Amity, Willamette Valley · Eola Amity Hills AVA
Brooks Wine
About the winery
Brooks Wine is located in Amity, Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Brooks is the living legacy of Jimi Brooks, a visionary Portland native who came to wine through his passion for history and philosophy. Jimi devoted his life to holistic farming and winemaking in the Willamette Valley. Jimi passed away unexpectedly in 2004 at the age of 38. His son Pascal (8 years old at the time) became the Owner of Brooks, and Brooks has continued with the dedication of Jimi’s best friend, Chris Williams (Brooks’ Winemaker), and his sister, Janie Heuck (Brooks’ Managing Director). Brooks produces 20,000 cases across 60 different labels with a focus on Pinot Noir, Riesling, and other aromatic whites at affordable prices. At Brooks, you’re invited to sit back, relax and enjoy incredible wine and food. Brooks tasting room is rustic and cozy with an expansive five-mountain view and plenty of seating options indoors and outdoors. Executive Chef Norma Buchholz offers a delicious, seasonal menu with ingredients sourced locally and from the estate garden. In 2019, 2021, and 2023, Brooks was designated as one of the Top 100 Wineries in the world and is the only winery in the world that is a B Corp, member of 1% For the Planet, Demeter Biodynamic certified, and a member of Ecologi.
Recent news
- NewsWhy Should I Visit a Winery When In Portland, Oregon?
Sometimes the best way to discover (or rediscover) Portland is to venture just beyond it. Oregon wine country is close enough to make the trip easy.
- NewsA Letter To Our Founder, Jimi Brooks ❤️
Dear Friends, Twenty-two years ago today, my brother Jimi passed away suddenly from an aortic dissection. It has been quite the journey continuing the winery in honor of his legacy. Today, I have written my reflections in a letter to him. Dear Jimi, Everyone says to me, “Jimi would be so proud.”
- NewsHow is wine made? A Beginner’s Guide to Winemaking
The fascinating thing about winemaking is that the process is not just about fermentation. Every decision can influence the final wine.
- NewsConfused by Wine Labels? Learn to Select a Bottle You Will Actually Love
The more comfortable you become reading wine labels, the easier it becomes to predict what is in the glass and more confidently choose wines that match your personal taste.
- NewsJuly in the Gardens
“I need to pause for a while. A garden should evolve, it’s a continuing conversation, like a painting, rather than engineering a machine to the precision of a plan. Living things are wobbly, and one thing in the garden changes everything around.”
- News3 Tips To Finding Affordable Wines With Exceptional Quality
Great wine doesn’t have to cost a fortune…truly!
- NewsJune in the Garden
“Nature is a strange factory, relentless in its productivity. We like to think life and death are opposite states, but it’s all tangled up together, the cherry blossoms and the cancer: a never-ending production of more, a monstrous fecundity.”
- NewsMay in the Garden
“Gardening was a subtle process of give and take with the landscape, a search for some middle ground between culture and nature.” -Michael Pollan, Second Nature: A Gardener’s Education There is a distinct shift in the garden in spring. A smell emits from the soil—geosmin, a volatile chemical produced by soil-dwelling bacteria and fungi.
- NewsCellar or Sip? A Simple Guide to Wine Aging
Focus on structure, balance, and proper storage to avoid common wine aging mistakes while building a varied collection.
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Wines
GewürztraminerOtherPinot BlancPinot GrisPinot NoirRieslingRoséSparklingSweet / Dessert-styleSyrahTempranilloWhite Blend
