Eola-Amity Hills AVA · Oregon

Amity

Heart of the Eola-Amity Hills Wine Country

Amity is a small Yamhill County town that gives its name to the Eola-Amity Hills AVA — one of Oregon's most exciting and undervisited wine sub-regions. Brooks Wines is the town's most celebrated producer, with a daily tasting room and an extraordinary back story.

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Wineries
Nearby
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Best For
Wine & dining
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Tasting Fees
$15–$50
Vibe
Wine country charm
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🤓 Did You Know?
Wine has been produced commercially in the United States since the 1830s — California alone now has over 140 designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), more than any other state.

Wineries to Visit

Brooks Wines
📍 Amity, Oregon
Cristom Vineyards
📍 Amity, Oregon
Bethel Heights Vineyard
📍 Amity, Oregon
Willamette Valley Vineyards
📍 Amity, Oregon

Where to Eat

Brooks Wines Tasting Room Provisions$

Brooks sells local provisions alongside wine — assemble a vineyard picnic here.

Eola Hills Restaurant Scene$

Amity is a small town — bring provisions or drive 15 minutes to McMinnville for dinner.

Golden Valley Brewery McMinnville$$

20 minutes away — craft beer and pub food before or after the Eola-Amity Hills wine circuit.

Things to Do

  • ✓ Brooks Wines daily tasting — the story of Jimi Brooks and Pascal is worth knowing before you visit
  • ✓ Cristom Vineyards appointment tasting — single-vineyard Pinot Noirs in the Eola Hills
  • ✓ Bethel Heights Vineyard visit — one of the AVA's founding estates
  • ✓ Willamette Valley Vineyards walk-in tasting
  • ✓ Van Duzer Corridor scenic drive — watch the afternoon fog roll in from the Pacific
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Brooks Wines is open daily without reservations and the staff genuinely love sharing the story of how the wine community kept the winery running for Pascal after Jimi Brooks died. It's one of the most human wine experiences in Oregon.
Known For

Brooks Wines, Eola-Amity Hills AVA, Van Duzer Corridor marine influence, Riesling

Drive Times
McMinnville
20min
Salem
25min
Portland
1hr
Where to Stay
Amity B&BsB&B

Small guesthouses in and around Amity — ask Brooks Wines for current recommendations.

McMinnville Hotels (20 min)Mid-range

McMinnville has the fullest range of accommodation options for Eola-Amity Hills visitors.

The Allison Inn McMinnvilleLuxury

Oregon wine country's most acclaimed luxury hotel — 25 minutes from Amity's best wineries.

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