Sip & Savor: Wineries with On-Site Food

Pair It With a Bite

Intro:
These tasting destinations not only craft excellent wine—they offer delicious food-focused experiences that elevate every sip. From wood-fired pizzas and charcuterie pairings to full chef-driven menus and market-style fare, these stops are equally about satisfying your palate.

Why It’s Fun:

Curated wine-and-food pairings by the glass or flight
Scenic patios and indoor dining with vineyard views
Perfect for longer afternoons or date-night stops
Rotating menus and seasonal specials keep things fresh

1. Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden

📍 1665 Eastside Rd, Jacksonville, OR 97530
About: A biodynamic pioneer with beautifully maintained gardens, Cowhorn offers chef-crafted small plates during its seated tasting experiences.
Experience: Lunch flights on the patio, seasonal fare like goat cheese crostini and charcuterie boards. Great for relaxed midday meals.
Try: Spiral White Blend (~$36) – floral-laced Rhône blend.
Tasting: Thu–Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; flights $15–25 (board +$10).
🌐 cowhornwine.com

2. DANCIN Vineyards

📍 4477 S Stage Rd, Medford, OR 97501
About: A chef-focused tasting room with brisket sliders, raclette, and a killer pizza menu to pair with their reds and whites.
Experience: Enjoy wood-fired pizzas with hillside views, or pair small plates while sampling Pinot and Zinfandel.
Try: Zinfandel (~$38) – rich, spicy, and jammy.
Tasting: Daily 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; flights $15–25.
🌐 dancinvineyards.com

3. South Stage Cellars

📍 125 S 3rd St, Jacksonville, OR 97530
About: While not a full restaurant, South Stage regularly hosts food trucks and cheese boards to enhance their diverse wine list.
Experience: Enjoy street tacos, gourmet grilled cheese, or fresh pastries alongside a rack of Rhônes and Cabernet flights.
Try: 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (~$40).
Tasting: Daily 1–7 p.m. (Wed/Fri/Sat until 8); $5–10 tasting fee.
🌐 southstagecellars.com

4. Wooldridge Creek

📍 818 Slagle Creek Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97526
About: A hillside estate combining wine, cheese, and charcuterie roving meals right in the tasting room.
Experience: Share cheese boards, locally made salami, and fruit alongside bold estate reds in a cozy tasting house with vineyard views.
Try: Cabernet Sauvignon (~$40).
Tasting: Daily; flights $10–15.
🌐 wooldridgecreek.com

5. Valley View Winery

📍 1000 Upper Applegate Rd, Jacksonville, OR 97530
About: An old-world estate offering lite snacks—cheese plates and seasonal pairings—perfect for their expansive patios.
Experience: Pair a flight with a cheese board while lounge-dining on the patio amid vines.
Try: Cabernet Franc (~$32).
Tasting: Mon–Thu 11–5; Fri–Sat 11–6; Sun 11–5; flights $15 (refunded with purchase).
🌐 valleyviewwinery.com

6. Plaisance Ranch

📍 16955 Water Gap Rd, Williams, OR 97544
About: A working ranch and vineyard serving hearty ranch-style boards and house-butchered beef selections.
Experience: Try grilled steak bites and farm-to-glass pairings in a rustic setting—perfect for an early evening bite.
Try: Sauvignon Blanc (~$28).
Tasting: Seasonal Wed–Mon 12–6 (summer); $18 flights.
🌐 plaisanceranch.com