Confluence Winery — Attraction in Fairgrounds

Disappointing visit today. I wish I could tell you about the wine, but I cannot. I made the trip out to Confluence today as I’ve been interested in their wines for some time but had never made the drive. I walk into the tasting room and was greeted warmly, given a wine list and asked if I wanted to do a full tasting. I looked over the available options and decided to do the full tour. Upon pouring the first, a Chardonnay, not my favorite; I asked for just a super tiny pour. Turns out, I actually liked it. It had the character that I associate with Chablis more than the Willamette Valley Chardonnays. Well, that was the last I saw of my pourer. So I hung out by myself for a bit. Hmm. I’m the only customer. I pop out of the tasting room and notice my pourer talking to someone. No problem, I just pop back into the tasting room and read the list little more closely. Time goes on and I’m wondering if she forgot about me. I pop out again, still talking. I try to make myself obvious but neither of them acknowledges me (about 8ft away and clearly visible). So I wander around the tented area and grab a sit for a bit. They’re still talking. I get up and go back into the tasting room, lingering by my pourer and her companion. Nothing. Back in the tasting room by myself, I waited about 5 minutes. Popped out yet again (still talking) and decided to leave. So, in plain view of the person who greeted me, I left. No one said a word. I’ll probably try again as they have some unique offerings and I was hoping to return home today with a...

Amazing time again at Confluence Winery, thanks again Jae, Greg, and Cameron, for a special wine and dinner pairing on these gorgeous grounds. Loved trying each course that complimented the food so well.

We have been here for the 4th of July events with blue and wine to the dinners and wine pairing, and it keeps getting better.

They are extremely welcoming and show their true passion for wine & food by educating and enjoying a special built blend of wine that is out of this world. Greg is master enologist and makes it so easy to understand the chemistry of wine. The red wines are some of the best we have ever had the privilege to taste.

The ambience and farm to table food with amazing wine pairings will melt your mouth.

Cameron, the master chef, shows his true love of the food and explains the process of making each hand picked item over many delectable courses with the perfect wine pairing from Greg to emphasize every taste bud. Plus, they went out of their way for a special holiday dinner for our family in town, and included all our dietary needs. This is a the perfect place to hold your wedding parties or special event while enjoying some of the best things in life, great music, ambiance, company, and gourmet...

If you’re wanting to plan an evening out with friends or someone special I’d recommend Confluence. The owners, and/or their staff, are knowledgeable about their blends and happily listen and share recommendations to meet your taste.

I attended one of their dinner events recently with a planned menu. What a pleasant surprise on many levels. I attended with family and we all met new people and experienced engaging conversations.

The chef tempted our palates with a variety of menu items that complimented each other. I enjoyed each menu item but the simple compressed watermelon that started the evening left a lasting memory.

Keep in mind you can stop over for a glass of wine for a short period of time and enjoy the property or plan for a longer timeframe and schedule one of their many events. Whatever you decide I believe you’ll...