“The Venue
From the moment you arrive, the panoramic views of the Willamette Valley take your breath away. Perched high in the Dundee Hills, the tasting room offers a sophisticated, rustic atmosphere that remains warm and inviting. The windows are seemingly endless so the interior is never lacking in views. Nevertheless, there is a very pleasant terrace should you want to be outside.
The Wines
The quality here is undeniable. Knudsen is legendary for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and the tasting flight beautifully showcases their commitment to elegance and terroir. Each pour was balanced, expressive, and truly reflective of the high-elevation site. Jeff did an amazing job explaining the wines and showing us exactly where they came from.
The Ruling
We were impressed by the majority of the wines we sampled. As is always the case - everyone’s palate is different, but if you don’t find something to suit you here, you probably won’t find it anywhere else.“
“My wife and I have been passionate about wine for almost two decades, and have traveled the world to taste wine. I have never had a host as great as David was with our party. He is smart, funny, and passionate about his wine. He makes you feel like family and his wine is amazing! Book a tasting, you will be thrilled you did!“
“Was able to finally re-visit this winery that I hadn't been to since before covid. Earl was awesome and knowledgeable. I also had fun talking to some of the other tables that came to visit their lovely smaller tasting room that looks Northeast I believe and gives you a great vineyard view. Some very nice wines and reasonably prices. Strongly recommend them.“
“Such a great experience at Purple Hands! Bobby was so kind, welcoming and knowledgeable and shared so much good info with my mom and I about the wines and the Willamette Valley as a wine region. Loved every single wine we tasted - really incredible, complex Pinot is being made here and I was happy to grab some amazing bottles to share with friends and family. Thank you Purple Hands!“
“If you’re looking for an intimate tasting of extraordinary wines, you’ll have to work a little to find this hidden gem, tucked up into the Dundee Hills. Cody’s wines express complexity and nuance that will have you falling in love with every vineyard, every vintage. Owen was a knowledgeable and insightful host, sharing so much detail about the care that goes into production. You’ll feel like a Valley insider who’s treated to a personal and special experience.“
“The facility and vineyards were beautiful. Our server was extremely knowledgeable and super friendly. He told us about the history of the vineyard and all the nuances that go with growing wine in this region. I guess we are middle of the road wine drinkers and this winery is not the middle of the road winery. High cost, in our opinion, for tasting ($50 per person) and higher cost for their bottles of wine ($40 - $130 per bottle). Most were on the higher end. We lived the vineyard, we loved our host, it was just at a much higher cost for these middle of the road wine drinkers.“
“Had a lovely experience here. Giselle is a lovely server and made our experience phenomenal. She is super attentive, taught us everything about what makes their different wines unique. Definitely stop by if you're in the area if you want to have a taste of what Willamette Valley has to offer for wines.“
“Wasn’t originally on my list of stops, but I’m very glad I made the detour. The experience was hospitable, kind, and attentive, all wrapped in a relaxed, easygoing tasting environment. And it certainly doesn’t hurt having Mt. Hood as a backdrop, hard to beat that view while enjoying a glass.“
Customers` Favorites
“Thank you, Trellis, for elevating our family's anniversary celebration with desserts that are almost too pretty to eat, hands down so delicious, I'm at a loss for words, which as a writer is a big deal. Appreciate your attention to detail and your role in making our celebration memorable. Make them your go-to for your next special occasion, or enjoy tasty seasonal desserts at their charming restaurant in Dundee.“
“Great wines at a great price!“
“First stop in the wine country of Willamette Valley since arriving from Florida to taste the best Pinot Noirs was Torii Mor Winery. A little off the beaten path but what fabulous wines! The wine maker Jon was there which made this visit extra special, as we heard what care they put into producing these gems. So excited about bringing bottles home with us, to savor later. Wines fly free, yeah!“
“Great staff and service. Rachael is our favorite host and never disappoints.“
“We had seven Willamette Valley wine tastings in three days, and Day Wines far surpassed the rest. The tasting room is warm and cozy on a rainy day, the wines were excellent, and Brianne and Layla were friendly, informative, and professional. We left feeling as if we’d made a few friends!“
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“Wooden Heart catered our reception in July and could not have been happier. They were fantastic to work with, communicative, professional and fun! We really appreciated Yvette and Ryan (and their team) for making our day super special and for being so accommodating of the variety of dietary needs of our group. It was a relief that EVERYONE got to enjoy the incredible food. Every guest raved about the food and how cool the pizza trailer set up was. We HIGHLY recommend Wooden Heart!“
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“What a stunning location! Although we experienced a delay with our food due to a WiFi glitch that prevented orders from reaching the kitchen, the staff handled it with impressive care and urgency. They quickly sorted everything out, allowed guests to switch to lunch options, and generously comped all our meals—plus treated us to delicious lemon pies. Best of all, when the food arrived, it was absolutely incredible. Everyone in our group was raving about their dishes. Despite the initial hiccup, the atmosphere was lively and the service truly outstanding. Highly recommend!“
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“Decided to stop at this winery to do a tasting happy they are dog friendly and we were able to take both the pups inside. Grounds are lovely and flowers were beautiful. Wine flight was delicious 😋 and happily purchased some to take home. The server was very pleasant and helpful with describing various wines and areas grapes 🍇 were grown.“