Yamhill Valley Vineyards
Located in the heart of our 150 acre estate, our Tasting Room is 10 minutes from downtown McMinnville and open year ‘round! Taste through 100% estate grown wines while enjoying charcuterie snacks. Take in vineyard views from our amiable tasting room, or relax under oak trees on our back deck. Family Owned & Operated Since 1983.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
