The vineyard where David Lett planted Oregon's first pinot noir and the country's first pinot gris.
In 1965, against the advice of his professors, David Lett planted the first pinot noir in the Willamette Valley and the first pinot gris in the United States. His vines established the very tone of Oregon winegrowing, and today second-generation winemaker Jason Lett carries the work forward with wild-yeast fermentations and library releases drawn from those original vines.
The tasting room sits in downtown McMinnville rather than at a manicured estate, a fitting reflection of Eyrie's artisanal, understated character. Pours lean toward restraint, age-worthiness, and a deep sense of place.
Tastings explore estate pinot noir, pinot gris, and other varieties, often including bottles from the historic Original Vines; reservations are recommended.
Worth knowing: Planted the Willamette Valley's first pinot noir and the first pinot gris in the United States.
| Group | Guests | |
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| Couples & small groups — Business Sedan / SUV | 1–6 guests | Get quote → |
| Friends & celebrations — First-Class SUV | up to 6 | Get quote → |
| The whole crew — Executive Sprinter | up to 14 | Get quote → |
| Big celebrations — Party Bus | up to 32 | Get quote → |
Yes. We run private door-to-door trips to The Eyrie Vineyards from Portland and the surrounding area (about an hour from Portland, Oregon). You're picked up at your home or hotel and brought home the same way, with no one in your group driving.
As an hourly charter: one flat hourly rate covering the vehicle, your dedicated chauffeur, water, and all driving for the day. You get the price upfront — no surge, no surprises.
Reservations are recommended at The Eyrie Vineyards, especially on weekends. Give us your date and group size and we'll help line up timed tastings across your stops.
Absolutely. Most Willamette Valley days are three to four tastings with a long lunch. Tell us your taste and we'll suggest a route and keep the car with you all day.
Tell us your date and group size — we'll handle the rest.
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