This is a beautiful drive from Portland. And the vineyard is gorgeous. We didn't have a reservation…read morebut the staff were very accommodating and we were able to do a tasting for five of us. We ordered the baked Brie and enjoyed ourselves walking the vineyard. It was a lovely day.

Even if you don't partake, this is a nice drive and good views. We had some of the cheeses, and…read moretried the riesling and merlot, both very nice. would have liked a bit more information about them, but we read it ourselves. We walked the beautiful grounds a bit as well.

The couple who own the business are super sweet, their service is amazing. And their wine is just…read moresomething we like. The space is so comfy and delightful We enjoyed so much and we joined their herd club

Yummy Tempranillo! Such a cute tasting room. So glad to have more options in the grove. The owners…read moreare super friendly. Wines are lovely! Definitely a must try!

Recently, we visited Montinore, one of our favorite wineries! Have always enjoyed the wines and…read morelearning experiences. Christopher was exceptional - you could tell his passion for wine and he shared some great morsels about each wine and Montinore. Thank you for a fun and informative afternoon! FGMIMI

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.

My neighborhood friend Claudine introduced me to this super friendly tasting room the other night…read moreand I enjoyed everything from the inside well-behaved pups and their responsible owners to the military memorabilia. I grew up in a pretty strict military household and my entire family is either in the medical field or military so Dauntless caught my heart upon entry. The flight consisted of a sparkling white wine which I enjoyed and will definitely be back for, a viognier and 3 Pinots. The Howitzer Pinot by Jesse Estate Vineyard is the bottle I took home and worth the $50.00 +tip. I am really happy that there's a tasting room like this close by where I don't feel judged and I can comfortably sit at a table or relax on the Adirondack chairs with WINE GLASS HOLDERS and people watch. Dauntless does not serve food but, don't mind you bringing your own although they partnered with Urban Decanter just next door and they deliver directly to you. Our Tasting Room Associate Izzie (hope I spelled that right or at least came close) was a sweetheart and very attentive. Thank you for the informative flight and your genuine kindness. Great service like yours does not go unnoticed. TLDR: Want to grab a great bottle/flight of wine and comfortably hang out with your pup or just people watch and feel good about doing it? Go to Dauntless and drink their "Wine with a Mission", Taken directly from website: "...Dauntless contributes to organizations that service the local veteran community." Want to know more? Go visit the tasting room or if you're lazy then check out their website.

Dauntless is my favorite wine company! I love how dog friendly they are and how welcoming the staff…read moreis. It felt like I was instantly part of the Dauntless family. The decor is super unique and it's such a cool vibe in this wine bar. Every wine I've tried is so good, periscope is my favorite. I wish I was in town more often - I'd make it my go to spot! Can't wait to visit again.

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.

Our favorite family and dog friendly winery in all of Oregon. Bring your kids, bring your dog,…read morebring your snacks! No stuffy vibes here! You can even grab a pail of horse treats and feed the horses out back. Small snacks, non alcoholic beverages, ciders, beers and seltzers available as well.

Nice little venue. They may have large sliding doors in the barn so if it is warm, you can open…read morethem and see the beautiful outdoors and make it a sort of indoor/outdoor space. Wish there was a little garden or something that you could walk through if you needed a little quiet space.

Carson was amazing, super knowledgeable and supportive. Went home with so many new favs!read more

The sake was delicious and the charcuterie board was excellent. A top tier choice for going out of…read moreyour way to visit. The staff were knowledgeable and excited about the product. 10/10 would shop here again.

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.

Enjoyed our visit here, and the wine is really good! Views are fantastic, the owners are friendly…read more I highly recommend this place!

The vintners are kind and skilled. Their property and view is beautiful. And they have a sweet pup…read morethat they clearly love and greets their guests so nicely. We will be back!

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.