Tasting Room Open

Thursday - Monday

11am - 5pm

Last seating at 4pm

 

   

   

16250 SW Oldsville Rd

McMinnville, OR 97128

503-843-3100

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With a view of Mt Hood, the First Light block is graced with the early morning sunshine.
With a view of Mt Hood, the First Light block is graced with the early morning sunshine.

Windmill Hill 3

Block Name: First Light

Variety: Pinot Noir

Clone: Dijon 667 and 777

Year Planted: 2000

Trellis Type: Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP)

Acres: 5.48

Soil: Volcanic

Fun Fact: Up here at 600 feet in elevation, the vines struggle more to get resources and water from the volcanic soil. We see smaller berries on the grape clusters, which provide greater intensity in the wines.  

Upcoming Events

Disco Sundays

Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026

Disco Sundays at YVV Get your groove on! We’re bringing a little disco energy to Sundays at the vineyard with weekly specials that give you one more reason to stay awhile - think good wine, ... read  more

Disco Sundays at YVV Get your groove on! We’re bringing a little disco energy to Sundays at the vineyard with weekly specials that give you one more reason to stay awhile - think good wine, good company, vineyard views, and a little extra sparkle in your Sunday plans. We’re spinning the savings with: - $2 off wine by the glass - 10% off bottles enjoyed onsite - $5 off charcuterie ...

The Thanksgiving Warm Up

Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026

Good wine, thoughtful gifts, and a head start on the holidays. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we’re helping you get ready. Join us at Yamhill Valley Vineyards for a weekend ... read  more

Good wine, thoughtful gifts, and a head start on the holidays. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we’re helping you get ready. Join us at Yamhill Valley Vineyards for a weekend of holiday inspiration, special wines, and a few things to make your celebrations extra memorable. Saturday, November 21st: Truffle Class - Chef Norma Buchholz will lead you through preparing, rolling, ...

Thanksgiving Weekend Open House

Nov 27, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026

Remember when Thanksgiving weekend was a little more low-key? Before every outing needed a reservation and a plan? We’re bringing a bit of that back. Join us at Yamhill Valley Vineyards for a casual, ... read  more

Remember when Thanksgiving weekend was a little more low-key? Before every outing needed a reservation and a plan? We’re bringing a bit of that back. Join us at Yamhill Valley Vineyards for a casual, no-frills Thanksgiving weekend open house. Stop by when you’re out and about, settle in with a glass of wine, and enjoy a little time at the vineyard. We’ll be pouring wine by the glass, ...

Gifts of the Foothills

Dec 5, 2026

The McMinnville Winegrower's Association is hosting a wine tasting on December 5th in downtown McMinnville!   Celebrate the season with a special holiday pouring from vineyards ... read  more

The McMinnville Winegrower's Association is hosting a wine tasting on December 5th in downtown McMinnville!   Celebrate the season with a special holiday pouring from vineyards that call the foothills outside of McMinnville home. For one festive afternoon, the wineries from the McMinnville AVA are coming down from the hillsides and into historic downtown 3rd street to share ...

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