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10 pin-worthy · 1 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Yamhill-Carlton District.

01 · OUTSTANDING

Luminous Hills

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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02 · ICONIC

Morgen Long

Cited by Decanter · Wine Advocate + 1 more

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03 · OUTSTANDING

Redolent

Cited by Decanter · Wine Enthusiast

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04 · OUTSTANDING

La Randonnée

Cited by Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

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05 · OUTSTANDING

Landlines

Cited by Decanter · Wine Enthusiast

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06 · OUTSTANDING

Carlton Hill

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

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07 · OUTSTANDING

Ghost Hill Cellars

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

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08 · OUTSTANDING

Sylvanus Estate

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

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09 · OUTSTANDING

Asilda

Cited by Vinous · Vivino

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10 · OUTSTANDING

Bud's Bloom

Cited by Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

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The Yamhill-Carlton District reading

Pinot noir here runs lean and mineral, shaped by the district's cooler hilltop sites and volcanic soils that push ripeness to an edge rather than over it.

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Region DNA

The character of Yamhill-Carlton District

Based on 83 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Diverse

Broad range with a recognisable character

Yamhill-Carlton District
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
10
80–89 Great
10
70–79 Good
1
<70 Other
1

Based on 22 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

Red fruitOakEarthCitrus fruitTree fruit

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Oregon Pinot Noir
58
Oregon Chardonnay
21
Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé
8
Oregon Syrah Red
3
Oregon Cabernet Franc Red
2
Oregon Riesling
2
Oregon Red
2
Californian Cabernet Franc
2

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Pinot Noir69Chardonnay22Shiraz/Syrah7Cabernet Franc5Cabernet Sauvignon4Sauvignon Blanc3Viognier3Grenache3Mourvedre2Merlot2

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 Yamhill-Carlton District

Angela Vineyards

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Yamhill-Carlton District wineries worth the stop

The 12 best critic-rated producers in Yamhill-Carlton District with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    Morgen Long

    14865 NE North Valley Rd., 97132, Newberg, United States

    Critics' peak 96 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  2. 02
    Landlines

    4, 5, ., 2, 3, 2, 6, United States

    Critics' peak 93 · Decanter · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

  3. 03
    Asilda

    801 N SCOTT ST, CARLTON, OR, 97111

    Critics' peak 92 · Vinous · Vivino

  4. 04
    Ghost Hill Cellars

    12220 NE Bayliss Rd, 97111, Carlton, United States

    Critics' peak 92 · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous · Vivino

  5. 05
    Redolent

    Redolent Wines/Carlton Hill Wines, 13110 N.W. Cummins Road, Carlton, Oregon 97111, United States

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

  6. 06
    La Randonnée

    806 E Main St, 97123, Hillsboro, United States

    Critics' peak 92 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous

  7. 07
    Luminous Hills

    217 West Main Street, 97111, Carlton, United States

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast

  8. 08
    Carlton Hill

    11511 N.W. Cummins Rd, 97111, Carlton, United States

    Critics' peak 91 · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous · Vivino

  9. 09
    Sylvanus Estate

    16100 NW Moores Valley Road, 97148, Yamhill, OR, United States

    Critics' peak 91 · Wine Enthusiast · Vinous · Vivino

  10. 10
    Bud's Bloom

    525 Fir Knoll Ln NE, Salem, OR 97317 (General service area includes Carlton/Yamhill-Carlton District), United States

    Critics' peak 88 · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  11. 11
    K & M

    128 W. Main Street, 97111, United States

    Critic-rated · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  12. 12
    Coats and Whitney Vineyard

    8810 NE Blackburn Rd, Yamhill, OR 97148, USA

    Critic-rated · Wine Advocate · Vivino

About Yamhill-Carlton District

Yamhill-Carlton District is a wine region in United States, home to 32 producers tracked on Femente, 10 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Shiraz/Syrah, producing Oregon Pinot Noir and Oregon Chardonnay wines with notes of Red fruit, Oak, and Earth.

Yamhill-Carlton District — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Yamhill-Carlton District?
The most planted varieties in Yamhill-Carlton District are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz/Syrah, and Cabernet Franc, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Yamhill-Carlton District known for?
Yamhill-Carlton District is known for Oregon Pinot Noir, Oregon Chardonnay, and Oregon Pinot Noir Rosé wines and flavors of Red fruit, Oak, and Earth.
How many wineries are in Yamhill-Carlton District?
Femente tracks 32 producers in Yamhill-Carlton District, of which 10 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Yamhill-Carlton District?
Yamhill-Carlton District is a wine region in United States.

Yamhill-Carlton District

Pinot noir here runs lean and mineral, shaped by the district's cooler hilltop sites and volcanic soils that push ripeness to an edge rather than over it. Producers favor restraint—bright acidity, silky tannin, structure that rewards time in glass.

Producers in Yamhill-Carlton District

Wineries in Yamhill-Carlton District

Restaurants in Yamhill-Carlton District

Restaurants in Yamhill-Carlton District