Ron R.
Yelp
In the Oregon wine industry, I consider Domain Divio (DD) to be one of Oregon's "Best Kept Secrets!" Purely because of their wines. Let me get straight to the point.
~ Wines & Vines ~
DD offers a Burgundian type of wine that comes from the Burgundy region of France. A region known primarily for chardonnay and pinot noir. The soil of the region consists of a more limestone and clay mixture, therefore providing more minerals and earthy notes versus fruity. With Oregon being highly known for pinot noir, it's only fitting that this type of wine be offered.
Hinted by other wine makers and other employees from other vineyards around here, they rave about the owner/winemaker, Bruno. We were told the vines from that Burgundy region were specifically grown here at DD. I mean, we don't talk about Bruno, no, no, no. But believe me, they were talkin' about Brunoooo! Sorry, I had to add that, as it's probably the only time I'll ever get the chance to reference Encanto lol.
~ Lets Pour some Vino ~
We first visited here in July 2023 and received excellent sommelier service from Jacob. It was a perfect summer day, and he started us with a Pinot
Beurot. Did a quick clarity check, deep inhale nose check, and BOOM! WHOA, what tha, crispy clean taste, jus hit my tongue WOW! It brought my taste buds back to when I first tried a pinot gris about 15 years ago. It was a serious flashback with taste. We tried the rest of the flight, and just loved each and every one after the other.
We loved the wine and loved the service that we became members. And ever since signing up and picking up our quarterly shipments, Jacob has been our joyful host ever since. We absolutely enjoy his company and his knowledge of Domain Divio wines. He's explained details about which part of the land the grapes were harvested from, to the age, and to simply pouring properly. Jacob's got it all covered! We got nothin' but love for the guy!
Even with the events, Bruno and his wife Isabel make an effort to get to know each member. That personal connection to me is a plus in my book as well. They hold lively events where members get to mingle. But also some events that are just relaxing while listening to a local artist covering popular old school tunes. And I cannot forget, the bottom line to these events are the food pairing samples. DD makes excellent pairings with their wines.
~ In Conclusion ~
Domain Divio is special treat for wine connoisseurs, and offers wines of the highest quality to add to any collection. For Oregon, this vineyard lands in my Top3! Prices are relatively above average, but well worth it in gold! The views are fairly charming on a summer day, and their events are just as entertaining. My only negative is that when I try other vineyards in the area, I end up comparing them with the taste of Domain Divio. And believe me, it's hard to top these guys. OH, one last plus... They've got a couple of EV chargers, one being Tesla!
Big THANK YOU to the staff as well: Sara, Rayme, and of course Jacob! And to Bruno and Isabel!