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    Urban Bliss Life » Blog » Brooks Winery and Tasting Room

    Published: October 29, 2014 / Updated: May 28, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Brooks Winery and Tasting Room

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    The Brooks Winery and Tasting Room offers expansive Willamette Valley views, beautiful Pinot Noirs and Rieslings, and delicious food. It's one of our favorite places to go wine tasting in the Willamette Valley.

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    We live just three miles on the edge of Oregon wine country. Surrounded by gorgeous rolling hillsides peppered with vineyard after vineyard... Vineyards that produce world class wines, host incredible farm-to-table events, and are run by the loveliest, hardest working families.

    So when a new winery pops up in town, I get very excited to share it with all of you. The winery scene in Yamhill Valley is super casual and friendly. But in an area where competition is plentiful, it can be a challenge to create a tasting room that stands out.

    Brooks Winery & Tasting Room

    21101 SE Cherry Blossom Lane
    Amity, OR 97101
    BrooksWine.com

    Brooks Winery Oregon Urban Bliss Life

    Founded in 1998 by the late Jimi Brooks, Brooks Wines continues its commitment to organic and biodynamic winemaking. It's now lead by his sister, Janie Brooks Heuck, and by his young son, Pascal.

    In September 2014, Brooks opened a large new winery in Amity, Oregon. In an answer to the expression, "Go big or go home," Brooks went big.

    Incredible Willamette Valley Views

    The new Brooks Winery and Tasting Room is 12,500 square feet of gorgeous, expansive space overlooking the Eola Hills. The main tasting room is massive compared to the majority of tasting rooms in the valley. Yet, they've managed to make this large space cozy and inviting.

    Brooks Winery Oregon Urban Bliss Life

    The expansive main tasting room expands out onto a sweeping upper deck. There's plenty of space to sip a glass of wine with good friends while taking in the beautiful vineyard views.

    Brooks Winery outside

    The view from Brooks Winery & Tasting Room is simply stunning.

    Every time I am out in wine country, I am reminded of just how lucky we are to live in this gorgeous place with such diverse landscape.

    On a clear day, we're told you can see four mountains  -- Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. St. Helens -- from the deck of the new winery.

    Brooks Winery view

    Inside, the modern rustic tasting room is flanked on both main walls by a brilliant wall treatment. It's made from old barrels from neighboring wineries. LOVE this so much. DIY friends, you're gonna want to pin this photo below!

    Brooks Winery Oregon Urban Bliss Life

    The decor is a nice blend of styles. It reflects the softness of the view and the sturdiness of the surrounding pinot-producing terrain.

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    Downstairs, you'll find a spacious barrel room. . .

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    Then there's another fabulous half-covered, half-open seating area. This lower level includes a dart board, fire pit, and wood-burning pizza oven.

    Brooks Winery Oregon Urban Bliss Life

    Brooks Wines

    Brooks does an excellent job with two main varietals: Pinot Noir (it is Oregon, after all) and Riesling.

    Brooks Wines

    Wines to watch: the 2012 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and 2011 Temperance Hill Pinot Noir. Both were recently included in Portland Monthly Magazine's list of Oregon's 50 Best Wines.

    My favorite of the Brooks wines I have tasted so far is the Janus Pinot Noir. Touted as their flagship wine, this is an earthy wine with hints of dark berries and a sophisticated, smooth palate. It is a fantastic selection for a classic fall night by the fireplace.

    Brooks also produces a Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, and a soft Rose.

    Full In-House Kitchen

    Brooks Wine

    The new winery includes private rooms that can be reserved for events. And, there's also a full kitchen, which is a rare find in local tasting rooms.

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    It is evident how much love and personal passion went into the development of the new winery.

    From the architects to the tasting room staff, everyone we spoke with clearly put their hearts into this winery. It's an extension of the commitment the Brooks family has to continuing Jim Brooks' legacy.

    Brooks Wines

    Visit Brooks Winery

    21101 SE Cherry Blossom Lane
    Amity, OR 97101
    BrooksWine.com

    HOURS: Open daily from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Please visit the Brooks Winery website for more information and to make your reservations.

    Other wineries nearby

    Out and about wine tasting? Consider stops at nearby Keeler Estate, Stoller Family Vineyards, or Grocheau Cellars.

    Restaurants nearby

    If you're looking for a spot to eat while near Brooks Winery, check out the Joel Palmer House.

    Where to stay nearby

    Looking for lodging near Brooks Winery? We've stayed at the Vintages Trailer Resort, a fun casual lodging option nearby!

    More Oregon Wine Travels

    Find more great Oregon wineries to go wine tasting in our Oregon Wine Guide.

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      1. Melissa Kaylene says

        October 29, 2014 at 10:36 pm

        It is so beautiful there! I can't wait to go again sometime and enjoy the peaceful surroundings!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 02, 2014 at 10:41 pm

          It is gorgeous there!

      2. Janie Brooks Heuck says

        October 29, 2014 at 11:28 am

        Your write up gave me the chills. You captured our spirit and warmth in what you wrote. Thank you so much! Hope to see you often!

        Cheers-Janie

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 02, 2014 at 10:42 pm

          Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful new space with us, Janie. We'll be back, for sure!

      3. Pech says

        October 29, 2014 at 9:08 am

        That deck and firepit look so inviting for lingering over some wine even as the weather gets cooler!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          November 02, 2014 at 10:43 pm

          Don't they? That fire pit is a great size for groups.

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