Stopped by the day after Thanksgiving and was happy that they were open. Just went in for a look and we have ended up buying two bottles as the selection was amazing. Definitely a place to come back and visit again when in the area

We were wandering around downtown Newberg when the skies decided to open up. Unprepared for the rain and with a couple of hours to kill, we decided to seek shelter at VWM to check out the selection and talk to owner Andrew. When I go to a wine shop, I like to see how well organized the store is. I've been in some shops that have open cases of wine at every endcap and it feels disorganized and chaotic, not to mention it makes it very challenging to find anything. On this front, VWM has a well-organized selection and absolutely no clutter on the floors - two walls with wine, and a decent number of labels as well, and plenty of space to walk. The shop focuses on wines from Oregon, which makes sense. Perhaps 60% or more of the labels are from Oregon producers, and most of those are smaller producers that might not see a ton of distribution. There was also a decent selection of champagnes as well as a smattering of still wines from France (mostly Burgundy), Italy, etc. This is a very well-curated selection with some unique wines as well - when's the last time you've seen Beaujolais Blanc or the Saint-Amour cru from Beaujolais?

And not to worry if you don't know the first thing about wine. Andrew, the owner, is incredibly knowledgable and knows all of his wines inside out. Whether you're looking for something specific or not sure what to go, you will almost certainly leave the shop with a wine you'll love and within the budget you indicated.

In terms of price, you may be able to find some of the wines more cheaply than VWM's price. I looked up a few labels compared to retail prices for shops in my home state and found VWM is about 10% more expensive on average, however I'd gladly pay slightly more to receive the value-added knowledge that Andrew adds to the buying experience - details about the producer, its history, its winemaker, the site, etc.

Although many of us that travel to the region are there to visit wineries and do tastings, if you're looking for an excellent shop where you can find some Oregon's best producers all in one place, VWM is definitely the place. Best part is that they can ship to most states so you don't have to worry about carrying a case (or two) of wine back on an airplane and wondering if it'll survive the journey home.

Great spot!

Great wine shop. The owner is the only guy there and he treats everyone great. It’s also very nice to get some wines from outside the valley every once in a while. I signed up for the wine club and every month he picks a white and a red that are always fun to drink and reasonably priced. Highly recommend heading in to check the place out. And ask about the wine club!

Best little wine shop around! Andrew, the owner, is a great guy with a cool backstory of how he found himself in Newberg. Although I didn’t buy his wine, the conversation was A+.

Every time I come into Valley Wine Merchants, Andrew is always so kind and jovial. His genuine love for wine shines through in his impeccable selections of wines. I haven't had anything bad here.

A must visit! The selection is diverse and staff is knowledgeable on all wines. Intimate and cozy vibe! Thank you!

Excellent place to explore new wines. Highly recommend!

This is my most favorite wine shop- Andrew is so knowledgeable and recommends the best wines- he works with your budget and your tastes and tailors the wines to you. We have been introduced to some phenomenal wines per his recommendation and I bring all fellow wine lovers here every time I am here and they all say the same.

Truly the best local wine shop. Such a great job of finding the best wine in the region!!

Andrew is truly the best! He’s super knowledgeable, personable, and he gets to know what you like and then gives you all of the right suggestions on what to try next! I highly recommend checking out this great wine store and getting to know Andrew yourself! You won’t regret it!

Great selection, fair prices, and Andrew is such a great guy, always willing to help with any questions you might have!

Such a great wine shop and wonderful guide.

Excellent customer focused service, choice premiere wines. Andrew exudes genuine kindness, humble, very knowledgeable. I can’t wait to taste the selection he suggested as I am sure I and my guests will be very pleased!

Good staff, they had everything I needed for my wine adventures