Yamhill-Carlton AVA Spring Tasting 2026

Yamhill-Carlton AVA Spring Tasting 2026 is an annual grand tasting event held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Abbey Road Farm in Carlton, Oregon — bringing together over 30 producers from one of the Willamette Valley's most celebrated sub-appellations. VIP tickets are priced at $125, with general admission pricing to be announced. The event is organized by the Carlton Business Association, which represents more than 65 local business members.

The tasting takes place inside Abbey Road Farm's open barn, where wineries including Gran Moraine, Belle Pente Vineyard and Winery, Elk Cove Vineyards, Ken Wright Cellars, and Willakenzie Estate pour alongside seasonal bites prepared by Abbey Road Farm's culinary team. The Yamhill-Carlton AVA is known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and the event also features pours of Riesling, Pinot Gris, and sparkling wines — reflecting the appellation's range beyond its flagship varieties.

Ticket holders gain access to exclusive lodging discounts at properties throughout Carlton, and complimentary round-trip shuttle service is available through NW Wine Shuttle. Carlton sits approximately 10 minutes from Abbey Road Farm, with walkable access to tasting rooms, dining, and local shops. To arrange the shuttle, attendees should email [email protected] directly. Lodging discounts are applied after proof of Spring Tasting tickets, and dining reservations are recommended in advance given the event's weekend timing.

The Yamhill-Carlton AVA sits within the broader Willamette Valley wine region and is distinguished by its Willakenzie series soils — a well-drained, marine sedimentary base that produces structured Pinot Noir with firm tannins and age-worthiness. The appellation earned its own AVA designation in 2005, separating it from the larger Chehalem Mountains and Dundee Hills sub-appellations that surround it.