White Rose Wines

We couldn't find a white rose anywhere.
But, they do have lavender. And, gorgeous views!

We almost missed these guys and that would have been a cryin' shame. Their website is hard to navigate. Plus, it gives zero information that would inspire out-of-towners to visit. (Call me crazy, but an address on their 'find us' web page would have been nice.)

Isn't it funny how the one place you aren't even planning to visit ends up grabbing the lion's share of your money? Our rental car was 3 cases heavier after a visit to the White Rose.

And, now, for the weird stuff. This is concomitantly why we love and sometimes hate the Willamette Valley: predicting a winery visit is almost always a lost cause.

We sought out White Rose Wines because one member of our group was enamoured with the name 'White Rose.' There's not a rose on the premises.

And, the label? Well, that's a dragon. Go figure.

As for the tasting room... It's kind of cool but, honestly, you feel like you should be swilling an ale with Hobbits, rather than savoring a luscious red.

Whatever the case, you might enjoy a visit to White Rose Wines. We certainly did!

It's off the beaten path, a little off in the head but spot on when they claim "Oregon will take it's place as the premiere Pinot Noir growing region of the world."

If the batch we tasted is any indication, we think they've already arrived.

6250 NE Hilltop Lane, Dayton, Oregon. (Call them when you get lost: 949-275-8021.) Willamette Valley.

White Rose Wines Tasting Room

(Only drunk people sit here.)