Aurora Colony Vineyards

We found out about Aurora because of the Oregon Wine Passport we purchased on Groupon. So glad we did! It was the first visit out of the Passport and it paid for itself on this visit alone. We got 2 tasting for free and loved the majority of the wines. We were warmly greeted by Mindy and Cathy and their service was great during our visit. We also had the best food with our wine. The chef is very good. His French fries are one of the best we have had. So great to have food at a wine tasting and reasonable prices too. The outdoor area looks great and we want to go back in a warm day for that. The inside could benefit from a fireplace, specially on cold days. It would make room cozier and warmer. It was a little chilly inside and I had to get a jacket out of my car. But it's a cool place still. I love the easy going and relaxed vibe of this winery. It's like being in a bar or restaurant with good wine and great service.

We purchased the Oregon Wine Passport on Groupon and chose Aurora for our first visit, for 2 complimentary wine tastings. GPS was confused about the entrance but we turned around and figured it out. Friendly reception and service by Mindy and Cathy. We enjoyed the majority of the wines and came home with a bottle of rose and a bottle of chardonnay. The Rose of Pinot Noir is absolutely delicious!!! I will keep going back for it for sure!! The food was really good and my husband actually said the French fries were the best ones he has ever had!! Were were very happy with the time we spent at Aurora. Nice relaxed vibe. It felt like a cool restaurant or bar. We will definitely go back on a sunny day to sit outdoors. It looks lovely!!!

Great atmosphere, wine and food. Our server, Paige, was beyond excellent-full knowledge of the wine/menu, timing was impeccable and her suggestion of the brussel sprouts was spot on. They were delish! Also had the artichoke dip which was crazy good. We sat out on the deck next to the pond on a lovely warm evening. A perfect spot to enjoy a little wine with your date/friends!

We traveled from out of town specifically to visit this winery. We made a reservation over the phone, as instructed to do on the website, two weeks in advance. When we arrived the doors were locked and the event was closed for a private gathering. An employee came out as we were outside and said it was our fault for not knowing that there was another event that day. We should not have had to call back and re-confirm a reservation that was already confirmed. I called the winery the following week to complain and I was met by a general lack of interest in the fact that we had wasted a whole day by going all the way out there and having our reservation cancelled AFTER we arrived. We do not recommend due to the inept reservation system and rude treatment.