Carlton Winemakers Studio

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HomeBrew hits Yamhill Valley Wine

Head off of Highway 99 towards the town of Carlton.
An intimate look at true artisan wine-making. No huge production, just small batches of really, really good Pinot Noir (other varietals are made).
The tasting room offers a nice view of the interior, but if possible, try and get a facility tour.

Keywords: US$ 5 - US$ 10, Authentic, All year, With a group, As a senior citizen, As a couple, Easy to reach

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Ten winemakers, no waiting

If you'd like to get an overview of Oregon winemaking all in one place, don't miss the Carlton Winemakers Studio (just north of town, on highway 47). Founded in 2000 by winemaker Eric Hamacher, the Studio provides a place where small-volume winemakers can share resources and concentrate on producing great wines rather than on trying to find a bottling machine or fermentation tanks. The availability of more than one winery in the same tasting room means that you can get a sense of the tremendous range of styles available in modern Oregon winemaking; at the same time, tasting such a range also begins to fill in the mosaic of flavors, textures, and aromas that are starting to form the "big picture" of Oregon winemaking style.

Best bet: try one of their flights (most $10-$12), which will offer a selection of related wines—a trio of pinot noirs, for example, or a group of whites and roses. They encourage couples to share a flight and compare notes, and the tasting room staff are knowledgeable and friendly.

Keywords: Other place to discover, Authentic, All year, US$ 11 - US$ 25, Local, With a group, Unique, Close to the city, As a couple, Easy to reach