22 Best Wineries in Carlton

“A highlight of our May trip to Oregon wine country! There’s no need for pretense here; the beautiful setting, gracious hospitality, and exceptional wines of Ghost Hill Cellars say it all. We can’t wait to return on our next visit to the Willamette Valley.“

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

“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.“

“My clients throughly enjoyed their time at Dominio IV.
The 100 year old house that host tastings is like stepping back in time with great wines, vineyard views and extremely hospitable staff.
This is why Dominio IV is on my “go to” list in the Yamhill/Carlton AVA.“

“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!!“

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

“Had a great tasting experience here on a rainy afternoon! So cozy inside on the couches and our host Brit was so lovely to talk to. I loved hearing about the history of the place and seeing the soil in jars 🤓 and the wines were excellent. I loved and would totally buy almost all of the ones we tasted. Great spot for wine tasting year round and love the 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.“

“We had a fantastic time at Lemelson Vineyards! The wine was fantastic and the views were incredible. They had some varietals we had never tasted before and we went home with several bottles. This will be a must stop for every time we come back to the Willamette Valley!“

“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!!!“

“Great place and very nice wines!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“Big open fields, spiralling hedges omfull of flowers, and a four legged cutie boy named Jax. These are the things that matter in committing to a bright and wonderful experience wine tasting. This place has all three. Also, give a sixth star to the wine, is good. Cheers!“

“We recently visited Ken Wright Cellars for a wine tasting and thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the experience. Our host, Sidney, struck the perfect balance between education and hospitality. She spent just the right amount of time with us, providing excellent insight into the winemaking process while also allowing us plenty of time to relax and enjoy each other's company.

Our favorite wine of the tasting was the Willamette Valley Chardonnay, which was absolutely outstanding. We also ordered a charcuterie board that complemented the wines beautifully, with a well-balanced selection of cheeses, crackers, nuts, and olives.

One of the things that impressed us most about Ken Wright Cellars was the variety of wine club membership options available. The flexibility and benefits made it easy to find a membership that fit our interests. We were so impressed by the wines, the service, and the overall experience that we joined the wine club that very day.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend Ken Wright Cellars to anyone looking for exceptional wines, knowledgeable staff, and a welcoming atmosphere.“

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

“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!“