Three of us showed up without an appointment. They asked $50 for a tasting fee. We would have agreed however the person running tasting room seemed unenthusiastic and somewhat annoyed that we were there. Great wines. Not a great tasting room vibe. Certainly not worth a $50 tasting fee. Bummer.
Jen Yee
Love this place. Top notch Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. If I lived close I would definitely be a member! Worth the drive out of the way for sure
Mari Kim
Wine tasting in Oregon.If you love Pinot Noirs do a tasting here.Came to town for a tasting menu in McMinnville and decided to check out this winery that is always making the Wine Enthusiast lists.There is a beautiful tabby lounging in the sunlight, three pears sitting on the high table outside the tasting room door, a glorious tree breathing the air and casting shade for the tasting table below it, and inside: a wine library of the more exclusive vintages, as well as some amazing music being played in the back room where vats and casks were incubating the next vintages (think Blue Monday from Upstairs at Eric’s).We like our wines, so we appreciated comments on the terroire and the small local vineyards that the grapes were sourced from. For my part, I was partial to the Stardust, the classic Beaux Frères and fascinated by the 2014 GranMoraine Pinot Noir — it smelled wonderfully earthy like umami.I swear there was not a bottle the girlfriends did not like… And to prove the point they went home with seven bottles between them. Each bottle was approximately $90 on the lower end and $140 on the higher end. But those were just our selections. Alternatively, you can pay $55 for the tasting but at that price point why not just get a bottle of some amazing wine.One of the things we learned while we were there is that the luxury brand Artemis has bought the winery. It’s a testament to the quality of their product. But the news was also a disappointment bc as with many in the Pacific Northwest: we love the importance of the local independent wine maker. But survival of the fittest is a real thing so we raised glasses high to Beaux Frères and wished them the very best.
Aneesh Kulkarni
Some of the best chardonnay and pinot noir in the region
Crystal A.
This place is a real sparkler! The staff answered all my geeky questions and made me and my family feel more then welcome. Oh...and the wines are stupendous. Their 2018's were divine and they even had an incredible 2020 which was pretty hard to do in 2020 due to smoke. I'll make it back someday. What a treat.
Jason H.
$75 tasting each. Serving their 2020 fire smoke wine. Nothing interesting or personal about it. Bought 1-2 cases of wine from every vineyard we visited and left just miffed by this one. Management needs training wheels.
Lynne A.
My boyfriend has been buying wines from Beaux Freres for 20 years so we were excited to stop and take pictures. We didn't have a tasting reservation so we're beyond pleased when Blake said he could squeeze us in. I loved the rustic look of the tasting room. We sat outside at a picnic table because the weather was clear and the perfect temperature. We were allowed to walk up the path to view their vineyard but it is on quite the incline. We met some goats on the way. The winery previously was a pig farm so you'll see some pigs grazing also. We love these Pinots...definitely heartier than others from the valley.
Eugene Lee
No frills tasting. In an old barn. No views. Come for the wine and knowledge of the staff. Heated blankets for seating inside.
Ravisara L
Fall in love with wine here. Very elegant.
N Y.
Having visited over 20 wineries in the Willamette region of Oregon, including many in the Ribbon Ridge area near Beaux Freres, visiting this location was a disappointment. Beaux apparently feels that their wines and time are much more valuable than other similar wineries due to the ridiculous $75.00 per person tasting fee and typical bottle price over $100. The wine is good! However, the wine is neither better than all others in the area nor is the tasting experience as good as most wineries in the area. It appears that Beaux is hugely successful with marketing its brand and confident to charge ridiculous prices. Good for winery owners, but bar for consumers and those who love the Willamette Valley wine culture. If you are in the area, recommend sticking with other Ribbon Ridge wineries and the smaller family owned spots. There are plenty, they have great wines, fair prices, low tasting fees, excellent tasting experiences, great staff.
Beaux Frères is the Jewel of the Willamette Valley, their vibrant vineyards are nestled in the foothills of Newberg Oregon. They have refined the masterful talents of their team and delight in producing champion Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. My hat is off to the unique family that owns and runs this vineyard. Please take time to visit and savor the bounty of this piece of heaven on earth. Orders are welcome! I recommend the 2020 Beaux Frères, Willamette Valley Chardonnay and the 2010 Upper Terrace, Pinot Noir! Enjoy
Allie Pitti
Great experience - great wine
Matthew Rowland
Not only great wine but a really interesting and informative tasting!
Julia M.
Beaux Frères is the Jewel of the Willamette Valley, their beautiful vineyards are nestled in the vibrant foothills of Newberg Oregon. They have refined the masterful talents of their team and delight in producing champion Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. My hat is off to the unique family that owns and runs this fine vineyard. Please take time to visit and savior the bounty of this piece of heaven on earth. Orders are welcome! I recommend the 2020 Beaux Frères, Willamette Vally Chardonnay and the 2010 Upper Terrace Pinot Noir. Enjoy!
Martin Marty
Beaux Frères winery was our first step of many others in Willamette Valley, and it was amazing! Great wines!!
Three of us showed up without an appointment. They asked $50 for a tasting fee. We would have agreed however the person running tasting room seemed unenthusiastic and somewhat annoyed that we were there. Great wines. Not a great tasting room vibe. Certainly not worth a $50 tasting fee. Bummer.
Love this place. Top notch Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. If I lived close I would definitely be a member! Worth the drive out of the way for sure
Wine tasting in Oregon.If you love Pinot Noirs do a tasting here.Came to town for a tasting menu in McMinnville and decided to check out this winery that is always making the Wine Enthusiast lists.There is a beautiful tabby lounging in the sunlight, three pears sitting on the high table outside the tasting room door, a glorious tree breathing the air and casting shade for the tasting table below it, and inside: a wine library of the more exclusive vintages, as well as some amazing music being played in the back room where vats and casks were incubating the next vintages (think Blue Monday from Upstairs at Eric’s).We like our wines, so we appreciated comments on the terroire and the small local vineyards that the grapes were sourced from. For my part, I was partial to the Stardust, the classic Beaux Frères and fascinated by the 2014 GranMoraine Pinot Noir — it smelled wonderfully earthy like umami.I swear there was not a bottle the girlfriends did not like… And to prove the point they went home with seven bottles between them. Each bottle was approximately $90 on the lower end and $140 on the higher end. But those were just our selections. Alternatively, you can pay $55 for the tasting but at that price point why not just get a bottle of some amazing wine.One of the things we learned while we were there is that the luxury brand Artemis has bought the winery. It’s a testament to the quality of their product. But the news was also a disappointment bc as with many in the Pacific Northwest: we love the importance of the local independent wine maker. But survival of the fittest is a real thing so we raised glasses high to Beaux Frères and wished them the very best.
Some of the best chardonnay and pinot noir in the region
This place is a real sparkler! The staff answered all my geeky questions and made me and my family feel more then welcome. Oh...and the wines are stupendous. Their 2018's were divine and they even had an incredible 2020 which was pretty hard to do in 2020 due to smoke. I'll make it back someday. What a treat.
$75 tasting each. Serving their 2020 fire smoke wine. Nothing interesting or personal about it. Bought 1-2 cases of wine from every vineyard we visited and left just miffed by this one. Management needs training wheels.
My boyfriend has been buying wines from Beaux Freres for 20 years so we were excited to stop and take pictures. We didn't have a tasting reservation so we're beyond pleased when Blake said he could squeeze us in. I loved the rustic look of the tasting room. We sat outside at a picnic table because the weather was clear and the perfect temperature. We were allowed to walk up the path to view their vineyard but it is on quite the incline. We met some goats on the way. The winery previously was a pig farm so you'll see some pigs grazing also. We love these Pinots...definitely heartier than others from the valley.
No frills tasting. In an old barn. No views. Come for the wine and knowledge of the staff. Heated blankets for seating inside.
Fall in love with wine here. Very elegant.
Having visited over 20 wineries in the Willamette region of Oregon, including many in the Ribbon Ridge area near Beaux Freres, visiting this location was a disappointment. Beaux apparently feels that their wines and time are much more valuable than other similar wineries due to the ridiculous $75.00 per person tasting fee and typical bottle price over $100. The wine is good! However, the wine is neither better than all others in the area nor is the tasting experience as good as most wineries in the area. It appears that Beaux is hugely successful with marketing its brand and confident to charge ridiculous prices. Good for winery owners, but bar for consumers and those who love the Willamette Valley wine culture. If you are in the area, recommend sticking with other Ribbon Ridge wineries and the smaller family owned spots. There are plenty, they have great wines, fair prices, low tasting fees, excellent tasting experiences, great staff.
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Beaux Frères is the Jewel of the Willamette Valley, their vibrant vineyards are nestled in the foothills of Newberg Oregon. They have refined the masterful talents of their team and delight in producing champion Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. My hat is off to the unique family that owns and runs this vineyard. Please take time to visit and savor the bounty of this piece of heaven on earth. Orders are welcome! I recommend the 2020 Beaux Frères, Willamette Valley Chardonnay and the 2010 Upper Terrace, Pinot Noir! Enjoy
Great experience - great wine
Not only great wine but a really interesting and informative tasting!
Beaux Frères is the Jewel of the Willamette Valley, their beautiful vineyards are nestled in the vibrant foothills of Newberg Oregon. They have refined the masterful talents of their team and delight in producing champion Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. My hat is off to the unique family that owns and runs this fine vineyard. Please take time to visit and savior the bounty of this piece of heaven on earth. Orders are welcome! I recommend the 2020 Beaux Frères, Willamette Vally Chardonnay and the 2010 Upper Terrace Pinot Noir. Enjoy!
Beaux Frères winery was our first step of many others in Willamette Valley, and it was amazing! Great wines!!