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Set atop a Northwest facing Chehalem Mountains slope, Ponzi’s state-of-the-art winery and modern tasting room are surrounded by the majestic Avellana Vineyard. Founded in 1970, Ponzi is one of Oregon’s founding producers of Pinot Noir. This breathtaking facility is perfect for intimate and group gatherings In 2021, French champagne producer, Bollinger, purchased this pioneering winery.

Reservations are recommended. 

Founded in 1970 by the Vuylsteke family, Oak Knoll is one of Oregon’s pioneer wineries. Oak Knoll is the fourth oldest winery in the Willamette Valley and they are 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.

Opened in 2021, Sidereus Vineyard and Winery is a boutique winery in the Laurelwood District AVA. The estate-grown vineyards produce Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Riesling.

Reservations recommended.

The Cooper Mountain philosophy is simple: to craft authentic wines with minimal intervention while respecting the soils and climate from which they originate. Cooper Mountain offers certified organic and biodynamic Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and a host of other varieties, including Chardonnay, Gamay and more.

Reservations are required.

Proteus Wines is a tiny but purposeful estate creating boutique, lovingly-crafted vintages from grapes grown from the rich volcanic soils of Oregon’s Chehalem Mountain range. Small-batch and hand-hewn, Proteus wines are exactly those the owners have enjoyed drinking over the years and sharing with their friends.

Since 2005, Barking Frog Winery has produced small batches of handcrafted Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley as well as Syrah, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington grapes.

This Sherwood-based winery opened its newest tasting room in Old Town Sherwood in 2021.

The new tasting room is open for to-go purchases and seated tastings.

Dauntless’ second location is at Old 47 Estate in Gaston. Founded by three Iraq war combat veterans, Dauntless Wine Cø. has a mission to make great wine and serve the Veteran community through charitable contributions.

“Staying close to the earth is staying close to the riches of life.”  Alloro Vineyard is built on this very idea.  Located on 110 acres of southwest-facing land in the Willamette Valley’s Laurelwood District AVA, this special place is the heart and soul of Alloro’s wines. Alloro focuses all of their energy, knowledge and passion towards crafting the highest-quality offerings 100% from this sustainably farmed, single vineyard site.

J. Rallison Cellars is a boutique winery with a dedication to single vineyard red and white varietals. With a focus on small production and the viticulture practice, J. Rallison Cellars features a vast array of varietals. Visit the tasting room, located in Old Town Sherwood, where visitors will have an outstanding wine tasting experience.