Over 700 wineries, world-class Pinot Noir, and a food scene that rivals any in the Pacific Northwest. The Willamette Valley is home to some of the finest wine country in the world, and it is right here in my backyard.
The Willamette Valley is one of the most celebrated wine regions in the world, known especially for its elegant Pinot Noir, vibrant Chardonnay, and complex cool-climate wines. The Dundee Hills, Chehalem Mountains, Yamhill-Carlton, McMinnville, Eola-Amity Hills, and Ribbon Ridge AVAs each produce wines with distinct personalities shaped by unique soils, elevations, and microclimates.
But wine country living is about more than what is in the glass. It is about the rhythm of the growing season, the community that gathers for harvest festivals, the farm stands overflowing with summer produce, and the daily beauty of hillsides covered in vines. Whether you are a passionate collector or someone who simply enjoys a good glass of wine with dinner, living here deepens your appreciation for what the valley grows.
I serve buyers and sellers across all of the wine country towns, from the buzzing streets of McMinnville to the quiet lanes of Amity and the hillside estates of Dundee. If you have dreamed of living where your favorite wines are made, let me help you make it real.
Each wine country town in the Willamette Valley has its own personality and style. From the vibrant downtown of McMinnville to the quiet vineyards of Amity, there is a community for every taste.
Newberg sits at the heart of Oregon's wine country where the urban convenience of Portland meets the pastoral beauty of the Yamhill Valley. Home to George Fox U...
McMinnville is the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country, a town that balances its agricultural heritage with a vibrant downtown that draws visitors ...
Dundee sits at the base of the Dundee Hills, one of the most prestigious wine-growing regions in the United States. This small community is surrounded by world-...
Lafayette is one of those Willamette Valley towns that surprises you. Founded in 1846, it is rich in pioneer history with a growing community spirit. Nestled be...
Dayton is a quiet riverside community with deep roots in Oregon's pioneer history. Sitting at the confluence of the Yamhill and Willamette Rivers, Dayton offers...
Amity is Willamette Valley small-town living at its most authentic. This unassuming community along OR 99W is surrounded by orchards, vineyards, and farmland th...
The Willamette Valley is home to hundreds of wineries, from iconic estates to boutique family producers. Here are some favorites across the wine country region:
Amity
One of the Willamette Valley's most celebrated estates, known for Riesling and Pinot Noir.
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One of Oregon's most recognized producers, with a downtown tasting room on 3rd Street.
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Pinot Noir specialist with a warm, welcoming tasting room.
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World-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Yamhill-Carlton AVA.
Visit WebsiteWine country dining in the Willamette Valley is extraordinary. Farm-to-table isn't a trend here — it is a way of life. From James Beard caliber restaurants to cozy cafes, the food scene is a daily celebration of the valley's bounty.
McMinnville
Acclaimed seasonal tasting menu at the Tributary Hotel.
Newberg
Outstanding Italian restaurant, rated 4.8.
Newberg
Upscale fine dining at The Allison Inn & Spa.
Dundee
Fine wine country dining with Oregon ingredients.
Dundee
Popular bistro and wine bar.
McMinnville
Top-rated farm-to-table using pasture-raised meats and seasonal produce.
McMinnville
Local brewpub with excellent food and beer.
McMinnville
Highly rated cafe and restaurant.
An annual showcase of local vintners and chefs, held each spring in downtown McMinnville. Tastings, pairings, and seminars across Third Street venues.
A self-guided tour of Chehalem Mountains wineries, typically held in summer. Meet the winemakers and taste at the source.
The Dundee Hills AVA opens its doors for special release weekends. A chance to taste the newest vintages from the hillsides that put Oregon Pinot on the world map.
Held annually at Linfield University in McMinnville, this world-renowned event brings together Pinot producers and enthusiasts from across the globe for tastings, seminars, and a legendary harvest dinner.
Whether you dream of a hillside estate with vineyard views, a charming historic home within walking distance of tasting rooms, or a little slice of country with room to plant your own vines, I know the wine country market inside and out.
I am Katcina Smith, and I serve buyers and sellers across the Willamette Valley's wine country. I know the vineyards, the tasting rooms, the communities, and the unique real estate market that makes this region so special. Whether you are buying your first wine country home or selling a vineyard estate, I bring calm, honest, personal guidance to every step.