Hyland Estates

Oh the love I have for Hyland Estates! Make a point to visit this gem in Dundee! I have been quite the picky lady when it comes to the wine club realm since the choices in our stunning Willamette Valley are so generous. With that being said, this is the only winery where the experience is equivalent to what they craft. The Hyland team loves what they do and I am always so impressed in their knowledge and their admiration of their wines.
My favorites… Damnit…that Dijon 2012 is blissful… I regret opening my bottle because I miss it so! And the Chardonnay which I had last weekend is a perfect balance of creaminess and brightness especially because I shy away from this varietal.
Favorites aside from the wine… your warm tasting room (love the fireplace!) and Michael! Thank you for showing my family such a stellar time! They are learning about wine just as I am getting passionate about it and they loved your enthusiasm especially considering it was a slow Monday in Dundee tasting rooms.
Cheers!

Hyland is one of the first stops on our wine tasting adventures, and it’s the best way to start! Fun environment, great wine, and Michael is the best! Make sure to stop in and see him!

Such a beautiful winery! I can’t wait for the White Wine club to start! Michael is great and so knowledgeable about everything!
Love coming here

Loved the wine and the atmosphere. The landscape was beautiful and they had delicious food to go with the pours. Will absolutely be coming back here.

Pros– The red wines are very good. Silky delicate pinots, with rich flavor and great quality. The 3 stars I give go to the wine alone. Sometimes they have free treats and food, and the grounds and tasting room is very beautiful.
Cons– this is the snootiest winery I have ever been to. My biggest pet peve with this wine is they will only let you use the Pinot glasses if your a member. Seriously? Why wouldn’t you want your wine tasted out of the glass it’s designed to be tasted with? We all know the structure of the glass effects where the wine hits your pallet, thus using the wrong glass can drastically alter the flavor of the wine. If you use the correct Pinot glass, wouldn’t you sell more wine? Being a member at several wineries in Yamhill county, I wish Hyland would step up their game when it comes to service level.

Walked in and approached three available wine reps… only to find ourselves ignored by two with the other servicing the couple that came in behind us. Stood there staring at all three for a good five minutes w/​still no service and decided to leave. Very unprofessional and I wouldn’t trust these first 15 4.5 star reviews. My recommendation is to go to Stoller Family Estates. By far best winery I’ve been to across California and Oregon.

Discovered their wine during a fabulous stay at the Allison Inn and Resort in Newberg. Apparently once a week a local winery comes in for tastings. Lucky for us we were there when Hyland was pouring. The staff from Hyland was outstanding and knowledgeable. We enjoyed all of their wines, particular the Pinot. We went back to their tasting room in Dundee and bought two bottles. With the purchase the tasting fee was waived. Not so with other places we visited and won’t be back. Can’t wait to enjoy the fabulous PInot we purchased.

Brian at Le Cadeau cellars recommended we stop by to try some of their whites. Well, we were glad we did! Our hosts, Brady and Amy were relaxed and knowledgeable, as they spoke of the history of the winery and of the vintage and varietals. We picked up a few bottles to sip and savor!
Cheers!

Hyland has a beautiful property and a very well appointed, modern tasting room. The staff is very friendly and welcoming and I very much enjoyed talking about the wines with them. I didn’t feel I was disturbing them with my questions, but that they had a genuine interest in discussing the wine and drawing comparisons and even talking about other wines with me. I am almost always a red wine girl, but I found the whites at Hyland to be just as good. Specifically the Gewürztraminer. Of the reds, the coury Pinot noir was my favorite. I will definitely revisit Hyland Estates in the near future!

Great Pinot Noir, although somewhat expensive, and a nice soft buttery Chardonnay. Magnums are on sale right now. The tasting room isn’t busy, at least it wasn’t today. Situated in a nice orchard with a pond and fountain it is a great place to visit.

Pros: Tasting room is new and well appointed. Obviously a large amount of money was spent here.
Cons: I found the pinot’s to be light and underwhelming. They were underbodied, but spicy which left me wanting much more. They did however get better as the price skyrocketed. Unappealing wine and overall attitude.
As I was trying to find the flavors they described on their tasting sheets, the employee told me «you dont have to find every flavor… usually people just taste the wine.» Ok, but isnt that the point of WINE TASTING? Why put the flavor profiles on the tasting sheet then?
Quote of the visit:
Me (being polite) — «Ah, this one is tastier…»
Employee — «well, that one is $ 100»
Oh really? So, you justify how «good» something is based on the price you set?
Yea. Ok. See ya.
Vista Hills crushed their pinot’s, and were much much more welcoming… Also on the wine passport.

We loved this wine and the people were so nice, laid back, and accommodating. Dont miss this stop! Easy to get to off the highway. They have a beautiful little outdoor area so you can sit in the sun and sip their lovely wines. We really enjoyed their Riesling and pinots. yummy!!! And to think we almost didnt stop here and it turned out to be our favorite one!

I absolutely can not recommend Hyland enough. We had emailed a few days ahead of time and set up a wine and cheese tasting with Brady. We were in no rush so we spent well over an hour sippin’ wine outside and enjoying some very lovely cheese along with the scenery. He was very knowledgeable about the wines and we were very impressed with the pinots. We also very much liked their Gewürztraminer. We ended up buying a bottle of the Coury Clone pinot. It is absolutely amazing.
Do yourself a favor and make sure you make a point of stopping by Hyland for some great cheese and even better wine.

I’m giving one star for scenery alone, it is gorgeous! We walked in at 4:00 in the afternoon and received a very cold welcome. I feel that since we walked in (being responsible and not driving) donning backpacks, we were greeted and treated like vagabonds. I think that if we had arrived in a Lexus, drunk driving, we would have been greeted with open arms. Instead, wearing tights and my husband donning a travelers’ beard we were immediately pegged as «poor». We received no description card of the tasting (had to ask or one) and received minimal to no descriptions of each wine (ex. «This is the Syrah»). Overall, I felt very unwelcome and unappreciated. With a little kindness and attention I may have bought a few bottles (I’m not poor). Instead I’m leaving a poor Unilocal review and walking away disappointed!

Beautiful scenery and amazing wines. Stopped there on our short trip to the Portland Area and am really glad I did. We had the Pinot Noir and the Gewürztraminer. SOOO GOOD! and I really loved the setting. Definitely go there if you can!

This place was fantastic. The people were very friendly and suggested some excellent wines. Being from California and living so close to Napa we (wife & I) weren’t sure what to expect, but we were more than pleasantly surprised. We learned a great deal about the Oregon wine scene from Brady (wine room guide) and the history of the winery.
My favorite was the Hyland Estates Pinot Noir 2010. Bought three bottles. Two as gifts and one for ourselves. Also bought some pinot hot sauce (screams tourist I know) which is apparently made by a retired local chef. Tastes great on eggs and home made tacos. Anyway, if you’re in the area definitely check it out. We brought lunch and ate on the patio next to some vineyards and hazelnut trees. A wonderful midweek trip!

Legendary wine maker Laurent Montalieu has done it again, and this time with some of the oldest vines in the valley. We love his other winery Solena, as well as several of the wines he makes for other wineries (like Four Graces). As always, his palate is spot on. Highly recommended.

Since I’m not an oenophile, I’ll keep this review short. A friend and I were passing through the area and wanted to taste some wine. We chose Hyland Estates for its proximity to the highway. We were very lucky. The tasting room’s host was an amiable fellow who shared a lot of good conversation with us. He explained the art of wine tasting well and without pretense. Although I am unable to give a fair review of the wine, the experience as a whole was very enjoyable.

I had been driving past Hyland for months, and, one day, I finally made the decision to go see what they had to offer. In hind sight, it was the best decision I’ve made in ages. What I found was a phenomenal winery with great product and a staff that is second to none.
Winery:
Although Hyland may appear to be a new face in the already vibrant wine community in Oregon, it has been a valley institution for years as a producer of fine fruit for area wineries. They have the oldest vines in the valley which produce great fruit.
Tasting Room:
The tasting room is located a short drive down the road past the Red Hills Inn. The main building is situated towards the back of the property, just keep going past the main gate and follow the signs. Look for the red clapboard building just past the large silver fermentation hall, you can’t miss it.
The interior is very open and decorated with dark, rich wood, muted gray stone, and brushed metal accents throughout. There are comfortable nooks with soft leather sofas and chairs located just off the main area. The walls were tastefully appointed with artwork, I believe they will be having an art show coming up, and there are large windows looking out onto the property and surrounding country.
In all the space was modern, yet comfortable and welcoming.
Wines:
When I was there, they were pouring 6 wines: 2 Gewurtz, a ’10 and an ’11, a ’10 Reisling, an ’09 Pinot, their ’09 (I believe) Koury, and an ’03 pinot from NW Wine Co. Ver jus is available too, very delicious.
Cost:
The tasting fee was $ 10, pretty reasonable compared with the other tasting rooms in the valley. I believe the fee is waived with the purchase of a bottle.
The Experience:
I was welcomed the moment I came in, even with there already being a few other tasters already at the counter. I was helped by Erik, Linda, the hospitality manager, was helping another group. He provided me with their tasting menu and we were off and running.
I am a bit partial to reds and dry whites, so when I saw they had three, potentially very sweet wines, I was a little wary. However, my fears were totally unfounded. Erik promised that these would be dry and without any residual sugar, and he delivered; I was floored. They were not the least bit cloying and were very enjoyable.
The reds were juicy, with both red and purple fruits, and had notes of baking spices. I could not get over how wonderful they were.
In all, the tasting experience was great. I had a wonderful time and I know I will be going back again soon!
The Staff:
The quality of their product is only heightened by their tasting room staff. I am relatively new to the region and have only visited a few area wineries, but their staff, by far, has been the best. Erik was incredibly helpful, patient (even with my frequent questions about the area and the wine), and the dynamic between him and Linda helped create a very convivial, relaxed atmosphere.
At no point did I feel rushed through my tasting or pressured to buy any wine. This is one of the biggest issues I have with some wineries! I was allowed to take my time and savor each taste, and Erik was attentive and helped me promptly, even as the room started to fill up!
In all, the staff is warm, approachable, knowledgeable, and very passionate about their industry and craft. They are happy to work with all clients and knowledge levels and have very genuine personalities
My Favorites:
’10 Gewurtz, the Riesling, and the 09 Pinot.
Grab a bottle and enjoy!

Visited Hyland Estates’ tasting room in April. A relatively new winery for bottling under their own label producing Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir. Enough good things here that we’ll go back. But a couple problems on site need correction we think.
TASTING SET UP
Tasting room hostess was knowledgeable about wine making in the region given her experience in other top end local wineries. Her passion for Hyland Estates wines was evident as she poured and talked about them. Brava!
Tasting fees are $ 10. Don’t recall if the fee was refunded with our purchases.
THE WINES
Riesling and Gewürztraminer @ $ 25 /​bottle. The Pinot Noir @ $ 35. We thought the PN was a good buy for the quality. Both white varietal bottlings were crisp but less pronounced for fruit and acid balanced than we would normally choose in either. Different styles for different palates. We still bought a bottle of each to open at home.
THE WINE MAKER AND OWNERS
In 2007 three partners purchased the Hyland vineyards with some vines as old as 1971 and a couple of hundred acres in total size with about half planted to vines. The grapes from the vineyard had been sold for decades to some of the Valley’s best winemakers. The new team of wine maker Laurent Montalieu (who received his wine making education in France with hands on experience in the US). his wife Danielle Montalieu (who hails from a US wine making family that also owns Archery Summit) and John Niemeyer set about to maintain the integrity of the vineyards and also produce high quality estate grown wines under the Hyland label.
FACILITY — the pluses
Here are the pluses; a newishly renovated facility (the winery’s marketing collateral says «brand new») with an ample parking lot, a small patio outside and a spacious tasting room with interior that is fully accessible (the loo too) for all people.
FACILITY — the minuses
Equal access barriers outside to get inside are the negatives. Because in getting FROM the parking lot INTO the building there were two problems. To Yeeps and other Peeps who consider barriers in advance:
1. As much as I could find one, there was not a curb ramp to allow a wheelchair user who cannot step up over a curb a way to get from the parking lot onto the walkway and into the building.
Why does this matter?
If you push a stroller or pull wheeled luggage, you know why curb ramps that transition from parking lot or street to sidewalk are important. But, if they’re missing, you might lift the stroller or suitcase up over the curb. A wheelchair user can’t lift their chair over the curb. They’re stuck in the street and can’t get across a walkway into the door to participate.
2. Although none of the other parking stalls in the lot require back in parking, Hyland set up the wheelchair accessible parking stall to require backing in and even a «back in only» sign This is the result of a design /​build error where Hyland painted the striped access aisle on the wrong side of the vehicle per state codes and federal rules. They need to fix their error.
Why does this matter?
Because Hyland should not penalize a wheelchair van user by making parking more difficult for him (back in) than they do for all others.
Both Federal Standards passed in 1990 as part of civil rights law (ADA) and the mirror standards in Oregon Structural Code (OSSC 11) have required these curb ramps and parking design for more than twenty years. Perplexing that «brand new» infrastructure like this doesn’t meet the minimums as clearly defined for two decades.
Why do I pay attention?
Because I am a wino with MS. (I’d say oenophile with MS but I lack the credentials for the fancier title.) I have a dog in this hunt.
I also think of my fifty something urban planner oenophile (she has earned the title) friend who uses a wheelchair due to a childhood virus. She couldn’t get from the lot into the door here to taste and buy wine.
I also think of a twenty something year old veteran I met this year. His legs were severed in Iraq. He said, «When I walked around in my uniform I was a hero. Now that I use a wheelchair, I sometimes get treated like the enemy for just wanting to get in the door.» He’d need that parking to be correct and the curb ramps too to get in the door to taste and buy wine.
People of all ages and walks of life are part of this minority population.
Some folks recognize the importance of getting equal access right on their own. (Hooray — see Penner-​Ash, Alexana, Trisaetum, Stoller, Chehalem and Winderlea as examples). Some folks take a «wait and see if we get a complaint» approach before they do what they know needs to be done. But isn’t it shortsighted as a biz owner to have barriers in place that keep out customers with money to spend?
THIS N THAT:
1) Hyland makes, bottles and sells verjus! Yahoo. We bought some .
2) The cozy little outdoor patio is available for picnicking if you’re buying Hyland wine.