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    Urban Bliss Life ยป Blog ยป Roseburg Wineries: Wine Tasting in Southern Oregon

    Published: February 1, 2020 / Updated: November 3, 2021 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland ยท This post may contain affiliate links.

    Roseburg Wineries: Wine Tasting in Southern Oregon

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    Southern Oregon wineries continue to produce world class Oregon wines. If you're traveling to Southern Oregon, consider wine tasting at these top Roseburg wineries.

    wide shot of Cooper Ridge Vineyard, rows of grapevines

    When wine lovers ask me about Oregon wine, they most often refer to our Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.

    While I LOVE Oregon Pinot Noir, I also really love sharing with others how much more Oregon wineries have to offer.

    rows of vines at a Roseburg Winery

    Wine Enthusiast named Southern Oregon a Top 10 Global Wine Destination in 2016. Southern Oregon wineries, including Roseburg wineries, cover a wide range of climates and topography. Here, you'll find more than 70 varietals. Popular wines from this region are big reds (Tempranillo, Syrah) and German-style white wines (Rieslings, Grüner Veltliner).

    While wineries near Portland in the north part of the state also produce these varietals, the Willamette Valley wine region is definitely more known for producing its world class Pinot Noir.

    One of the things I really love about going wine tasting in Oregon, is the warm atmosphere and personalized service you find in most tasting rooms. Southern Oregon wineries, in particular, tend to be family-owned and operated; there's a good chance that the person pouring your wine will be one of the owners or the winemaker.

    The first three Roseburg wineries featured here are all family-owned and operated; the fourth is an urban winery. I loved wine tasting at all of these Oregon wineries, and hope you will, too!

    Cooper Ridge Vineyard

    Cooper Ridge Vineyard
    1389 Old Garden Valley Rd
    Roseburg, OR 97471
    Wine Tasting Room Hours: Tues - Sun, 12 - 6pm

    wide shot of wine bottle and red wine glass in Cooper Ridge vineyard

    Cooper Ridge Vineyard has one of the best vineyard views of all Southern Oregon wineries I have visited. It overlooks the estate vineyards, the North Umpqua River, and also has beautiful mountain views.

    This Roseburg winery offers seven varietals. Their award winning estate wines include Tempranillo, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Viognier, Grüner Veltliner, Riesling and more.

    Wine Tasting + Tour at Abacela Winery

    Abacela
    12500 Lookingglass Road,
    Roseburg, OR 97471
    Wine Tasting Room: Open daily 11am - 5pm

    Abacela Vineyard in January

    The second stop on my tour of Roseburg wineries was Abacela. Owners Earl and Hilda Jones are two of the nicest, warmest people you'll ever meet in the wine industry. Their passion and curiosity in their quest to continuously produce world class wines is evident when you go wine tasting at their winery.

    Abacela's first released vintage: a 1996 Cabernet Franc

    This year, 2020, Abacela winery celebrates its 25th anniversary. I recommend tasting through my faves here, especially the Tempranillos: from the popular Fiesta Tempranillo, the Barrel Select Tempranillo, and the Paramour Tempranillo. Definitely make sure you try the Abacela Albariño.

    However, you can also try varietals that are had to find elsewhere in Oregon, such as Tinta Amarela and the 10 year Colheita Port.

    To learn more about wine tasting here, check out my full blog post about Abacela winery.

    Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyard

    Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards
    960 Cal Henry Road
    Roseburg, OR 97471

    The very first Grüner Veltliner ever to be introduced in the United States came from Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards.

    This family-owned Roseburg winery was founded in 2001 by Steve and Gloria Reustle and sits on 200 acres (40 acres are planted vineyards) near the Umpqua River. The wine tasting room and surrounding outdoor ampitheatre is a fascinating combo of colorful whimsy and formal decor.

    You can taste Reustle's 15 different varietals in the tasting room. All tastings are sit down tastings with light bite food pairings, inside the wine cave. Here, you'll also find a bar area and fireplace seating, as well as outdoor seating on sunnier days.

    Paul O'Brien Wines

    wine tasting pour at Paul O'Brien Winery

    Paul O'Brien Wines
    609 SE Pine Street
    Roseburg, OR 97470
    Wine Tasting Room Hours: Daily, 11am - 5pm

    Paul O'Brien Winery is one of only two urban Roseburg wineries. Located in a former car dealership, the winery buys grapes from around the region. All of their wine is produced in the downtown location. The spacious tasting room has plenty of space to sit and enjoy a tasting or a bottle split with friends.

    I enjoyed tasting their Pinot Noir. Also, be sure to taste their Charlamagne - a Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc done in the classic Burgundy style. And if you're looking for a special occasion bottle, Paul O'Brien's La Dame ($75/bottle) is said to be "wine fit for a king!"

    More Southern Oregon Wineries

    There are so many more wineries in Roseburg, Ashland, Medford, and surrounding areas to explore! For more info to help you plan your Oregon wine tasting travels, visit Travel Southern Oregon and Travel Oregon.

    More Southern Oregon Travel

    And if you're looking for more about this area, check out these guides:

    • Restaurants in Roseburg, Oregon
    • Where to Stay in Ashland, Oregon
    • Eugene, Oregon restaurants
    • Marché Restaurant
    • Where to Eat in Ashland, Oregon

    Looking for where to go wine tasting in Oregon? Read our full Dundee Hills Winery Guide, with our top recommendations for wineries to visit in the Willamette Valley's Dundee Hills AVA.

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    • Jordan Winery in Sonoma County California
    • Oregon Wineries: Dundee Wine Tasting

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      1. Pech says

        February 04, 2020 at 12:16 am

        Yesss I love the big reds of Southern Oregon and it reminds me of what Sonoma used to be like vs the more Napa of Willamette Valley! I'm a big fan of Abacela and Reustle!

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      2. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        February 03, 2020 at 6:36 pm

        Thanks so much for this Marlynn! I definitely need to explore the Roseburg area more for these amazing wineries!

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      3. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

        February 03, 2020 at 2:58 pm

        Ooh, I *love* wine tasting when I travel, but I've never actually gone to wineries in Southern Oregon. I must fix that! These recs for the Roseburg, OR area are perfect. Thanks as always Marlynn for giving me ideas for upcoming travel!

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      4. Becca says

        February 03, 2020 at 12:53 pm

        What a great list, these all look lovely. I love Rieslings so Iโ€™m all about the places that offer that. Next time Iโ€™m down in Roseburg Iโ€™ll have to Check some of these wineries out!

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          February 10, 2020 at 11:03 pm

          Thanks so much, Becca! Let me know if you do and how you like them! :)

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