Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards

We went here for a Mother’s Day special (closed on Sundays so it was on Saturday) The dish was waffles and chicken and came with one glass of sparkling wine. The waffles were delicious. The chicken a little over cooked. The wine was also delicious. But all told, not a 45 dollar per person meal. The property grounds are absolutely gorgeous. The facility itself? Top notch. Would definitely recommend on your tasting route. For the area, the wine prices are on the higher side. But well worth the visit for the scenery and ambiance.

If you find yourself down in Southern Oregon in the beautiful Umpqua Valley be sure to stop and enjoy an amazing experience at Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards. This place is truly one of those rare and wonderful places to enjoy delicious award winning wine, food and stunning views. The wine cave is perfect place to sit and relax while you sip and sample unique wines that provide a delightful experience. The staff is extremely friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and professional. They offer a pleasant atmosphere and an unforgettable experience. Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards is definitely a must visit vineyard for any occasion.

I’ve been drinking Reustle’s wines for years but had never visited the winery. It’s a beautiful tasting room that feels like a European wine cave. I love their Gruner Veltliner but their other wines are great too, and I like that they experiment with different winemaking techniques and different types of oak. The little food pairings with the flight were a special touch as well. Gloria and her son were working the day I visited and they’re both delightful. The road up the hill is like driving over Swiss cheese so be careful!

Amazing venue. Range of wine. Great service. Highly affordable bites to eat. Yes. really. The wine cave is absolutely gorgeous (rec to owner-play some Spotify guitar music lightly on the background) Wines range from pretty good to amazing. Tasting comes with accompanying bites and tasting fee dropped with purchase (fee $15 pp, spend $50 pp to waive fee) Such a terrific venue…..go!

Beautiful tasting room. Kevin provided great information during our wine tasting in the wine cave. Very informative and knowledgeable about wine. Our favorite was the Tempranillo. Jack gave us a tour of their production facility and was also very knowledgeable about wine making. Wish we could have enjoyed their outdoor seating but it was raining.

Stepping into Reustle feels like being transported to another place in time, entirely. The building itself has features unlike anywhere else I've been. Quirky details like the humpty dumpty wine barrel add to its uniqueness. Great wine, served with tasteful pairings. It is a great place for wine touring, especially with Tristyn as a host from Experience Umpqua.

Went here with a few friends and had a great time. This was my first visit to a winery. They had a live band, and the grounds were amazing. I am not a wine drinker myself(I had a beer), but my friends loved the wine. I observed a wine tasting and learned about the wine. Had a great time.

Beautiful location, both inside "the cave" and the little valley the winery sits in. The tasting room rep that I worked with was super friendly, understood what I was looking for in a red wine (their Best Barrel Tempranillo was delicious!) and he didn't blink when I asked for the sweetest white and a cup of ice for my mom and her friend who are not so much big wine drinkers (even as I was cringing inside asking for that ice!). I will definitely be back with my husband to do a proper tasting.

So, my objective was to just find a winery to visit on our way from Newport on the coast to a BnB in the little town of Glide on the South Umpqua River. We had an hour or so to spare before check-in, and I found this highly rated winery on Yelp, so I thought it would be a good place to stop for a break. It was an enjoyable drove along narrow country roads from the main highway in late October, with the trees showing their fall colors and fields of grass waving in the sun. Our GPS guided us to the front entrance, after which it got a bit confused as the paved, one-lane access road wound this way and that. We followed the signs to the tasting room and entered the medium-sized, stonewalled tasting room. We hadn't called ahead for a reservation, given the time of year, but the attendant welcomed us with open arms. He provided a great description of the vintner background, the winery, and the diversity of wines they grow. While I had tasted several Pinot Noirs from the Umpqua Valley, I wasn't aware of the other varietals. The attendant was very accommodating, letting us taste several different wines, especially as my wife is not as interested in wine as I am. I'm not a big fan of most white wines, although they are known for their Grüner Veltliner. I wasn't keen on the GV, but their Sauv Blanc was quite good for a US offering (we both like NZ Sauv Blancs a lot). On the darker side, their Syrah was just okay, but their Tempranillo was the best U.S. example of this varietal that I've ever had, and just a bit below some of the amazing ones I've had the pleasure to taste from Spain. It was so impressive that I decided to sign up for their quarterly wine club, which had been the farthest thing from my mind when I entered, but I've been very impressed with the shipments I've received so far. Lovely wines from a pretty vineyard in the Umpqua Valley of Oregon.

We made a reservation & had our tasting in one of the cave rooms. Highly recommend this way to do a tasting. They offer 3 different tastings at 3 prices. We did the Reserve flight (mid-priced at $35). Our server, Kevin, was very knowledgeable; the pairings (bites w/ each wine) were exquisite. The grounds are absolutely stunning. An amazing spot you should not miss. Be aware they are NOT open on Sundays. Even the outdoor seating is well thought out & weather-proof (little individual transparent domes to protect from rain w/ heaters for chilly days!).

Reusthle Prayer Rock Winery, Roseburg, OR - October 2, 2024 We always enjoy coming here. It's a beautiful vineyard, maybe 75? acres spread across a valley and hillside with a nice pond and tree lined hills and surrounding mountains. The wine tasting building has both indoor and outdoor seating. Both are unique and very beautiful. The crushing/ wine making operation is in the same area. There are lots of great wines here including several great (90+ point) Gruner Veltliners (white varietal), Pinot Noir, Sarah, Malbec, and more. My wife had the $20 Signature wine flight and I ordered a glass of the Gruner Veltliner Cask #2 (aged in oak). Wine flights come with a small food pairing that included cheese, pizza bite, and bacon wrapped date. Our wine host's name was Kevin. We had some enjoyable conversation talking about traveling and places we've been. We liked all the wines we tried. We bought a bottle of the Pinot Noir and Cask #2 Veltliner, which waived our tasting fee. Wine prices are mostly in the $40-$50 per bottle price range. We enjoyed the Pinot Noir on a cozy wooden bench overlooking the vineyard and surrounding property. You might say our prayers were answered :-)

Update: We enjoyed a great tasting and lunch here inn one of the cave rooms. The food, wine and service was great again.

We discovered this winery and tasting room at the end of a windy one lane gravel road. It was worth the trip!!! The wines were fantastic and Gloria, one of the owners made our tasting experience terrific.

I had such an enjoyable wine tasting experience and lunch here! The indoor wine cave was where we were seated and brought pours of their wines as well as small snacks to go with each tasting. The gentleman serving us wine was very knowledgeable about the wines & the area. We then had lunch outside where we ate the delicious burger and homemade fries. The bees were a bit too much to handle though so we sat inside for the remainder of lunch which was also a beautiful area. Everyone was very kind & we felt very welcomed!

Outstanding wines, outstanding ambiance and a fantastic, quiet location. The negative reviews that I've read are hilarious and completely unwarranted - I suspect they're people who hide behind their keyboard and type nasty things about everything else in their lives. If you want to taste some of the best wine in Oregon, this is your winery: - The indoor tasting area is difficult to explain, but incredibly relaxing and tastefully done. - The staff are all exceptionally friendly and attentive. - The wines are ridiculous. - The ambiance is great.

Wow! What an amazing winery. Beautiful location, great wines and food! Real attention to details. Came 8 years ago and things have only gotten better! Wish I could be a regular visitor!

This review is for a stay at the Reustle Prayer Rock Inn (aka the Carriage House) in Mar, 2022. We 2 stayed three nights. Plenty of room for one or (if one includes the downstairs area) two couples. Very clean. No problems with the Internet over Wi-Fi connection. After we checked in, we were delightfully on our own, having little further contact with the hosts. It was a great base from which to visit additional wineries, an olive orchard, and more. The location is idyllic, down a short winding dirt driveway to the Inn and Tasting Room, in a small valley flanked by pastures and vineyards; during our stay the slopes were lush and green. The nights were refreshingly very dark outside (as there was virtually no outside lighting in sight), and almost the only sounds we heard were those of nature and farm animals. Sheep, small goats, and alpacas were in the nearby pastures, as well as about four (I think) heirloom long-haired horned cattle. Wild turkeys roamed about the vineyards and woods. We were free to walk the grounds, and enjoyed a wonderful view of the valley from the path that ran along the top of the vineyards. A delicious charcuterie dish and scones were waiting for us in the refrigerator when we arrived. Fresh farm eggs were available if one walked out to the henhouse and collected some eggs in the morning: beautiful orange yokes with creamy thick whites. A coffee machine with sufficient coffee for our stay was provided. Wine available for purchase was available in a wine fridge. We brought along food with which to prepare our dinners, and were glad we did. Restaurants were about a 20 minute drive away, and we preferred our own meals to what those restaurants were offering. When we arrived we did a wine tasting of four wines, each paired with an appetizer. The wines were excellent, and went well with the paired food. After arrival we entered the stone tasting room to check in, and then sat outside for our tasting. We found the unique cement stone building housing the tasting room to be attractive, inside and out.

If you're in the Umpqua Valley and looking for quality wine as well as a gorgeous and inviting setting, you will not find a better winery than the Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards. Consistently excellent award winning wines, complemented by a friendly and professional staff, Reustle has no equal in this AVA/region. Prove me wrong.

This time we were guests for the winery's first ever BBQ! First off, it's a really pretty drive to the winery. Pretty greenery and vineyards to look at. My only concern is leaving an evening event on what looks like a one lane road at night. When we got there, if you didn't make it to the parking lot, there's the grass area to park on. For those who need assistance, there are carts to take you up to the venue. Otherwise, you can walk up a short distance uphill to the venue. Check in, get your table assignment and pretty much that is it until dinner time. There was live entertainment at this event by The High Street Band based out of Boise, ID, that performs Top 40 music. The music started before the BBQ and people were dancing. This is Oregon, so masks were off, but the table I was at was vaccinated and happy to be socializing again. When dinner was ready, we made our way downstairs to a buffet dinner consisting of brisket, pulled pork and prime rib, two salads, corn bread and dessert later. There's also wine available to order and take home. Good job on their first BBQ event. I like how their wine club members enjoy being here, it's definitely a small town community.

These people are apparently way too good for me... and that's ok. There are plenty of amazing vineyards in the area. I had a glass of their Pino Noir, not impressed. No smiles, no thank you, just noses in the air. Went to hear the band. I won't go back.

The property is lovely. The fall colors are really striking in the quiet little valley the winery is nestled in. The Grüner on the tasting menu was one of the most interesting wines we've tried in Umpqua. Those are the highlights of our visit. The lows start with the food. The artisan cheese crostini was the kind of cheesy bread you might sample at Safeway. The biggest disappointment was the staff. The two running the tasting were aloof like they were working fast food. The manager was so busy schmoozing with a couple who was staying at on-site guest cottage, that he didn't even spare a moment to greet any of the other guests at the tables. Reustle has what should be a winning combination. But neither the scenery or the wine makes up for being treated as afterthought. If you are passionate about wine you should take a moment to share that with your guests.

It is such a lovely and beautiful place to be. The owner has a very friendly dog that we really enjoyed interacted with. Their stuff is knowledgeable and kind. They offer some food. Not many options and kind of pricey but good food. But for the environment and service it definitely worths five stars

This is a beautiful vineyard with great views, great staff and a great wine tasting experience!

Wines are OK, not outstanding. Location is great, with views over the valley. Reception was a bit "hoity-toity", frankly - like they were doing us a favor to let us in. After "check-in", we were taken to a cell-like space inside - cold and frankly sterile. After inquiring, we were able to move to one of their outside clear geodesic domes (which are really cool), each with a heater inside. This was good, as the outside temperature was about 46F. Sadly, the zipper on the door had failed and the space was pretty cold, even with heater on. They charge $25 per use for these, which would have been fine if the door actually closed and kept the heat in. While tasting, one of the staff came out with a loud leaf blower and tidied-up the area around us. Would have been nicer if this was done after the guests leave... When we were settling up, I asked if there would be a discount off the $25 because of the door and the counter-person asked, "Would you like me to ask my manager?" Phoo. How hard would it have been to take $10 or $15 off the fee? Again, they made it look and feel like they were doing us a major favor to serve us. Wines were unexceptional, particularly given the many many other wineries in the area. Reading some of the other reviews, it sounds like some of the staff may need to be "refreshed" regarding how they are perceived by their guests - "aloof" and "could have been friendlier" matches our experience. They seem more concerned about THEIR processes than their guests experiences.

It was good. Nothing amazing or horrible. The bites that came with the tasting were good. It is a nice touch. The staff we got was good. He was knowledgeable and friendly but not over the top. The other staff could have been friendlier. The space is amazingly beautiful the grounds are picture perfect. Caves are really cool. I personally didn't love any of the wines but the people I went with did. It's a solid place to stop.

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed coming here! Plus, the tasting was completely free! Not sure if it was a special day, but for comparison, we also went to Hillcrest Winery which was $10 a person, and Abacela which was $15 a person. We got in super quick, were immediately sat in the beautiful faux-stone wine cellar, and they started the wine service. No long stories about the prayer rock or the grounds like some people in the reviews were talking about. In fact, I might have even liked a bit more explanation about the winery, as they got right into the wines when we sat down. With COVID, there are several tables spaced apart in the inside cellar (called the "cave"?), and the two staff members have plastic visors covering their face. Once you sit down, you can take your face mask off. The staff did not seem pretentious, and were extremely kind and helpful. Though I wouldn't exactly say the place is down to earth, but the grounds are certainly beautiful. There's outside seating for after your tasting to enjoy more wine and bites, and an upper terrace as well, where I've read there are events during normal times. As far as the wines, they were decent, but perhaps pretty standard. I enjoyed all of them, but nothing really stood out. I liked that they have a card with all the tasting wines listed, showing different flavor notes and aspects of each wine that one might taste. Overall a great experience

What a great experience! Their wine tasting is a unique experience--they bring you into their wine cellar for a sit-down tasting with paired appetizers. We were helped by Alan (he was so great, thanks Alan!) and felt like we were able to take our time and enjoy ourselves. You get 4 tastes of different wines, 3 of which are paired with an appetizer. Each tasting was $12, which I think is very reasonable with all that you get. We especially loved the 2016 estate Pinot noir and the Syrah (I believe is was 2015, possibly 2016). Definitely recommend coming here, the scenery is so beautiful as well! We were treated wonderfully and would happily come back for another tasting or to purchase some delicious wine.

What a whimsical place! We sort of stumbled upon this winery and are glad to have done so. The grounds were fun to explore and the tasting experience was great. They did a nice little food pairing with the wines and they brought out a lot of great flavors of the wine. We left with two bottles and I wish we had bought more!

Called to double check on visiting. "Come on by, we've got space and you can order tastings", was the friendly response on the phone. When we arrive it's a different story. A private party happening and no accommodation can be made for two people who drove a long way after being encouraged to do so. Guess I'll never know what their wine tastes like. Definitely have no desire to, after that experience. Perhaps these Californians should leave their ways at the border. Great that our land is so cheap for you to come snap up, but you still have to live with us as consumers.

Awesome red wines the Bob Beck the sunrise are excellent and the vineyards are great very friendly relaxing wonderful people Marla was amazing and helpful and Ken was near ready to help as well wonderful cool wind cave delicious wonderful story about prayer rock as well careful if you get an RV there's a little bit of dirt road but is well worth the drive out there on the side of Hellen Efren

Ecclesiastes 9:7 got this small (about 5,000 cases annually), family owned winery in the soup with Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). True story. A funny, even charming, one. Stay tuned. Because first this review is about the wine, the winery and the winery's owners. Which will lead us back to that funny story. As is often the case in life, everything is connected to everything else. THE WINES: Reustle has been producing wines only since 2004 and offers several bottlings of very good varietals from estate grown grapes including Syrah and Pinot Gris. But it is their Gruner Veltliner and Riesling that we think are remarkable wines. Reustle may have been one of the first or even the first winery in the U.S. to plant and produce wines from the Austrian varietal Gruner Veltliner. They are one of a growing few wineries in Oregon to produce Riesling. While some vintners may make these food friendly, complex, acid balanced wines as well, arguably none makes them better than Reustle. Particularly notable for such a young winery. Hypothetically, these two varietals should age well too. But they are so darned good to drink now and so food friendly that it's unlikely we'll keep any around long enough to test the aging. THE WINERY AND OWNERS Owners Stephen and Gloria Reustle came to Oregon from Pennsylvania in 2001 after Stephen sold a marketing business to start wine making. The marketing expertise shows in everything the winery does, from the site and tastings to the customer information. And this from their web site seems to hold true for visitors: "Prayer Rock Vineyards is a place where visitors feel genuine warmth and where you are treated like old friends." You can see from other Yeeps reviews here on Yelp that visitors feel that sense of being valued. TASTING FORMAT: Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 5pm for tasting. Ten dollar fee includes a small plate with nibbles to try paired with various wines. Five poured during our visits. Unique in that it is done inside the wine "cave" and is served sit down at tables while an expertly produced set of lovely winery photos displays on a flat screen TV. It's cellar temperature, so chilly; take a sweater. THE STORY OF THE VERSE: Now to the Ecclesiastes verse story and how it almost kept the corks out of the bottle in inaugural year 2004. One of Reustle's wine making mentors uses a Ghandi quote on his wine corks. He gave Stephan Reustle, a devoutly Christian man, the idea of using a Bible verse on his. Reustle asked a Sunday school class to suggest a verse. The outcome was Ecclesiastes 9:7 which the version of the Bible used translated as ""Drink your wine with a happy heart. God approves of this." That version of the verse was printed on the corks in the 2004, inaugural, year. But lo, the TTB did not approve of this! They ruled that the verse was making a therapeutic claim for Reustle wine. Stop laughing. Or groaning. The TTB was not kidding. Since the corks with verse printed were already in the bottles in 2004, the TTB relented for only that year but said Reustle could not continue to use the text of the verse, with the "therapeutic claim", on the cork. He could, however, print "Ecclesiastes 9:7". Which is what you'll find on the cork these days. And that's why it's there. If you ever wondered...as we did. :-) TRAVEL TIP: You're pretty near Lighthouse Center Bakery, which is in Umpqua, when you are at Reustle. Ask the staff for directions and it is a lovely back roads drive of only a few minutes. Lighthouse is a vegan and vegetarian cafe and bakery making wonderful breads and goodies where you can eat in or take out. Perfect during a day of wine tasting.

Beautiful grounds and tasting room. Wines were tasty and the pairings were very nice. We had our own private room for tasting. We'll be back again!

We love Reustle! My husband and I have been fans of Reustle wines for years. Best customer service ever!! Beautiful grounds and amazing hosts Gloria and Steven! Wines are amazing and we had the opportunity to stay in there onsite Carriage House for the weekend. Gloria and Steven treated us to a outstanding wine and food pairing. Exceptional all the way around! Thank you!!!!

what a delightful place to visit - had a wonderful day here with my Sister-in-laws and oldest daughter!

Amazing view. The green lizard from the flight was my favorite. Super friendly staff. Worth the stop!

The word "Prayer" in the name should have given me a clue but I was more focused by how huge the grounds and building were. The grounds have a ton of lavender just blooming like mad. There are lots of places to sit outside. They had some sort of local group playing blues outside. They've got their wine cave which we were told was built by the same people that built the Indiana Jones set. This cave has chandeliers inside. I went in by myself as my husband does not do wine tasting. He takes pictures around the area instead. They had no idea what to do with me though. I think they were on to me and knew I was a heathen. They wanted to sit me with another couple but that felt intrusive and I think the couple felt the same way I did. I don't think the server thought that one through. It was rather busy as this was their first day of unveiling a special white wine - the 2011 late harvest riesling. This was an unusual wine and had gotten quite a bit of attention with medals and such. I got lucky there. They pair their wines with cheeses, chocolates, fruits. As I got to my last sip of the last wine I suddenly heard 2 voices singing Amazing Grace. The acoustics were perfect but that is NOT a favorite song to listen to in a dark cave with strangers. Just reminds me of death and funerals. I got the heck out of there as fast as possible but not before buying a nice bottle of that white wine. This winery seems to have an ambience of Disney mixed with a little bit of the flavor of religion. My palate was confused.

BEAUTIFUL winery with amazing wine!!! So much to offer and such a unique place. & Kevin is absolutely amazing!! Love this place so much, we will be back!!

Amazing wine tour with good wines. The place is built into the side of a hill and everyone we met was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. The interior was constructed using concrete blocks made to look old by local builders. They paid attention to every detail and it looks fantastic! Be sure to bring a jacket on the tour as the caves are a brisk 55 degrees year round. The owners seem to really enjoy wine and hosting visitors to their winery. For $10, you get a personal tour of the caves, wine tasting (5 wines the day we visited) along with paired appetizers and sweets. With a background in marketing, the owners are very smart in how they subtly incorporate lots of wonderful components into your tour that you don't find elsewhere. They tout the religious thing a bit but don't let that turn you off. The entire experience is quite memorable and I would not hesitate to recommend the tour and their wines.The grounds look beautiful and I bet they offer lots of events and picnic locations when the weather is nice. If you're heading to the Umpqua Valley, don't miss Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards!

Great winery. We did the wine tasting and loved the tempranillo wine. The cave was cool. Be careful of the poodle as he is a puppy and thus jumpy and a little bitey.

Spectacular! The drive to the winery is beautiful. The grounds and buildings exquisite. Wines are delicious, it's hard to pick a favorite. The wine pairings are spot on and add the perfect touch to the tasting experience. Our sommelier, Kevin, was knowledgeable, engaging and delightful.

Enjoyed the wines and the property.. not the staff. The customer service would use some help.

I'll preface this review by saying that I am neither a "wine snob" nor an expert sommelier. I am simply a wine enthusiast. If you are looking for a pompous presentation of mediocre wines, then venture to Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards. The setting is beautiful and pastoral, but do not expect to get the standard tasting of the finest wines a vineyard has to offer. Instead, you will get three meager wine/food pairings at a cost of $10, well worth it for the entertainment value alone. Upon arrival, you are greeted by employees dressed in apparent French-inspired costumes. After a short wait you are taken back to the religious-themed "cave," which resembles a simply fabricated exhibit, slightly reminiscent of Disneyland (not in quality). We were taken down a hall and seated at table in a small room that contained a television displaying images of the winery's splendor. The arrogance of our "tour guide" was genuinely entertaining. He continually reminded us of the exquisite quality of wine and shamelessly (and repeatedly) pitched the "prestigious" wine club. The entire tasting was perfectly choreographed as each tasting of food and wine was brought out individually. Our tour guide curiously disappeared as the wine was presented, offering no insight into the subtle flavor combinations that we were supposed to detect. In all, I enjoyed the food samples far more than the uninspiring wines with which we were presented. Bottom line: go for the entertainment value, not the wine. Cheers!

Best. Wine. Ever. I'm joining their wine club. They made varietals I hate taste like bliss. Unbelievable. Highly recommend you go and do the tasting menu, and, if they're not already sold out, take some wine home

I came here while visiting my parents and wow, I was really surprised. Scenic beauty is what Southern Oregon is all about, so I wasn't particularly impressed by the scenery- hills & mountains are always beautiful! However the wine was simply fantastic, the tasting ($10?) came with hors dourves for each pour. The tasting experience was very nice, not rushed or at a bar, a server would bring a bottle to the table and pour for everyone in your party; a unique experience compared to what I've become accustomed to at Northern California wineries. The 2009 Grüner Veltliner was definitely the stand-out. For someone that rarely drinks wine at home I bought two bottles. I would definitely go back next time I'm in the area, and if I drank more wine I'd definitely join their wine club. Highly recommended.

We came to Reustle on a gorgeous Fall day, so it was a huge bummer to have to taste wine in a pretentious, dark cave. Especially considering the grounds outside we're so gorgeous and inviting. When I asked why they chose to do it that way (promise I was just curious and not judgmental) I was told "that's the way they do it in California, it's pretty standard." Having spent a great deal of time tasting in both Napa and Sonoma - I think she's confused about where to store wine vs. where to taste it. Onto the wines - they were good - not knock your socks off good, but solid. Paying $10 for 3 tastes paired with a bite of cheese seems a bit much - especially in comparison to neighboring wineries with little or no tasting fees (often waived with purchase). We bought a bottle of the Gruner Veltliner (tasting fee was not waived). Truthfully, though I'm not religious, I found the story of the winery and the bible stuff charming and not overly distracting to the experience (as others have said). All in all it's worth seeing, l guess and again the wine is pretty good. Also if you go in the Winter that cave might be more appreciated.

We don't get here often enough, but everytime we do, we thoroughly enjoy ourselves. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful, always making you feel welcome. The Winery itself is beautiful with outside areas providing a view of the vineyards as well as the pond. Plenty of seating is avaliable both outside and inside. Take a moment to tour the wine cave and experience the ambience of the cave and aroma of the wine barrels. The cave is a great place to do a tasting as well. As for the wine itself... Fantastic. I'm a big fan of their tempranillo. I've also had some of there whites, and for someone that doesn't normally drink white wine they are very good. Tastings are paired with some tasty appetizers. You can bring your own food, but they will prepare cheese and meat plates for a reasonable price that a very good. Several events are offered year round. Concerts, dinners, cigar and port pairings (my favorite). Get out and see this place. You won't be dissapointed.

An exceptional place to visit. The award winning wines are world class. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Top it all off with a beautiful winery and set in a landscape that is so beautiful, that you will not want to leave. Do yourself a favor, don't miss out on this gem.

After reading the other reviews, I would have to say that Reustle has improved over the years. Their presentation is still the same as mentioned in the other reviews, and the tasting with food pairings is up to $12 now, but the wines are very good. Of course, I recognize wine is like art ... subjective to one's palette. We visited in the winter so there was hardly any one there and we were well-attended. Though I found the tasting fee to be reasonable, the wines are pricey. Even so, I would have loved to take a bottle or two home with me. The Gruner Veltliner Smaragd, which was presented upon your entry into the cave cellar, was outstanding and unlike anything I've ever tasted. The Tempranillo Reserve, another of the four flights, was also extremely good. And the Late Harvest Riesling, typically too sweet for my taste, was pleasant and very enjoyable. Being winter, most of the Roseburg area wineries were closed. But of the few that were open, the Prayer Rock Vineyards wine was BY FAR the best. I would definitely put it on par with most of the Napa wines. I will definitely return the next time I'm in Roseburg!

Oregon is noted for its Pinots and we do a fabulous job on them, but if you like Spanish style wines like tempanillos, Malbecs, etc you need to visit the Rogue Valley and try these. The setting is exquisite with tapas and gracious hosts to match. Put it on your list!

Today was our second visit to Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards. The first thing that is noticeable about this place is the beautiful grounds. It is nestled in a picturesque valley with a pond and fountain at the center. The tasting room is a cave that was built into the side of the hill, which has a meandering garden climbing to a small amphitheater where they have concerts in the summer months. Different sections of the garden are very colorful and make you want to just meander and linger. When we first entered the tasting room, it was difficult to tell what to expect. The wine-processing room is on one side, a prep kitchen is straight ahead and the cave section/barrel room beckons off to the right. We were shown the processing room, heard some history of the winery and the grapes planted in the different sections. Next, we were given a tour of the cave, which has Bible verses and Christian themed sculptures in the floors, walls, etc. Finally, we were shown into a small room in the cave. Head's up - usually, tastings take place in the cave and it is chilly, so please be prepared and take a sweater. Today, however, it was a lovely sunny Spring day, and they were doing lots of tastings outside on the patio section. On to the wines! Reustle has a wide variety of wine offerings that are reflective of the diverse grape growing potential of the Umpqua Valley. They were the first to produce a Gruner Veltliner, a lovely white wine that has the crispness of a Pinot Gris, but the softness of a Chardonnay. At least, that's what we think. Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot - the only wine we didn't see on the list was a Zinfandel. They have a very nice white dessert wine as well. Stephen and Gloria are the owners and they are gracious and earnest hosts.

Living in the Rogue Valley it is easy to be spoiled by all the great wineries nearby. The Applegate Valley is right next door as well. My wife and I took a trip north to experience some Umpqua Valley wineries near Roseburg. I was blown away by the experience at Reustle Prayer Rock. The entire experience is one I will remember forever. Never once did I feel like a customer. We were greeted and treated like family. The outdoor space is amazing, as is the wine cave tasting room. The wine is world class, and so are the people. The owners Stephen and Gloria were terrific hosts and they treated us like we were VIP wine club members for the last decade. I have never experienced a winery visit like this. If you are a wine enthusiast or just starting out, this is a must visit.

What a great experience. The view is picturesque and the wine cave with tasting rooms are very inviting on a 90+ degree day. The wines were very flavorful and we're complemented well with the food pairings. I will be going back and recommending this place to my friends.

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!!! The wine educator was great! Best wine I have evert had with an incredible experience. The wine cave was unbelievable and the story of the owners was inspiring. Great atmosphere and outstanding service. One of the most beautiful wineries I have ever been to. It was like a wholenother world.

This review is mostly about thier wines which are terribly overpriced and nowhere near as well made as others in the valley. The vineyards are nice and scenic, but the wine cave is kind of creepy and the staff not the nicest.

Mediocre wines, pretty good food, in-your-face religious zeal, surly service, outstanding live music. Their tempranillo doesn't hold a candle to Abacela's. Poorly trained staff were overwhelmed with a large crowd and apparently had no backup. VERY limited seating for an outdoor musical venue, and the weird artsy "stairs" there are a serious hazard, particularly for seniors. The "amphitheatre" has weird acoustics and the staff are not allowed to accept tips -- their tips are apparently donated to some charity. (Is that even legal?)

We have been part of the vineyard's wine club for over 10 years, and like everyone who visits this winery, feel like part of the family. While the wine is extraordinary - they have so many medals you'll be amazed - the setting alone, including a very unique wine cave for tasting, is worth a visit. Wine tasting is courteous, friendly, and extremely educational. The pairings offered often change and complement the various vintages and varietals offered well. As Christians, we especially appreciate the verses from Romans stamped into the concrete in the cave and the winemaker and his family's unabashed love for Jesus. Another note on the wine: we keep picking up wines here and there, but our favorite wines continue to be those with orange labels.

Lots of critters but a nice environment overall! Had a nice show from Tory Rose Band once!