Wineries in Forest Grove, Oregon

Oregon has approximately 140 wineries throughout the state. One of the more popular locations for wineries is Forest Grove. In Forest Grove there are over ten different places for tourists to get a taste of wine.

David Hill Winery is on the Oregon coast in Willamette Valley, just a few miles from Portland. The farm is 140 acres of land. Forty acres of the spread is Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Gewurztraminer grapes. It is also one of the oldest wineries in Oregon. They have a tasting room where tourists can sample the wines and ports. Visitors are welcome daily from 12pm to 5pm. Weddings and receptions can be booked at the Winery, as well as other private events.

The land was first homesteaded in 1883 by the Rueters. The grapes were planted during this first year. When prohibition hit the grapes were all torn out. This occurred about 1913. For several years the property changed hands as a winery until the Stoyanov's bought it in 1992. Residents can belong to the wine club, and sample the various offerings. Wines at the moment include the 2007 Estate Pinot Blanc, 2007 Estate Gewurztraminer, 2007 Estate Semillon, and others.

Montinore Estate owned by the Marchesi family is another winery in Forest Grove. The couple moved from New York to open their winery. Montinore Estate has been functioning as a winery for fifty years. They are contributors to Biodynamic Farming. 230 acres of land has been planted with vines. Wine tastings are held from 11am to 5pm seven days a week. Tourists can schedule a tour of the grounds, taste a variety of wines, or even spend a day out at the vineyard to attend the concert series hosted in the summer months. Wines include a Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Muller Thurgau, Borealis, Pinot Noir, Pinot Rose, and many others.

Shafer Vineyard Cellars opened in 1978. It lies on Gales Creek Valley in Forest Grove, which is 30 miles from Portland. Shafer's place is 34 acres of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewurztraminer grapes. The vineyards have a southern exposure allowing the grapes to ripen slowly.

Tualatin Estate Vineyards is another winery of the 1970's. It opened in 1973 with 200 acres of grape vines. Like other wineries in Forest Grove they have Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and much more. Their tasting room is open on a daily basis for visitors to explore.

Appolloni Vineyards is in the Willamette Valley as well. They have Pinot Noir, and Italian style wines. The Appolloni family was from Italy. They relocated to Oregon, and decided to begin a winery. For more than 150 years the Apolloni family grew grapes in Italy, and then Oregon. Alfredo was the first to honor his family name in America. The vineyard is filled with original vines from Italy as well as clones of vines that have been planted. Wine tasting is available during the year in the afternoons. It is possible to buy directly from the vineyard as well.