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7 pin-worthy

Outstanding houses in McMinnville.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Hyland Estates

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 2 more

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02 · OUTSTANDING

Yamhill Valley

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Coeur de Terre Vineyard

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator + 1 more

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04 · OUTSTANDING

Elizabeth Chambers Cellar

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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05 · OUTSTANDING

Maysara

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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06 · OUTSTANDING

Violet Vines

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

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07 · OUTSTANDING

Schöne Tal Cellars

Cited by Vinous · Vivino

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The McMinnville reading

McMinnville Pinot Noir runs cooler and earthier than its Willamette neighbors, favoring red clay soils that pull mineral snap into wines with grip and structural tension rather than fruit-forward ease.

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Region DNA

The character of McMinnville

Based on 77 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

McMinnville
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
4
80–89 Great
5
70–79 Good
0
<70 Other
1

Based on 10 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitTree fruitBlack fruitEarthOak

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Oregon Pinot Noir
69
Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé
6
Oregon Chardonnay
6
Oregon Pinot Gris
6
Oregon Riesling
5
Oregon White
3
Washington State Red Blend
2
Oregon Red
2

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Pinot Noir75Chardonnay8Riesling8Pinot Gris6Shiraz/Syrah4Grenache2Pinot Blanc2Gewürztraminer1Sangiovese1Cabernet Sauvignon1

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of McMinnville

Hyland Estates

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McMinnville wineries worth the stop

The 9 best critic-rated producers in McMinnville with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    Coeur de Terre Vineyard

    21000 SW Eagle Point Rd, 97128, McMinnville, United States

    Critics' peak 93 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  2. 02
    Schöne Tal Cellars

    3635 Bethel Heights Rd., NW,, Salem, OR, 97304

    Critics' peak 93 · Vinous · Vivino

  3. 03
    Elizabeth Chambers Cellar

    455 N Irvine St,, 97128, McMinnville, United States

    Critics' peak 93 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

  4. 04
    Hyland Estates

    20980 NE Niederberger Road, 97115, Dundee, United States

    Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  5. 05
    Violet Vines

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    Critics' peak 91 · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous · Vivino

  6. 06
    Maysara

    15765 SW Muddy Valley Rd, McMinnville, OR 97128

    Critics' peak 91 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

  7. 07
    Yamhill Valley

    16250 S.W. Oldsville Rd., 97128, McMinnville, United States

    Critics' peak 91 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  8. 08
    Hill Road Vineyards

    20005 NE WIND RIDGE RD

    Critic-rated · Vinous · Vivino

  9. 09
    Roshni

    13101 Southwest Fox Ridge Road, McMinnville, Oregon, 97128, US

    Critic-rated · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

About McMinnville

McMinnville is a wine region in United States, home to 16 producers tracked on Femente, 4 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling, producing Oregon Pinot Noir and Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé wines with notes of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Black fruit.

McMinnville — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in McMinnville?
The most planted varieties in McMinnville are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Gris, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is McMinnville known for?
McMinnville is known for Oregon Pinot Noir, Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé, and Oregon Chardonnay wines and flavors of Red fruit, Tree fruit, and Black fruit.
How many wineries are in McMinnville?
Femente tracks 16 producers in McMinnville, of which 4 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is McMinnville?
McMinnville is a wine region in United States.

McMinnville

McMinnville Pinot Noir runs cooler and earthier than its Willamette neighbors, favoring red clay soils that pull mineral snap into wines with grip and structural tension rather than fruit-forward ease.

Producers in McMinnville

Wineries in McMinnville

Restaurants in McMinnville

Restaurants in McMinnville