Willamette Valley | Oregon

Authentic People.
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Yamhill-Carlton.

Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton AVA (American Viticultural Area) is full of passionate winegrowers and winemakers eager to introduce you to the best Oregon wines you’ve ever experienced. Join us.

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Yamhill-Carlton AVA Oregon Wine Tasting

We are the Yamhill-Carlton Winegrowers

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The Yamhill-Carlton AVA (American Viticultural Area) is home to Oregon wine industry pioneers, winegrowing veterans and the valley’s friendliest natives. Located in Oregon’s northern Willamette Valley, we’ve built a reputation as growers and producers of Oregon’s most sought-after Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Besides making great wine and being a gorgeous place to visit and live, we pride ourselves on being welcoming, down-to-earth people. If you haven’t visited us and found your next favorite winery, we invite you to please join us in Oregon soon!

45 Minutes Southwest of Portland
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10 Minutes North of McMinnville
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50+ Wineries To Discover

Yamhill-Carlton AVA Map Oregon

Yamhill-Carlton AVA Map Oregon

45 Minutes Southwest of Portland
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10 Minutes North of McMinnville
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50+ Wineries To Discover

Tasting Rooms

Browse 50+ Yamhill-Carlton Wineries To Visit

Special Events

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Vineyards

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History

Established in 2004, our roots go back to 1969

Geek Out

Dive deep into our geology and climate

Where To Stay

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Where To Eat

Our valley is rich in world-class cuisine

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The wines of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA have an abundance of spice and floral qualities that are layered onto dark fruit flavors.

Ken Wright

Ken Wright

Winemaker

Yamhill-Carlton Pinot noir is redolent of blackberries, raspberries, cloves, tobacco, and coffee – all incredibly food friendly flavors.

Vitaly Paley

Vitaly Paley

Chef

Yamhill-Carlton wines first captivate you with aroma. Their texture is like no other wine – silky, generous, and a persistence that lasts.

Tony Soter

Tony Soter

Winemaker

Have a Question? Contact Us:

PO Box 73, Carlton OR 97111
Yamhillcarltonwine@gmail.com

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Sep 26

Elegant, rustic, alluring, lush. The adjectives to wine tasting are endless when the breadth of the experience is so comprehensive and fulfilling!

Browse tasting rooms in our AVA from the link in our bio. You will be pleased with the uniqueness each of our wineries has to offer!

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Sep 23

Early mornings, long days, and all hands-on deck - harvest season is here!

Winemakers are busy preparing their cellars and welcoming harvest interns from all over the country hoping to take part in the exciting Willamette Valley harvest.

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Sep 21

Did you know that most of our wineries have incredible views? What are you waiting for when you could be indulging in the beauty of the Willamette Valley and sipping remarkable wines!

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Sep 20

Harvest is officially upon us here in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA! The harvest crew at @granmoraine pressed some of their Chardonnay fruit this morning on their new press and all is off to a beautiful start! ✨

#yamhillcarltonava #ycava #yamhillcarlton #harvest2022 #wvharvest2022 #willamettevalley

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Sep 19

Say hello to remarkable wines.

Penner-Ash Wine Cellars was founded in 1998 by married couple, Lynn and Ron Penner-Ash. Since, the winemakers have been producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah and Riesling. Their award-winning wines are made with grapes from some of the region’s most distinguished vineyards, including Shea Vineyard of Yamhill-Carlton AVA.

Photo repost @pennerashpinot

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