Yamhill-Carlton AVA · Oregon

Yamhill

Yamhill-Carlton Wine Country Village

Yamhill is the small Yamhill County town that anchors the western edge of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. WillaKenzie Estate, named for the marine sedimentary soil series that defines the appellation, is the town's most prominent winery.

🍾
Wineries
Nearby
🍇
Best For
Wine & dining
💰
Tasting Fees
$15–$50
Vibe
Wine country charm
🍷
🤓 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

WillaKenzie Estate
📍 Yamhill, Oregon
Soter Vineyards
📍 Yamhill, Oregon
Anne Amie Vineyards
📍 Yamhill, Oregon
Penner-Ash Wine Cellars
📍 Yamhill, Oregon

Where to Eat

Carlton Restaurant Scene (10 min)$$

Carlton village has the best dining in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA — drive 10 minutes east.

The Horse Radish Carlton$$

Carlton wine bar and cheese shop — the social hub of Yamhill-Carlton wine country.

McMinnville (25 min)$$

Full range of dining options in McMinnville — the best wine country dinner destination in the area.

Things to Do

  • ✓ WillaKenzie Estate appointment tasting — Gamay Noir and Pinot Blanc alongside the estate Pinots
  • ✓ Carlton village walk and tasting rooms (10 min drive)
  • ✓ Carlton Winemakers Studio — multiple small producers in one tasting space
  • ✓ Soter Vineyards appointment tasting
  • ✓ Anne Amie Vineyards walk-in tasting with panoramic views
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Carlton village is 10 minutes from Yamhill and has the best cluster of walk-in tasting rooms in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. Combine a WillaKenzie appointment with an afternoon in Carlton for the complete sub-region experience.
Known For

WillaKenzie Estate, Yamhill-Carlton AVA marine sediment soils, rural Yamhill County wine country

Drive Times
Carlton
10min
McMinnville
25min
Portland
50min
Where to Stay
Carlton GuesthousesB&B

Small B&Bs in Carlton village, 10 minutes east — the most wine-focused accommodation in the sub-region.

McMinnville Hotels (25 min)Mid-range

McMinnville is the hotel hub for the entire northern Willamette Valley wine country.

The Allison InnLuxury

McMinnville's luxury wine country resort — 25 minutes from Yamhill's best estates.

← Yamhill-CarltonWillamette Valley →