Carlton
Carlton is a quiet wine country village on the western edge of the Willamette Valley, home to the Carlton Winemakers Studio — a pioneering shared winery facility that has incubated dozens of Oregon's most exciting small-production Pinot Noir labels.
Wineries to Visit
Where to Eat
Carlton's premier dining spot — French-influenced with exceptional Oregon wine focus.
Wine bar and cheese shop — excellent small plates in a beautiful space.
Morning pastries and coffee — beloved by winery workers and visitors.
15 minutes south in McMinnville — the valley's most established wine country institution.
Things to Do
- ✓ Carlton Winemakers Studio — taste wines from 10+ producers in one stop
- ✓ Yamhill-Carlton wine road exploration through farmland
- ✓ The Horse Radish for afternoon cheese and wine
- ✓ Yamhill County Historical Museum in McMinnville (15 min south)
- ✓ Bike the Yamhill Valley wine roads — relatively flat and beautiful
- ✓ Combine with McMinnville for evening dining
Carlton Winemakers Studio, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Pinot Noir, small-production producers
Intimate Victorian B&B in Carlton — quiet and beautifully maintained.
15 minutes south in McMinnville — most atmospheric hotel in the wine country.
25 minutes east — the valley's most wine-focused small hotel.