Yamhill-Carlton AVA to Host Annual Spring Tasting in May

Yamhill-Carlton Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Annual Showcase of AVA Wines at Abbey Road Farm

Carlton, Oregon (February 24, 2025) — Members of the Yamhill-Carlton winegrowing region announce the return of their Spring Tasting, taking place at Abbey Road Farm on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This special edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, a nested appellation in the Willamette Valley. Tickets are available for purchase now.

Thirty-eight wineries from the Yamhill-Carlton AVA will pour wines at this public event, offering a rare opportunity to taste wines from top wineries of the appellation in one day. Some of the wineries represented only offer tasting by appointment, and library wines celebrating the AVA’s 20th anniversary will be poured that are not available to taste anywhere else. Guests are able to purchase wine during the tasting, and check their bottles until the end of the event. Complimenting the wine tasting will be elevated bites from Abbey Road Farm and 82 Acres Executive Chef Will Preisch and his culinary team.

Participating wineries include Abbott Claim, Division Wine Company, Gran Moraine, Kristof Farms, Montinore Estate, and Soléna Estate (a full list of participating wineries can be found below). Yamhill-Carlton is known for producing world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and wineries will be pouring other varieties as well, including Riesling, Pinot Gris, Müller-Thurgau, Dolcetto, Gamay, and many styles of sparkling wines, showcasing the wealth of varieties in the region.

In addition to wine, guests at the event will savor seasonal fare created by Abbey Road Farm, led by Executive Chef Will Preisch. Featured bites at the Spring Tasting include pea and ricotta dumplings, shrimp cocktail, Yorkshire pudding with beef and onions, mini BLT sandwiches with spicy mayo, and brussels sprouts and apple skewers, in addition to cheese and charcuterie. The VIP hour includes exclusive bites including truffled smash burgers, chicken and waffles, and mussels escabeche. 

Tickets are available at Regular and VIP Admission levels: Early entry VIP sessions (10 am and 2 pm) provide first access to wines, a special library pour from wineries unavailable the rest of the day, VIP exclusive bites from the Abbey Road Farm chefs, as well as a complimentary Riedel Pinot Noir glass. Regular Admission (11 am and 3 pm) provides access to the walk-around tasting and generous bites from Abbey Road Farm. Both tickets allow guests to purchase bottles from the producers pouring at the event. 

Northwest Wine Shuttle offers concierge services for guests visiting the region for the tasting, including setting up tasting appointments and meal reservations, and transport to and from the tasting to their hotels. Many Carlton hotels and BNBs have offered a discounted stay for the weekend to attend the event. Details about the concierge service and lodging discounts can be found here. 

VIP sessions ($125 per person) are offered from 10 am to 1 pm, and from 2 pm to 5 pm. Regular Admission ($75) sessions are offered from 11 am to 1 pm, and from 3 pm to 5 pm. Tickets are limited and expected to go quickly.

Abbey Road Farm is located at 10280 NE Oak Springs Farm Road, Carlton, OR 97111. Ample parking is available onsite. VIP ticket holders enjoy priority parking next to the winery and regular ticket holders need only take a short walk from the main lot.

Participating wineries:

ABOUT YAMHILL-CARLTON
Yamhill-Carlton is a nested AVA in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, celebrating 20 years in 2025. This horseshoe-shaped winegrowing region is distinguished by its ancient sedimentary soils, creating wines of character with an unmistakable sense of place. Wineries in Yamhill-Carlton are predominantly family owned and operated, producing wines that emphasize quality over quantity. Named for the two hamlets of Yamhill and Carlton, the region has become a destination for wine lovers, collectors, and culinary travelers alike. With its picture-perfect patchwork of vineyards, Yamhill-Carlton produces some of the finest Pinot Noir in the world. For more information, please visit yamhillcarlton.org.