Terra Vina Wines

Terra Vina is the Dinger family's answer to a Pinot-saturated valley: winemaker Karl Dinger built the label on big, bold reds, Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo, Dolcetto, Primitivo and dense blends, from the family's Parrett Mountain estate in the Chehalem Mountains plus premium Eastern Oregon and Washington fruit. Daughter Roxanne now runs operations while Karl still crafts the wines and works the room with stories.

The everyday stop is the downtown McMinnville tasting room at 585 NE Third Street on the valley's best main street; the Wilsonville estate opens seasonally with a patio over the vines and son in law Drew's food truck cooking alongside. Oregon tasting rooms tend to be small and personal, and many close early in the week. Confirm current hours, tasting fees and reservation policies with the winery before you go.