Ambar Estate flatbread with figs and cheese plate

Herb Flatbread

I have always enjoyed a traditional style naan that is fluffy and made to order.

A Different Kind of Wine Estate Near Newberg

That attention carries into the glass. Ambar produces estate-grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and rosé, served inside a modern, glass-walled tasting room overlooking the vineyard.

Watermelon & Summer Berry Salad

Bright, refreshing, and vibrant, this Watermelon & Summer Berry Salad combines juicy seasonal fruit, smoky feta, fresh herbs, and a touch of honey for a light and flavorful summer side dish.

August Newsletter 2026

Ambar Estate is proud to announce its recognition by Wine Enthusiast as one of the Top Winery Restaurants in the World.

July Newsletter 2026

Summer has arrived in the Dundee Hills, and we look forward to beautiful moments with a glass of Ambar wine in hand.

June Newsletter 2026

Summer at Ambar kicks off with bubbles as we debut our first-ever sparkling wine, the highly anticipated 2022 Blanc de Blancs.

May Newsletter 2026

May is Oregon Wine Month - a time to toast the incredible wines, people, and places that make Oregon so special.

Garlic Jam

Sweet, savory, and packed with rich roasted garlic flavor, this homemade Garlic Jam is the perfect spread for cheese boards, sandwiches, burgers, and roasted meats.

Carrot Mousse

A versatile carrot mousse, for this dish Chef Heidi pairs it with roasted chicken and our 2023 Lustral Chardonnay.

Carrot Cake

Chef Heidi's carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

Spring Pea Toast

One of our favorite pairings of the season, this spring toast featuring sheep cheese, fresh peas, and herbs.

Tractor working in Ambar Estate's organic vineyard in Oregon

Willamette Windfall

To date, two Oregon wineries have achieved ROC: Troon now has gold status and Ambar Estates has silver. One Washington winery, Estelbrook Farms and Vineyard, located in the Columbia Gorge, also has silver status.

Rooted in Responsibility

To date, two Oregon wineries have achieved ROC: Troon now has gold status and Ambar Estates has silver. One Washington winery, Estelbrook Farms and Vineyard, located in the Columbia Gorge, also has silver status.

March Newsletter 2026

The Oregon winter has many drippy days, but occasionally the sun breaks through in glorious fashion. On a recent afternoon a double rainbow arched over Ambar and came to rest on Writer's Block and Maple Block, from which we draw fruit for our Minera Chardonnay.

February Newsletter 2026

The foundation of a great bottle of wine is high quality fruit. The mutually beneficial relationship between vines, soil, and animals is vital in achieving that.

Ambar Estate Hungry for More wine lifestyle brand

Heidi Whitney-Schile on Ambar Estate, culinary climbing, and failing forward

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.

Vineyard rows with wildflowers and hills – Ambar Estate

Reflecting on 2025

Ambar Estate is founded upon the belief that great wine is born from a thoughtful collaboration between science and nature. As stewards of our unique Ambar site, we are committed to farming using Regenerative Organic Certification® standards.

Vineyard rows leading to modern winery building with large tree in center

November 2025 Newsletter

As the vines grow quiet and their leaves carpet the ground, we welcome a new season at Ambar Estate.

Our tasting room is now pouring the newly released 2023 vintage, including the acclaimed 2023 Lustral Chardonnay, recently awarded 97 points by The International Wine Report.

Hand-picking grapes.

September 2025 Newsletter

Harvest 2025 has begun at Ambar Estate with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier fruit that will become our Méthode Champenoise (traditional method) sparkling wines. Winemaker Bryan Weil offers a glimpse into this exciting beginning.

Cluster of grapes.

August 2025 Newsletter

Planting meadowfoam is one of the many ways we work with nature to achieve our Regenerative Organic® farming goals.Our vines are full, and each new cluster carries the early promise of what is soon to come. Winemaker Bryan Weil offers a glimpse into what he and the team are seeing in the vineyard, and what he anticipates from the 2025 vintage.

Ambar Estate farm rows and lush green landscape

July 2025 Newsletter

Planting meadowfoam is one of the many ways we work with nature to achieve our Regenerative Organic® farming goals.