Willamette Valley · Dundee Hills AVA

Dundee

Oregon's Pinot Noir Heartland

The Dundee Hills is the most storied wine-growing area in Oregon — the volcanic Jory soils, ideal elevation, and perfect sun exposure have produced benchmark Oregon Pinot Noir for over 50 years.

Wineries to Visit

Domaine Drouhin Oregon
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Domaine Drouhin Oregon
📍 Dundee
Ponzi Vineyards
Not Yet Reviewed
Ponzi Vineyards
📍 Dundee
Not Yet Reviewed
Argyle Winery
📍 Dundee
Not Yet Reviewed
Lange Estate Winery
📍 Dundee
Not Yet Reviewed
The Eyrie Vineyards
📍 Dundee

Where to Eat

Tina's Restaurant$$$

Dundee classic — French-influenced cuisine with an extraordinary Willamette Valley wine cellar.

Dundee Bistro$$

Casual bistro owned by the Ponzi wine family — excellent estate wines.

Red Hills Market$

Artisan deli and market — the best picnic provisions in the wine country.

The Painted Lady$$$$

10 minutes away in Newberg — the valley's most celebrated fine dining.

Things to Do

  • ✓ Morning tasting at Domaine Drouhin — French technique applied to Oregon Pinot Noir
  • ✓ Eyrie Vineyards — pioneers of Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
  • ✓ Red Hills Market picnic followed by hilltop lunch with valley views
  • ✓ Argyle Winery sparkling wines — one of Oregon's finest
  • ✓ Dundee Hills plateau sunset views
  • ✓ Combine with McMinnville (20 min south) for evening dining
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Dundee Hills produces Oregon's most structured and age-worthy Pinot Noir. Ask specifically for reserve or single-vineyard bottlings — the difference from a general Willamette Valley blend is significant.
Known For

Dundee Hills AVA, Jory soil, Oregon benchmark Pinot Noir, Domaine Drouhin, Ponzi, Eyrie Vineyards

Drive Times
Newberg
10min
McMinnville
20min
Portland
45min
Where to Stay
Inn at Red HillsBoutique

Most intimate boutique hotel in Dundee — walking distance to wineries.

Black Walnut InnLuxury

Tuscan-inspired vineyard estate with panoramic Dundee Hills views.

The Allison Inn NewbergLuxury

15 minutes away — the valley's premier luxury wine country resort.

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