MonksGate Vineyard
Yamhill-Carlton·Northern Willamette Valley·Carlton, OR
Ava Summary
AI generatedMonk's Gate Vineyard is a family-owned winery located in Carlton, Oregon, within the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of Oregon's Northern Willamette Valley. The winery was founded in 1998 by a family who purchased an old farm and transformed it into a 20-acre vineyard over two decades. They are known for producing high-end, low-intervention Pinot noir, Riesling, and Rosé wines from their estate-grown grapes. The vineyard's unique maritime climate, with cool nights and warm dry summer days, allows for even ripening across the blocks, resulting in stellar wines. The winery practices sustainable farming methods to ensure environmental and economic viability for future generations. Visitors can experience the "Dirt to Glass" philosophy at Monk's Gate Vineyard by joining a tasting or taking a self-guided tour of the property. The winery welcomes walk-ins during operating hours, which are Thursday and Friday from 12-5pm, Saturday from 12-7pm, and Sunday from 12-5pm. Reviews praise the winery's rustic atmosphere, friendly owner Rebecca, and exceptional wines. Tasting experiences include a range of Pinot noir wines, including Classic Pinot Noir, Covenant Cuvée Pinot Noir, and Trinity Pinot Noir, as well as Sparkling Riesling and Rosé. The winery also offers wine club membership and online shopping for those who cannot visit in person.
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14 wines poured
- C12 Dry RieslingRiesling2025
- Classic Pinot NoirPinot Noir2023, 2022, 2021
- Covenant Cuveé Pinot NoirPinot Noir2021
- Dry RieslingRiesling2023
- "Fizzy" Sparkling Dry RieslingRiesling2023
- Fizzy Sparkling RieslingRiesling2025
- Holocene Memorialis Pinot NoirPinot Noir2023
- MonksGate Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Willamette Valley Pinot NoirPinot Noir2017
- North BlockPinot Noir2019, 2017
- North Block Dry RoséPinot Noir2025, 2023
- TrinityPinot Noir2017
- Trinity Pinot NoirPinot Noir2023, 2022, 2021
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Inside Yamhill-Carlton
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