22 Best Wineries in Carlton

“Love the scenery, the vineyards, setting, the choice in wines, friendly knowledgeable staff, and they are so friendly to my pug dog, Pancake!! Always take a different bottle home!!“

“We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding! From the beginning, everyone at Ghost Hill made us feel like family. They were so personable, welcoming, and genuinely cared about making our day perfect. Cam, Bernadette, Lori, and Brittany were all absolutely wonderful to work with!

The venue itself is stunning, with breathtaking views of the valley and an incredible sunset. It was the perfect setting for our wedding of 50 guests, with plenty of room for larger celebrations as well. Their wine is incredible, and the beer from the local brewery, Root & Rye, just down the road was equally amazing!

We’re so grateful to the entire Ghost Hill team for making our wedding day so special. We’ll always have wonderful memories of this place and look forward to visiting the tasting room for years to come!“

“Nice people great wine!! I highly recommend going there.“

“Great place to visit, relax, and sip some great wines.“

“I went to Carlo & Julian Winery today with a friend. I haven't been there since 2019. I liked this winery then and I love it now! 10 wonderful wines to taste and he just happened to have made a pulled pork and homemade chimichurri which was AMAZING both food and wine. If I had the money I would have come home with a variety case. Pricing of wines are extremely reasonable and the quality of the wines are amazing! I'm not a Pinot Noir person as a rule, but he had 3 that I could drink very happily. He also had the best, bar none, a GSM!!!! That did go home with me.😁 The 2021 Merlot-Malbec was so delicious that it also came home with me. The Syrah and Melbec oh my! Seriously if you haven't been or it's been a while you need to go! I plan I going again and bringing more friends to try his amazing wines! See you soon Carlo & Julian Winery!!!“

“What an amazing recommendation from NW Wine Shuttle and Kim. We squeezed them in and it ended up being my favorite part of the day! Spending time with Russell and the heart and story of Flaneur gave me a little bit of Paris married with delicious wine of the Willamette Valley. I cannot wait to return for food pairing and getting the most our of my new membership and reason to head to quaint Carlton from Portland as much as I can and recommending others as well as clients. What a great stop, don't miss it.“

“I was so lucky to stumble upon this tasting room in Carlton! I honestly can’t stop raving about it. Nicky provided fantastic service, and every wine I tried was delicious… the Rubis was an absolute standout. I’m thrilled to have joined their wine club and can't wait to go back!“

“My wife and I did a weekend trip for her birthday to Lincoln City. When we arrived we decided to book a wine tasting in the area, found Violet Vines, booked a tasting, and off we went the next day! Neither of us were sure what to expect, but the person that helped us was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Talking to him we found out he was the owners son (apologies for forgetting the name!) and told us all about the wines. We did the wine flights and after we finished, he brought out their sparkling red wine. We were both initially skeptical, but it was amazing! Highly recommend if you go to try the Extra Brut Sparkling Red Wine! The wines are all dry and the bubbles added an extra dimension. Highly recommend Violet Vines Winery!“

“The experience this weekend at Dominio IV was so cool. Staff was dialed, the grounds were..well ..authentically grounded in fun things to do while sipping some wonderful juice. These folks are welcoming, genuine, and generous! No pretense, just pure hospitality, like going to your best friends house for a Saturday afternoon bbq. The best of old and new Oregon wine country. Don’t miss the 2018 Tango Tempranillo. It’s a standout!“

“An amazing experience a great hospitality. Ryan always makes the experience for my wife and our guests enjoyable. I truly hate to tell you about this hidden gem but these guy's deserve the recognition. Hands down my favorite place to hangout and enjoy the sports on TV at the tasting room.“

“Had a great experience this past Tuesday while out in the valley for a Wine & Spirits conference. As retailers who already carry a broad array of Lemelson wine, we already new the quality level of what was in the bottle, but the depth of knowledge the duo of Josie & Devin provided, it really created a total experience. There’s nothing that beats tasting Stermer Vineyard Pinot Noir while standing in Stermer Vineyard.

Highly recommend for anyone staying around Newberg or in the Yamhill Carlton or Dundee area.“

“Great place and very nice wines!“

“Cellar Door Wine Tours took us to Tendril Wine Cellars first on our 3-winery tour and warned us we'd like it best. We truly did. Each wine was delicious. I'm an Oregon pinot noir fan and they make great ones, but also loved their white pinot noir and rose. Tasting manager Andrew was delightful and kept us both informed and laughing! The tasting room is very small, but they also have outside picnic tables for warmer months. Make an appointment and enjoy! I signed up for the wine club as I enjoyed every sip.“

“Good variety of wines with a wine maker that has great passion for his work.“

“Such a cool experience. Our awesome tour guide (Grape Escape- Ralph Stinton) who we highly recommend set us up with David and a few other great earthy French style Pinot Noir producers which we prefer. My wife and I sat on David’s back porch with Walker and had EXCELLENT Pinot Noirs. It felt like sitting with a friend just enjoying great wine before David took off for the coast with Walker. He had really interesting stories of his experiences and we felt like we really got to know him.

David was kind enough to delay his trip to the coast for us and we are very thankful he did. We are new members of his wine club and look forward to receiving our first case in the fall. Highly recommend visiting particularly if you like earthy French burgundy style wine.“

“Incredible experience. Had the place to ourselves on a Thursday afternoon. Ray the manager of Craft guided us through the tasting and even gave us some extra wines to try as well. He was charming and gregarious and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. If your in North Willamette you need to go to Craft, a definite must stop in Carlton“

“We had an amazing time during our visit! While we didn't sample every wine, the Cabernet Franc truly stood out for us. The winery itself is intriguing—it may appear to be a simple storefront in the city, but it boasts stunning views of the valley and mountains. We also enjoyed the bocce ball courts, and the staff provided a warm and friendly atmosphere. Plus, the prices were very reasonable!“

“Great wines, relaxed atmosphere, nice little farm there as well. Winemaker is very knowledgeable about all the grapes.“

“My friend and I had a terrific time last weekend at Laurel Ridge. Channel (sp) was our host and guided us through their wines. We loved ALL the wines we tasted and the charcuterie platter was terrific! Channel was knowledgeable not only about the wines but the wine region in general so we learned a lot! Highly recommended.“

“Great downtown tasting room with beautiful outdoor and indoor tasting areas. We enjoyed our tasting at Ken Wright Cellars which is located at the old train depot in Carlton. Wines are very nice and our wine educator was excellent. The location draws a lot of walk-ins but we never felt crowded or neglected. Each tasting is waived with a $100 purchase. We enjoyed the wine and therefore purchased $200+ to have the fees waived. The owner and winemaker Ken Wright has years of experience in the industry. He buys excellent fruit and in turn produces excellent wine. Definitely worth a visit when in Carlton or nearby.“

“Soter is absolutely stunning and the wines were fantastic. You truly have to see it for yourself. We had a lovely tasting experience. The pours were generous and the education was thorough without being over the top. We were also so impressed that our server proactively gave us a shipping box and packaging materials for our bottles to fly home with us on Southwest. It’s the little things that make a big difference. Highly recommend!“

“This place has sentimental value for me, but even without that I give it 5/5. The wines were incredible, the view was absolutely amazing, and Mary Lou, who guided our tasting, was so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We booked a tasting ahead of time, which is recommended. We went midweek, so we were actually the only people there for almost the entire tasting. A group came in as we were tasting our final wine and deciding on what to purchase. Reservations are recommended, but if they have room they’ll take you as a walk in! My parents were married here 31 years ago, so to be able to visit with my husband and experience it was incredible. I highly recommend visiting, buying some wine, and enjoying your time at Anne Amie! They will ship wine to you (depending upon the state you live in) and you can also ship it yourself from the Newberg Mail Room! You can buy their wines online, too. Amazing experience!“