We ask that you wear a mask while inside, except when seated at your table. To-Go Wine Sales: Wine and merchandise will be available to purchase in our tasting room daily from 10 to 5 pm. Our winery is listed as an Oregon wine destination. We are stoked to announce that Chateau Bianca was listed as one of the must-see wineries in Oregon in an article.
We shared our winery visit itinerary, which you can view beforehand and decide to join us on your next trip to Oregon. The different activities you can be a part of and the wines you will taste in our tasting room are also already available. Here you can view the experience that we can provide at the winery.
We shared our winery visit itinerary, which you can view beforehand and decide to join us on your next trip to Oregon. The different activities you can be a part of and the wines you will taste in our tasting room are also already available. Here you can view the experience that we can provide at the winery.
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Chateau Bianca Winery and Vineyard is a family-owned and operated winery established in 1990. The winery and vineyard are located in the Mid-Willamette Valley just outside of Dallas, Oregon. Chateau Bianca is committed to high-quality wines, so we keep our annual production small and handcrafted. Our family has carried on the fourth-generation wine-making tradition.
Andreas Wetzel is the owner and winemaker here at Chateau Bianca. Hailing as the fourth generation of Wetzel's to produce wine, he is pretty good at it. Having mostly experiential training and a passion for food-friendly wines, his goal is to bring to market approachable wines at irresistible values.
From Salem: Head West on HWY 22 and follow for approximately 20 miles. We are atop the first large hill (Butler Hill), and we are immediately off of the highway on the right hand side. There will be a blue "Chateau Bianca Winery" road sign just before reaching our winery. From Lincoln City: Follow HWY 101 North, turn right on exit OR-18 East and follow for 27 miles.
Chateau Bianca Winery is proud to offer a wide selection of wines and it all starts in the vineyard. The vines have been growing at the vineyard since 1990 and our first vintage was 1991. We have a proud history and it continues through our work on the farm. Check out the vineyard in action. Today we grow a number of varietals; including Cascade, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Marechal Foch, Muscat, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir.
Chateau Bianca and the Wetzel Estate brands are owned by the Wetzel family. Our family has been in the wine business for four generations. Originally from Germany, the families winemaking began in the world renowned Franken region located in northern Bavaria. The family, now living in Oregon, has been involved in the Oregon wine industry since the mid-1970's.
Reviews (22)
Michelle Lewis
Apr 13, 2021
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Dihalal
Feb 24, 2021
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Summer Beshore
Feb 15, 2021
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Hunter O.
Aug 23, 2020
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Make here bright and early Saturday morning. We were meet by a super nice gal. We sat outside on a great sunny day. She brought wine and we started tasting. The wine was yummy and the views were great. I wish this place had some food cause I could have spent much more time here. We could a few bottle and cans of different wines we enjoyed. The prices are not crazy and it's a cute place. I would highly suggest coming here. Can't wait to we have a return trip.
Mikaela Martin
Nov 26, 2018
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We came for a wine tasting over memorial day weekend with a fairly large group and had a wonderful time. Katie gave us a tour and did the wine tasting and was absolutely fantastic! After the tasting we played lawn games they provided on the patio area. It was wonderful! If you're not on your way to the beach though, prepare for a drive, because it's not close to much.
Aaron E.
Nov 02, 2018
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Chris Bagger
Jun 20, 2018
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Josi H.
Apr 08, 2018
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Bought a Groupon because Groupon has amazing wine tastings and we chose Chateau Bianca because what a cute cute name for a wine tasting.
However this tasting wasn't as I expected and I guess I have high expectations of my wine tastings through Groupon. But this place didn't have cheese, or an authentic story about the winery, or a tour of the winery, and the free cup was a plastic one I already have.
I just wish we had taken the time to explore the grounds and such - but that just means we didn't check Yelp first.
However we each left with a bottle of spice wine which was super
However this tasting wasn't as I expected and I guess I have high expectations of my wine tastings through Groupon. But this place didn't have cheese, or an authentic story about the winery, or a tour of the winery, and the free cup was a plastic one I already have.
I just wish we had taken the time to explore the grounds and such - but that just means we didn't check Yelp first.
However we each left with a bottle of spice wine which was super
Donna H.
Sep 18, 2017
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We had scheduled a group tasting and tour and our group ended up spending the entire afternoon there! Our timing was perfect because they had started to pick the grapes a bit so we were able to see the de-stemming machine in action as well as take a peek at how fast the grapes start juicing. It is pretty great to see a place like this in action. We learn to appreciate what goes into that bottle! We had food pairings to go along with our wine flight as well and wow, the right flavors with the right wine is perfection. Thank you Katie for the tour, wine, food and endless amount of knowledge you
Greg S.
Apr 25, 2017
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I have found that I don't feel the urge to leave reviews on yelp often, but when I have a bad experience, I feel that I need to share that with others before they waste their time. The wines were actually pretty good depending on your particular taste. There was nothing that stood out as a must have, but with the service as poor as it was, there could have been something else they produce or had on pour that the gentleman behind the counter was just not willing to share. The service is by far the worst I have experienced in Oregon wine country. Rather than talking up their own wines, he spent
Laura C.
Jan 08, 2017
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We had the BEST time here yesterday!
Never, in all my extensive wine tasting have I ever had a wine sommelier actually ask me what I like and then give me tastings that would suite my pallet. I prefer Malbec's and Tempranillo so he gave me 4 lovely tasting that were in that same family. My friend prefers pino's and Sirah's so he did the same for her, only with 4 different wines and in a fancier glass, which I guess that kind of wine gets served.
I cannot remember the sommeliers name but we took a photo, which I am posting.
The tasting room is also a shop which sells everything
Never, in all my extensive wine tasting have I ever had a wine sommelier actually ask me what I like and then give me tastings that would suite my pallet. I prefer Malbec's and Tempranillo so he gave me 4 lovely tasting that were in that same family. My friend prefers pino's and Sirah's so he did the same for her, only with 4 different wines and in a fancier glass, which I guess that kind of wine gets served.
I cannot remember the sommeliers name but we took a photo, which I am posting.
The tasting room is also a shop which sells everything
Lainee Seinfeld
Aug 31, 2016
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I came across Chateau Bianca in the fall of 2016 and must say everything about this place is delightful. Candice, David & Blake are great hosts and will make you feel at home and have tremendous knowledge about the wines, which are by the way some of the best I've ever had. Oh and be sure and check out the barrel room while your there.
Mark Downing
Jun 25, 2016
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Kim P.
May 31, 2015
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We stopped by Chateau Bianca this morning following a recommendation from my niece and had a great wine tasting experience. Mike was very knowledgable and personable. He shared a lot of information about the characteristics of each vintage. We enjoyed the view and the gift shop as well. We left with five bottles and would come back again for a tour. Not sure what the haters were complaining about. We have been to tastings in many places throughout the region and in other parts of the US; we found Chateau Bianca to be comparable due to Mike's expertise and the variety of offerings.
Armando C.
Feb 10, 2015
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Agree with the negative postings here. The place does smell, the wines are not very appealing and the help absolutely is the worst. One person in my party had to use the restroom and the matronly looking lady said we had to buy a bottle of wine to use the restroom. If she's the owner then she should learn customer service, if she's just employed there she should be fired. Might have tried the wine if the staff had been more welcoming.
Vino & Apos S. M.
Aug 12, 2013
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We had the pleasure of meeting the owner/ winemaker of Chateau Bianca over the weekend. It was so nice to hear all about the vintages and in just getting to know the winemaker in general. Across the board all their wines were perfectly balanced. I usually do not care for whites and was so impressed at their offerings. This really was a hidden gem of a winery.
Ryan R.
Jul 24, 2013
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"Chateau" is french for: "Double-wide trailer by the highway".
This tasting room isn't worth the stop. Cheesy nick knacks, mediocre wine, and our young hostess hadn't tried any of the wines... Working at a tasting room and not drinking the wine is like working at a ski resort and not skiing. It's like being George Clooney and deciding to settle down and get married.
This tasting room isn't worth the stop. Cheesy nick knacks, mediocre wine, and our young hostess hadn't tried any of the wines... Working at a tasting room and not drinking the wine is like working at a ski resort and not skiing. It's like being George Clooney and deciding to settle down and get married.
Kimberly C.
Feb 15, 2013
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This is my favorite local winery. Great selection of gifty items and of course awesome wine, my favorites being Port, Riesling and Ice wine. Great/friendly customer service (thanks Felix for your knowledge and making wine tasting fun!!) and for sure worth your drive or stop on your way to the coast.
Dirty D.
Dec 21, 2012
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Lori F.
Sep 20, 2010
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I had high hopes for Chateau Bianca when I looked up their website and it looked like nothing but glamour. I pictured myself on the countryside, in my Fall cardigan, sipping a glass of red wine while waving away a dude in a bow-tie trying to offer me fancy Hors d'oeuvres. My friend was the high bidder for a wine tasting package auction at a charity event and invited me to come along. The package boasted several tastes of wine, along with complimentary Hors d'oeuvres on the countryside. Upon arrival I thought that maybe I had mistaken the "chateau" for a double wide trailer.
Dr. X.
Sep 13, 2009
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The wines taste like...... the tasting room looks. Cheap and smelly. Plastic flowers and dusty nick-nacks adorn this musty smelling place. All the reds don't taste like they smell, which would be interesting if they tasted or smelled good. High acidity and alcohol on the nose makes all these wines undrinkable. The taste was surprisingly similar to the Namaste wines, just a few miles away. I am hoping to save you the trouble and $5.
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Kevin S.
Oct 07, 2008
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This place is an absolute gem that my friends and I stumbled across very randomly. Their whites are wonderful and an incredible value. With my favorites being their Reisling which is goes down quite smooth, their ice wine which at $15 is ridiculously well priced, and the Estate Gewürztraminer which makes a great pairing for thai food.
That said, this place is totally out of the way so I would recommend taking them up on their bed and breakfast option because Helmut and Lelo are absolutely delightful host who cook a very tasty bavarian breakfast. Plus the stories they shared with us as well
That said, this place is totally out of the way so I would recommend taking them up on their bed and breakfast option because Helmut and Lelo are absolutely delightful host who cook a very tasty bavarian breakfast. Plus the stories they shared with us as well
