Yamhill
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 to Visit
Where to Eat
Carlton village has the best dining in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA — drive 10 minutes east.
Carlton wine bar and cheese shop — the social hub of Yamhill-Carlton wine country.
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
WillaKenzie Estate, Yamhill-Carlton AVA marine sediment soils, rural Yamhill County wine country
Small B&Bs in Carlton village, 10 minutes east — the most wine-focused accommodation in the sub-region.
McMinnville is the hotel hub for the entire northern Willamette Valley wine country.
McMinnville's luxury wine country resort — 25 minutes from Yamhill's best estates.