Readers Respond: Our favorite Oregon winery is…

Published 11:46 am Wednesday, May 7, 2025

In honor of May being Oregon Wine Month, we asked readers what are their favorite Oregon wineries and bottles of wine.

About 77% of more than 65 readers said they enjoy Oregon wines very much all year round; 22% said they enjoy wine sometimes; and 2% said they have no preference.

About 74% of respondents said their favorite type of wine is red; 20% prefer white; 5% enjoy sparkling; and 2% like rosé. Nobody said they like dessert wines or fortified wines the most.

About 35% of readers discovered their favorite wine in the tasting room; 34% said at the winery; 15% said a friend recommendation; 6% said the grocery store; 3% said a restaurant; 3% said traveling; and 3% said online.

About 97% of respondent have visited their favorite Oregon winery in person; and 3% have not—yet.

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  • Johan Vineyards, Disco Chicken Rosé
  • St. Josef’s Winery, ‘Lilli’ Sparkling
  • Bethel Heights, Justice Vineyard Pinot Noir
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards, Pinot Noir
  • Ardiri Winery, Montepulciano
  • Stoller Wine Group, White Pinot Noir
  • Compris Vineyard, As One Pinot Noir
  • Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, 2021 Syrah Reserve
  • Willamette Valley Vineyard, Estate Pinot Gris
  • Siderius Vineyards & Winery, Bull’s Blend
  • Bravuro Cellars, Petit Sirah
  • Willamette Valley Vineyard, Riesling
  • Ken Wright Cellars, Carter Pinot Noir
  • Terra Vino, Petit Verdot
  • Potter’s Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards, Pinot Gris
  • Stoller Wine Group, Nancy’s Pinot Noir
  • History Canoe Ridge, Merlot
  • Lemelson Vinyards, Thea’s Selection Pinot Noir
  • Bluebird Hill Cellars, Birdhouse Dessert Wine
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards, Reisling
  • Depot Bay Winery, Oregon Sweet Red
  • Helvetia Winery, Chardonnay
  • Ponzi Vineyards, Pinot Noir
  • Argyle Winery, Brut
  • Brooks Wine, Janus Pinot Noir
  • Domaine Serene, Cour de Blanc White Pinot Noir
  • Eminent Domaine, 2024 Rosé, 2023 Chardonnay, 2019 and 2021 Estate Pinot Noirs
  • Bravuro Cellars Estate, Pinot Noir
  • Hillcrest Vineyard, Malbec 
  • Shea Wine Cellars, Pinot Noir

  • Villa Catalana Cellars in Oregon City 
  • Bergstrom Wines in Dundee
  • Adelsheim Vineyard in Newberg
  • Penner-Ash Wine Cellars in Newberg
  • Balsall Creek Winery in Newberg
  • WillaKenzie Estate in Yamhill
  • Ponzi Vineyards in Sherwood
  • Lemelson Vineyards in Carlton 
  • Kramer Vineyards in Gaston
  • Anam Cara Cellars in Sherwood
  • Methven Family Vineyards in Dundee
  • Bravero Cellars in Newberg
  • King’s North in Newberg
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards in Turner
  • Villa Catalina Cellars in Oregon City 
  • Cascade Cliffs Winery in Hood River
  • Parrot Mountain Cellars in Newberg
  • Ardiri Winery and Vineyards in Cornelius
  • Alexana Winery in Dundee
  • Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards in Roseburg
  • Elevee Wines in Dundee 
  • Domaine Drouhin Oregon in Dayton
  • Argyle Winery in Dundee
  • Ridgecrest Wines in Newberg
  • Christopher Bridge Wines in Oregon City 
  • Ghost Hill Cellars in Carlton
  • Del Rio Vineyards in Gold Hill
  • Stoller Family Estate in Dayton
  • Domaine Willamette in Dayton
  • Edgefield Winey in Troutdale
  • Cooper Mountain Vineyards in Beaverton
  • Potter’s Vineyard in Newberg
  • Caelestis Cellars in Portland
  • David Hill Winery in Forest Grove 
  • Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston