The Willamette Valley is renowned for producing some of the finest wines in the world—specifically pinot noir, a temperamental grape that’s thrived in the conditions. Wine enthusiasts seeking this varietal’s nuanced flavors and complexities will find an array of options at the wineries in Oregon near McMinnville and beyond.
The Willamette Valley is a vast American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States, spanning over 3.5 million acres. Nine smaller AVAs within the Valley have been recognized as of 2020. Each of these smaller pockets, or families of vineyards, has unique characteristics reflected in the wines produced, always due to factors like elevation, soil composition, weather, and other environmental conditions. Around 700 Oregon wineries are in the Willamette Valley—which is two-thirds of the state’s wineries.
One of the best wineries in Oregon, located about ten minutes from McMinnville, offers a variety of single vineyard pinot noir, bright, sparkling wine, and delicate whites. Founded in 1989, Youngberg Hill aspires to create the best wine from the grapes grown in each vintage. Our tasting room is open to the public, but the easiest way to enjoy our wines is as a guest at our Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast. You’ll be steps away from our tasting room and have an elegant guest room with luxurious amenities awaiting you. Start planning your tour of the best wineries in Oregon and book your lodging today!
Wineries in Oregon for Wine Tastings and Tours
As a guest at our Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast, you’ll witness the surrounding vineyards from our hilltop estate, where we practice biodynamic farming techniques at one of the best wineries in Oregon with two labels: Youngberg Hill and Bailey Family Wines.
Feel free to walk right into the Youngberg Hill tasting room (though you will need a reservation for seated tastings and tours). We serve a lovely menu of various wines depending on availability, which include pinot noir, pinot gris, rosé, sparking, and chardonnay. We also offer wine by the glass and wine by the bottle. You may also sample our Bailey Family Wine Library wines for an additional fee.
Favorite Wineries in Oregon Near our B&B:
After you’ve enjoyed sipping and swirling our Youngberg Hill and Bailey Family Wine at our on-site tasting room, head out and about to some of our favorite Oregon wineries in the Willamette Valley.
- Brooks Wine: As named one of the top 100 wineries in Oregon by Wine & Spirits three years running, this is an excellent stop on your tasting adventure for a mixed flight of white and reds grown on the family estate.
- Brick House Vineyard: The first vines were planted in 1990 on this Ribbon Ridge estate, a sweeping vineyard now. Book a private tasting of their biodynamic, estate-grown wines in the heart of the farm.
- Brittan Vineyards: Head to downtown McMinnville to the elegant tasting room for this lovely family-owned winery. You’ll experience an in-depth tasting of the estate chardonnay and our expressive, terroir-driven single-block pinot noirs.
- The Eyrie Vineyards: As one of the founding wineries in Oregon in the Willamette Valley and one of the first to successfully cultivate pinot noir, a stop at the Eyrie tasting room (also in downtown McMinnville) is full of beautiful wines and fascinating history.
- Stoller Family Estates: This family-owned and operated estate in the Dundee Hills is a great stop to add to your itinerary in the Willamette Valley. Reservations are recommended, and you can add a beautiful food option for pairings.
Where to Stay in the Willamette Valley
While out exploring the fantastic wineries in Oregon in the Willamette Valley, you’ll want to find lodging in a central area of wine country, and our luxury Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast is the ideal location (just 10 miles from downtown McMinnville) for an immersive wine tasting vacation. Surrounded by our vineyards, a breathtaking view of the valley, and high-end amenities, we would love to host you and toast you with a glass of our elegant pinot noir grown below our hilltop inn.
All of our nine guest suites at our Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast are intimate yet spacious, creating the perfect retreat to relax and refresh. Each room is equipped with a comfortable queen or king-size bed, plush linens and robes, and stunning en suite bathrooms. The majority of our rooms have an astounding front-row seat of the sweeping vineyards below. You’ll also have access to our shared spaces with plenty of outdoor areas and balconies for a comfortable stay and to take in this gorgeous view.
With nearly 500 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor, you can trust us when we say our primary goal is to create a warm and comfortable space for our guests to unwind. This includes the highest caliber of hospitality with concierge services, complimentary perks, and innkeepers on hand for recommendations and requests. We hope you’ll join us this year at our Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast in Oregon Wine Country, and book your room today!
