Amaterra Wines

A feast fit for a festive family, our Holiday Duck Dinner is back, and reservations are available now! Do you have family coming to town for the holidays? Let us cook for you; we’ll even do the dishes! This multi-course experience wouldn't be complete without expertly paired wines, so every bite-and-sip combination will leave your family speechless. This feast is available by reservation only, and there is limited availability each night. Visit our link in the bio or our website to reserve your spot. #PortlandRestaurants #PortlandViews #OregonWine #WillametteValley

Amaterra’s 2021 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir received a coveted 93-point score from Wine Spectator reviewer Tim Fish. He wrote that this Pinot Noir is “seductively textured and rich, with supple raspberry and cherry flavors accented by toasty cinnamon, orange peel, and spiced tea as this glides on the polished finish. Drink now through 2031.” Wine Spectator also included this wine in their article 8 Fantastic Oregon Pinot Noirs Up to 93 Points stating, “In this lineup, the top-scoring wine comes from Amaterra Winery, which is located in a distinctive area, Portland’s West Hills, on the northern edge of Willamette Valley. Co-founders Werner and Colleen Nistler planted a 12-acre vineyard there in 2013; today, they also buy grapes from many growers in the area.” Crafted to exemplify a classic Oregon Pinot Noir, this cuvee is a combination of both estate-grown fruit and thoughtfully selected vineyard blocks from partner vineyards. An intentional range of soils, aspects, and clones of Pinot Noir contribute to a balance that only an artful combination of sites can create. Multiple nestled AVAs from the Willamette Valley were used when creating this wine; 25% Ribbon Ridge AVA, 22% Yamhill-Carlton AVA, 15% Chehalem Mountains AVA, 14% Van Duzer AVA, 10% Willamette Valley AVA, and 7% Tualatin Valley. After the fruit arrived and was thoroughly sorted, keeping 11% of the grapes whole cluster, each vineyard site was fermented and barrel-aged in French oak barrels individually before being blended through various trials with the production team. @wine_spectator @timfish_wine #tualatinava #vanduzerava @ava_vanduzer #willamettevalley #winescore #93winescore

There are only a few days left to RSVP for our Open House for Event and Meeting Plan Professionals on Tuesday, October 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. If you are an event planner, executive assistant, or the lucky one who gets to plan offsite events for your coworkers, you are invited to be our guest at an exclusive open house at Amaterra. During this event, you’ll be able to tour and experience all of Amaterra’s private event spaces, which are perfect for corporate meetings, private happy hours, dinners, weddings, and more. Enjoy wine pairings and appetizers as you move through each of our unique spaces. Click our Eventbrite link below to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gGZZCx-f

Meet the Vine, Meet the Wine! Discover the Amaterra 2021 Pinot Noir, Hirschy Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Willamette Valley, Oregon. Hirschy Vineyard is located in the heart of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. At 400 feet elevation, the vines surround an iconic barn visible from miles away. The blocks that Amaterra works with are due south exposure and, combined with the Willakenzie soils, lead to dark-fruited and well-structured wines. Planted in 2007, this wine possesses aromas of perfume, bright cherry, Willamette raspberries, and creme brulee. Flavors are round and concentrated, intensely red-fruited flavors with cherry lozenge and oak spice. Visit Amaterra Winery today to taste!

Amaterra is where dream weddings become reality. Get the authentic winery estate experience within Portland’s city limits. Get Married at Portland’s Best Venue! Oregon Wedding Day Magazine readers have voted Amaterra the best place to be wed in 2024! Our gorgeous winery features stunning panoramic views of the Cascade Range and many options to choose from to ensure your special day looks, feels, and tastes exactly the way you’ve always envisioned. You deserve to have the wedding of your dreams, and we’re here to bring it to life with you. Visit https://lnkd.in/gfJvHKR3 to reach out to our talented events team for more information. #OregonWeddings #AmaterraWines #WineryWedding #PortlandEventVenue

Thank you to Le Champ Wine Club Member Julie for snapping this photo of Executive Chef Jami Flatt in his natural element! These seasonal veggie dishes are perfect for sharing and fresh from the farmer's market!

Amaterra’s General Manager and Winemaker, Matt Vuylsteke, was a featured tennis player in Oregon Wine Press’ cover story for their July Magazine. Spurred by meeting James Suckling, author Sarah Murdoch discovered tennis as a shared common interest alongside wine and began to notice many parallels between the two. Searching through her connections in the wine industry, she found and interviewed winemakers throughout the valley who shared that same love for tennis. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eVXprNFA

Summer is in full swing! It's time for live music on Thursdays once again at Amaterra. Every Thursday in July, we will have live music outside on The Terrace. Charcuterie boards, cocktails, wine, and beer will be available, so stop by before or after your dinner reservation, or just stop by to take in the view and some tunes! Since we're a private winery, we ask that one person in your party be either a Social or Wine Club Member. You can purchase a Social membership for a one-time $25 fee, which can be put towards two bottles of wine to go or a Wine Club membership. Thursday, July 11: Tracy Kim and Friends Thursday, July 18: Eric John Kaiser Thursday, July 25: MoonPennies Please call or message us with any questions. Cheers!

Last night, we were recognized as the Best Venue in Oregon 2024 by Oregon Wedding Day. To say we are honored is an understatement. Since opening our doors in January 2022, we have hosted hundreds of events, large and small, including baby and birthday celebrations, work events, golden anniversaries, holiday parties, weddings, and more. We are so proud of the event sales team, events staff, and culinary team for making these gatherings come alive and helping make everyone's vision come true. Thank you to all our Club Members who choose to sip, savor, and celebrate with us, the event industry members who chose us for their styled shoots, and Oregon Wedding Day and Iron Diamond Media for this special award. #OregonWeddingVenue #BestVenueinOregon

Somebunny is excited about the first day of summer and all the new growth on the vines during this current bloom phase! Have you ever checked out the vineyards at Amaterra? We encourage you to take a peek at the significant growth on your next visit! Two vineyards are visible on the north side of the road as you drive in; the third can be seen from the patio and terrace. The weather this weekend looks absolutely gorgeous, so we hope to see you here for happy hour, live music Thursday on the terrace, dinner, wine tasting, or all of the above!