Tualatin Hills AVA · Oregon

Forest Grove

Montinore Estate and the Tualatin Valley Wine Gateway

Forest Grove is a small city in Washington County at the foot of the Coast Range, home to Montinore Estate — Oregon's largest certified biodynamic winery. Pacific University adds a collegiate energy to this friendly gateway to the Tualatin Hills wine country.

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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

Montinore Estate
📍 Forest Grove, Oregon
Elk Cove Vineyards
📍 Forest Grove, Oregon
Cooper Mountain Vineyards
📍 Forest Grove, Oregon

Where to Eat

Joseph's Restaurant$$

Forest Grove's most reliable dining — Pacific Northwest cuisine with a local focus.

Maggie's Buns$

Beloved local bakery and café — the essential Forest Grove morning stop.

Ponzi Wine Bar (30 min)$$

Ponzi's Dundee Hills tasting room and bar is worth the 30-minute drive for a paired lunch.

Things to Do

  • ✓ Montinore Estate daily tasting — biodynamic farming, Müller-Thurgau, and estate Pinot Noir
  • ✓ McMenamins Grand Lodge tour and drinks — one of Oregon's most distinctive repurposed buildings
  • ✓ Elk Cove Vineyards (20 min) — hillside tasting above the valley
  • ✓ Banks-Vernonia State Trail cycling
  • ✓ Scoggins Valley Park / Henry Hagg Lake recreation
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
McMenamins Grand Lodge is one of the most distinctive places to stay in the Portland wine country orbit — a beautifully converted Masonic hall with an on-site brewery, theater, and soaking pool. Book early; it fills up on weekends.
Known For

Montinore Estate biodynamic winery, Tualatin Hills AVA, Portland proximity, Pacific University

Drive Times
Portland
35min
Gaston / Elk Cove
15min
McMinnville
30min
Where to Stay
McMenamins Grand LodgeBoutique

Converted 1922 Masonic Lodge in Forest Grove — multiple bars, theater, soaking pool, and distinctive Pacific Northwest character.

Quality Inn Forest GroveMid-range

Practical accommodation at the intersection of Highway 47 and Highway 8.

McMinnville Hotels (30 min)Mid-range

Full range available in McMinnville for those exploring across the northern Willamette Valley.

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