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Archery Summit
Category: Arts & Entertainment Wineries Food Wineries Wineries
18955 NE Archery Summit RdDayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-4300
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 10 am - 4 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
Resides on 87 acres of gently sloping estate vineyards in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Our vineyards are blessed with afternoon ocean breezes &… read more »
25 reviews for Archery Summit
25 reviews in English
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Review from Karen H.
Lake Oswego, OR
11/28/2011
Beautiful wines in a beautiful setting. What more can you ask for? Brought out-of-town guests here over Thanksgiving weekend and the experience did not disappoint. Lovely views and great fun to walk through the caves, which are open during the big tasting weekends. Yes, the price to taste is steep ($20) compared to other Oregon vineyards, but over Thanksgiving weekend that included a walk through the caves and small bites to eat. You can always split a tasting with your significant other and fight over the Arcus. We did this as we had 5 wineries on the itinerary. Worked very well!
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Review from Jim S.
4/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
As the 2012 tasting season approaches it is important to know ahead of time what you will be paying to taste, and ultimately if you intend to buy wine from the Winery you are visiting. As such it is critical to know that reviews based on tasting wine from '07-'08 are going to be drastically different THIS year.
You should know up front that Archery Summit is PROUD of their wine, perhaps irrationally so based on ratings of their recent offerings. In Oregon you can pay $25.00-$60.00 for a VERY nice reserve, cuvee or single orchard Pinot Noir. At Archery Summit you are in the $85.00 to $150.00 range. The '09 Pinot Noirs that you will be tasting may not meet your expectations, and I think you may have a healthy dose of buyers remorse when you exit the synthetic cave.
My advice is to do some horizontal tasting at home from the local wineries that are pouring the '09 Pinots before planning your itinerary to the wine country. Otherwise the wine, and the price tag may leave your palette less than amused!
Nice view, cool caves..not worth the $$. Do not pay $40.00 the tour! It is in essence a 45 minute sales pitch with little substance relating to your wine education, as the tour is led by a rep from the sales side, not the production side. At the end you will face tremendous pressure to join the "A List" or purchase wine, for with you receive $15.00 off of ONE of your tour fees. The juice is not worth the squeeze on this tour as you may freely enter the caves without paying for the tour. -
Review from Zach B.
10/10/2011
The wine here is consistently very good and the staff is always very friendly. Each year, I always find myself liking the Arcus the most and generally end up with a bottle each year at least. They do a great job with pinots which is good, because it is all they pour. :-)
The caves that they have setup is cool to walk through and lined with wine barrels. If you go on Memorial Day weekend or Thanksgiving weekend, they will let you walk through the caves and taste wines along the way.
The one thing to keep in mind is that it the wines are high end so you are going to pay accordingly. -
Review from Christine D.
Portland, OR
7/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was a nice winery and the view was excellent as well. It wasn't clear to me how exactly you enter the tasting room but once I found the door it worked out ok. (I swear I hadn't been drinking prior to that).
The offer a flight of four pinot noirs for $15. This is a little steep for my liking and they do not waive the fee if you purchase a bottle. We tasted and enjoyed the view.
They have a nice patio to enjoy if you choose as well.
Worth the trip to check it out.Listed in: One fourth of the original…, My Favorite Wineries
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Review from Dan P.
Updated - 6/28/2011 6 photos
Recently I went back to Archery Summit and came out with an enlightened perspective. As someone who used to live in Orlando I'd like to state that they are the Disney World of wineries. Meaning the experience while fun or educational costs you money just to visit.
Let's do the math shall we, say you want the full experience well the winery tour which consists of exploring the underground cellar and a leisurely stroll through the vineyards will cost you $40. Next you'll obviously want to taste the wines you've heard so much about, that's another $15. So even before deciding whether you like the wines or enough to purchase a bottle this experience has cost you $55! Now let's say you do like them, the least expensive bottle is $54 and without the tasting fee waived this visit has now cost you $109. In comparison, at Disney I could have paid for my admission, eaten lunch and drank 6 libations to secure my sanity from screaming kids and overstuffed animal impersonators. Of course for some $109 might be a better deal than to endure that kind of amusement.
My concern is their logic, which asks guests to spend a lot of money on young wines that competing wineries offer at near half the price and of the same quality. Archery Summit clearly has a magnificent facility with unique characteristics and a world renowned reputation but ask yourself is it worth the price of admission?Listed in: Wine snobbery
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3/22/2011
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Review from Jessica W.
Portland, OR
9/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
The 4 wines we tasted here at Archery Summit were great - some of the best I have had in the Willamette Valley. We sat outside on their lovely patio overlooking the Vineyard during our tasting. The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable about the vineyard/wine.
As mentioned, the vineyard was lovely and we were allowed to wander a bit, but tours cost extra. My only real complaint is that the tasting fee is not refunded with the purchase of a bottle - in my mind, that is tacky, especially since the wine can be rather expensive. If you don't mind this however, I would recommend a stop by. -
Review from Mike K.
5/3/2011
There is nothing wrong with Archery Summit, their selection of Pinot Noirs, or their tasting room. Except for the price, that is. They charge $15 for a tasting flight of 4 wines and do not waive the tasting fee when you purchase a bottle...most wineries open for public tasting around Dundee charge $10 or less, and will waive at least part of the fee when you buy a bottle or two.
I'll be the first to admit that I don't have the most discriminating palate when it comes to wine, but I didn't taste anything here that I couldn't get nearby at half the price. The staff were certainly friendly, though, and it is a beautiful winery...I just wish they weren't so much more expensive than the other wineries I've been to. -
Review from Jessica B.
West Newton, MA
6/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Archery Summit was one of three vineyards that my group of 17 Reed College alumni visited yesterday. They handled our group very well. We did the tastings during the tour instead of in the tasting room.
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and i learned a lot about the efforts that they make to keep the fruit intact, how they use gravity to produce their wine and why corks, while seeming to have fallen a bit out of favor, are important to let the wine breathe. They also don't add extra yeast during the fermentation process. Considering that this was my second vineyard, I don't know much about wine, and I wasn't tasting and spitting, for me to remember that much is pretty good and should be taken with a grain of salt in case I am remembering incorrectly.
All the wines I sampled were delicious.
The tasting and extensive tour down to the caves was $25/per person, well worth it in my opinion. BUT, that price made me less likely to buy a bottle right there. I would buy or order one of their Pinot Noirs in the future, they were delicious. -
Review from Steph M.
8/8/2010
Let me begin by telling you that pinot noirs are the creme de la creme of my wine palate. I find them to be notoriously fruity, rich and delicious. When I order red, it's most likely a pinot noir. Willamette valley; Oregon is as appealing to me as chocolate iced fudge cake to a depressed, PMS-ing woman. Did you know that Willamette valley is at the same latitude as the Burgundy region of France, and have a similar climate in which the temperamental pinot noir grapes thrive? Neat stuff.
During a beautiful day of wine tasting around the hills of Dayton we came across Archery Summit on a map.. The cupid of Willamette vino (clearly and expert archer) must have shot an arrow in my derriere, because I was determined to find this winery and knew I would love it. We had issues when our GPS lead us to a dirt road with a 45 degree incline.. but eventually we prevailed!
The tasting room was tiny, but the flavor of the wines was not! Some hit you -- BAM! Emeril Lagasse style..
One particular wine was the exact opposite of a loud and obnoxious celebrity chef. It was more like a Ninja. It slipped out into the night. Confused? I'll explain. The 2007 Renegade Ridge Estate Pinot Noir was clearly our pourers favorite wine. After speaking extensively about Long Island wine country and various berries, we cajoled her into letting us taste just a tiny bit. Oh.. My.. *insert deity here!* It was an experience. You were hit with flavor, won over with smoothness and then? .....it disappears No bite, No harsh taste of tannins. Amazing. It was NOT a cheap bottle by any means, but I'd imagine ninjas weren't cheap to hire back in the day either.
While you're all red faced and buzzed off the fabulous wine here, be sure to check out the lavatories. No, I'm not being a creepster! The bathrooms are in a cool, dark cave with heavy oak barrels lining its walls. You feel like you're in an old underground cellar in the south of France as opposed to the middle of Oregon. You're more likely to get dysentery than hear someone speaking french & walking by with baguettes. -
Review from Alissa R.
Portland, OR
4/20/2008
Good Wines but not Great
WAAAAAAYYYY over-priced
Extremely pretentious staff (they actually were bashing other wineries in their tasting room.. poor form!!) -
Review from John G.
12/31/2006 2 photos
Creme de la creme for Oregon fine Pinot Noir. OMG. This place just blows you away. Superior Pinot's. Winery is charming. Tours and tastings are by appointment only.
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to explain why the Pinot Noir made there is so outstanding. Really interesting, even for this old wine buff.
After an outside tour of the vineyards, you descend into the caves. Wonderfully carved out of the Oregon hills, these caves are really a sight to see. At the end, there is a unique room that has as a backdrop, a view of the rock the cave was cut from. It still shines from dripping water and flakes in the rock. Very, very unusual. They have special dinners in these caves throughout the year, and would certainly be worth a visit.
The wines were just superb. Ok, a little pricey, but for a special occasion, truly worth the cost. The base Pinot is $37, while the top of the line is $75. Unbelievable taste, and a finish you will long remember.
2004 Premier Cuve Pinot Noir
Price: $37.00
Deep and inky red in color, this wine opens with aromas of dark chocolate, ripe blackberry, black plum and earth. The broad palate is layered with flavors reminiscent of lingonberry, black caps, rose hips, cocoa, mineral and meat. The palate is pronounced with velvety and supple tannins which give weight and density to this distinctive wine. The finish is long and persists with hints of spiced plum and clean earth. This elegant, balanced wine is ready to be enjoyed now or may be cellared for five to eight years.
2003 Red Hills Estate Pinot Noir
Price: $75.00
The 2003 Red Hills Estate Pinot Noir opens with compelling aromas of black fruits: black cherry and plum, raspberry and black currant. There are also hints of ripe blue fruits, sassafras, star anise, and game on the nose. Initially shy, the nose becomes seductive and alluring with time in the glass. On the palate the wine is a marvel of power and character. There are layers of dark fruit flavors, earth and spice complimented by rich, velvety tannins which give texture and balance to the palate. A serious example of succulence and complexity, it may be enjoyed now or cellared for the next 5-8 years.
Highly recommended. Call in advance as tour and tasting reservations are necessary.Listed in: Oregon Wine Trail
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Review from Steve G.
9/11/2008
Nice wines, tiny tasting room. Appears to be geared more towards tours.
The staff was helpful and we took advantage of signing up for their "A List" wine club (no fees, no dues) to get a 15% savings on the wine. -
Review from Justine L.
Humble, TX
9/9/2010
The tasting room is tiny and cramped, but who cares if they have fabulous wines! Well, if you are a club member as I was, being brushed off for a tour bus pulling up in the driveway - I do have a problem.
On my second time to visit the tasting room I was treated so poorly by the staff, I actually cancelled my club membership - sad but true story.
That said, I really can't recommend visiting this tasting room. -
Review from Matt M.
Buellton, CA
7/3/2010 3 photos
I enjoyed Archery Summit. It's located on a hilltop looking south across the vineyards and the valley- a nice view. The tasting room is very small, and can be crowded if more than a couple of groups are there. The staff is friendly and helpful, and it's a nicely paced tasting experience with good information. It's all Pinot Noir, including the Willamette Valley blend and several single vineyards. Also, after the tasting you can walk through a section of the aging caves.
The wines are bold, ripe, and oak driven- with lots of darker fruit notes and oak-laden spice. More of an middle reach-style Russian River Valley Pinot Noir than what you might think of Oregon. They were very good though, the best of which had more earthiness and mineralality to it. The single vineyard wines are very pricey, mid $80 range.
All in all a nice visit. -
Review from BIll W.
Napa, CA
6/28/2010
Visited with girlfriend on a recommendation that this place had "big, masculine Pinot Noirs." I could taste the testosterone in these wines. Not really. All these Pinots were excellent but I couldn't tell if they were male or female.
So you start with a Pinot here and then you start tasting through more and more Pinot. Our host was great. The tasting room is not big but he had a lot of people so he was bouncing here and there getting wine in people's glasses. The wine descriptions are really elaborate. While one Pinot might be bursting with raspberries, others finish with blueberries. Some have dainty finishes while some had long powerful finishes. One of the Pinots reminded me of sitting in a crowded movie theater while the guy sitting in front of me ate Luden's cherry cough drops the whole time and I could kind of smell his breath from my seat. mmmmm...
These wines are bomb so if you like Willamette Pinot you will probably like what they are pouring here. For sure it is expensive but lots of good wines are.
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Review from Paul W.
San Francisco, CA
11/30/2008
Great pinots for sure. I came here for the Thanksgiving tour, and it was really pleasant. They were tasting 4 pinots for the standard $15. You walked in through their barrel caves, picked up your glass and paid, and started wandering along throught the caves to the next station. After a short walk, there was a pinot and someone pouring it.
I really appreciated that they had a nice cheese Tor cheese + chocolate) paired at each pinot pour station. They also had knowledgable people staffing each spot. It was fun fun fun going through, touring, and tasting. The fourth and final pinot was an outstanding cherry bomb. Just how I like them. These were spendy wines, and if you are looking for a bargain, this is probably not the place to buy. But if you want a pleasant tour with some good wine this is a great place. And the wine is good, just you can find equally good wine for less $ if you work at it.
Set on a scenic hill outside with the caves inside, I really enjoyed the tour here and would reccomend it easily. -
Review from Jeff B.
Seattle, WA
9/28/2010
Not only was their Renegade my favorite wine that I tasted that day (I like old world styled wines), the outdoor tasting area was by far the nicest. Add in some of the best explanations of the nuances of each wine (where they're grown and how they're made or aged) and you've got a winner for sure.
Tip: They allow you to picnic (or at least they let others) and that seemed to be a nice way to spend lunch... -
Review from Jimmy J.
Portland, OR
4/18/2010
I probably don't have to continue my wine reviews with Archery Summit. Anna Matzinger's wines have been on the top of many a pinot fancier's list including those of the Wine Spectator, Portland Monthly and many others.
So, the pinot is superb. This is coming from a guy who vastly prefers Syrah and Syrah blends over Pinot. I'm especially fond of various vintages of the Red Hills Estate.
The staff at Archery Summit is gracious, friendly and proud of the wines which they produce. The Tasting room and especially the wine caves make an enjoyable stop on any Oregon wine tour.
Much recommended. -
Review from Richard S.
Oak Creek, WI
1/9/2010
A few years ago I was lucky enough to attend an event here with my brother who is a member of their Wine Club. Really cool space and great Pinot. The tour was wheelchair accessible and the staff was really nice! One of the highlights was getting the opportunity to talk to the Winemaker. She was very knowledgeable and willing to answer lots of questions from a relative novice (me)!
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Review from Daniel L.
San Lorenzo, CA
3/3/2011
I am a member of their sister winery, Pine Ridge in Napa, and I emailed ahead to let them know I was coming up to Oregon and they gave my wife and I a complimentary tasting and tour. They were expecting me when I arrived and was treated great. I was blown away by the tour and their Pinot's were top notch. Layers of flavors and depth of flavor and each pinot showed the terroir nicely. We bought the 06 Arcus and it went perfectly with brunch on Sunday at a Portland steakhouse. As the steakhouse sommelier said, it's never too early to drink Archery Summit.
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Review from Christina P.
Seattle, WA
9/12/2010 1 Check-in Here
Go to see the view and the caves. Skip the tasting room. The wines are meant to be "cellared" and are priced as such. This concept is outdated. Even French winemakers are making more wines that can be enjoyed now. The staff wasn't friendly, I guess I can't blame them if no one wants to buy their overpriced wine.
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Review from John S.
Mount Airy, MD
7/30/2007
All I can say is wow! The Pinot Noir was amazing. The winery sits in a really beautiful spot. After our tasting, we got a bottle and sat for hours just enjoying the wine and view.
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Review from Jodi V.
6/25/2010
I was not a huge fan of their wines. They are super pricey anyway, so I guess that works out. It was just a little too upscale/snobby of an experience for me.
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Review from Dr X.
Portland, OR
8/9/2009
Price range $48-$85. Tasting fee is waaaay too high $15. Not too keen on the "3 day old bell pepper"nose, but I can't deny that the wines are pretty good. I guess they are worth the hefty price for the bottle (they do taste wonderful). For more good Oregonian wine suggestions check out my other reviews!!!!!!!!!!
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Review from Aaron C.
Seattle, WA
11/20/2006
Real nice Pinot's, beautiful location. Kind of pricey but worth a visit if you've got the cash- '03 Arcus Estate just placed in Wine Spectator's top 100 wine releases this year(#29).
