News & Accolades
Potter’s Vineyard Press
Three Willamette Valley Wineries, Wine Lovers should know
Travel World International Magazine
JANICE SAKATA-SCHULTZE
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Janice highlights the personalized tasting that we strive to give every visitor. She also reviewed the dense planting of vines at Potter’s Vineyard, the trellising, the soil, and the no-till and dry farming approach which all lead to beautiful vines and world class wines. Thank you Janice for “truly loving the Pinot Noir offerings” that we served.
JANICE SAKATA-SCHULTZE
🍷 So grateful to be featured! 🍷
What an honor to be highlighted as one of three standout Willamette Valley wineries going beyond Pinot Noir! Janice loved our Sauvignon Blanc’s citrus notes and tropical Chardonnay. Plus Terra our Lab got a shoutout for being the best wine dog around! Thanks for recognizing our hilltop microclimate and the passion we put into every bottle.
Great News for Potter’s Vineyard! 
SavorNW
DOUBLE GOLD WINNER Best Willamette Valley Wineries to Visit for Wine Tasting in 2025
“The winery’s goal is “to offer the very best tasting experience in Oregon” and has recently received exceptional 90+ scores in various competitions. Visitors can be assured that Bill and Sandy’s passion for handcrafted old-world style wines will be in every bottle made from their limited production, boutique vineyard.”
Cori Solomon: Best Wines in 2024
“Potter’s Vineyard Vino Vasa 2023 Terra’s White Pinot Noir Laurelwood District: The nose showed Stone fruit, and the palate had refreshing peach flavors.”
Cori Solomon: Travel 2024 Year In Review
“We liked Potter’s Vineyard because they have an actual pottery studio where they do events and you can watch people making Although Bill Sanchez’s career in nutritional science is handy for a winemaking career, he is also a potter. The wines are excellent; the tasting room is an art gallery showcasing local artists, and one can sample wines while visiting.”
Visiting 4 Standout Wineries in Oregon’s Willamette Valley
GREAT ESCAPE
“We liked Potter’s Vineyard because they have an actual pottery studio where they do events and you can watch people making pottery.”
Oregon Winery To Watch: Vino Vasai Wines/The Potter’s Vineyard
GREAT NORTHWEST WINE
“The Cabernet Sauvignon from historic Konnowac Vineyard near Yakima, Wash., ranked among the best in the Northwest and earned a Platinum from Great Northwest Wine.”
Newberg Oregon’s Vino Vasai Pours World-Class Pinot Noir, Super Tuscan with Unique Tasting Experience
“Potter’s Vineyard and Vino Vasai Wines offers a small lot collection of high-quality wines and a memorable visit. When you go wine tasting, what kind of experience do you want? Rushed? Crowded? In, out and onto the next place? In some of the most popular wine regions in California and in Oregon, a visit can feel more like you’re walking through a theme park than being invited to enjoy a living, breathing winery. Vino Vasai is a little (or a lot) different in many ways. For one, they really want you to have a calm, romantic, delicious experience.”
Puget Sound to Pinot: Perfect wine weekend in the Willamette Valley
“Potter’s Vineyard uses sustainable farming practices to create wines they like to drink. They hope you do, too. Sitting at their table, the conversation may turn to their commitment to their LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) certification and Salmon Safe standards or even how they create their art. Perhaps with a little nudge, Bill will graciously tour you through his pottery studio. His passion for superior wine, sustainable practices and fine art are the touchstones of his work.”
Generous Pour
OREGON WINE PRESS
“One winemaker’s passion is right in the name: “Potter’s Vineyard” reflects the handiwork of Bill Sanchez. His previous work as a nutritionist and professional potter inspired an exclusive Empty Bowls Charity Soup Dinner to raise funds for Stone Soup PDX. All 32 diners received handmade bowls made by Sanchez and fellow potters, Rabun Thompson, Jon King, and Charlie Piatt. The unique event raised more than $2,000 for the nonprofit.”
Rare Finds
OREGON WINE PRESS
“Located in the Chehalem Mountains above Newberg, Potter’s Vineyard includes a unique wine-tasting experience combined with a tasting room and clay art gallery.”
Interview with Bill Sanchez of Potter’s Vineyard
WINE CHARACTERS
“The 2018 Vino Visai Reserve Pinot Noir is an excellent wine and I’d love to have it with roast pork or turkey during the holidays.”
Rising Above the Smoke
WINE RABBLE
“Rising above the smoke – learn how Potter’s pressed through the 2020 wildfires and made an outstanding Rose of Pinot.”
Exploring the Artistry of Potter’s Vineyard/Vino Vasai
ENOFYLZ – MARTIN REDMOND
“Explore their beautiful vineyard, immerse yourself in their Clay Art Gallery featuring works from local artists, and enjoy an intimate tasting that truly captures the essence of their craftsmanship.”
Best Wines in Oregon
NITTANY EPICUREAN
“Michael Chelus series bringing some of the best wines from across Newberg, Oregon, featuring several Potter’s Vino Vasai wines.”
A Taste of Potter’s Vineyard/Vino Vasia Wines
ENOFYLZ – MARTIN REDMOND
“Potter’s Vineyard is truly a “Grower-Producer”. If you find yourself in Newberg, I’d recommend stopping by and enjoying their “slow” wine and art experience. You just might find yourself breathing again!”
Stories of Passion and Pinot: Bill Sanchez of Potter’s Vineyard
TALK-A-VINO
Anatoli interviews owner/winemaker/artist Bill Sanchez, who combines his expertise in nutritional science and pottery to create exceptional wines at Potter’s Vineyard, emphasizing the artistry and passion behind making Vino Vasai.
Potter’s Vineyard: Where Wine and Pottery Unite
WEINOTES
“When I recommend Potters, I feel it is a winery you should visit on the tail end of your wine tasting day. Here’s the reason why. There is a decent likelihood, some of the other wineries have larger crowds, more people around, and visiting Potters allows you to wind down after a long day. Potters is the perfect little winery where Bill and Sandy take the time to talk and pamper you while enjoying the wines and the vineyard’s silence in the background.”
A Must-Visit Newberg Winery for Art Lovers
TASTE NEWBERG
“A unique feature of your visit to The Potter’s Vineyard will be an opportunity to experience the beauty of hand-made Clay Art created in a studio at the vineyard and displayed in the tasting room.”
The Newberg Countryside: Featured Oregon Wine Region
WINERY HUNT
“Recently named the “2022 Oregon Winery to Watch” by Great Northwest Wine, Potter’s Vineyard limited production wines are turning heads. Their estate vineyard perched in the new Laurelwood District AVA makes a perfect backdrop for the intimate tasting experiences that are Potter’s Vineyard’s signature. Those that appreciate great local art can also indulge in perusing the pottery on display and available for purchase in the tasting room.
Why Featured: Chat with the owners, meet the winery dog, and feel like part of the family of a mom and pop Oregon winery.“
Spring Art Blooms in Newberg Wine Country
TASTE NEWBERG
“This daffodil-surrounded tasting room is always a fun place to visit. The art here is always alluring — and the wine is too!.”
4 Amazing Boutique Winemakers Worth A Visit In Willamette Valley
TRAVEL AWAITS
“Potter’s Vineyard and Clay Art Studio has won numerous awards for good reason. As Bill says, they strive “to be the very best tasting experience in Oregon.”
Pairing 2020 Vino Vasai Cabernet Sauvignon with Hearty Beef Nilaga
ENOFYLZ – MARTIN REDMOND
“The pairing was absolutely delicious—the wine’s tannins beautifully cut through the richness of the marrow and beef, while its acidity provided a perfect balance to the savory broth and the vegetables.”
Mixing Art and Wine, Near Portland
TASTE NEWBERG
“Going pro with your hobby, just once, is more than enough for most people. In 2012, however, the Sanchezes decided to do it again. The idea they hatched was that if they had a winery, their tasting room could also be their art gallery. They could combine the two, and the result would be a new experience for wine tasters.”
Crafting Dreams: The Journey of Bill and Sandy Sanchez at Potter’s Vineyard
TASTE NEWBERG
This interview with vineyard owners Bill and Sandy Sanchez of Potter’s Vineyard covers their journey into winemaking and creating Potter’s tasting room. They discuss purchasing Laura Volkman’s estate vineyard in 2012, their process of making it their own, and combining wine with clay art and pottery.”
Sunset High School sweethearts combine wine with art in the Chehalem Mountains
OREGON LIVE
“A pair of married Sunset High School alums make wine and pottery while curating an art gallery 700 feet above sea level in Newberg. These proud Apollos sell most of their wines direct-to-consumer, so be easy on yourself if you’ve never heard of them before.”
Wine Scores & Acclaim
91 POINTS | Vinous
DOUBLE GOLD – 93 POINTS | SAVOR NORTHWEST WINE
DOUBLE GOLD – 96 POINTS | SAVOR NORTHWEST WINE
GOLD – 92 POINTS | SAVOR NORTHWEST WINE
94 POINTS | James the Wine Guy
95 POINTS | James the Wine Guy
92 POINTS | Wine Enthusiast
90 POINTS | ENOFYLZ Martin Redmond
90 POINTS | Vinous
93 POINTS | James the Wine Guy
91 POINTS | Wine Enthusiast
93 POINTS | James the Wine Guy
93 POINTS | Michael Apstein
94 POINTS | James the Wine Guy
93 POINTS | Miachael Apstein
90 POINTS | Burghound.com
90 POINTS | ENOFYLZ Martin Redmond
92 POINTS | James the Wine Guy
90 POINTS | Wine Enthusiast
93 POINTS | James Suckling
SILVER | GREAT NORTHWEST WINE
96 POINTS | Michael Apstein
GOLD – 90 POINTS | SAVOR NORTHWEST WINE
2019 Cabernet Sauvignon
90 POINTS | The Wine Panel
90 POINTS | ENOFYLZ Martin Redmond
DOUBLE GOLD – 94 POINTS | GREAT NORTHWEST WINE
93 POINTS | Michael Apstein
DOUBLE GOLD – 94 POINTS | GREAT NORTHWEST WINE
93 POINTS | Michael Apstein
2017 Estate Reserve Pinot Noir
2017 Barrel Select Estate Pinot Noir
GOLD MEDAL | McMinnville Wine & Food Classic. 93 POINTS | James Suckling
2017 Dario Estate Pinot Noir
SILVER | McMinnville
