May is Oregon Wine Month - Memorial Day

May Is Oregon Wine Month

Get out there and explore the great tastes that Oregon wine country has to offer; celebrate our unique AVA’s. There are 31 days dedicated to tasting, learning, and supporting Oregon wine. Ghost Hill Cellars will be open during Memorial Day Weekend to help celebrate our own wonderful wine. 

We invite you to come to visit Saturday through Monday to explore, taste, and celebrate with us. 

To find out more about Willamette Valley Wineries Association Event: https://www.willamettewines.com/may-in-wine-country/

Oregon Wine Month Sweepstakes

Choose your own adventure - Grand prize winners will spend 3 nights in winery lodging and 2 days exploring the wine, food, and culture of Oregon Wine Country. Whether in the Willamette Valley or Rogue Valley, winners will choose their own adventure with expert Oregon Wine help from Willamette Valley Wine or Rogue Valley Wine Country.

https://www.oregonwine.org/oregon-wine-month/sweeps/

Memorial Day Weekend Special

2008 Prospector’s Reserve Pinot Noir, $48.00 per bottle less 10% - $43.20

Tasting notes Rich pie cherry fruit, raspberry mid-palate, well-integrated, bright finish. Would pair well with wild-caught fresh salmon.

2009 Prospector’s Reserve Pinot Noir, $48.00 per bottle less 10% - $43.20

Tasting notes: Smoky nose, lightly spicy, black cherry, blackberry, mid-palate structure, well-balanced, carries the wine through with a hint of oak on the finish. Pairs well with grilled chicken, lamb, or pork tenderloin.

Wine Club

Spring is a great time to become a member of either of our wine clubs so that you will be able to take advantage of the benefits throughout the wine tasting season. For more information and how to sign up, please visit our website.

Miner’s Claim Club:

• 15% discount on all orders year-round
• Two bottles of Pinot Noir Rosé and two bottles of Pinot Noir Blanc in the Spring
• Two bottles of Bayliss Bower Pinot Noir and two bottles of Prospector's Reserve Pinot Noir in the Fall
• Complimentary tastings at our winery for up to two guests
• Invitations to future release parties and club events

Prospector’s Gold Club:

• 20% discount on all orders year-round
• Three bottles of Pinot Noir Rosé and three bottles of Pinot Noir Blanc in the Spring
• Three bottles of Bayliss-Bower Pinot Noir and three bottles of Prospector's Reserve Pinot Noir in the Fall
• Complimentary tastings at our winery for up to four guests
• Invitations to future release parties and club events

May 24, 2021 at 6:35 PM Permalink

May is Oregon Wine Month

Bud Break

Bayliss-Bower vineyard experienced bud break a few days ago. We are very excited to see the start of the 2021 vintage as we open the tasting room for the season.

Ghost Hill Cellars is officially open Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m!  Social distancing will be practiced with limited space available in our tasting room. Outside seating is always available. However, in the case of Oregon showers, visitors are able to make a reservation to reserve a spot inside. Please call 503-883-3064 or 503-550-0104 to make an appointment. 

May – It’s Oregon Wine Month

Discover true character this May. The Oregon we’ve been waiting for. Taste, tour, and celebrate all month long. Please visit the website to find out how you can participate in Oregon Wine Month.

Spring Special

Remember our ghost of the gold prospector? If you have not heard the story, please read about it on our website. In honor of the miner who allegedly lost his gold and his life, we are offering our 2015 Prospector’s Reserve Pinot Noir at $38.00 a bottle.  Buy this wine online or in the tasting room.

Tasting notes for the 2015 Prospector’s Reserve Pinot Noir: A dense, bold wine, with tart cherry, ripe plums, and chocolate open the nose then give way to darker and earthier aromas of spice and game.  It is powerful and lively in the mouth, with a seamless backbone and a silky restrained power.  A great candidate for the cellar, but would show well now with rich grilled meat.

Wine Club

Spring is a great time to become a member of either of our wine clubs so that you will be able to take advantage of the benefits throughout the wine tasting season. For more information and how to sign up, please visit our website.

Miner’s Claim Club:

15% discount on all orders year-round
Two bottles of Pinot Noir Rosé and two bottles of Pinot Noir Blanc in the Spring
Two bottles of Bayliss Bower Pinot Noir and two bottles of Prospector's Reserve Pinot Noir in the Fall
Complimentary tastings at our winery for up to two guests
Invitations to future release parties and club events

Prospector’s Gold Club:

20% discount on all orders year-round
Three bottles of Pinot Noir Rosé and three bottles of Pinot Noir Blanc in the Spring
Three bottles of Bayliss-Bower Pinot Noir and three bottles of Prospector's Reserve Pinot Noir in the Fall
Complimentary tastings at our winery for up to four guests
Invitations to future release parties and club events

May 5, 2021 at 6:44 PM Permalink

July 2020 Newsletter

Welcome to Ghost Hill Cellars Gazette!

Thank you for your loyal support and your love for our family’s wine. We appreciate you being part of the Ghost Hill family, and we cannot wait to share a glass of wine with you (or a bottle). Our goal is to have a monthly newsletter to keep in touch with all our favorite wine drinkers. Every issue will be different, but follow a similar outline each time, such as    Tasting Room, News from the Vine, Events, Featured Wines, wine and food pairings under our Excellent Pairings, and even an occasional ghost story from the farm. Keep a lookout for promotions, events, and even games.

News from the Vine

2020—What a year it has been so far!? Even with all the chaos, we have found some comfort in knowing harvest is still right around the corner. The vines appear to have started flowering a little early this year; warm weather has escalated the growth and maturing. So much so that Mike has been working in the vineyard, disking and mowing. It is critical to keep down the weeds so the beautiful sun can reach the fruit. Because of the vigorous growth, the vines will need hedging soon. 

The vineyard looks great!

IMPACT OF COVID

Ghost Hill Cellars is open by appointment. Due to the size of the tasting room, we are only allowed four people in a group. Thankfully summer is here, and on sunny days we have tables set up in the yard with plenty of social distancing!

Please call us at 503-852-7347 to schedule your next visit.

Tales from the Farm

In the late 1800s, Oregon was in the middle of a gold rush. A miner, traveling to Portland with his hard-earned pouch of gold, camped for the night at the top of what is now knowns as Ghost Hill. While sleeping, the miner and his horse were killed, his gold stolen. To this day, the miner is said to be wandering the property searching for his treasure.

Bonus: Do you recognize the miner from the story in our logo?

Thank You for Supporting Ghost Hill Cellars!

Facebook: @ghosthillcellar

Tasting Room

12220 NE Bayliss Rd
Carlton, Oregon 97111

503-852-7347

Jul 12, 2020 at 2:56 PM Permalink

Summer Picnic Update

You're Invited to Ghost Hill Cellars' Summer Picnic!

Please join us on August 20th anytime from 12pm - 4pm for our First Annual Ghost Hill Cellars' Summer Party. 

Club Members, your cost is only $10 and includes a tasting of all the wines we’re pouring this summer plus one glass of wine of your choosing. Our Summer Picnic Menu will be gourmet sausages grilled by Mike, seasonal salads, and, of course, a special dessert.

Club members are welcome to bring guests for $15 which includes the tasting, glass of wine and food. We will waive your fee AND your guest’s fee if they join the Ghost Hill Cellars Wine Club at the picnic. Please forward this link to your friends and guests to get them excited about becoming a member: http://www.ghosthillcellars.com/Wine-Club/Join-The-Club

No guests to bring? We’ll even waive your fee when you upgrade your club membership to either Miner’s Claim or Prospector’s Gold club levels! Ask us for details. 

Love Ghost Hill but not a member yet? This is the perfect opportunity to check us out! Our vineyard is on a 240 acre 110 year old farm. Mike was born here 70 years ago, and Drenda has been with him here for almost 50 years. Pinot Noir is now our primary crop and we’d like to share our wines with you. We will extend the same offer to you as we have to club member guests – become a member and no charge for the event. See above link for club details.

Please RSVP! We know you’re coming thirsty and hungry and want to make sure we have enough for everyone! Please email mikeanddrenda@ghosthillcellars.com by Monday, August 15th.

Aug 21, 2016 at 9:53 AM Permalink

July 2016 Newsletter

Jul 14, 2016 at 9:00 AM Permalink

Platings & Pairings Write Up

We received a visit from Platings & Pairings' Erin Lynch! Check out the full piece here.

Jul 3, 2016 at 10:58 AM Permalink

July 2016 Newsletter

All new in July!  Join us in the tasting room for our new line up, we are now pouring our 2013 Bayliss Bower Pinot Noir, our 2014 Pinot Noir Blanc and our 2015 Spirit of Pinot Noir Rosé.  We are proud to share that our 2015 Rosé has been chosen as a Cellar Select by Oregon Wine Press and our 2014 Pinot Noir Blanc has been given a 90 rating by The Planet Grape.  Visit us for great tasting room only specials on our Pinot Noirs.  

Our regular tasting room hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Click here for directions. If you are not able to make it out to visit, click here to order these wines from our online store or give us a call at 503-852-7347 to get yours.

Ghost Hill Picnic 

Please join us on August 20th from 1pm - 3pm for our First Annual Ghost Hill Cellars Summer Party. This is a Club Members only event, but club members are welcome to guests. The cost will be $10 for club members which includes a tasting and one glass pour of your choosing and $15 for guests which includes a tasting. Menu will include gourmet sausages grilled by Mike, salads and dessert. Please RSVP to mikeanddrenda@ghosthillcellars.com by Monday, August 15th.

Jul 3, 2016 at 9:24 AM Permalink

April 2016 Newsletter

March came in like a lion and went out like a lamb, but in the Willamette Valley,  the lion and lamb are always soaking wet!  Luckily, even if you can’t get actual sunshine, you can have sunshine in a bottle.  If you haven't tried our Pinot Noir Blanc, it is sunshine in a bottle. 
 
Though we don't always love the rain, it is one of the the reasons that makes Willamette Valley wines so amazing.  While the people of the valley don't seem to need the rain, the vines love the weather. We are excited to report we have bud break, and the vines are soaking up the rain for the long hot summer ahead. 
 
Our gorgeous Pinot Noirs are selling fast, so click here  to order from our online store or give us a call at 503-852-7347 to get yours. Order the 2013 Pinot Noir Blanc to enjoy your own sunshine in a bottle, or order our Pinot Noir Rosé, the Bayliss Bower or the Prospector's Reserve Pinot Noirs.  To celebrate spring, we are offering free ground shipping with case orders.
 
We are happy to announce the opening of our Tasting Room! We'll be opening on Friday, April 15th, and will remain open until November.  
 
Regular hours are Friday – Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm, come out and say hello.

May 7, 2016 at 12:03 PM Permalink

Winemaker's Dinner

We had an absolutely amazing winemaker's dinner June 17 at AgriVino. Many thanks to Chef Dario for pairings that made our Ghost Hill wines shine. Many thanks to all who attended and made the night a fantastic success!

May 7, 2016 at 10:55 AM Permalink

February 2016 Newsletter

We at Ghost Hill really enjoy the weather in February. It is a rainy time of the year in the Willamette Valley. What better excuse than the rainy weather do you need to sit in front of a roaring fire with your loved one enjoying a delicious bottle of Ghost Hill Cellars Pinot Noir? 

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a bottle (or two!) of Ghost Hill.  Order now so you have wine! 
 
Our gorgeous Pinot Noirs are selling fast, so please click here  to order from our online store or give us a call to get yours. Don’t forget our 2013 Pinot Noir Blanc and 2014 Pinot Noir Rosé! Both pair very well with Valentine’s Day fare. 
 
We are offering free ground shipping with case orders so  you can surprise someone you love with the gift of wine. 
 
Have you seen our great review in the January issue of Wine Enthusiast?  Click here to read all three full reviews.

Feb 2, 2016 at 12:04 PM Permalink