Quady North

TL;DR

  • Cute for pictures: 3/5

  • QPR: 5/5, average price $20-50

  • Main varietals: Cab Franc, Syrah, Sparkling, Merlot, Whites

  • Tasting fee: $8, waived with purchase

  • Average wine rating on Vivino: 3.9

Found this gem during our road trip to southern Oregon and am so excited to tell you more about it. First of all, yes, it is not Napa but $8 for a tasting? Take my money! Bottles are also all affordable but worth noting that we really liked their wine and ended up joining the club. Yes, I’ve probably had better wines but for the price, we thought it was worth it. The big factor was their main varietal being Cab Franc (we love this varietal as it usually delivers such great quality to price ration compared to Cab Sauv) and they have a unique sparkling Cab Franc (probably not for everyone but super fun). Syrah is normally not my drink of choice but I also enjoyed it. It’s in downtown Jacksonville so don’t have much of a view but still a cute spot with a green patio for tasting. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.

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Beaux Frères

TL;DR

  • Cute for pictures: 4/5

  • QPR: 3.5/5, average price $60-100

  • Main varietals: Pinot

  • Tasting fee: $40, waived with purchase

  • Average wine rating on Vivino: 4.3

Beaux Frères seems to be one of the more well-known wineries in Willamette Valley. It was the first winery we visited in the area and it set the bar pretty high. Hosts were all super nice and they even poured us a surprise bottle from sister winery, which I actually really enjoyed. All of their Pinots were enjoyable and you get to enjoy with a nice view of the mountains and vineyard.

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Soter Vineyards

TL;DR

  • Cute for pictures: 5/5

  • QPR: 3/5, average price $60-75

  • Main varietals: Pinot

  • Tasting fee: $20, waived with 2 bottles purchase

  • Average wine rating on Vivino: 4.1

This was one of the larger wineries we visited in Oregon and the ground and tasting experience definitely felt more formal compared to smaller casual spots we visited. You can either taste or have a meal in the main building overlooking the vineyard or go to a smaller guest house for a more intimate tasting. Can’t comment about the food but good wines and views so can’t complain! They mostly distribute their pinots but I really enjoyed their sparklings as well.

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Bells Up Winery

TL;DR

  • Cute for pictures: 3/5

  • QPR: 4/5, average price $30

  • Main varietals: Pinot

  • Tasting fee: $30, waived with purchase

  • Average wine rating on Vivino: 4.1

I was on a search to find small family owned wineries to visit in Willamette Valley and came across this gem. When the wine bar owner in downtown Portland also recommended us to visit Bells Up, I got even more excited to visit. Tasting room has a patio with a beautiful view of the vineyards and we enjoyed all of their wines, especially for the price!

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Natalie's Estate Winery

TL;DR

  • Cute for pictures: 3/5

  • QPR: 4/5, average price $30

  • Main varietals: Pinot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc

  • Tasting fee: $25, waived with purchase

  • Average wine rating on Vivino: 3.9

Natalie’s is a charming little tasting house with a wide variety of reds. You actually feel like you are tasting at your friends house and it made it feel more intimidate and fun. Although Willamette Valley is known for Pinot, I wanted to include a winery that makes other varietals like Cab and Merlot. We actually liked their Cab Sauvignon and Cab Franc better than the Pinot and ended up purchasing few bottles to take home. Recommend if you are looking to taste something other than Pinot in Willamette Valley.

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