Tendril Wine Cellars

My favorite wine tasting experiences in the whole west coast. We took so many bottles home, we might just need to build a new cellar! Andrew is so entertaining and likable we did not want to leave!

Tendril Wine Cellars in Carlton, Oregon, offers a cozy tasting room, but remember to call ahead for reservations due to limited space. Tony, the winemaker, employs unique techniques that make their wines stand out. From Pinot Noirs to Chardonnays, Tendril's wines offer a delightful experience, making it a worthwhile stop for wine enthusiasts seeking something special in Oregon's wine country.

Cellar Door Wine Tours took us to Tendril Wine Cellars first on our 3-winery tour and warned us we'd like it best. We truly did. Each wine was delicious. I'm an Oregon pinot noir fan and they make great ones, but also loved their white pinot noir and rose. Tasting manager Andrew was delightful and kept us both informed and laughing! The tasting room is very small, but they also have outside picnic tables for warmer months. Make an appointment and enjoy! I signed up for the wine club as I enjoyed every sip.

We love Tendril! Delicious wines. Andrew is the best. Always welcoming.

I had the best time tasting wine at Tendril. It started with the amazing host, Andrew who seated us and was attentive throughout. The wines are delicious. I loved the Chardonnay and got to experience white Pinot noir for the first time which is a new favorite. It also feels much more intimate and personal than the large wineries. I will definitely go back and bring friends!

We walked into this winery late in the day midweek and had no problem getting seated. This is a very low key experience. Andrew spent a lot of time with us explaining their approach to wine making and discussing the various traits of the different vintages. The wine is excellent. This is a great last stop on a day of tasting through the yamhill-carlton ava. If you happen to be staying at the Ken Wright cellars lofts, it is the same parking lot!

My wife and I have been traveling to the wine country for two decades and we’ve been to hundreds of wineries, and Tendril is one of just a few “every-year” stops because it really is an elite-level wine tasting in the growing sea of average Willamette Valley wineries.

If you can manage to follow the directions on the website and make a reservation, this is one of the best wine experiences you can have in Oregon.

The staff and winemaker are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their wines, and the wines stand with the best of Oregon in every vintage. The tasting room is simple and functional but the result is incredible wines at a far better value than you find from the high-overhead places.
One more thing worth mentioning is that if you can’t get your head around drinking Tendril everyday (we should all be so lucky), they have another label called Child’s play that is pretty incredible as well at a crazy affordable price point. The Chardonnay Bubbles! 🤯

TLDR; If you’re looking for *serious* wine in an unpretentious setting, I can’t recommend this place enough.

The best wine tasting experience in town. Andrew knows his wines and he is such a great host&company! This place is really cozy and there’s no pretentiousness at all. My favorite is the white Pinot Noir from their special selection named “Pretender” haha! ironically :)

Tendril Wine Cellars was just amazing - from the hospitality of Andrew and Tony, viewing and tasting the vines near the patio, to the incredible flight of wines and others off-menu. The C-Note, Pretender, a white pinot noir, and Tightrope a red pinot noir were our favorites! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon - Our shipment arrived in perfect order.

Had an incredible tasting and customer service experience for my bachelorette party. Andrew and Tony were both great. They have a beautiful outdoor space to match well with their delicious wine selection. Hoping to visit again soon!

Great wine, informative and captivating discussion with the wine maker Tony, A++ hospitality from our host Andrew, and all in a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere...what more could you want when visiting the Willamette valley? Pro tip: try the “extrovert”.

A tasting experience with winemaker Tony Rynders through his range of Pinot Noirs and Chardonnay including a white Pinot Noir appropriately named “Pretender.” The winery may require navigation directions but it’s a involved sit down tasting for wine aficionados and Tony is there to answer any questions.

Best vino in Carlton! Busy spot so make sure to make a reservation. Andrew is the best host.

The best wine I’ve ever had.

Love the pretender, c-note, and enchanter.

One of the best tastings we have ever done and excellent wines!

They do not want walk ins. Drove 1 and a half hours to taste their wines only to be told they couldn’t seat us. Only two other couples in the tasting area with numerous empty tables but he said he couldn’t make room for us. Thankfully there are plenty of other wineries in the area want our business.