Heidi Whitney-Schile didn't set out to become a brilliant chef, but food and the love of cooking and baking started at a pretty young age and it continued through college (she cooked for her roommates) and she used cooking as therapy when she found herself in a job she didn't love. When a friend asked if she would bake a wedding cake, Heidi decided right then and there - if the cake was a hit, she would quit her job and go to culinary school. The cake was a hit.

In the Dundee Hills, a small regenerative estate has built a loyal following of younger drinkers around its values-led ethos.

Sip Magazine's annual roundup and tally of the best wines of the Northwest! Gold medal for 2023 Lustral Chardonnay and Judge's Pick for 2023 Sacra Terra Pinot Noir.

The 2023 ‘Lustral’ is a barrel selection Chardonnay that was stored in 35% new French oak before bottling. This comes off dense, rich and fat on the mouth with a terrific mouthfeel and gobs of minerality.

Welcome to the annual celebration of excellence in American winemaking.

Ambar Estate is named a Best Wine Tasting Ambar Estate was featured in Orange County Register's recent article on Oregon's Willamette Valley.

Ambar Estate is named a Best Wine Tasting in Eater PDX.

Ambar Estate is featured in Edible Portland's summer 2025 issue.

“Arresting custard apple, ripe pear and peach fruit is endorsed by a dusting of creamy hazelnut oak, with a smooth acidity and luxuriously lasting length.”

Ambar Estate is mentioned in Travel + Leisure's article featuring the best of the best from the Willamette Valley.

Or splurge on the chef-curated pairing experience at Oregon’s first regenerative and organic-certified vineyard, Ambar Estate.

“From using lighter bottles to wastewater treatment to electric trucks and forklifts, the regenerative ethos is embedded into every element of the winery.”

The “A list” moniker is often associated to top-shelf celebrities, influencers and thought leaders, and the following wineries and wines fit that bill — get ready to shop through the “A List” of Willamette Valley.

Ambar Estate 2022 Lustral Chardonnay recognized as No. 29

Regenerative practices highlighted in OWP cover story.

Ambar Estate becomes Willamette Valley's first regenerative organic certified vineyard, utilizing Shetland sheep for sustainable cultivation and soil health.

The Chardonnays from the 2022 vintage in the Willamette Valley were perhaps the underdog story of the year given the effects of a late spring frost.