The Best Willamette Valley Wine Tastings and Wineries | Eater Portland

"With its outdoor deck lined with Adirondack chairs facing the rolling, vine-covered hills and a light-filled tasting room equipped with a fireplace, this winery in the McMinnville sub-AVA is an idyllic spot to taste throughout the year, regardless of weather. The brunt of the wines poured at Coeur de Terre involves pinot noir or syrah grapes, with whites like pinot gris and chardonnay thrown in for good measure. Keep an eye on the events calendar, which often includes live music. The tasting room is open Wednesday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and reservations for groups of six or fewer are recommended but not required." - Katherine Chew Hamilton