Kramer Vineyards
About the winery
After a sparkling greeting, explore our diverse wine selection of outstanding estate wines. Since first purchasing the 60-acre property in 1983 and planting 22-acres of wine grapes, owners Keith and Trudy Kramer along with their daughter and winemaker, Kim Kramer have grown Kramer Vineyards to one of the top sparkling producers in Oregon. Vineyard talks are common here, and during harvest, guests are encouraged to ask questions and learn more about winemaking. Kramer is known as a friendly place and with our deck and the new covered patio, a great place to relax, enjoy the view, and nibble on delicious offerings from our menu. Many of our food products are local purveyors. Kramer Vineyards, one of Oregon’s early wineries celebrates more than 30 years of growing grapes in Oregon’s prized Yamhill-Carlton AVA.
What makes it different
- Kramer Vineyards' labels go back further than any other winery in Gaston, to 1999.
- Kramer Vineyards traces its founding to 1984 when the family planted the first vines on their hillside property.(from the winery)
Recent news
- NewsHow We Taste Pinot Noir in the Barrel
When we taste Pinot Noir fresh out of the fermenter or from the press, it’s loud and intense. But once the wine is pressed off its skins and settled into oak, the slow part of winemaking begins. A barrel isn’t just somewhere to hold wine while it waits — it’s part of how the wine…
- NewsUnderstanding Why Oregon Pinot Noir Is Lighter in Color and Body
Pinot Noir pours a lighter shade than most red wines, and it feels lighter on the palate too. That comes down to three things: the grape itself, the cool climate it ripens in, and the choices made in the cellar. Here’s how each one works, from the vine to the barrel. Why Pinot Noir is…
- NewsThe Difference Between Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir Blanc
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir Blanc get mixed up constantly—and it’s easy to see why. Discover how a single grape variety expresses itself through two natural vineyard mutations and one creative decision in the cellar.
- NewsOregon Pinot Noir Pairings: 9 Delicious Classic & Unexpected Ideas
Oregon Pinot Noir flatters food rather than fighting it. Discover 9 classic and unexpected pairings from Kramer Vineyards, from Northwest salmon to char siu pork.
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Wines
Chardonnay·Müller-Thurgau·Other·Pinot Gris·Pinot Noir·Riesling·Rosé·Sparkling·Sweet / Dessert-style·Syrah
