Lavinea Wines — Attraction in Carlton

Sorry for my late review, as I did this special tasting with Tekla about 6 months ago, and re-found her card, that reminded me of the great experience. Being a boutique winery, with Isabella's french take on Willamette Valley wines. I am a member/employee with WVV, and loved how she customized my tasting to me, with grapes coming from the same vineyards. You need to make an appointment, and while $45 for a tasting (which is nothing in the Dundee Hills), you get some great french influenced tastings. Since there is a small production, wines are $78-95 a bottle, but think they waive the flight cost with 2-3 bottles. I hope to return and actually meet the winemaker.

On a side bar, there are a few good places for lunch. Horseradish down the street, and Earth & Sea and...

Such a special experience with some beautiful wines and exceptional hospitality! You could tell how much time and care went into the experience, with Koby taking the time to really sit down and excitedly discuss each wine and answer all of our group’s questions. A great balance of educational and enjoyable. Can’t wait to drink some Lavinea bottles back at home, and to return back to this...

Just left & had to post this review immediately. This place was phenomenal. My husband makes wine so I am in a saturated environment & yet this was one of the greatest tastings with some of the best wine. Isabelle is a genius. Her wine is beyond compare. Also, the tasting room manager, Jas, could not have been a more delightful human. Just… the...