Dundee's Tasting Room Scene Just Leveled Up

Today in the Willamette Valley, Lytle-Barnett & Aubaine have unveiled their collaborative venture, an inaugural tasting room in the heart of Oregon wine country. Situated on SW 7th Street in the city of Dundee, this eagerly anticipated opening marks the fusion of two esteemed wine brands, offering a unique and immersive tasting experience for wine enthusiasts seeking to try highly rated sparkling and still wines in the region.

Tasting experiences feature Lytle-Barnett's vintage méthode champenoise sparkling wines and Aubaine's single-vineyard estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This partnership promises to showcase the best of both brands, providing guests with a personalized exploration of Oregon's terroir within an upscale atmosphere inspired by the vineyard, right in the bustling center of Dundee.

In honor of the tasting room’s grand opening, and just in time for Oregon Wine Month in May, the Lytle-Barnett | Aubaine Tasting Room will be donating 5% of sales to ¡Salud! throughout the entire month of May, a project of Hillsboro Medical Center Foundation that supports accessible and affordable healthcare services for vineyard stewards and their families. Anyone visiting the tasting room will receive a raffle ticket during Oregon Wine Month, and can purchase additional raffle tickets for $25 each to win a two-night stay at affiliate property AtTheJoy, a $7,000 value

"This project is a major milestone for us—a result of hard work bringing together the best talents in our region. We're excited to offer a unique wine and hospitality experience in Dundee," says Andy Lytle. "Starting from our first Eola-Amity Hills vineyard Anahata in 2013 to creating our wine brands, Lytle-Barnett and Aubaine, and establishing Windfall Vineyard in 2018, it's been an incredible journey. We can't wait to share our wines and the essence of our vineyards with you at our new tasting room in Dundee."

A special emphasis on hospitality, overseen by Director of Hospitality, Jessica Gengler, will elevate the tasting experience at the Lytle-Barnett | Aubaine Tasting Room. Guests can look forward to seated tastings that offer educational insights, guiding them through every step from soil to bottling processes. Beyond merely merging two exceptional wine brands, this collaborative venture is poised to seamlessly blend the essence of the vineyard experience into the tasting room ambiance. "It's important to honor the terroir of the Eola-Amity Hills through warm, natural design elements, captivating imagery of our estate vineyards—Anahata and Windfall—and a color palette that reflects the land," emphasized Andy Lytle. Adjacent to The Dundee Bistro and Red Hills Market, this destination is an ideal stop before or after dining. To ensure a seamless experience, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Tock, and social media channels @LBAubaine.

The hospitality extends beyond the new Lytle-Barnett | Aubaine Tasting Room to the company’s luxury vacation home rental AtTheJoy. Located in the Eola-Amity Hills among their estate vineyard Anahata, AtTheJoy boasts six bedrooms, four of which are primary suites. It is an ideal location for entertaining and hosting life’s most significant events, as well as serving as a relaxing vacation in wine country. Amenities include a heated swimming pool, lush lawns, an expansive deck, outdoor experiences, and a spacious interior spanning 6,500 square feet.

A second estate vineyard, Windfall, located where the western edge of the Eola-Amity Hills meets the winds of the Van Duzer Corridor, will play an important role in future vintages of both brands.

The new tasting room is located at 110A SW 7th Ave., Dundee OR, 97115; Operating hours are Thursday to Monday from 11am until 6pm, with summer hours Friday & Saturday from 11am to 9pm. Follow along @LBAubaine on Instagram to see the tasting room opening progress and make a reservation for tastings at LBAubaine.com.