More than a century ago, the stunning red barn that is now home to ArborBrook Vineyards was built into the southern flank of Yamhill County’s Chehalem Mountain range. When Dave and Mary Hansen discovered it in 1999, it was part of a 30-acre farm with the characteristics Dave, who was intent on making wine, sought for a vineyard. For Mary, who longed to have her horses nearby, it was an ideal home for them too.
Sixteen years later, the barn houses a tasting room and cold storage wine room with boarding for the horses out back. The winery is a popular spot, not just for its beauty but also for the wines that continually earn high acclaim. ArborBrook specializes in estate-grown Pinot Noir and also crafts Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and a Sauternes-style Sémillon dessert wine.
A visit to the tasting room is relaxing and fun. When things get busy at the main tasting bar, the former horse stalls become tasting stations.
For more information, visit arborbrookwines.com