Amity Vineyards in Yamhill County – Pinot noir greatness
Amity Vineyards, located in Yamhill County in Amity is located just outside the Portland Metropolitan Area in what is widely considered to be one of the premier Pinot noir producing areas in the world. Since it’s inception in 1974 Amity has played a continuing role in establishing the areas reputation and in 2008 its ECO-Pinot noir won a gold medal in the State Fair wine competition; a first for an organic wine.
Founder Myron Redford was one of the first people who realized that Northern Willamette Valley’s maritime climate was the perfect venue to grow cool-climate wine grapes like Pinot Noir. Amity Eco-Wine, a sulfite free organic wine, comes in two varieties; the first, the Pinot Noir Organic has the aroma of both cherry and cranberry with a touch of spic and vanilla. Meanwhile the Pinot Blanc Organic from Stater Vineyards has a delightful pineapple aroma and flavor with some additional citrus as well. Other Amity favorites include, the 2007 Crown Jewel Reserve is named for Presby’s Crown Jewel” Iris, exclusively cultivated at Schriener’s Iris Garden in Salem, Oregon.
The Amity Vineyard is located at 18150 SE Amity Vineyards Rd, in Amity Oregon. The Tasting Room and Picnic Area nestled in the Eola Hills are open year round 11:00am to 6:00pm from June until September and 12:00 until 5:00 pm the rest of the year. The Tasting room features 150 wines from producers throughout Oregon and the nearby market offers gourmet meats and cheeses, breads, jams, condiments, as well as micro-brews and coffee. Tours are offered by appointment with a $2.00 tasting fee for groups of 10 or more. For more information Check out amityvineyards.com.
Looking for more wineries near Portland Oregon? Check out Boedecker Cellars, located at 2621 NW 30th Ave., in the Forest Park-Northwest District. Looking for more outdoor activities around Portland Oregon? Check out the Hoyt Arboretum located in Washington Park, or the Portland Saturday Market, located at 108 W Burnside St in Old Town.
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