TL;DR
Cute for pictures: 4/5
QPR: 3/5, average price $90-150
Main varietals: Cab Sauv
Tasting fee: $40, waived with 2 bottle purchase per tasting
Average wine rating on Vivino: 4.3
We stumbled across this winery on a rainy day in March so didn’t get to enjoy the ground and view as much. However, I could still tell how beautiful the winery and vineyard view would be during the peak season. They are known for their big bold reds and all were pretty good, albeit being a bit on the pricy side.
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!
TL;DR
Cute for pictures: 4/5
QPR: 3/5
Main varietals: Cab Sauv, Cab, Franc, Bordeaux varietals
Tasting fee: Waived with membership
Average wine rating on Vivino: 4.3
Titus, where I’m a member, had a “Become a member for the day” event with Lambert Bridge and we decided to make a trip out of it and headed to Healdsburg for a weekend trip. We didn’t know until we got there but were told that they are members only winery (at the time of visit in early 2020 before SIP). It is a little out of the way but totally worth the drive if you can get a tasting spot. Private experience with a dedicated host in the tasting room that feels luxurious and cozy. Bottles are not cheap at $55-140 but we ended up buying two bottles of their Cab Franc.
Cute for pictures: 5/5
QPR: 4/5, average price $30-70
Main varietals: Variety of reds and whites. Merlot is one of the easiest drinking weekday wine!
Tasting fee: Currently have $35 flight for two. Waived with membership
Average wine rating on Vivino: 4.0
Located in Sonoma, the ground is beautiful with an elevated view of the vineyard. They have a huge picnic/outdoor area that we frequented. They also sell varieties of olive oils (used to have free olive oil tasting room but is temporarily closed due to COVID) that are really good! Their Petricka Vineyard Merlot is actually one of my go to weeknight wine, super easy to drink without food. I think the highlight of BR Cohn is definitely the view! Makes you want to sit there and drink wine all day.
Cute for pictures: 3/5
QPR: 4/5, average price $20-60
Main varietals: Variety of reds, whites, and sparkling
Tasting fee: $15 Waived with a purchase
Average wine rating on Vivino: 3.8
Great to visit with a group of friends for a casual picnic/tasting. All of their wines are affordable with most bottles ranging from $15-$20 and the super affordable tasting fee of $15 is waived with purchase. I wouldn’t say the wines are my absolute favorites but really can’t beat the price for the experience you get there.
Thumbnail photo from Cline Cellars' IG
