Wine Bar is downtown Beaverton’s first wine bar. Syndicate opened July 2019, and features a growing wine library of different wines, including their own, produced under the Syndicate Wines label. The wine bar also features fresh foods available for lunch and dinner. Brunch service is available every Saturday and Sunday. Reservations recommended; walk-ins welcome.

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