Nicolas-Jay — Attraction in Newberg

Nicolas Jay is quite simply the best tasting experience for the serious wine aficionado in the Willamette Valley; expertly guided by Kevin, who has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the terroir and is passionate to share his knowledge of the wine making process and the wines. He also had samples of soil from the various vineyards to explain the differences between the profiles. The tasting room resembles a kitchen and so you are made to feel at home and the environment is relaxed. A ‘young’ Oregon winery that delivers a sophisticated wine that is allowed to speak for itself. But a serious winery with a light touch in wine making and in the presentation, which was the most thorough of the eight we attended and the most fun! Harvest had started and Kevin presented us the process, as well as the history of the wine cooperation between Nicolas and Jay. Some of the wine ‘sorters’ and Jay himself came to join us at the end. A visit here is an absolute MUST if you are serious and interested in pinot. An utter...

Experience here was impeccable. 11 ladies come in (reservation of course) and we were greeted immediately by Galen. The building is beautiful with a thoughtful, clean and classy lay out, the patio looked fabulous and the kitchen area gives an awesome feeling that you're in a friends home. Hard to give credit for the fantastic experience all to one reason BUT Galen knew how to entertain and guide. He handled this group of interesting ladies famously, was totally hilarious, personable, knew the proper time to interject and played off us all so well. The cheese that complimented our tasting was just delicious and then the wines ... the wines were on point. They have a great Chardonnay process and the whole line of our tasting was smooth. One of the groups total favorites for the whole experience. We...

If you haven't had the luxury to do a tasting at Nicolas-Jay you are missing out. I have yet to come across a wine here that isn't a feast for the senses. My 2nd visit I had to join the membership and I don't regret it one bit. Every visit is better than the last and it's not often you find a winery where you literally LOVE everything. Not only are their wines amazing, but their service is impeccable. The staff makes you feel welcome and provides an individualized experience without any hints of pretentious undertones. In fact, when I had a bottle not taste quite right upon opening it at home (this can happen anywhere), Hannah drove to me a replacement bottle. Do yourself a favor and check this place out, you...