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With its tasting room located in downtown Hillsboro, D’anu Wines is an accessible escape to wine made from grapes from all over the Pacific Northwest. The wine label sources grapes from not only the Willamette Valley but also Walla Walla and the Columbia Valley. The neighborhood spot is a great place to unwind with a glass of wine.

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 3-8:30 pm; reservations not required but suggested.

Established in 1973, Tualatin Estate is home to one of the most respected vineyard sites in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Wine grapes from the 145-acre vineyard have produced world-renowned wines for over 40 years. Private tours and tastings, where guests can explore one of the oldest and most historic vineyards in the region, are available by reservation only. The winery, part of Willamette Valley Vineyards, features a tasting room and offers wine-related products and gifts.

Reservations are recommended. Masks are required inside the tasting room, unless seated for service.

Situated on the south side of the Chehalem Mountains, Blakeslee Vineyard Estate produces wines that beautifully represent the terroir of the region—offering Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Rosé of Pinot Noir and White Pinot Noir. A producer of Pinot Noir grapes for many years, the vineyard focuses on sustainable practices with an organic garden as part of its tour.

The tasting room accommodates 25 people comfortably (50 people maximum). There is an additional tasting room at the back of the property, with glass doors that can be opened up into the spacious patio, which includes a stunning infinity pool and cozy fire pit. Picnic tables are also available, weather permitting.

Open daily, 11 am to 5 pm by appointment only.

From their estate winery, called No Clos Radio in Forest Grove, Maloof Wines creates single-vineyard wines from uncommon white varieties as well as Cuvées. Wine tasters can enjoy their wines at the No Clos Cafe, a full-service restaurant open from June 15-Labor Day Weekend. 

No Clos Radio is closed for the season and will re-open June 15. 

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.

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. Dauntless’ downtown Forest Grove tasting room features their own wines, and when possible, wine, cider and beer from veteran-made producers around the country. They opened a second tasting room at Old 47 Estate in Gaston in the Spring of 2023.

Outside food and well behaved dogs are welcome at both locations.

Ruby Vineyard & Winery comprises 7.25 acres in the northern slope of the Chehalem Mountain AVA (American Viticultural Area), producing premium Pinot Noir from some of the oldest own-rooted vines in Oregon. Enjoy the picturesque views of Mt. Hood at Ruby’s tasting room and taste Pinot Noir from Old Vines, Chardonnay, and Rosé of Pinot Gris.

Blizzard Wines is located in the heart of Oregon Wine country just south of downtown Hillsboro. With a stunning view of the hills and the family’s vineyard (VanSchepen Vineyards), owner and winemaker Dana Blizzard runs the vineyard and winery with help from family including her parents, husband, and siblings. This family endeavor creates amazing big red wines like Syrah and Carmenere and delicate Pinot Noir from the estate vineyard.

Reservations are required. Masks are required indoors.

Helvetia Winery provides a country winery experience just ten minutes from high-tech Hillsboro in the historic Helvetia area of Washington County. Helvetia produces a variety of wines, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.

Helvetia Winery offers a “Vineyard & Winery Tour,” Guests will learn about the soils, the history of the Helvetia community, how the wine is made, and visit the winery. Tour concludes with a private wine and smoked salmon tasting. Tours are available Thursday-Sunday by appointment only.

Helvetia Winery is a wonderful place for a simple country wedding amidst cedars and firs. There is a beautiful area outside for weddings complete with a wedding arch, and the 101-year-old Farmhouse can hold ten to 20 people for intimate dinners.

Reservations are required on weekends; recommended on weekdays.