Dobbes Family Estate

Had a lovely tasting in our private igloo. Our host and the wines were excellent. I really appreciated that there was a blanket and heater in the igloo, as well as how dog friendly they are. It was really sweet and cozy - we had a great time! Would highly recommend.

Fantastic tasting. We had been frustrated after being turned away by a few other wineries for not having reservations (even though we tried to make them!) but Lauren was more than accommodating. She was knowledgeable and friendly. The wine was delicious, as were the little snacks we purchased. We had such a great experience, one person in our party decided to join the wine club. Great patio with shade, allowed dogs. Lauren also gave us very good recommendations about other wineries and food. It was a very memorable experience.

We did the wine tasting. Very knowledgeable server. Friendly and inviting atmosphere and delicious wine. Fun way to spend an afternoon.

I highly recommend this place fir a wine tasting. My husband and I visited on a Tuesday just before noon with a reservation for tasting plus servings of cheese and charcuterie. I didn’t know how much food there would be so I ordered 2 JIC. One would have been almost enough. We had one more tasting after this so we are almost all of it to avoid drunkenness! The setting was beautiful and classy. All open air with choices of settings. We chose patio dining style seating. It was comfortable and shady. The server was awesome, explaining every wine in detail including how to pair the wines. She was friendly and not pushy at all. We spent over an hour with the 5 wines we tasted. We left with 2 bottles so they did a great job! I highly recommend this tasting room.

We have loved being members at Dobbes. It is a great experience every time we stop in. Love that they stay open slightly later. All the staff are great and make us feel welcome. Kelly is terrific and extremely friendly. Loved our experience tonight just stopping in for a glass while she was there.

Had such a great time at Dobbes hideaway! We had a table to ourselves and a little heater pointed right at our table. The back side of the tent was open, which is appreciated but the heater was a nice touch! Make your reservation in advance!!

We enjoyed visiting, sitting in our own warm little bubble. Everyone was friendly and welcoming.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Suculant wine experience. Immensely enjoyanle experience. I highly recommend going.

I haven't been to Dobbes in at least 7 years. A LOT has changed there!! I think they only used to have a small outdoor tasting area (not covered,) and the indoor space, which is now the Wine Bar and lobby. It was nice and the wine was okay but not memorable to me at the time. This time, I met a friend there at 2pm on a Sunday afternoon and we were going to do a tasting and catch up. I got there early, so I grabbed a glass of Patricia. It was phenomenal. It had more body and depth than most Oregon Pinots and a beautiful cherry color. I waited on her and still hadn't seen Sarah, from the Hideaway. It seemed pretty busy though, so I just waited. We each got the tasting flight. We both really enjoyed the Chenin Blanc and all of the reds. We also asked Sarah to taste the two tap wines and split them so we each got a half glass red and a half of the glass of the white. I couldn't resist the names of the wines the white was "Blonde on Blonde" and the red was "Emotional Cowboy." Both of those were great as well. I decided to buy the flask and take some of the Blonde on Blonde home with me. Sarah was really a phenomenal host for our tasting. I had some questions, as I love learning about wine, and she gave me really in depth answers that gave me clarity as to why I preferred some barrel aged reds/whites over others. It turns out it wasn't the barrels at all, it was actually the process of pressing the grapes that changes the flavor and can add more tannins, and I don't like that. So the more "push" method (think Lucy and Ethel stomping wine...) adds more tannins. Whereas the submersion where the grapes are just kind of gently submerged, (think of a coffee pour over!) And wine is extracted and poured back into the tank, gives the wine a more delicate flavor!!! Very cool!!! It was a lovely afternoon and Sarah was phenomenal as was the wine. Which is why I joined the club. Close to home, great space and hospitality, and phenomenal wine!

Lovely winery with great wines and great service. We sat on the covered patio which was perfect for a nice sunny afternoon. They have live music here as well on certain days which I will definitely have to return for. The newly released Rosè is my new summer favorite, it was packed with notes of watermelon and strawberries! It has a beautiful flavor profile, I look a bottle home with me and I will definitely return for more. Highly recommend

I had Wine by Joe months before visiting Oregon and thought it was very good especially at $19. Because of that we visited the winery and glad we did. Their Dobbes wines were enjoyed by all of us and we took 2 bottles home in our wine suitcase and drank 3 while we were in Oregon. Service was good and we were seated on a covered patio on a beautiful afternoon.

We stumbled in this weekend ready to taste local wines for our up coming wedding. We don't know wine but Matt made us feel very comfortable. He was friendly and knowledgeable. The ambiance is cozy, welcoming and rustic with a modern element. We found the wine delicious and the company enjoyable. We will be back!

We came in with a group of 6 with reservations. We had come from Cathedral Winery and it was a horrible experience there. As soon as we walked in to Dobbes we were welcomed and seated quickly. The service was 5 stars all day long. Raelynn was our server (sorry if I spelled her name incorrectly). She was an absolute 10. We can't thank her enough for her awesome attitude and made our birthday trip a day to remember!!! Will definitely recommend!!!

We came because of a recommendation from a friend, as we typically like to visit vineyards, but WOW am I happy we came! From the start, the service was incredible. We were poured a "welcome" glass of sparking wine that was perfectly balanced. I loved the micro-bubbles that came from the forced carbonation. Each of the wines we tasted were awesome. The server, Sarah, was fantastic and knew so much about the wines! She was patient with us while we wrangled a jet-lagged toddler and made us laugh a few times too! The seating area was spacious, modern, and even had a yurt type area to lounge in, as well as a more private space toward the back. We ended up purchasing two bottles, the Dux and Shiraz (which is now limited, so get it while you can!). It was great learning about the history of the wines and estate in general. Sarah made it sound like a story and not a rehearsed spiel like you get some places. We also purchased a cheese and charcuterie board that was very tasty and worth the price ($25), as it came with two cheeses, a salami, hazelnuts, jam, and a ton of olives! I highly recommend visiting!

Such a lovely winery with delicious wines! Stopped by while I was in Portland for a little late birthday trip and absolutely fell in love with This winery is located about 45 minutes away from downtown Portland near some train tracks. Although the weather was gloomy and cold, the outdoor space created by Dobbes was warm and absolutely gorgeous. They even brought out an extra space heater because they saw I was a little chilly. As for wine, we tried the flight offered at the time and I fell in love with the grenache blac so much so that we ended up purchasing two bottles to take back with us. We also ordered the charcuterie board they were offering and it paired well with the wines we tried.

Dobbs Family Estate has a fun, more casual vibe than your typical winery. On every one of our trips, particularly to wine country, I try my best to have very different experiences. Don't get me wrong, I love the big winery experience, but there is also nothing like going to that tiny farm where you feel like you've just rolled up to someone's house. It makes the experience that more fun for us. Founded in 2002, Dobbs Family Estate makes wines that are true to their varietal character and that exude the best of Oregon, including Pinot Noir and other varietals from Oregon's Willamette and Rogue Valleys. Winemaker Andy McVay set out to make wines that support the three pillars of his love of winemaking -- combining art, science and agriculture. We weren't particularly hungry yet, but definitely were tempted by the food pairings including cheese and charcuterie plates, olives and other snacks. Wine tastings are just $25 per person and the tasting fee is waved with a 2 bottle purchase. The spot is a slice of Oregon wine country at its best, with high quality wines recognized 90 points and above by many major wine publications. It doesn't get much better, and hey, you don't even have to drive from your previous stop! Reservations can be made directly on Tock with options including their classic tasting, patio tastings or even a virtual tasting if you feel like doing it from the comfort of your couch at home.

We had an amazing experience here. We had some time between the last vineyard we went to and dinner so we took a chance and called Dobbes to see if they could fit our party of 5 in. They said if we came in the next ten minutes and we did! Cat was our host and her knowledge of all the wines was impressive and she felt so sincere and down to earth. Her timing of each pour was perfect and honestly everyone we interacted with was very friendly. We felt very welcome and I can't wait to return. I ended up getting a bottle of the Sundown Vineyard Syrah (which I thought I didn't like Syrahs but this one changed my mind!) and the Symonette Vineyard Pinot Noir. Highly recommend visiting!

Great wine tasting experience! We'd recommend. The seating area is lovely and the staff is quite knowledgeable.

Fabulous pit stop. Wine was tasty, staff was friendly and atmosphere comfortable. Would return.

We stopped by Dobbes for some wine tasting while in the area. We had a reservation, but it seemed to be open for walk-ins as well. It is walking distance from some other wineries and restaurants. We were led to a table in a large tent- it was adorable! Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. The wines were good and we also ordered a cheese and charcuterie plate. Everything was good- no complaints!

We arrived an hour before closing so they would not offer a tasting, which was king of strange. They did offer some complimentary sparkling wine and suggested I could buy a glass. No prices anywhere for that but okay. The glass was two portions of a tasting and the dregs of a bottle and my bill was shockingly high for what I was offered. I feel like perhaps at a different time with different staff, I would have had a much better experience. I did like the setting and I've heard good things, so I will likely come back in the future, but this visit was very disappointing.

Wow, what an enchanting tasting room! Large and accommodating with friendly staff. We were greeted with a glass of Grenache Blanc , and the wines in our tasting flight were all delicious. While they were busy, we never waited long for our next pours . They also allow dogs, which of course is our new criteria now that we have a puppy :) . Reservations recommended.

We became wine club members on our first visit to the Dobbes Family winery. The tasting room is beautiful, upscale without feeling formal. Toni Harris greeted us upon our arrival and guided us through the tasting menu. She told us great stories about the winemaker and his family and how winery has evolved. We sat outside in the covered patio and enjoyed the birds that flitted around us in the trees. Order the charcuterie plate with your tasting, you won't be sorry. Located in Dundee, the place is surrounded by great eateries, as well as other equally as good wineries. As a native Californian, Dobbes Family Estate (and the quaint town of Dundee) remind me of what the Napa Valley used to be like before it became commercialized and full of itself. Dobbes is a great little locals secret. We recently went to a wine club "Octoberfeast" pickup event and found it to be very well organized and fun considering how many people were there (and I'm not a "crowds" person at all). A few days ago we worked with Matt, the tasting room manager, to have a shipment of Pinot Noirs sent to family in California for Christmas. I had a bit of trouble with online ordering but Matt took care of us quickly and the wine is now on it's way. We love to take visiting family and friends to Dobbes too. The Pinots really can't be beat. A really nice place to relax and enjoy excellent wine.

Delicious wine served in a casual upscale atmosphere. The outdoor seating space is inviting, relaxing and a nice patio to chill and enjoy your wine. You are also welcome to bring your own food inside. There are a couple of great places to choose from very close to the tasting room. You can actually walk to the restaurant. Their wine is delicious and reasonably priced.

Friendly, knowledgeable service. Excellent, small family vineyard wines to boot. Would highly recommend

Beautiful place. The outside is so well decorated, great covered outdoor place to hang. Definitely make a reservation. Flights are expensive but the atmosphere is nice.

I understand that Dobbes is quite popular. I want excellent wine especially an opportunity to join as member. All their wines were drinkable but not worth the cost for their bottles. Come for the fun, not for the wines.

In town for some wine tasting, Dobbes Family Estate was a great start. Nice outdoor setting, great service, super friendly staff, and a fantastic Charcuterie board made for a perfect lunch with wine stop. We wound up buying 2 bottles there so they waved one of our $25 flights.

Wonderful Winery!! Emily was friendly and knowledgeable!! We had such a great time drinking the flight and eating the cheese plate! The olives are a MUST!! We took a bottle of the chard home because it was so great! I could take a bath in it! Such a friendly staff!! Will come back!!

I love the patios, the atmosphere, AND the wine! I love to take my nieces here - the service is always great. They always "teach" me about the wine without being pretentious, tell me about the wine without being too technical, and then just have fun engaging with us. You do need a reservation, but they are flexible, their website/app is easy to use. I am a wine club member, and I love that I can only have reds in my shipments.

Great tasting from the moment we set foot in the tasting room. Fun and professional, I learned a lot and enjoyed the pizza food truck too, which I understand changes regularly! The wines are all solid, well made and delicious! (Try the single vineyard Syrah if its available!) Their wine club is one of the best I've joined! 5

One of my absolute favorite wineries. Words cannot describe the feel of the staff, atmosphere and setting that feels so tranquil, yet emerge to. At the same time. Such a happy place!!!! Fabulous wine and fantastic membership benefits. Love you Dobbes!

Loved the outdoor space at this Dundee tasting room! The manager was super welcoming and shared the story behind the wines. They have some snack food as well like almonds and olives.

I've had Wine By Joe many times but have never been to the tasting room. We really like it here! The outdoor patios are beautiful and we are listening to live music. We will be back! Side note: I met Joe Dobbes a few years ago while wine tasting and he was very nice!

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): Don't go to this winery. There is a huge variety and selection of different wineries that you can go to in Dundee, Dayton, Carlton, Yamhill, McMinnville etc! It would probably not be too difficult to find a place that would have better- view, warmer & more hospitable wine Associates & staff. I've been twice to this winery. The first time was Jan. 17, 2016. I do admit, we did go with a group of 7 people that day, and we did not call ahead as a courtesy call to inform them we would be a large group. So, with their perception, I could see why the winery would not be that friendly to our group. But, it was not like they were Super busy on that Sunday at around 11am, I think there another couple there, but besides that we were the only people there. But, the Associates did not really have an overly charming personality, or knowledge about the wines. It was mainly mediocre winery, but since my dad happened to mention hearing about this winery a couple of years ago, and they were in town. We figured we would take them there and check it out. We went to Dobbes Estate on Sunday 4/09/2017 with my husband, and my parents. The visit inititally went well. We walked through the tasting room and found our way to the tented area, with a heated lamps. My Mom, nominated to order a bottle of wine and split it, on the estate grounds. She selected the Syrah. I personally did not especially-like this specific wine, it was an Oak & Steel Barrel aged blend, and it tasted sharp. I think I prefer 100% oak, or 100% steel barrels, but not a hybrid, personally. So, I did have 3 sips of that bottle to try it, but it was not my preference. So, I actually sat that bottle out. Then, I went inside and asked for 1 tasting flight. I had a weird interaction their with one of the associates, who referred me to the specific associate that was serving my family-in the patio. I'm not sure what his name is, but for the rest of this review I will refer to him as Ed. So, again, to give the winery the benefit of the doubt **YES, for the sake of the story, I did grab one door, but it was the "wrong" door, and it did not work, so I giggled a little and played it off, but I would have done that completely Sober. That is independent of my BAC. Regardless, Ed followed me outside, and checked the volume of the wine left in the bottle and determined by that point that he didn't feel comfortable serving us any more. We did mention ordering a 2nd bottle to split at the establishment, after I ordered a flight to see which wine I would have liked-- since I didn't especially care for the wine that my Mom blindly picked out initially. So it is undefined if that volume left was too much, or too little, or how it played a role, but he did not let me get a tasting flight at the winery. And, the thing was I would have respected "Ed's" judgement call, if our group was actually Inebriated. But, in all honestly, this is the most sober I have ever been while wine tasting, and my whole group was collectively. We started out the day by going to a Member's/Wine Club pick-up party at a Winery in Carlton, that was paired with yummy bites of food along the way. Then, we went for a hike at Harvey Creek Trail, and walked my dog around the park. After that we went to The Market for Yummy pizza, and I did split a pint of beer with my husband. So, I did have some alcohol, but not as much as I typically would as a day at wine tasting. We still made it over to Dobbes by 2:45 initially. And, when I asked for the wine tasting at 4:11, which was denied, as well as our request for a 2nd bottle to split. It wasn't like my family chugged a bottle of wine in 10 minutes or anything either! And, it wasn't like they were concerned that we were taking too long to drink the bottle, because a group of 4 came in about 10 minutes after that incident, and then another small group of 3 came in about 4:40 pm and there was no hesitations from the winery staff to serve tasting flights and bottles! So, either "Ed" needs to take his wine-serving/OLCC classes as far as judging alcoholic levels in people; or learn how to not discriminate people based on what they are wearing, or if they choose to bring snacks and hang out at wineries? I'm not sure what the red flag was for "Ed" at Dobbes Estate and it's just ironic that I have never been "cut off" ever in my life, and that was not even valid, so it is aggravating. I will not be going to this winery ever again, and I will not recommend it to anyone, I will recommend the countless other wineries in the valley. And, if they find it tacky for people to bring their own foods/snacks and picnic in, then they should post clear rules prohibiting or actually sell food on the grounds.

Had an amazing wine tasting here! I am a newbie and learned a lot and we had lots of laughs!!!!

Excellent wine -- each and every one we tasted was really good (that doesn't happen often). And the service was fantastic. Our server, Matt. took very good care of us and was very knowledgeable. And I love the outdoor patio space they've created. We joined the wine club so we will be back!

My cousin and I were visiting from out of town and fell in love with this place! We sat in the Hideaway. I'll admit we were skeptical at first because we heard "outside" (and being from Hawaii originally, outside in Portland doesn't sound pleasant in 30 degree weather.) The Hideaway was so warm and cozy (and well-lit!) We loved it Amelia was very knowledgeable about all the wines and answered all of our questions. Dobbes not only makes good wine, but they support local charities! This community is absolutely amazing, so we decided to join their wine club! We can't wait for our first shipment and the opportunity to go back!

I thought this would be a very attractive, relaxing spot and was sort of disappointed --- just a block off 99W and in a neighborhood. There were little or no trees or green grass and didn't see a grape vine. Also it was such an expensive adventure $180 for four and no food. Also thought they would credit one tasting with 6 bottles purchased but NO. The wine was only ok but maybe we are too snobby. Certainly the area used to be much different and beauty abounded.

I joined the wine club because they offer so many perks for each dollar you spend plus the wines are delicious. Check out Patricia's Cuvée my favorite!

We visited in December 2020 and were so happy with the safety precautions and service. Their outdoor seating is dry and cozy, perfect for Oregon weather. The location is great if you're visiting multiple wineries in the area. Our favorites from the flight were the bubbles and the 2018 Assemblage.

Always an amazing time at Dobbes. The team knows so much about the wine and what's going on in the area. Cat and Hannah are so knowledgeable about the wine. The place is well maintained and COVID protocols are followed. Don't miss this winery!

Beautiful location for the center of Dundee. Great wines, great service! Would be 5 stars if it had an amazing view,but they've done a great job with the space!

The wine was very good to validate two stars but the experience was less than satisfactory. We had a reservation for a wine tasting, however; the pours that we received were very minuscule. This normally would not have been an issue, because our plan was to purchase several bottles of wine to enjoy on premise. We planned to spend a few hundred and really make it worth our time as well as our servers. As a side note, the table next to us received much larger pours. After we finished our tasting, we were told that we had to leave as they had other reservations so we could not drink the wine there. On a matter of principle we decide to just leave and not get the bottles. When the waitress presented our bill, in her words, she was "shocked" that we weren't paying separate, that felt offensive, considering they made no effort to find an alternative table. While we were leaving there were 11 open tables available.

If you want to taste some great wine, and meet some new friends, this is the place. We were never rushed or felt any pressure to buy. We asked questions and got great information. They gave you time to drink your wine privately, and popped back when glasses were empty. Wish we lived closer..... I would stop in often. We went to 8 wineries while in the area, and this is the one we loved!

We enjoyed our weekday visit and wine tasting with our host Bob. He was super knowledgeable about each wine he poured and overall an interesting guy to spend time with! We appreciated Bob helping capture our special day by taking some photos of us during the tasting. The wine selections were great; only a cheese platter (which some other tasting rooms include) would have made our time even more pleasurable than it already was.

Wines were great. Ian was FANTASTIC and so were the ladies at the front. Tyson was a guest Somalia and he was also wonderful. We really wanted the dessert wine but they were unfortunately out of the single bottles, so you could only get it in the Women's Month kit for $250 for 6 other bottles. We tried to offer more money for the dessert wine because we are all from out of town. Kendra was very rude about this, before, during, and after our purchase of this kit. Before, we were really trying to see if there was a way we could purchase the dessert wine, and she was not willing to work with us at all. I offered to buy it at twice what the bottle sells for. When we decided to do the kit, she said "I knew you were going to get the kit after all that talk." An unprofessional and unnecessary comment that felt like she was just taking advantage of us. After the purchase, we found a dessert wine bottle on display and asked if we could buy that. She refused, saying that it would be "cooked" and she would not sell it to us. Mind you, this was a new release and they also hold bottles on the side for releases of other kits. This was an excuse not to make the sale. I've never had anyone refuse to sell bottles of wine, and she was very intentional about not letting us buy the bottle. Pleasant experience if you don't talk to Kendra.

Love the hideaway! Great wine and knowledgeable wine experts. My husband and I are members after trying their rose!

Nice wines in general..pours for tasting..super small..to the point of being not adequate for a good understanding of their wines..disappointing..not worth the price being asked..

I recently visited Dobbs winery with some out of town guests. Kendra was our server. She did such a great job with everything! Kendra was knowledgeable, friendly, and so sweet it made our experience wonderful. The wine was way better than I was expecting, we bought 4 bottles and continue to enjoy them at home. We will be back!!!!

When we were in Portland for our mini vacation, checking out a local winery was on our 'to do' list. After we fueled up on breakfast in town, we made the hour long trek over to Dobbes Family Estate (per the high recommendations of our friends that were there a year before). When we arrived, I quickly noticed the nice, lush grounds of their property that was panoramic picture worthy. There was only one other customer in the tasting room that left shortly after we got there, so it was nice to feel like we had the place all to ourselves. Paxton was our gracious host and provided us with such an awesome experience. We also met Patti Dobbes and THE Joe Dobbes. I don't really refer to folks as lovely couples, but they were seriously such a lovely couple! Everyone was super nice and welcoming, I'm so glad we visited this place! We ended up buying a few bottles of wine to enjoy back at home in San Diego along with the small bottles of the white and black truffle oil that just sounds so delicious to cook with. We're hoping that Joe can collaborate with our friend, Chef Kurt P. Metzger of Kitchen 4140 down here in San Diego and have a special dinner event with a wine pairing from Dobbes Family Estate, now that would be a match made in (food & wine) heaven.

Good wine and they've done a nice job with the seating outside. This isn't a vineyard experience and the reason for one less star.

On our trip to Washington from California we drove through Dundee, OR. I saw Dobb's had good reviews so we stopped for a needed break. The atmosphere was welcoming and the wine was fantastic. I wish we lived closer or we may just have to find a way to stop by again.

Great experience here! Everyone was super friendly. The space is cute and there are plenty of seats/tables inside and outside. Erling helped us with our tastings and he was the absolute best! We've never had someone simplify wine to the extent that we could finally understand! We had the classic flight, reserve flight, and charcuterie. It was a great way to start off our day of wine tasting.

Recently went here with a few friends. The sunroom out back was awesome. It was cloudy outside but seemed sunny and warm outside. That was so nice. The wines were all lovely and the service was great. I will definitely be back with my husband. Make a reservation!

Wines tasted like they were corked. Horrible wines!!! I wouldn't suggest going here. $25 for estate tasting and all the wines are the worst I ever tasted. We are big wine drinkers and love wines from the region, but this is by far the worst we ever tasted.

The wine is delicious, but tasting isn't worth the money. $25 tasting that wouldn't have even equaled one glass of wine. Although the facilities are nice, our group was very disappointed.