Holy amazing view batman! There are tons of places in the Gorge with beautiful views, but I have not quite experienced a spot in the Gorge quite on par with this view. It is mesmerizing and I found myself just staring off into the great beyond the whole time we were there. The wine. Delicious. I first heard of this winery when I received a bottle of 7 Gables for my birthday from a friend (who is a member here). I had been saving it for a special occasion, but now that I know how delicious it is, I will probably need to go ahead and drink it up in the VERY near future. The tasting was great and the fees were waved because we all bought bottles. I especially took a liking to Goat Boy and chose that one to take home with me. We decided to drink a bottle there and got a cheese and fig platter. We wanted to sit outside and enjoy the AMAZING view, but it was a bit windy and cooling off quickly on that day. We asked if there was any way we could get a fire started in one of the fire pits. They were very accommodating! She had a fire started for us in no time! One thing I would recommend is coming on a warm (or at least sunny) day. There was no seating inside the tasting room (if sitting down at any point is your thing). If you are going to want to hang out outside.... the sun will be your friend. The great wine, paired with the amazing view, joined by the friendly and accommodating staff..... this might be my favorite winery. It has won my heart. It was our last and 6th stop on the day we visited and what a way to end the day! If you are out exploring wineries in the Gorge and you don't stop here... you're doing it wrong! read more

Our final stop on our wine tasting trip left something to be desired. We were thrilled that unlike most wineries, AniChe stayed open until 6pm and we raced to get here in time to try a flight. Unfortunately, the girl working the tasting room was not as thrilled as we were that we showed up at 5:45pm. I know, I get it, it sucks that we got there when we did but honestly just let us know that you are done for the evening rather than rush us through a tasting. We received very brief descriptions of the wines and despite probing questions it was obvious that she just wanted us out of there. When I purchased a bottle of the Three Witches I asked if there is a preferred year that I should open and was told that "they wouldn't sell a bottle of wine if it wasn't ready to drink". Yes, I get that it is going to be fine to drink but I also know that there is going to be a peak year in which I should drink it. If the answer to that question is 2013 then just tell me 2013 without being snotty about it. To top off our brief time here, this was the only winery that, even though we both purchased a bottle of wine were still charged the tasting fee. This was a first for me when wine tasting in the Columbia Gorge and irritating when comparing the experience to the other wineries that we visited on the day who did not charge us. read more

A drizzly early February Sunday drive takes us an hour outside of traffic burdened Portland. A $2.00 toll bridge and a change of states brings us to a classic Volvo, marked with a simple sign reading, "Winery" in a hand painted font, marking the turnout to AniChe Winery. We ignore the gps as soon as we spot the yurt atop a moderately graded gravel driveway. Unlike the pretentious, grandiose hilltop mansion wineries that adorn the Willamette Valley to the south, AniChe evokes memories of childhood visits to the fun aunt's, Pacific Northwest rainforest home. An aged white dog, unfazed by it's soggy fur, greets us as we saunter up to the barn doors of the tasting room/barrel cellar. An unconventional surprise for a winery to pour the reds right next to the barrels they inhabited two years prior. We let the wild rumpus start as we look at Maurice Sendak inspired paintings through our glasses of 2016 Bombadil white. The contents of our glasses graduate from a light shade of oak, to a deep rich garnet color. The barrels stained slightly from the overspill of young merlot grape juice on its journey to become one of the prominent flavors in their BeHolden red. This all female driven winery has proven year after year that they know the grapes, region, and art of blending the flavors of the humble grape into a world class wine. No other winery in the Columbia River Valley produces the quality of wines that AniChe does. A winery should anyways be centered around the wine it produces, not a twenty thousand square foot tasting facility with an exit through the gift shop. AniChe would make the wine makers of Bordeaux and Rhône proud, and the share holders of the Napa mega vineyards scared. Bravo AniChe, bravo. read more

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Wonderful wines, great service. Looking forward to visiting again in Spring/Summer for the amazing view!

this was one of the most amazing wineries I have ever been to. The view is spectacular and the wine is very good! The tasting was nice because they pair each pour with a piece of food (fig, salami, chocolate). This is a woman run winery and I love what these ladies are doing. If you are in the hood river / Columbia gorge make sure you check it out!! read more

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This place was so great! We randomly stumbled upon it after staying in White Salmon. It's in the hills, and the views of the gorge are fantastic! The ladies serving wine were very friendly. We opted to just get a glass of wine (around $9/ea) instead of the tasting. The barn you taste in is very cute, or you can sit outside and enjoy the view. The wine and view were great! You should check this place out if you're in the area. read more

Fantastic wine made by fantastic folks. Go up to the Underwood location for stellar views from a lovely farm. Each tasting comes with a food pairing that is always a crowd pleaser. This is also the best wine club in the Gorge with hella fun parties! read more

I had a extremely pleasant experience at this winery! Cozy, Unique, AND accommodating. The very nice lady (her name escapes me but she was wearing a dress? with a silver print and had wavy long hair) was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and so sweet... she even offered us blankets because it was cold. I came with my two friends and their 2yo daughter. There was a small play area for kids in the corner and about half a dozen tables to sit and enjoy our wine. There was a self-serve charcuterie spread available as well which was great. Theres small tables with local craft goods featuring jewelry, tapestries, clothes, and other artisanal artifacts. Can't wait to return and join their wine club! read more

This Vineyard is set a bit out of the way in Underwood Washington. I have been to visit 5 times this year and it has become by far one of my most favorite Vineyard. I have been to the vineyard in the summer and have always felt like a VIP. On more than one visit we got to play with the dogs and meet the winemaker Rachel and her husband as they casually strolled through the tasting room spending time with all the guests who were visiting. Rachel her husband and the dogs are light hearted, personable and very excited about discussing their wines. While summer always seems like the perfect time to get to the vineyeards at Ani Che now was just so perfect for us on this last visit. We drove up to the vineyard not many cars as the weather was 23 degrees and cold. Someone was attending to a giant fire outside the Barn/Tasting room. Our favorite Adirondack chairs were around the fire and looked as inviting as ever. We met up with Maren who pours in the tasting room and she is always so professional, knowledgable, non-pretentious and makes you feel like your home when we visit! She even REMEMBERED Us! Check out the Seven Gables. It was delicious! We drank that latest bottle as we sat by the fire. read more

Incredible wine produced by incredible people. A must see when visiting the Gorge and Hood River. Beautiful wines and breathtaking views. I highly recommend a visit here. read more

AniChe has officially won the title of my favorite winery. I stopped into this gem of a spot on Valentines Day. I was blown away by their wines, all of which are named after literary references (I could stop there and you'd understand why I already adore this place.) There's a good mix of white and red wines to sample. I'm usually a red-purist, but the white ones of AniChe are more complex than your average white. I was surprised by them and would happily branch out and try more whites if they were all this good. The reds were spectacular-- I ended up going home with a bottle of Atticus. Apart from the wines, the best part was the wonderful woman serving them. Ani not only knew those wines inside and out, but was also funny, personable, and great fun to talk to. The conversation ranged from the aeration techniques, new v. old theories of wine making, and the Blue Fugates (which is a real, live family of blue hued people.) She was pretty amazing, and completely made the experience for me. Come here for great wine, fun conversation, and breathtaking views. AniChe has got it all. read more

Worth the trip! First time stopping in and the women of Aniche were great. Great wine, great views, I can't wait to visit again.

Stunning views from this winery, and top notch wines from winemaker Rachael Horn with her amazing team. Everyone is so friendly. The winery welcomes dogs and children. Lovely pergola to sit under, sipping their Come & Go on a summer day. Love it. read more

Wonderful Wine. Beautiful location. Rachel is the best. She's extremely knowledgeable and personable. All her wines have a literary reference. So if you're a lit fan and enjoy wine this is the place for you. I'd go back in a heartbeat and if I were closer would love to attend one of their dinners. Bonus: there are food pairings with your tasting. read more

AniChe Cellars - The tasting barn - Wine Bars Near Me - Underwood, Washington

What a great winery! It is family own and they make great blends!!! The owner/mom Rachel is a font of information and a great cook and writer. Ani is a joy. You are always greeted with a big welcoming smile and a little giggle that would brighten anyone's day. The view is fantastic. I highly reccomend read more

Sweet place. All female wine makers who name their wines after literary characters. Live bluegrass and brats surrounded by grapevines and overlooking the gorge. Great experience! read more

Fantastic view and the wines are wonderful. $5 for wine tasting paired with food. Wonderful compliment of the wines. Happened to stumble upon this winery on a weekend trip to Hood River. Fell in love instantly and became a wine club memeber as well. read more

I'm so glad we stopped here on our trip to Hood River! This is a great space tucked away not far from downtown and on a clear day, the views are incredible! It was too cold to enjoy their outdoor fire pit, but we happened to walk in during an open house and got to taste all of their wines and there was lots of delicious complimentary cheese and snacks as well. We left with a bottle of the Sirius (siriusly), but all of their wines were delicious and reasonably priced. Service was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Really glad we made this stop! read more

Beautiful view, so-so wine. If you are wandering through the area, absolutely stop in! They do charge for tasting unless you buy two bottles. And my palette just couldn't find two worth buying. The people and property are great! read more

A small family owned winery with unpretentious charm. It's a short drive across the bridge from Hood River City and well worth it (the long driveway is gravel, so leave the heels at home). We tasted 5-6 amazing varieties at a ridiculously reasonable price. I never liked reds until I tried them paired with small bites here. The owners and an adorbale black lab greet you when you arrive. There's picnic bench seating with arbors and a patio just outside the barnstyle wine house. You're allowed to bring some of your own snacks or lunch but they pair the wines with figs and prosciutto, nuts and cheeses, etc. When they pour, they explain the wines in terms I could understand (thank you!). There's an open grass area just across the driveway where you can take in the breathtaking Columbia Gorge (photo ops galore). They hold weddings and events there too. Please... leave those kids at home and come for a girls day out or with your sweetheart. I want to go back (with a baguette this time). Cheers! read more

AniChe Cellars - The breathtaking view (and a friendly cat) at AniChe Cellars - Wine Bars Near Me - Underwood, Washington

This winery is fabulous! They have great food pairings to go with the wine and the view is to die for. The staff are also wonderful and full of good information about their wines. This winery is the first wine club I have joined and the benefits out-weigh the cost by far. read more

Definitely the most spectacular of the views of any winery we found. Lots of great varietals and a helpful pourer. We walked out with a couple of nice bottles and plan to visit again next time we are down there. The Columbia Gorge appellation is on its way up so this is a good time to get in while you can. I would expect the area to explode in the coming years. read more

Nice little winery with stunning views. The people were also very helpful and friendly and the wine was fantastic!

Wine is not bad. Bottles not too expensive and just a $10 tasting fee. There is a patio with a spectacular view of the gorge that would be nice in summer. In January, however, it's too cold. No heat in tasting room so it was very uncomfortable. Could be easily remedied with 2 or 3 patio heaters. This small investment would make the tasting room experience much better. Trashy and messy outside which almost put us off. A few hours labor could fix it. Potential is there. read more

amazing views. great wine and tastey treats. This is more of a kick back and relax place. There were a bunch of strangers all sitting around a pit talking to one another. It was great. The staff was super friendly and made us feel welcome. Not snooty at all. read more

This winery is located far and away up the hills overlooking the gorge. It is worth the beautiful drive. The wines are excellent-we joined their club immediately. They taste with food pairings which enhances their wines. Wonderful family, wonderful wine! read more

One of the great things about tasting in the Gorge is the varied varietals you'll enjoy. Aniche does not disappoint. I don't know of any other Gorge wineries making Albariño, and winemaker/owner Rachael Horn's version is impressive. Aniche offers primarily Rhone-style red blends and a selection of refreshing whites. Both the view and the wines are stunning here. Don't miss it. read more

Went on a wine tour on Saturday and stopped by this gem of a winery. Truly impressed with the amount of time the winemaker spent with us. Made us feel very welcome. Her wines are wonderful. We became wine club members! We'll be back. Give this place a try! read more