Pfeiffer Vineyards

Decent winery, HORRIBLE service. Judi was HORRIBLE. Spent over 400 $ on my group and she treated us like crap, won’t go back.

My boyfriend and I had the most wonderful time visiting this beautiful winery. Not only is the wine divine, but the staff is equally as charming.
Owners Robin and Danuta are among the most genuine and positive spirited people we’ve ever met– just glowing with passion for wine. We left with our palettes pleased and our hearts happy. Do visit, as you will surely not be disappointed.
We can’t wait to return for another date night!

Not only do they make outstanding Pinots, and a few standout whites, they are incredibly fun to be around. Very energetic, very genuine. We visited several years ago before the expansion. It was just Robin in the tasting room. We usually don’t visit just to taste the wines — why bother driving out? We come for the experience. Robin made that visit probably the most memorable — the man is a hoot! But also imparted a deeper awareness & appreciation for this lovely little fickle grape Pinot noir. This time was no different. We arrived and were also able to meet Danuta. They let us join in on the crush. They had been at it all month with no end in site — and I mean ‘they the owners’. Robin on the tractor (yes — fully clothed; inside joke, so go inside the tasting room to find out). Danuta working the auger /​destemmer machine (official name?). They even let us catch & taste the fallout of the crush (a lovely frothy rain of merlot). Laughing as they worked, pointing out the finer points of the operation as they went about their business. In response to ‘only 70 acres’ I got a whack from Danuta. These are not young folks — but obviously their spirit is. MaKenzie (?) in the tasting room was great, along with the wines. Informative & accommodating. We sat by the pond and inhaled the fall weather, the sun, the flowers, and one damn great Pinot with a swell Muscat (and we hardly ever drink Muscat). Special place, inhabited by very special people. Enjoy.
…and I read a review about the bees (yellow jackets). We were surrounded by these guys at Sweet Cheeks winery. I’m not a Entomologist but these guys are sweet /​meat eater variety and not overly militaristic. They almost seemed like a bee mimic — more fly like if observed closely. I let a few land on my hand with no ill affect. The outward appearance is more frightening than the bee itself — if it’s a true bee, but I suspect not. Regardless, they are patio clearers. People assume the worse (as did I initially) which garnered us great patio seating at Sweet Cheeks right at sunset time (thank you vicious looking bees).

We went to one of their Sunday Suppers, thinking it would be a great experience with our daughter (visiting from Seattle). It was last week (mid-​August) and the weather was perfect for an outdoor experience. We did a tasting beforehand to determine what we wanted to purchase with our dinner. Their wines were delicious… Grey Cat was outstanding. We were surprised to find out that they do not waive their tasting fees with the purchase of a bottle of wine. Even though we bought THREE bottles of wine, plus three dinners, they still did not waive the tasting fees. Bad taste in our mouths at that point. However, we decided to make the best of it and went into the garden area to enjoy our dinners and wine. Within ten minutes, we encountered enormous numbers of yellow jacket bees swarming around us… so bad we had to relocate into the interior of their building. NOT where we wanted to be. We won’t be back any time soon.

I travel the Willamette Valley for work. I go as far north as Portland to as far south as Cottage Grove, visiting wineries often. But if I had to call one winery my «home» winery, it is Pfeiffer, which I have the tremendous pleasure of «happening to be near» quite often for work.
On my first visit out there, it was in the summer and I was by myself. The drive out is beautiful, to the West of Junction City by about 10 miles. Beautiful green fields and buttes give way higher hills and there you find Pfeiffer. Immediately I was struck by how large it was for being tucked around a surrounding forest – it has taken a lot of hard work to plant these vines, and many years. There was a beautiful villa and garden. But I think what made Pfeiffer stick out to me – and why I went back – are both the unique tasting room and their muscat and Blushing Bride. When I order a glass of wine, I don’t order a white – but their muscat has such great sweet smell, and yet it doesn’t hit my tongue too sweet. And the Blushing Bride is a Rosé made of a Merlot which, after a summer of tasting Pinot Rosés struck me as unique and, of course, very good. I still enjoy it after purchasing a case and many bottles!
There are two things I appreciate in a Pinot, and they seem somewhat contrary – I want a Pinto that «tastes like a Pinot», but I also want a Pinot that is unique. Not only are the Pinots at Pfeiffer unique from other vineyards, but they are also unique from each other in great and complex ways. They are all very good.
The best part about the winery, however, are the people there. I drop by often when they are obviously busy, but they take the time to stop and talk to me about my business, about life, and, of course, about wine. Each person who works in the tasting room has a different and interesting take on wines. It’s been fun to compare my Palette with theirs!

This is my happy place. If you’re ever in Junction City please stop by. You will not regret it. The staff and owners are so welcoming. Become a member. It’s the best little kept secret. I’ve been hesitant to post only because I love this place so much. Summer time, enjoy the water garden. During cooler months enjoy the enclosed patio with roaring fireplace. Roast marshmallows (they are provided). Or feel free to pack a picnic. The wine is AMAZING! They do offer beer on tap. But please try and enjoy this delicious wine.

Have been to Pfeiffer 5 times. Robin and Danuta have been there 2 of those times. They are both down to earth and pleasant. The pinot gris is my fave. Have one in my red neck wine cellar (I made a wine rack-​coffee table out of a rotten fallen pine tree), waiting to celebrate my 50^th anniverssary with my wife to open it. We have and will return many times. Oh the «nude» photo, not offensive, infact kinda funny. Love Pfeiffer and High Pass. Both are down to earth, simple and relaxing.

We love Pfeiffer Vineyards! We recently attended a «Farm to Table» dinner event and had a spectacular time. All of the guests were seated at one long, beautifully set table, the service was perfectly attentive, and the food and wine was delicious and plenty. The grounds are lovely with water gardens, an indoor/​outdoor pavilion with a giant fireplace, an intimate tasting room, and of course, a vineyard. Robin and Danuta, the owners, have a wonderful way with people, old friends or new, making everyone feel welcome and ensuring a pleasant time.

The beautiful building on their website, that looks like a Tuscan estate, is a private residence. The actual tasting room, while surrounded by pretty gardens and a patio, is an industrial-​looking building.
The tastings are $ 3 each, and not waived if you buy a bottle of wine. For the distance we drove, I felt like it’s not somewhere I need to return to.

My favorite winery, hands down. The bad reviews on here are baffling to me. (The «nude» photo was for a fundraising calendar and he’s not completely nude. He’s holding a flower pot, lighten up people!) The wines: utterly delicious. I hate muscat, yet somehow they make a Grey Cat that is so refreshing. The Tango is my favorite wine EVER. A wonderful red blend. Their rose’ is fabulous. I generally find most rose’ to be way to sweet but this is not.
The customer service is impeccable. I’ve had the pleasure of visiting many Oregon wineries and Pfeiffer has never disappointed. Robin and Daunata are very hands on owners and so knowledgable about the wines that they are making and selling and they make sure their employees are knowledgeable as well. I can’t stand going to a winery and the wine educator reading the bottle to me because they know nothing about the wine they have just poured. They are «wine educators» for a
reason. I’ve learned a great amount about wines just from visiting. When I go wine tasting I want to learn as well as drink great wines and that’s exactly what you will get a Pfeiffer.
The ground are absolutely beautiful. They hold many fun events through the year. Keep it up Pfeiffer!

I was really unimpressed with Pfeiffer. We went there on a barrel tour, which meant that we got great service, but as other reviewers have noted, the owners are very proud of their wines and thus think very highly of themselves. We tried their 2012 pinot noir as the owner rattled off its endless merits, but I wasn’t impressed. Later, the women behind the bar in the tasting room asked me what I thought of the pinot noir, and when I said, «It was OK,» they looked at me in disbelief. How could I not be blown away by their incredible wine??? Later, we had a spicy chocolate mousse paired with one of their reds (I don’t remember which), and the spice was far too intense. I love some spicy food, but the heat in this mousse completely destroyed my palette and left the wine tasting bitter.
Danuta Pfeiffer was pleasant, but perhaps a little haughty, while Robin gave off a creepy vibe. He seemed a little dazed and standoffish, and he talked about his wine in a way that suggested there was no questioning its superior quality.
The saving grace of the winery is its immaculately landscaped grounds… But even then, all I could see were dollar signs everywhere.

Wow! We absolutely loved our experience at this beautiful vineyard. We loved strolling around the grounds and we loved chatting with Robin, Danuta, and Barbara. Wonderful people with a great stories to tell. And the wine? The wine knocked our socks off! We enjoyed every minute of it!

Our experience at Pfeiffer Vineyards was exceptional! We opted for the tasting class with Robin and Danuta, it soon became the highlight of our trip. We had a large group and the experience was top notch, and this is coming from a group that has traveled the globe tasting wine.

Beautiful setting but 24 dollars for a tasting? Female owner very uppity. I just didnt feel any warmth from there. Speaking to other tasters in Lane County and I am not the only one that feels this way.

Sorry about your experience Adrian, I couldn’t disagree more. Robin Pfeiffer is a charming, warm and a delightful host. I love the story of the calendar (the «nude» photo you referred to) and how it raised 650K for the schools in Junction City — what an impressive and a fantastic contribution to their community! The winery, vineyard and house is solar powered — completely off the grid, another impressive and community minded endeavor. Danuta Pfeiffer is the coordinator and creative force behind Oregon Country Trails which serves hundreds of small rural businesses. She has also been appointed by the Governor to the board of the Oregon Travel Experience board of commissioners. The pfeiffers are good people who make lovely wine and serve their community. Not to mention the fabulous Gorgonzola torte that always awaits you, the serene and gorgeous water garden and yes, the golden labs who greet you in the driveway… All in all, a great experience in the wine country for me…
5 stars!

Visited with wine bloggers from around the globe. Robin knows a lot about Pinot Noir. Very friendly place. Some wines are going home with me. This is a family owned boutique winery that does not sell to the stores. We were fortunate to taste an 05. What a treat.

This place was given bad reviews in the past, so I was apprehensive. I guess I shouldn’t weigh reviews too much because I found this place to be quite enchanting. It’s a road trip to find it, but once you find this place you will be greeted by a beautiful landscaped lily pond garden. The gardens and bridges were fun to explore, and I even saw a few toads in the pond. The skies cleared, and the vineyard hills high-​lighted a beautiful wine tasting spot. We met the owner and he was very friendly and helpful. He is very open with people, and super cheerful. He had so much enthusiasm when showing us his winery that it made for a memorable experience. He told us to close our eyes before entering his wine-​tasting cave. To our surprise, when we opened our eyes we were in a cave like hall-​way that led to a cave grotto tasting room. It was dark, but very beautiful and energy efficient. They even have a fireplace sitting area and candles lit. It has a very romantic tone to it. His wife was sampling her home-​made cheese tort, and the flight tasting was $ 10. With the tasting though, you can keep the glass… so it was rather reasonable. It may be cheaper if you don’t keep the glass… not sure. The wines all tasted pretty good… but the most memorable one was the chocolate port. Chocolate wine in a glass… pure decadent. After our tasting we explored the water gardens some more… met the owner’s wife who was decorating the area with fresh picked pumpkins and I even met their friendly golden retrievers. Their dogs were so happy and friendly too. They host weddings and special events here too… Check this place out.
p. s. as for the Nude Photo Adrian mentioned, it was a picture in the corner of the winery that was taken for a local calendar «Farmer Guys» for charity. Remember the old flick «Calendar Girls» about the older British ladies doing poses for charity? That’s what this was about. I wasn’t taken back or offended by it.

despite the bad reviews below, I visited this winery in July of 2011.
I have to give the owner credit as he hosted a significant benefit for Habitat for Humanity at his winery. Frankly he was very generous and gracious. I actually liked the dark interior, it was very hot outside and coming inside was a great alternative. Bathrooms were beautiful too.
But the main point to note was his generosity in hosting such an event for a whole day.

Terrible experience here on Mother’s Day. The owner was milling about in the parking lot looking very creepy. As we approached, he proceeded to take my moms hand, call her a babe, and tell me to get off his property. We tried to laugh this off, not even knowing who the guy was. Inside, the tasting room is hideously decorated, including a photo of said owner in the nude. It is also very dark, I think it’s supposed to look like a wine cellar, but this is inappropriate. How are you supposed to see the color of the wine in a windowless cave of a room?
The woman pouring was also very rude to both me and my mom. We each asked a reasonable question and were spoken to like complete idiots. She even answered my question wrong and then had to correct herself, and STILL managed to be condescending. A full tasting flight is 20 dollars, which is expensive even for the touristy spots in napa. Everywhere else we went was free or 5. We ended up leaving without tasting anything, feeling fairly upset.
The people at pfeiffer are very proud of their wines, and ready to lecture you at length on their many achievments and accolades. Unfortunately, they are bad people who do not deserve your time, money, or company. Skip this place, it’s a total nightmare.

Skip this one if you’re out tasting. There are better wineries nearby. Tastings are expensive and the tasting room is dark and weird. Benton-​Lane has free tastings and better wine.