Meet our local friends and neighbors who bring the heart and soul to Ribbon Ridge. They're the backbone of our neiborhood, and we're proud to support them.
Planning your visit? No need to leave the Ridge. Get ready for a day packed with amazing experiences – from luxurious to laid-back tasting rooms and top-notch distilleries, there's something for everyone. Spend a whole day exploring and get a taste of what makes Ribbon Ridge so special.
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The vineyard that started it all. Merritt tasted a wine from this vineyard in 2009 when he worked with Wynne in New Zealand. That bottle changed his life. Merritt returned to the US to work a harvest with Harry Peterson-Nedry, who eventually sold us our property in 2013.
They have a tasting room located in the house just south of us.
Located directly across the street from us, nothing compares to the epic views, hospitality, and bold wines of Eminent Domaine. With full disclosure, Camille is the GM there - but we consider the Meaders to be family.
The tasting room is open from 10:30 am - 5 pm Thursday through Monday by reservation.
Killdeer Distilling is a family-owned distillery located less than a mile down the road. They specialize in whiskeys and gin and other small-batch, handcrafted spirits.
We kindly refer to Kate and Colin as our punk-rock farmers. They have tats, sheep and great spirits. Ask Merritt about his New Years absinthe story.
Mike and Cay Lichtenwalter (best pronounced with a thick German accent) host tastings in their lovely home tasting room. Mike and his son do all the farming themselves and hosts the tastings.
PGC focuses on making site-specific, clone-specific, and beautiful nerdy pinots. The winemaking is top-notch and their "we do what we want" attitude is authentic and captivating.
Robert and his family own Norris wines. They make pinots but specialize in Rieslings. So if you're looking to try different wines, please visit their beautiful winery.
Amanda is the most gracious guide in the Willamette Valley. She curates each tour based, and your interests, brings a tablecloth for picnic lunches, and does it with a smile. Plus, all winery dogs flock to her, which is a good sign.
Phil and Lisa run a cycling tour company that leads groups down and around Ribbon Ridge. The tours are tailored to each group's ability and interest, so you don't have to be an avid biker to enjoy yourself. You'll have a blast - and they are wonderful people!
We have stayed in this house many times and always recommend it to our family and friends. It has 3 bedrooms, and a greenhouse and vineyard on site. You get fresh farm eggs in the morning. It's located just 2 miles down the road.
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