Visited on a Saturday afternoon for wine tastings and it did not disappoint! Ann Marie was a great…read morehost! We had the meat and cheese plates and it's probably one of the best charcuterie boards I've ever had. Gorgeous views from the deck and the tasting room is a good vibe. Def will be back!

We would like to visit again. We three visited for a wine…read moretasting on a Sat late morning in Aug. AMBIANCE: 4.5. Lovely facilities and view over vines. Music at nicely low volume, playing smooth rock/jazz. SERVICE: 4.0. Friendly and knowledgable. WINE: 4.0. Very nice. We all had the "Enthusiast Flight"; next time I'll go for the "Collectors Flight". We also had a Cheese Board and Mini Mezze Plate, which were sufficient for our lunch.

I love Dauntless wine bar in Forest Grove and the winery is just as amazing! This place has great…read moreviews and great vibes. If you're lucky enough to go when Joe is working - he is the best and always makes my wine tasting experience so fun! I highly recommend trying every variation of their wines. I went from being a periscope girly to getting a case of multiple different wines and bubbles. I love that they are dog friendly and we can relax in the tasting room. Can't wait to visit again!

Occasionally, they have a food truck come up and serve food. They do have your basic cheese,…read morechocolate, cracker, etc. plate they'll put together for you. We became members here just on a random visit but if you know Joe or once you've met Joe, who generally is the one working both locations... Well, how could you not want to join! And most important of all, the wine is delicious! Every bottle is named after a airplane or member or event, etc. part of any and all military positions. So it makes a very unique! Both locations are very beautiful and all I can say is you actually need to visit both! This winery is military based, and although we are not military, we love what this place is founded on and what they support. The forest Grove location is a cute little hole in the wall winery and I believe you can sit outside as well. It is in the heart of downtown Forest Grove so everything is in walking distance! The old Highway 47 location is perched up on a hill just down the road from Henry Haag Lake and if you look closely, you can see, Helens and one other mountain. You sit back relax look over the vineyards and if you're lucky there might be somebody playing some live music. They also have seating options for inside the highway location, which has AC and heat depending on the weather. You should definitely try out dauntless wine! You won't regret it.

My wife and I visited Kramer Vineyards and the tasting room last week and it was just ok…read more The tasting room server was very pleasant but the wines were sub par. We have been too many wineries and this one just didn't measure up.

My sister and I visited on a late July Sunday afternoon and really loved it! We had a great time…read moretrying wines although it was my first time so no promises that the wines are knock your socks of, I thought they were pretty darn good especially for the 25$ a flight. The cheese and bread board was simply delightful, my personal favorite. Beautiful vineyard, drive and venue area. Everybody was very kind and the ambiance was perfectly balanced. Sarah was a lovely server who cared about her job and presented everything in a bubbly manner. The lavender marion berry jam was so good I asked after about it and was given a sample jar! But thats just because I was sweet so don't expect too much ;) Totally go here

Great vibe! Delicious wine! Friendly staff! Just joined their wine club. Will be returning often!read more

BINGO at a beautiful vineyard with delicious food, tasty wines, delightful other guests and a…read morewonderful Drag Queen is how Sundays should be spent. The parking lot is much kinder than many other vineyards. I did not really see specific ADA spots which were likely full but the parking lot is small and easy to navigate with a short stroll to the tasting room. We got there later than I wanted but we were not the last and were able to tuck in seats in the back which is perfect. I was a bit surprised that they didn't have water at the tables for everyone and the menu was very small with two different paninis - a caprese and an Italian meat one.... we got one of each and then split them.Which was pretty perfect and both were really good! Their regular menu is much different and I look forward to trying it when I visit for a regular wine tasting. We started with a glass of the Rose Bubbles. It was perfect for a late summer afternoon. We drank a bottle of the Moscato Frizzante, a definite favorite. We are both hummingbirds, is in love with sweet wines. Sometimes the sweet almost assaulting on the palate. I was completely amazed at how smooth, soft yet supple that wine is! We asked to try their blends with sangiovese which they have 2. I was attending with my friends mom. My friend passed away recently and was married here so she wanted to get bottles of her favorite wines. There were 2 people working and he just set the tasting wines down (which were tiny samples in tiny wine carafes), mumbled what they were without pointing which was which and practically ran. Since we were actually drinking wine, our glasses were full so we had to drink from the carafe, which felt a bit tacky plus they are reds we were trying to actually taste... I realize drag Bingo is also happening but a tasting glass to give some aeration to the two wines is helpful. It was such a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. The few annoyances we had, I imagine were likely from them having to navigate a larger group. It is so nice having a place like this so close! I also have to express that the inclusive events make me more anxious to support them with my business.

Beautiful setting! Very relaxing and peaceful. Zach is the perfect host. He gives you enough…read moreinformation about each tasting, but doesn't overwhelm. The patio is so pretty. I loved the view. If you haven't visited, you should! The wines are all very good! It was difficult to pick a favorite, but you must try the Pinot Noir from Dundee Hills, 2023 .

Fabulous views and amazing wines. The service is always fantastic and they make you feel like…read moreyou're family.

At our first visit last week, we realized Montiore should have been on our destination wine tasting…read morelist long ago! Approachable wines, affordable prices, tasting menu of multiple varietals, friendly and knowledgeable hostess, and beautiful tasting room. Our expectations far exceeded, we left big fans.The friendly set up and unpretentious, food-friendly wines make this a place with something for everyone except the most entrenched of wine snobs I'd guess. TASTING ROOM: Large and bright tasting room has a lovely interior with extra and cozy seating as you enter, in case you want to buy a glass or bottle and sit and sip. Lovely views from the tasting room. Level in accessible entry via paved ramp which leads from a couple of spots of accessible (aka ADA) parking. Other parking is down-slope of the tasting room with a flight of stairs up. Tasting room hours 11-5, seven days a week. TASTING SET UP: For only $5 you can taste from a preselected set of six wines on a fixed card, or choose any five wines from their extensive list. We much prefer the latter format and appreciated we could choose our own. (The tasting fee is refunded with purchase.) HOSPITALITY: On a scale of 1 to 5, Brittany (the tasting room hostess) gets 10 for congeniality and knowledge. She made the visit delightful all around. THE WINES: Montinore wines are organic and produced with biodynamic methods. Varietals available to taste include Pinot Noir (several), a blended red of estate grown Italian varietals and Pinot Noir (see below), Pinot Gris, Riesling (several), Muller-Thurgau, Gerwirtztraminer, a blended white called Borealis using the estate grown white varietals, Port of Pinot Noir and dessert wines. We particularly enjoyed and purchased the following... ...Almost Dry Riesling, a great acid balance and a very nice wine for summer or with spicy food. ...a delectable Port of estate grown Pinot Noir, which they send to the fabulous Clear Creek Distillery in Portland for fortification. (Delightful neighbor David Hill Winery does this with their great Port too. And we who drink Port are all better for the winery and Clear Creek partnerships!) ...a blended red of estate grown Lagrein, Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) and Teroldego called Rosso di Marchesi after owner Rudy Marchesi (who came to Oregon via the Bronx and New Jersey). My Sicilian hertiage husband (who came to Oregon via Brooklyn and New Jersey) was eager to try the Rosso given he loves the northern Italian varietal Teroldego which is little planted in the U.S. Bottled as varietal, Teroldego is medium bodied, lower in tannins and intended to be consumed while young. (Think Zin meets cherry tart Pinot.) The addition of the Lagrein (another northern Italian varietal ) with more acid and tannins and Pinot Noir work well in this blend. Drinkable now andt will likely be better in a year or two. We bought some of this first time release and look forward to the next release tool. THIS N THAT: 1) VERJUS: We appreciate that Montinore is one of the handful of Oregon wineries to produce Verjus. This unfermented juice of unripe grapes and makes a wonderful cooking ingredient for salad dressings, sauces (in particular for fish) or in braises. Montinore's is particularly a good one and a good value at $20. (Verjus article here for those interested. http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2011/10/reinventing_verjus_for_the_nor.html ) My hubby is fond of using verjus for salad dressings as unlike vinegar it won't fight wine served with a salad course. 2) NAME: Although one might assume Mon ti NOR ay as pronunciation given the founder's last name is Marchesi, the folks at Ardiri Winery (another winner) told us it is Monte NOR. For Montana and Oregon. 3) MMMMMMMMM.....They sell a Pinot Noir and cocoa chocolate sauce. Recommended but you'll need to resist the urge to drink this from the bottle.

$10 for a flight of 6 very good wines is amazing! Add to…read morethat the fact that they sell meats, cheeses and breads and have an outstanding view and wonderful staff and we knew we did very well by choosing to taste here! I always prefer reds but the Riesling they gave us to taste was very nice. I'm kicking myself for not writing down the pinots because the peppery one was fantastic!! The tasting room is lovely and we were allowed to bring in our own small tray of snacks too (not knowing we could buy there as well, which we did because we had a very large group). I had no idea where Forest Grove was (and I've lived here all my life) and so I was thrilled to discover this winery with my friends on a Birthday wine tasting day. Yay Forest Grove!

Tried this place on a sunny afternoon on a weekend. It was empty for the most part of our visit and…read morethere were hardly any people around. It's a beautiful winery with vineyard around a castle. There's barely any food at this place. Not even the basic snacks to pair with the wine tasting. Giving it a 3 star rating because of their service. We had to ask for the snacks and wine several times for us to get the service and no one is available actively to serve the customers. Even the wine tasting, usually they talk about the type of wine and where it's made, however, the person who poured us the wine didn't even tell us anything about the type of wine. The only positive side of this place is their ambiance and the vineyard. I would definitely not go here again. They could do better with the service.

Nice venue we came upon on a rainy weekend. They had an event where Newberg Animal Shelter brought…read more in three adorable puppies for show and adoption. Wine, macs, and free cuddles? We're in. Twas a fun morning being out there lounging by the fireplace and escaping the city for a couple of hours. The staff were welcoming and friendly. This would be a lovely place for a wedding venue.

I visited Boitano last year, picking up three bottles of their Rosé Bubbles (can't say…read more"champagne"!) which have traveled with me a few thousand miles. Red bubbly wine is definitely unusual so when I opened up the last one for a friend, it was a real treat. I met the owner, who was a pleasure, and the view over the vineyards is amazing. How was the wine? Fantastic. I'd buy this again for sure! [Review 2139 of 2024 - 37 in Oregon - 23158 overall]

One of the best wines I've ever tasted. Pinot is fabulous,…read morealso the owners and winery are as well.

5/5/22 Sorry for such a late review, but if you are…read morefollowing, I am very behind due to my 6/13/22 SF JapanTown incident, see Yelp. Also, I am not able to recover any of my photos for this winery... FYI, 7/31/22 is their last weekend, as they are moving the tasting room to another location. See website. Quality/Quantity - Good, very small tasting room. One of only 2 customers. Everyone here is friendly, both the team members and the other customer(s)!! Atmosphere - Hard to find, maybe this is what makes this place more special? Off the beaten path. So if you do not like crowds, this is the place for you. Small vineyard, with a small tasting room. May 2022 hours = Open 5 days a week from 11am to 5pm; closed Tue & Wed. Current hours = 11am to 4pm; Thursdays are appointments only. Future hours at their new location = TBD. Service - Good. Price - Complimentary tasting + tip, as we were guests of our friends. Oh, we got some snacks, gifts, and bottles of wine; but it must not have been expensive as I do not recall how much I paid. Or was it due to excessive wine day drinking?? Owner Comment - Congrats on all your successes for the last 25+ years. Cut and pasted from website: "We are announcing that Ehren Jordan, owner of Failla Wines, has purchased our vineyard, winemaking facilities, and my house. Ehren started Failla in California in 1998, expanding into Oregon in 2001. We know that his history of farming biodynamically will carry on our tradition of thoughtful stewardship of the land. We are equally proud to announce that Justina Bice, our Direct Sales Manager and Derek Einberger, our Co-Owner, will be taking over the Patton Valley brand as the new owners. Derek is back in Oregon as the new winemaker for Dobbes Family Estate, but don't fret, Justina will continue to operate out of the Tasting Room in Gaston. We are excited to say that after a hiatus last year, we are pleased to announce that production of the PVV wines will resume this harvest. Yes, that means Patton Valley Rosé this Spring. Long live Patton Valley!"

This place was on our list because it was so close to our first tasting place, but nothing really…read morejumped out at us other than the proximity. Upon sipping the first wine (2019 patron valley Pinot) which is the perfect pizza or "porch pounder" wine, I knew this would be a good place. The 2014 estate Pinot is to die for, but it's club only, so we didn't end up taking it home, but their club is a really good deal. For $75 you get access to the club with no bottle purchase quotas. You simply get to enjoy two free tastes or glass pours per visit and a whopping 35% off bottles (WHAT?). We also got crackers and rogue creamery cheese to snack on and it was the perfect visit under our own personal heat lamp. Can't wait to come back in the summer. The views aren't the best, but I can excuse that with the quality of the wine and the friendliness of the tasting associates.

Spectacular views from this winery Had excellent wine host…read moreTodd and got a beautiful charcuterie board.. fabulous!! Favorite wine was the Sparkling Go for the view and discover one of their wines way high up

THE BIG: Located in Hillsboro Oregon and has a gorgeous view of the volcano especially Mount Hood…read morein the back. Plenty of parking in the lot in front. THE BLACK AND WHITE: This was our last winery stop before we headed back to Portland and we were fortunate to snag a seat outside overlooking Mount Hood. This place also doubles as an Airbnb so if there's ever a stay the night kind of deal, this winery offers it. I got the wine tasting of four which consisted of a pinot gris, cab franc, pinot noir and a rose of pinot noir. My favorite out of the bunch was surprisingly the cab franc, even though we were in pinot country. Very green and vegetal tasting. It was a weird way to get to the bathroom which I had to walk around the building because the farmer was sleeping in the main room. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall a tasting was around $28. I'd say a good value and good wines with a great view.