Amaterra Winery
Winery · West Haven-Sylvan ·
Winery with vineyard, restaurant & views; PNW produce & seafood
Winery with vineyard, restaurant & views; PNW produce & seafood
"Nestled in the crook of two forested slopes, the private, membership-based Amaterra Winery gazes across vineyard plantings, woodlands, and the West Haven-Sylvan area from its home on Swede Hill. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a sprawling patio afford gorgeous panoramic views inside and out. Along with wine country views just minutes from downtown, members enjoy flights or full pours of Oregon and Washington wines paired with snacky charcuterie boards or full dinners packed with seasonal ingredients. A social membership costs a one-time fee of $25, and reservations are strongly recommended." - Zoe Baillargeon
"From the patio of Amaterra Winery, on the top of Swede Hill, this expansive winery and restaurant offers gorgeous panoramas of the vineyard plantings, West Haven-Sylvan, and surrounding forests, both from the winery patio and the indoor dining room. Here, members taste flights of Oregon and Washington wines, or opt for full dinners of wild Oregon Chinook paired with Willamette Valley pinot noir. Reservations are available online, and are recommended." - Zoe Baillargeon
"This expansive West Haven-Sylvan winery and restaurant is home to multiple private dining spaces that offer both indoor and outdoor options. A 7,000-square-foot terrace and a stunning ballroom with views are available for larger events, while the more intimate Barrel Room or Gallery can accommodate smaller groups. Inquire about the private dining options on the winery’s website." - Rebecca Roland
"This West Haven-Sylvan winery and restaurant, a quick drive from downtown Portland, offers the best of both worlds: The rustic setting, square footage, and vineyards of a winery wedding, with the culinary offerings and convenience of an urban venue. Amaterra offers a number of specific spaces for hosting weddings, which can accommodate up to 200 seated: A 7,000 square-foot terrace lawn with a 30-foot waterfall and southwestern views, a ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor deck, and smaller room rentals for getting ready or more intimate weddings. Menus include dishes with ingredients grown or raised nearby, including cedar-roasted salmon, Oregon farm produce salads, and house-made breads. Learn more here." - Jenni Moore
"Perched in the hills of West Haven‑Sylvan at the end of SW Swede Hill Drive, Amaterra is a 12‑acre winery, vineyard, restaurant and tasting room housed in an opulent, multi‑story 45,000‑square‑foot building that’s now open to the public. I was struck by how the estate’s grapes feed both the cellar and the kitchen—Amaterra produces about 10,000 cases each vintage in a gravity‑flow winery and plans a garden among the vines to supply herbs—while a patio and veranda offer sweeping views and a decidedly Portland‑vineyard feel just 10–15 minutes from downtown. Chef Jami Flatt’s menu leans Pacific Northwest—roasted beet and citrus salad with toasted hazelnut chermoula, Pacific dover sole with crab‑and‑spinach gratin and sunchokes, cedar‑roasted salmon with creamy farro and blistered fennel—and he aims for a signature Swede Hill meatball: Swedish meatballs served nightly with white‑wine‑leek cream, red currant jam and crispy Oregon sunchokes that reflect the seasons and involve his family. The program remains winery‑forward—two labels (Amaterra and Matt Vuylsteke’s 51Weeks), thoughtful pairings (smoked pork osso bucco with crispy sweet potatoes paired to Amaterra’s 2017 Swede Hill pinot noir; New York steak frites with green peppercorn‑cognac cream matched to 51Weeks’ 2016 Super Cascadian), and a cocktail menu led by Robbie Wilson (Hemingway daiquiris, Grey Goose martinis)—all within a venue positioned as accessible and community‑oriented, with a one‑time private‑club fee of $25 when you make your first dinner or tasting‑room reservation." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden