Surround yourself with a breathtaking landscape and immerse yourself in the bounty of Cowhorn's Vineyard & Garden. Be sure to reserve in advance for exclusive tastings and estate experiences tailored to you. A certified Biodynamic winery and farm, Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden is nestled in the fertile Applegate Valley of southern Oregon, just a few miles north of the California border.
Cowhorn's nature-focused farming and harmony with the ecosystem as a whole provides a site-specific wine that represents a sense of time and place. Vinified using a low intervention approach, the result is an unmistakable wine that reflects the healthy, nutrient rich vineyard from which it comes. Our Biodynamic, nature-focused approach contributes to the many dimensions of richness and complexity in our wines.
Cowhorn's nature-focused farming and harmony with the ecosystem as a whole provides a site-specific wine that represents a sense of time and place. Vinified using a low intervention approach, the result is an unmistakable wine that reflects the healthy, nutrient rich vineyard from which it comes. Our Biodynamic, nature-focused approach contributes to the many dimensions of richness and complexity in our wines.
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Dry soil, lush views, and 117-acres of Biodynamic beauty. Our estate sits a few miles north of the California border, alongside the flowing Upper Applegate River. Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden is located in the Applegate Valley appellation of southern Oregon.
Global travel in a glass: we select grape varieties that are historically associated with the Rhone River wine region of France: Syrah and Grenache for red wine, and Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne for white wine.A west-coast wine haven: our latitude is a bit lower than the Rhone, and the growing season is shorter.
Global travel in a glass: we select grape varieties that are historically associated with the Rhone River wine region of France: Syrah and Grenache for red wine, and Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne for white wine.A west-coast wine haven: our latitude is a bit lower than the Rhone, and the growing season is shorter.
If you are the roadtrip type of person, you will surely love arriving to our boutique hotel by car. An efficient toll road connects Merida with Cancun. Good roads connect Cancun to the rest of the Yucatan. The nearest airport to Cancun is Cancun (CUN). ADO operates a bus from Cancun International Airport T2 to Cancun Bus Station every 30 minutes.
At Cowhorn, we know all wine clubs are not the same. With our membership, you decide the level of benefits. Customize your wine purchases, discounts, allocations of limited releases, and VIP status at winery events. While there are three levels of membership today, our biodynamic wine club will close soon.
Reviews (26)
Ireland Kovach
Jan 27, 2022
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Peter Lee
Apr 19, 2021
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Jessica W.
Jul 26, 2020
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By far the best wine I have tried in the Applegate. The vineyard and tasting area is beautiful. It is modern and showcases the view they have perfectly. They are a biodynamic and organic winery. Cowhorn puts so much intention and integrity in all they produce. The staff is extremely knowledgeable about the wine produced at the winery and wine in general. Praise to Cowhorn for creating such a high quality wine that tastes amazing and is good for the environment!
Nadine F.
Jul 21, 2020
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I had an amazing tasting at Cowhorn. They're open during covid and very careful about distancing. Despite 90+ degree temperatures and outdoor seating early, we had a great time, with lots of shade, and the wine still kept at the perfect temperature inside prior to serving.
I haven't loved most of the wineries in this region, but I loved every wine on our flight at Cowhorn. The bottles are pricey, but they're well worth it and would be great for special occasions.
The guy serving us had just started there, but he was highly knowledgeable and gave us a lot of great recommendations
I haven't loved most of the wineries in this region, but I loved every wine on our flight at Cowhorn. The bottles are pricey, but they're well worth it and would be great for special occasions.
The guy serving us had just started there, but he was highly knowledgeable and gave us a lot of great recommendations
Jennifer F.
Jul 19, 2020
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Great wines!
Beautiful areas outside to sit, relax & do some wine tasting (by appointment only)
Very impressed with the knowledge & friendliness of everyone there.
Great conversation about how the grapes are harvested
Overall a great experience
Most importantly the wine is amazing! We got a case to take home & enjoy later. We are more of red wine lovers but their whites were a must have too!
Good covid safety precautions taken
Beautiful areas outside to sit, relax & do some wine tasting (by appointment only)
Very impressed with the knowledge & friendliness of everyone there.
Great conversation about how the grapes are harvested
Overall a great experience
Most importantly the wine is amazing! We got a case to take home & enjoy later. We are more of red wine lovers but their whites were a must have too!
Good covid safety precautions taken
Brian Johnson
Jul 14, 2020
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Jeremy Eisen
Aug 02, 2019
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Kelly Calderone-Davis
Jun 20, 2019
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The winery is probably the best in the valley. It’s more expensive than most wineries in the area, but honestly, the wines are absolutely unparalleled. Worth every penny. The bottles range from $35-$65. They ship just about anywhere too. Don’t be fooled by the name or the outside of the winery. We were expecting something a little more rustic, but this winery is super chic and modern, and it’s located in a stunningly beautiful valley. It’s a little out of the way, but you should absolutely not miss this winery. We traveled all over the Mt. Hood area, Willamette, and Sonoma, and Cowhorn
Christina D.
Mar 24, 2019
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Megan L.
Dec 29, 2018
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Fav winery in Southern Oregon without a doubt. Love the whites, especially the Spiral 36 and Viognier. Gorgeous Living Building certified tasting room and friendly staff, especially Buddy the resident wine dog. Off the beaten path but well worth the drive to visit this Biodynamic estate that is working with Mother Nature to produce top-notch Rhône wines!
Lauren Wuscher
Nov 18, 2018
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This is my favorite winery in Jacksonville county. I love both the whites and the reds. The staff is amazingly helpful and friendly. Not to mention, the outdoor seating and views are just incredible. We try to come here at least once a month. Definitely suggest visiting, especially if you have never been to a biodynamic winery before. They have tours available as well.
Rachel Batzer
Nov 13, 2017
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Danna M.
Sep 30, 2017
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We first visited Cowhorn Vineyard over two years ago. At that time there wasn't an official tasting room. I remember the owner standing barefoot sharing his unique approach to growing grapes. It was my first experience tasting biodynamic wines. Wow! What a treat! We are so lucky in Southern Oregon to have so many fantastic local wineries, but in my opinion, none compare with Cowhorn. Even though the wine is on the high end of my budget, we joined the wine club before leaving that day. Cowhorn did not disappoint. They built a beautiful mid-century modern tasting room. The staff is always incredibly
Ethan Young
Aug 13, 2017
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Brad L.
Jul 20, 2017
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This place needs a better sign on the road because we drive past it and had to go back. Other than that this place was great.
The wine was some of the best we had in the area. The tasting room looks great and the outside patio is really nice. The staff was friendly and they even had a resident dog to keep you company.
The wine was some of the best we had in the area. The tasting room looks great and the outside patio is really nice. The staff was friendly and they even had a resident dog to keep you company.
Angel A.
Aug 03, 2016
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Given that the few reviews are friends of Cowherd Winery I however am not and will be honest. The wine is good don't get me wrong. I am a US Marine Corp Veteran. I came in with friends and my family. Mind you I am disabled, clean cut, and very built. I have a licensed service dog in training for my disability. I was instantly approached and grabbed firmly on my shoulder by a staff member whom went on a tangent about not allowing dogs. after being profiled and humiliated I tried to politely interrupt and tell her that my service animal provides a service for my disability but the women continued
Web S.
Oct 18, 2015
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Morgan Bellinger
Jul 17, 2015
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Bob W.
Jun 28, 2015
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Wen't in for a tasting and was thoroughly impressed. After later visiting many other wineries in southern Oregon we confirmed that they had the best wines. What really set them apart was that every wine we tasted was good and no other place matched across the board taste. Give them a few more years and they will likely be known worldwide. Store a few away and it's an investment.
R. M.
Aug 31, 2013
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It was a gorgeous late summer Saturday morning so I threw a leg over the Bumble Bee and took the twisty back roads to Applegate Lake with stops at the winery and McKee Bridge cafe. There was almost no traffic but I rode cautiously watching for deer and saw a family group cross the road going and a doe and fawn when returning, passing the access road to Woodrat Mountain (favorite launching site for hang gliders) and going down into little Applegate Valley, turning right at the ghost hamelt of Bumcom to Applegate Valley and then left up the valley to the Cowhorn Vineyard and Garden. There they grow
Heather H.
Jul 19, 2013
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We have been living in the Rogue Valley for 3 years. Finally made it on a self guided wine tasting tour in The Applegate as we had some folks visiting from out of town. Cowhorn was our first stop. It was interesting to learn about Biodynamic Farming, their wines were tasty and the woman in the tasting room was very knowledgeable about wine. Tasting room was open 10-5 and I think we showed up around 12:30. Did not seem like they were open for any special events. I did notice on their website that they indicate to call ahead and we did not do that. We basically tasted 3 wines and then left
Corrie B.
Sep 13, 2012
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While I really like the philosophy of Cowhorn with their Biodynamic farming, I can't say I really like their wines. The tasting room was serving very young wines and the flavor was very green with nothing overly remarkable. There was no depth to the flavor, and there was literally no boquet. Maybe these wines will age well and be worth trying again in a few years, but it is a small winery with small production amounts, so their wines may not make it to a few years down the road to really taste and enjoy. I wish them well, and hope more wineries jump on the biodynamic bandwagon, but I am not
David Dixon
Jul 21, 2012
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Tasting here at Cowhorn is 5 dollars per person. It is unfortunate they don't waive the fee if you buy a bottle of wine, but what are you gonna do. We went on a gorgeous, sunny, fall day when the air was crisp and the wind just just a little bite. They were in the middle of harvest so it was a little chaotic around there, but the owners took the time to come up and tell the story of the winery. Their wines were very good. Their blends caught my attention the most, while my wife preferred the Sauvignon Blanc. We walked out with a bottle of that.
Ron & Anita T.
May 23, 2012
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Cowhorn Vineyards and Gardens is one our favorite wineries in the Applegate Valley. We have enjoyed being a member of their wine club since it started and have attended functions there such as the "Farm to Fork" dinner held last year. Will miss this year; bummer! Their wines are a little unusual for the Applegate, but the owners, Bill and Barbara Steele, have said the Rhone varietals are very much suited for their rocky terrain. We particularly like their Spiral blend and thjeir Syrah. Have enjoyed some of their produce also, namely their asparagus which we ate at New Sammy's
Nancy B.
Oct 11, 2011
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This is the best winery in the Applegate Valley, without doubt. Based on their soils, they have chosen to specialize in Rhone varietals and that has been very wise. Their Spiral (a blend of Viognier, Marsanne, Roussane) was definitely the best balanced, most complex white wine we tasted in our weekend. Their syrahs are the only ones in the valley that are truly ripe, with full fruit flavor and the deep color typical of the varietal. As a bonus they are using no herbicides, pesticides, only natural fertilizers, and native yeasts. Josh in the tasting room was very informative, and owner Bill
Eric B.
Apr 25, 2009
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Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden is a small farm in Southern Oregon's Applegate Valley. Cowhorn is certified Biodynamic® through Demeter USA. Cowhorn has also been certified organic through Stellar Certification Services. At this stage in their development, they have ~20 acres of crops, mainly barley, asparagus and fruit trees, and 11 acres of grape vines including 5 varietals - Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne. The property apparently shares many favorable characteristics with Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhône.
Gayle and I drove way out here after
Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden is a small farm in Southern Oregon's Applegate Valley. Cowhorn is certified Biodynamic® through Demeter USA. Cowhorn has also been certified organic through Stellar Certification Services. At this stage in their development, they have ~20 acres of crops, mainly barley, asparagus and fruit trees, and 11 acres of grape vines including 5 varietals - Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, Roussanne and Marsanne. The property apparently shares many favorable characteristics with Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhône.
Gayle and I drove way out here after
