Our Story: Three Generations, Two Coastal Treasures
Rooted in Oregon's North Coast for more than five decades, our family-owned winery has grown from humble beginnings into a beloved destination for wine lovers, coastal travelers, and generations of returning guests.
Depoe Bay Winery | A Coastal Tradition Since 1999
Our Depoe Bay story began in February 1999, when we opened our first tasting room in a former Dairy Queen beside the legendary Gracie's Sea Hag—a longtime favorite among locals and visitors alike. Later that year, we moved just a few doors down to the location we proudly call home today.
Nestled in the heart of Oregon's whale-watching capital, our Depoe Bay Wine Cave offers a distinctly coastal tasting experience, where exceptional wines, local character, and the possibility of spotting a passing gray whale make every visit memorable.
Nehalem Bay Winery | Where It All Began
Our roots reach back to April 1, 1974, with the release of Nehalem Bay Winery's very first blackberry wine. What began with a single fruit wine soon blossomed into a diverse collection of traditional reds, whites, and distinctive fruit wines.
Today, our original tasting room welcomes guests to the historic Mohler Creamery building, nestled in a lush coastal valley near the junction of Highway 101 and Highway 53. Built on a legacy of Oregon agriculture, the creamery produced milk, butter, and cheese from 1909 to 1959 as part of the Tillamook Creamery cooperative.
It's a setting rich in history, natural beauty, and the independent spirit that continues to define our winery.
Family-Owned. Oregon-Rooted. Always Welcoming.
Now in our third generation of family ownership and operation, we're proud to carry forward a tradition of crafting and sharing Oregon wines, welcoming new friends, and celebrating the simple pleasures of good wine and good company.
Your continued support makes our story possible, and we're grateful to be part of such a wonderful community of wine lovers.
Two tasting rooms. Three generations. More than 50 years of Oregon wine history.
We look forward to welcoming you in Depoe Bay or Nehalem.
Come for the wine. Stay for the experience.
Leave Your Mark. Make a Difference.
Become part of the Depoe Bay Wine Cave tradition! Sign a dollar bill and add it to our walls, joining generations of visitors who have left their mark while giving back to our coastal community.
Each year, we collect these contributions and donate them to a local nonprofit organization, turning a small gesture into a meaningful act of generosity.
A dollar, a signature, and a little coastal goodwill.