Hidden in the oak-forested woods of the Oregon Coast Range within the McMinnville AVA, Willamette Valley
Wines that evoke a sense of place
Since 2009, vigneron Evan Martin has been driven by discovering and honoring the most compelling terroir in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. This dedication shows consistently throughout the portfolio, which emphasizes elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. However, with each vintage, the Riesling, Gruner Veltliner, Gamay, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah are proving more than exciting for continued exploration.
Evan’s home and winery sit peacefully secluded in the woods of McMinnville, OR. He remains in the stewardship of the wines as they naturally evolve into their future potential.
The Story
Winemaker Evan Martin shares the story and intention behind the ethereal, terroir-driven wines of Martin Woods Winery.
Recent Reviews & News
Jessie James Pinot Noir
Jessie James Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills
98+ - 2021 Jessie James Vineyard sports a deeper ruby hue, although itʼs still clear, and itʼs fantastic now in the glass, opening with notes of black and red fruit, wild violets, piney herbs, and layered earth. Medium-bodied, with a lot of completeness, itʼs super-seamless in its structure, with ripe tannins, even, mouthwatering acidity, and a long finish.
- Jeb Dunnuck
98 - The 2022 Pinot Noir Jessie James Vineyard is rch and ruby-colored but transparent, beautiful in the glass, with a floral and ripe perfume offering notes of framboise, light herbal notes, wild fresh herbs, and a touch of dark black fruit coming through, with black raspberries and dark stones. On the palate, it has a rich tannin structure, a ton of clarity (as all of Evanʼs wines tend to express), and a long finish. Itʼs going to benefit from more time.
- Jeb Dunnuck
Koosah Chadonnay
Koosah Vineyard, Eola-Amity Hills
96 - The 2022 Koosah Chardonnay is a bright yellow/silver color and is a touch more shy at this stage, with notes of smoky earth, white peach, lemon oil, and a white floral tone. Medium to full-bodied, it has lovely richness without weight and has exceptionally focused length.
- Jeb Dunnuck
95 - The 2022 Koosah is a bolder Chardonnay choice in the Martin Woods portfolio. The floral quality of its aromas balances the somewhat rich mouthfeel of its medium—to full-body palate. With that said, it maintains a vibrant energy and nice overall structure - balanced acidity - featuring notes of stone fruits, crispy apples, lemon peel, and herbs. There is a phenolic structure and a rich texture. This wine nails both.
- Decanter
Bednarik Pinot Noir
Bednarik Vineyard, Tualatin Hills
96 - The Bednarik is a wine from own-rooted vines planted in the late 1980s in a secluded part of the Tualatin Hills appellation. With generous aromas of strawberries and cranberries that blend so well with the spice’s notes of cinnamon and clove and a hint of sweetness on the palate. Fleshy sweet cherries and blue mountain berries bring a core of ripe fruits to notes of dried herb and rich nori. The smoky saline note carries the lengthy mineral finish.
- Decanter
95+ - The 2022 Pinot Noir Bednarik Vineyard pours a deeper hue and reveals notes of tomato leaf, spice, clove, roses, and ripe cranberries. Medium-bodied, it has more structure than the 2023 at this stage, with fine-grained tannins and its spice coming through on the palate as well. It has a long finish and gains in intensity, with notes of incense as well as blood orange spice and a long finish that holds on.
- Jeb Dunnuck
“The Willamette Valley red wine of the vintage”
— Clive Pursehouse, Decanter Magazine (2021 Hyland Vineyard Pinot Noir)
Tasting experiences available at HiFi & the winery:
@ HiFi Wine Bar
Wednesday-Sunday
*appointment suggested
@ The Winery
Very Limited
*by appointment only
“Evan Martin works like a mad scientist (I mean that in the best possible way), experimenting and tinkering with his small yet truly noteworthy portfolio. Moreover, the range of wines remains fairly priced for the quality and unique personality he packs into each bottle… The Martin Woods wines are pure, complex, lively, and seemingly deep beyond their years.”
— Eric Guido, VINOUS
Wine Club
We created our wine club as a way to connect closely with our core group of supporters and provide them exclusive access, members-only experiences, and an ongoing look behind the scenes. Here’s a brief list of some of the benefits our valued members enjoy:
Exclusive access to the members-only store featuring wines not available to the general public, including limited-production wines, never-released library wines from our cellar, as well as priority access to new product releases via members-only drops.
2 shipments per year featuring new releases, library wines, and special selections, handpicked by winemaker, Evan Martin
Member-only special discount per bottle on club shipments
Tailor your shipments to your preferences
Members-only content, stories, and behind the scenes at the winery and updates during the winemaking process
Members are invited to a very rare and limited complimentary cellar tasting for two at the winery, Evan Martin’s home in the woods.
Priority booking for exclusive tastings in the cellar at the winery (limited)
