About Van Duzer Vineyards
Carl and Marilynn Thoma founded Van Duzer Vineyards in 1998 on an 82-acre estate set on a windy knoll in the foothills of the Coast Range west of Salem. The vineyard sits directly in the path of cool marine air that pours through a gap in the mountains known as the Van Duzer Corridor, which became its own federally recognized wine region in 2019. The family-owned winery grows Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Syrah.
The estate tasting room on Smithfield Road is open daily from 11 am to 5 pm. The Classic Tasting of current releases takes 60 to 90 minutes and costs $25, waived with a $60 purchase. The guided Block Collection tasting compares small-production Pinot Noirs from individual blocks of the vineyard for $40, waived with a $75 purchase. Parties of up to 10 can reserve online, and larger groups and tour groups arrange visits by email.
Outside food and drinks are not allowed, but the tasting room sells cheese and charcuterie boards with local hazelnuts and dried fruit. The winery calls itself family friendly; children are welcome with a parent and need a seat counted in the reservation because this is a working production facility. Well-behaved leashed dogs may join you on the outdoor patio when weather and seating allow. The winery also runs a second tasting room in Dundee.
JB Family Growers' lavender farm and flower market near Silverton is the closest lavender stop in our directory, roughly 50 minutes east through Salem, so pairing the two works best as a full summer day.
What to do
- Taste current releases in a 60 to 90 minute Classic Tasting
- Compare single-block Pinot Noirs in the Block Collection tasting
- Order a cheese and charcuterie board with local hazelnuts
- Sit on the outdoor patio with a leashed dog in good weather
- Book a seat at a seasonal club or after-hours event
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tasting room open daily
- Hours
- Posted on their website (checked October 2026): daily 11 am–5 pm
- Admission
- As posted in 2026: Classic Tasting $25 (waived with $60 purchase); Block Collection tasting $40 (waived with $75 purchase)
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Dogs
- Leashed (outdoor patio only; call ahead)
- Reservations
- Recommended; online for parties up to 10, by email for larger groups
Tips for your visit
- Count children in your reservation, since everyone needs a seat
- Call ahead if you plan to bring a dog, as patio space depends on weather and seating
- Event tickets sell out quickly, so book early
- Plan a designated driver before heading out
Pair it with a lavender farm
JB Family Growers-Lavender Farm & Flower Market · about 50 minutes away
JB Family Growers near Silverton is about 50 minutes east, so combine the two as a full summer day across the mid-Willamette Valley.
Getting there
Questions
When is Van Duzer Vineyards open?
Daily from 11 am to 5 pm, as posted in 2026.
How much is a tasting?
The Classic Tasting is $25 and the Block Collection tasting is $40, each waived with a wine purchase.
Are kids and dogs welcome?
Children are welcome with a parent and need a seat in the reservation. Leashed dogs may sit on the outdoor patio when space allows.
Can I bring a picnic?
No. Outside food and drinks are not allowed, but cheese and charcuterie boards are sold on site.
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
