About Benton-Lane Winery
Benton-Lane Winery sits on a wooded 317-acre estate along Territorial Highway near Monroe, at the southern end of the Willamette Valley. The vineyard is farmed organically and biodynamically across a mix of sedimentary and volcanic soils at several elevations, and the winery concentrates on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The tasting room is bright and looks out over the vines, and the garden patio is shaded by a canopy of trees.
The tasting room is open Friday through Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm, with Thursday visits by appointment only. The Benton-Lane Experience is a guided, hour-long flight for $20. The Inner Circle Experience ($50) pours current and library vintages with a seasonal snack board in a private room and, depending on the season, may include a winery tour or a walk in the vineyard; it needs at least five days' notice. Reservations are made through their website.
Outside food is not allowed, but locally sourced bites, cheese and charcuterie are sold on site. Kids are welcome, and dogs may join you on the outdoor patio. The sunroom and shaded patio also host the winery's events, which are announced on their website.
Lavender Hill Farm in Pleasant Hill, which opens for an annual July cut-your-own weekend, is the nearest lavender farm in our directory at about 55 minutes away by way of Eugene, so this pairing suits a long summer weekend in Lane and Benton counties.
What to do
- Take the guided, hour-long Benton-Lane Experience flight
- Book the Inner Circle Experience with library wines and a snack board
- Walk the vineyard on a seasonal Inner Circle visit
- Sit on the tree-shaded garden patio with your dog
- Order local cheese and charcuterie with your tasting
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open Friday through Sunday; Thursday by appointment
- Hours
- Posted on their website (checked October 2026): Friday–Sunday 11 am–5 pm; Thursday by appointment only
- Admission
- As posted in 2026: Benton-Lane Experience $20; Inner Circle Experience $50
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Allowed on the outdoor patio
- Reservations
- Recommended; Inner Circle needs 5 days' notice
Tips for your visit
- Book the Inner Circle Experience at least five days ahead
- Leave the picnic at home; outside food is not permitted
- Thursday visits are by appointment only
- Plan a designated driver before heading out
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavender Hill Farm · about 55 minutes away
Lavender Hill Farm in Pleasant Hill opens for a July cut-your-own weekend about 55 minutes away, so plan the two as a summer weekend rather than one short day.
Getting there
Questions
When is Benton-Lane open?
Friday through Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm; Thursday by appointment, as posted in 2026.
Are kids and dogs allowed?
Kids are welcome, and dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio.
How much is a tasting?
The guided Benton-Lane Experience is $20 and the Inner Circle Experience is $50.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
