Maragas Winery

Eagle Crest, OR | leisure | 1 to 2 hours

15523 US-97, Culver, OR 97734, USA


Overview

Doug Maragas planted wine grapes outside Culver in 1999 after climatologists said Central Oregon couldn't grow them; two decades on, the 21-acre estate vineyard supports 20 varietals across seven blocks, from Tempranillo and Cabernet Franc to Riesling and Chardonnay. The tasting room on Highway 97, ten minutes north of Redmond, pours barrel-aged reds and estate whites alongside artisan cheese boards, with the Lattavo Gallery's rotating art on the walls and views stretching from Smith Rock to seven Cascade peaks. Live jazz and concerts land on summer weekends; settle into an Adirondack chair on the lawn with a flight.

Activity Type: leisure

Costs: See website for details
Duration: 1 to 2 hours

Inhaven Insights

  • What's great

    What's great

    Barrel-Aged Reds

    Award-winning barrel-aged reds and estate whites pour from a 21-acre vineyard of 20 varietals.

  • What's unique

    What's unique

    High Desert Pioneer

    Vines planted in 1999 proved experts wrong about growing wine grapes in Central Oregon's desert.

  • What's worth knowing

    What's worth knowing

    Patio Policies

    Leave dogs home since farm animals roam the property, and skip outside food and drinks entirely.

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