Newberg

1. Adelsheim Vineyard, Newberg

Adelsheim Vineyard is the Chehalem Mountain’s oldest winery, established on just 19 acres of land in 1971.

Adelsheim was so successful in their venture that they single-handedly led to the establishment of Oregon’s extremely successful wine industry.

Over the years the winery has acquired more land and the vineyards now cover over 200 acres of idyllic farmland.

Adelsheim winery produces a wide range of premium Oregon wines including their original ground-breaking Pinot Noirs (several varieties are available) as well as Chardonnay, Rose, and Syrah.

The winery welcomes visitors to their tasting room and outdoor patio overlooking the vineyards, where you can try a selection of their award-winning wines. Vineyard hikes and cellar tours are also available.

Adelsheim Vineyard, 16800 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg, OR 97132, Phone: 503-538-3652

2. Rex Hill Winery and Vineyards

The Rex Hill Winery and Vineyards were among the first to be planted in the Willamette Valley back in the early 1980’s. The winery is family owned and run and has been producing excellent Pinot Noirs since its inception.

Necessary yield reduction and biodynamic farming methods ensure distinctive wine quality at Rex Hill.

Today the farm is still planted with mostly Pinot Noir, although a small number of Chardonnay vines, which also thrive in this particular terrior, have been added along with a few rows of Muscat grapes.

Visitors are welcome to come and enjoy an introduction to Rex Hill wines in their tasting room or to enjoy an informative Winery Tour and Tasting.

Rex Hill Winery and Vineyards, 30835 North Hwy 99W, Newberg, OR 97132, Phone: 503 538 0666

3. Natalie’s Estate Winery

Natalie’s Estate Winery places great emphasis on hands-on artisanal farming and wine-making methods.

The family regularly visits Europe to learn all about the age-old wine making methods which they adapt to suit their varietals and to reflect the distinct Terroir of the region.

Serious wine enthusiasts can join in one of the family’s immersive wine tours to Europe – check their website for details.

The winery also offers a number of wine experiences on site, including wine and cheese pairing, barrel tastings, wine blending classes and estate and winery tours.

For the ultimate experience you can book a Helicopter Wine Tour. Tastings are by appointment only.

Natalie’s Estate Winery, 16825 NE Chehalem Dr, Newberg, OR 97132, Phone: 503-807 5008

4. Domaine Divio

Visitors will find Domaine Divio nestled in the heart of the Ribbon Ridge AVA close to Newberg.

Like many other vineyards in the region, Domaine Divio believes in allowing Mother Nature to work her magic with little interference – biodiversity principles are followed in the vineyards and the wines are also produced with minimal interventions.

The result is a line-up of brilliant wines featuring layers of character which reflect their terrior.

Visitors are welcome to make a booking to taste a flight of their wines in their lovely tasting room – tastings are free if you buy at least two bottles to take home with you or join their Wine Club.

Domaine Divio, 16435 NE Lewis Rogers Lane, Newberg, OR 97132, Phone: 503-334-0903

5. Colene Clemens Vineyards

Forever striving to produce the “perfect” Pinot Noir, Colene Clemens Vineyards is a family-owned and operated winery set on a beautiful old farmstead in the heart of the Willamette Valley.

The vineyards are planted almost entirely to Pinot Noir vines (and a smattering of Chardonnay) which love the near-perfect conditions of the south-facing, elevated vineyards.

This winery is an ideal spot to spend a few hours enjoying delectable wines as you sit out on the patio overlooking the vineyards.

Visitors are requested to make a booking for their visit. To accompany your wine tasting you can order charcuterie boards. It is also possible to enjoy a family picnic in the vineyards, weather permitting.

Colene Clemens Vineyards, 22501 NE Dopp Rd, Newberg, OR 97132, Phone: 503-662-4687

6. Beaux Frere

At Beaux Frereviticulture is a very hands-on process. Strict biodynamic principals are adhered to and the ideal location of the vineyard yields exceptional harvests of healthy flavor-packed grapes.

The winery encourages visitors to come and learn all about their innovative farming and wine producing methods as you enjoy an in-depth Vineyard Tour and Tasting.

Another option is to book a Classic Wine Tasting which is held in the cellar.

Beaux Freres produces a variety of excellent Pinot Noirs, each of which is subtly different, showcasing its particular terrior within the vineyards. White wine lovers have a great Chardonnay to look forward to.

Beaux Freres, 15155 NE North Valley Rd, Newberg, OR 97132k, Phone: 503-537-1137

7. Alexana Winery

Situated on an 80 acre property in the Dundee Hills of the Willamette Valley, the Alexana Winery strives to produce some of the best Pinot Noirs in the region.

Here, surrounded by a particular micro climate, Pinot Noir vines thrive and producers can bring to market fine wines with elegance and character.

Visitors to the winery can anticipate discovering the distinctive characteristics of the wine range while visiting their very special tasting room, located inside the three-storey gravity-flow winery which overlooks the vineyards.

To prepare for your wine tasting visit you can take a virtual vineyard tour on their website.

Alexana Winery, 12001 NE Worden Hill Rd, Newberg, OR 97132, Phone: 503-537-3100

8. Trisaetum

Named after the owner’s children Tristan and Tatum, Trisaetum Winery was established in 2003 in the Willamette Valley.

Here, as is common in this part of Oregon, nature has established near-perfect conditions for growing Pinot Noir grapes in the great Burgundy tradition.

Owner and winemaker James Frey is also an accomplished abstract expressionist artist and visitors can enjoy the double pleasure of tasting his wines while admiring his art and photography in the Tasting Room and Gallery.

Besides their flag-ship Pinot Noirs, Trisaetum also produce Riesling, Chardonnay, a sparking Brut and a Late Harvest Riesling. The winery is open daily and visitors are requested to phone ahead to make a reservation.

Trisaetum, 18401 NE Ribbon Ridge Rd, Newberg, OR 97132, Phone: 503-538-9898

9. Bells Up Winery

Bells Up Winery represents a whole new career path for owners Dave Specter and Sara Pearson, who left the corporate world in 2012 to realize their dream of becoming wine-makers.

The couple had long been enchanted with the Willamette Valley and knew for sure that this was where they wanted to establish their winery.

The estate produced their first Pinot Noir harvest in 2017, which means that they are still very much the new kids on the block – always learning and experimenting.

As a fledgling boutique winery, Bells Up invites visitors to come and taste their wines on site and join their (free) Fanfare Club, which gives members special access to limited-edition wines and discounts on annual purchases.

Bells Up Winery, 27895 NE Bell Rd, Newberg, OR 97132, Phone: 503-537-1328

10. Bravuro Cellars

Passionate wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs Steve and Luci opened Bravuro Cellars in 2015. In stark contrast to most of the other local Newberg winemakers who tend to stick to Pinot Noir, Steve and Luci have introduced a range of unusual warm-climate varietals such as Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah to stir up the Willamette Valley wine menu. They produce a smallish range of boutique (small batch) cultivars and blends, all of which are lovingly hand-crafted. Bravuro Cellars invite wine enthusiasts to come and discover the Bravuro difference at their state-of-the-art tasting room in historic downtown Newberg. The nominal tasting fee for a flight of five decadent wines is waived if each taster purchases at least one bottle.

Bravura Cellars, 108 S College Street, Newberg, OR 97132, Phone: 503-822-5116