• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Urban Bliss Life logo

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • contact
  • shop
  • cookbooks
  • cooking classes
  • resources
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • 30-Minute Meals
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Appetizer Recipes
    • Asian recipes
    • Bread Recipes
    • Breakfast Recipes
    • Cookie Recipes
    • Dairy-free Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Entertaining Recipes
    • Filipino Recipes
    • Gluten-Free Recipes
    • Healthy Recipes
    • Holiday Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • 5 Ingredients
    • Kid-Friendly Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Make-Ahead Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Side Dishes
    • Slow Cooker Recipes
    • Snack Recipes
    • Soup Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Cocktail Recipes
    • Dog Treats
  • Wine
    • Oregon Wine Guide
    • Washington Wine
    • California Wine
    • Food and Wine Pairing
    • Wine Country
    • Wine Tips & Wine Pairings
  • Travel
    • Europe
      • Greece
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Liechtenstein
      • The Netherlands
      • Switzerland
      • The UK (United Kingdom)
    • Canada
    • USA travel
      • California
      • Colorado
      • Hawaii
      • Idaho
      • Montana
      • Nevada
      • New Mexico
      • New York
      • Oregon Travel Ideas
      • Utah
      • Washington
      • New Orleans
    • Travel Gear
    • Japan
    • Travel Tips
    • Hotels
    • Family Travel
  • Restaurants
  • About
    • Work With Urban Bliss Life
    • Press
    • Contact
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Fall Recipes
  • All Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • About
  • Work With Us
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Urban Bliss Life » Wine Tips » Oregon Wine » Ponzi Winery and Tasting Room

    Published: July 3, 2013 / Updated: May 28, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Ponzi Winery and Tasting Room

    0 shares

    In an industry that has seen a boom in new business and interesting mergers, there's something satisfying and comforting about watching a longtime classic like Ponzi Winery experience continued growth and emerge with an exciting new space.

    Since 1970, Ponzi wines have been a staple in Oregon restaurants, homes, and tourist itineraries. Last month, Ponzi opened its newest location: Ponzi Vineyards Winery in Sherwood, Oregon. As Cellar Club members, my husband and I were invited to a grand opening event on opening day of the new space, which sits atop the beautiful Chehalem Mountains.

    Jump to:
    • 🍾 Ponzi winery grand opening
    • 🍇 New tasting room
    • 🍷 The wines
    • 🥂 Visit Ponzi winery
    • More Oregon wineries

    🍾 Ponzi winery grand opening

    Along with other Cellar Club members, we sipped on winemaker Luisa Ponzi's 2008 Cin Cin, a limited batch Brute Rose which was perfect for the warm summer evening. We learned about the new space from Founder Dick Ponzi and his daughter and Director of Marketing, Maria Ponzi, and toured the expansive facility & beautiful new tasting room.

    Ponzi wines and seafood appetizers

    FOODIE MOMENT: see that appetizer above? If you're ever hosting a wine event, you can't go wrong with a classic crostini with smoked salmon, creme fraiche, caviar, and chives. It is, in my mind, the perfect classic entertaining dish.

    🍇 New tasting room

    If you've been to Ponzi's Historic Estate in Beaverton, you are already familiar with the care the Ponzi family takes into every detail of each space they create. The newest Ponzi Vineyard Winery was designed by Brett Folgelstrom of Fogelstrom Design Build Co., who is also Maria Ponzi's husband. The space includes the wine making facility, administrative offices, and the tasting room.

    exterior of ponzi winery

    The interior of the Ponzi Winery and Tasting Room space is sleek, modern, and oozes of a historic richness that complements the elegance, sophistication, and creativity of Ponzi wines. High ceilings, mixes of concrete and wood, contemporary furniture, expansive guest space both inside and out, and beautiful glass displays featuring momentos of the Ponzi past give the new Ponzi tasting room a cozy atmosphere, making you feel as though you should really take it all in and stay a while.

    Ponzi Winery in Sherwood, Oregon. Interior of tasting room.

    The new tasting room features tableside wine service within the sleek interior, outside on the terrace, or on the patio overlooking the two Bocce ball courts.

    Ponzi winery bocce ball courts

    The patio is my favorite spot. It has a serene European feel to it. I could have sat there all day.

    Ponzi winery patio seating

    It is, simply put, the perfect spot to spend a sunny summer afternoon. After all, this is your view:

    Ponzi - 02

    In the new tasting room, you have the option to purchase an assorted antipasti plate for $15, in addition to the expansive wine selection.

    🍷 The wines

    When an out-of-towner has never experienced the delicious difference of Oregon Pinot Noirs, I suggest the 2009 Ponzi Pinot Noir Reserve or the 2010 Ponzi 10th Anniversary Pinot Noir Reserve. Ponzi Pinots taste the way Oregon Pinots should, in my opinion.

    Their white wine selection is equally fantastic. The 2012 Pinot Gris is a wonderful wine for summer picnics, and is very affordable at $17 per bottle.  At $20 per bottle, the Ponzi 2012 Pinot Blanc is also an excellent summer wine. In fact, after the cellar club formal gathering, my husband and I ordered a bottle of the Ponzi 2012 Pinot Blanc and lounged on the patio, enjoying the view from the sunny north slope.

    Ponzi pinot blanc

    🥂 Visit Ponzi winery

    If you're headed to Oregon Wine Country, I definitely suggest taking some time to visit Ponzi Vineyards Winery in Sherwood, Oregon. There is ample parking in the lot, and plenty of space to relax and take in the gorgeous views, while enjoying the fruits of labor of one of Oregon's top winemakers.

    Ponzi Vineyards Winery
    Open daily 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
    19500 SW Mountain Home Road
    Sherwood, OR 97140
    503 628 1227
    INFO@PONZIWINES.COM
    www.PonziWines.com

    Have you been to the new Ponzi tasting room in Sherwood, Oregon? What did you think? I'd love to know your thoughts in the comments below!

    More Oregon wineries

    • wine tasting at Gran Moraine Winery
      Oregon Wine Tasting Guide: Yamhill-Carlton AVA
    • wine flight against a backdrop of vineyards at Stoller
      Oregon Wine Tasting Guide: Dundee Wineries
    • ROCO winery
      Oregon Wine Tasting Guide: Newberg Wineries
    • wine bottle and red wine glass at Roseburg wineries
      Roseburg Wineries: Wine Tasting in Southern Oregon

    « Things I Want to Do This Summer Printable
    Hyatt Regency Bellevue Review: A Family-Friendly Retreat »
    0 shares

    Get recipes, travel tips, deals and more delivered to your inbox!

      Reader Interactions

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

      Primary Sidebar

      Marlynn Jayme Schotland 2021 profile pic

      Hi! Thanks for stopping by! I'm Marlynn - a cookbook author, writer, photographer, and mom of two teenagers + a lovable lab retriever. Here you'll find my fast, easy, and delicious recipes, wine pairings, and travel guides. I hold a WSET 2 with Distinction in wine, and am a member of Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) and the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA).

      More about me →

      Featured In

      Urban Bliss Life Press Featured In graphic

      Dads & Grads Recipes

      • BBQ bacon burger
        BBQ Bacon Burger
      • honey garlic chicken skewers
        Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers
      • closeup photo of air fryer corn ribs stacked on top of one another with drizzled mayo and chopped cilantro.
        Air Fryer Corn Ribs
      • closeup of Filipino BBQ pork skewers with cilantro leaves
        Filipino Pork BBQ

      New Recipes

      • white basmati rice in a blue bowl on green plate.
        Instant Pot Basmati Rice
      • Thai basil beef with red peppers, green onions, and white rice.
        Thai Basil Beef
      • plate of Instant Pot country style ribs and mashed potatoes with herbs.
        Instant Pot Country Style Ribs
      • glass of white wine next to a bowl of cajun shrimp pasta with title text that reads "Best wine and pasta pairings."
        Best Wine with Pasta

      New Travel Tips

      • photos of Depoe Bay, Cannon Beach, Tillamook Oregon with title text that reads "Best Oregon Coast Towns."
        Best Oregon Coast Towns
      • photos of waterfalls, vineyard grapes, haystack rock at cannon beach, and mount hood with title text that reads 35+ day trips from Portland, Oregon.
        35+ Day Trips from Portland
      • glass of red wine next to a bottle of Bells Up Winery pinot noir.
        Bells Up Winery
      • The Prayer Hall of Wat Chalong temple in Phuket, Thailand.
        Wat Chalong Temple
      • Twitter
      • Facebook
      • Pinterest
      • Instagram
      • YouTube

      Footer

      ↑ back to top

      logos of media outlets that have featured urban bliss life.

      Recipes

      • 30-Minute Meals
      • 5-Ingredients
      • Air Fryer
      • Asian
      • Dairy-Free
      • Pasta
      • Seafood

      About

      • About
      • FAQs
      • Privacy & Accessibility Policy
      • Terms & Conditions

      Contact

      • Contact
      • Work with me

      As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
      Copyright © 2022 Urban Bliss Life

      All rights reserved. You may not use any photos or recipes on this site for any personal or commercial use without my express written permission.