Maysara Winery and its accompanying Momtazi Vineyards has been nurtured by the Momtazi family since 1998. The property itself is expansive, with a rustic tasting room and event space that is often home to weddings and other events. Plus, the Momtazi story is something in itself. Moe and Flora Momtazi moved to McMinnville from Iran in the 1970’s, and once said in an interview they left their home country during a time of revolution, hostage crises, and machine guns. Their three daughters were born in the United States, and now, the family runs the winery together.
Maysara typically has around a dozen varietals available, including several Pinot Noirs, arguably Oregon’s most popular wine. One of those Pinot Noirs, called Three Degrees, was a creation of the three Momtazi sisters.