Carlton, Willamette Valley · Willamette Valley AVA
Lonesome Rock
About the winery
We offer private, owner-hosted wine tastings at our vineyard tasting house at the extreme northwest edge of the Willamette Valley, where the Coast Range meets the valley floor, 8 miles west of downtown Carlton, Oregon. Designed for both newer wine enthusiasts and seasoned collectors, each visit offers an in-depth, guided exploration of our estate-grown wines, vineyard, and history. Every tasting is personally hosted by the owners, offering a rare opportunity to engage directly with the people behind the farming and winemaking. Appointments are intentionally limited, creating an unhurried experience tailored to your interests—whether vineyard practices, vintage expression, or cellar aging—with plenty of time to enjoy the conversation, the setting, and the wines in the glass. Guests taste a curated selection of current releases and, when available, special library wines. We are a working estate vineyard and cannot accept walk-ins. For same-day requests, please call or text 847-308-9019. Tastings are $30 per person, waived with a three-bottle purchase or Private Client membership.
Recent news
- NewsOregon Chardonnay Celebration 2027
Save the date. Join us at the Oregon Chardonnay Celebration on February 27 at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR. We’ll be pouring our 2024 The Estate Chardonnay, a precise, mineral-driven wine from our single high-elevation vineyard at the extreme northwestern edge of the Willamette Valley—shaped by volcanic soils, coastal influence, and constant airflow.
- ReleaseWillamette Valley Wine Auction 2027
Save the date. We’re honored to participate in the annual Willamette Valley Wine Auction, a celebration of the people, places, and wines that define this remarkable region, featuring exclusive 2025 vintage lots and community-driven events in Carlton and McMinnville, OR.
- ReleaseFall Release Party
Celebrate our Fall 2026 release wines with Danny, Susan, and special guest Chef Kevin Hickey—Chicago Tribune Chef of the Year and chef-owner of The Duck Inn, a James Beard Award semifinalist and nine-time Michelin Bib Gourmand.
- ReleaseSpring Release Party
Save the date. Join Danny and Susan at the vineyard to welcome the start of the 2026 season with new releases, small bites, and views across the vineyard and Coast Range. Registration details coming soon.
- NewsCuvée Stroll at the Allison Inn & Spa
We’re pleased to be participating in the Cuvée Stroll at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR, benefiting the Yamhill Enrichment Society (YES)—a walk-around tasting featuring more than 40 Willamette Valley wineries alongside guest chefs, local restaurants, and artisan makers.
- EventShuttleCork Grand Tasting, Auction, and After Dark Party
Join us in Kansas City, MO for ShuttleCork, an evening of exceptional wine, food, and live jazz featuring the Grand Tasting, Live Auction, and After Dark.
- NewsWine Hour at Atticus Hotel
Lonesome Rock Cellars will be featured as Winery of the Week at the Atticus Hotel in McMinnville, OR. If you’re staying at the Atticus, join us for a guest-only Wine Hour on Friday afternoon, offering an intimate introduction to our estate-grown Willamette Valley wines and the place behind them.
- NewsWhite Wine Festival
Spend a summer afternoon at Middleground Farms with Lonesome Rock and 11 acclaimed Oregon wineries. Enjoy wine tastings, artisan bites, beautiful farm views, and a VIP Mediterranean mezze lunch experience.
