Namaste Vineyards

What a lovely peaceful spot! Service was great, wines are delish and I particularly appreciate being able bring in outside snacks. Thanks for a great wine tasting experience!

This vineyard was lovely. The wine was good, and I brought a bottle home. The gal working was knowledgeable, and there were food pairings available as well. The bottle I bought was Peace made by Namaste. Had we not had somewhere to get to, I would have enjoyed my bottle outside sitting in one of the large adirondack chairs. It was very peaceful and quiet up there. A bit of a drive off the road, but worth it. One would hope Peace would bring my tired soul some respite one night. Here’s hoping.

This place is a little hard to find! It’s breathtaking when you get there, though. The rolling hills of vineyard are so picturesque. We spent an hour just walking around, photographing it, and taking it all in.
Then, we went inside, where the magic really happens. I’m a fan of Pinot
Noir. It encompasses everything I love about wine — the deepness of the grapes, and all that stuff… I’m really not much of an expert. But I can tell the difference between a great Noir and a not-​so-​great Noir.
Namaste winemaker Dave makes a great Noir. I tried and liked both of his varietals; the Prosperty and the Abundance. My favorite was the ’09 Abundance. Although, I have to say that the ’07 Reserve Cuvee (the blend of the other two) was fantastic, just a bit out of my price range.
After a long chat with Dave, who was gracious, entertaining, and informative, we made our way down the long and winding road with a couple of bottles of Abundance to take home. We have since enjoyed them with a couple of very special meals. The Abundance contributed so nicely, and we were sad to see the bottom of the last bottle.
We’ll definitely stop by and chat with Dave again when in Salem. And yeah, we’ll pick up a bottle or two, or more, of his Noir.

Yesterday I came upon a hidden gem of a winery. Namaste blew me away with their complex well-​rounded pinot-​noirs. The 07 Reserve Cuvee is a blend of their Abundance and Prosperity wines. It has a very herbal woody nose. Such a great mouthfeel giving off earthy/​mushroomy tones. A very rich and full pinot that lingers forever. The Prosperity is very pungent as well and features a good combination of spice and berry. Very flavorful! The Abundance has a great cherry nose but surprisingly comes off with a peppery kick and a massive berry taste to boot. Take the trip, enjoy the incredible view and savor some fantastic wines!

Had a great visit this weekend with Dave at Namaste. We’ve been enjoying Namaste since 2008 and love the destination, love the wine and a great host. My in-​laws from Northern California have made several trips just for this winery. Keep up the great work, we’ll be here again and again!

I don’t know where the last reviewer usually tastes wine, but Namaste is our #1 Destination anywhere off HWY 22 and near Salem! We have been members there for a long time and love the wine! Peace is my favorite, Tranquilty is my best friends favorite and both our husbands LOVE the Abundance. With it’s breathtaking views and AWESOME wine maker Dave this Tasting Room is a 5 STAR destination!

The drive up to the tasting room is a pain, but what makes it worse is the terrible wine at the end of the road. High acidity, high alcohol, waste of grapes, get a new winemaker please!!!