Upside down, inside out, right side up - any way you turn it, this wine is fantastic!!!…read more A friend who is a wine club member has been raving about their wine for years, and I finally stopped in for a tasting flight. Every single wine in the flight was good, which is rare. My absolute favorite was the Mourvèdre, a serious red with dark fruit and notes of spice. Complex, yet easily drinkable. Their Mourvèdre blend was also a standout. Upside down Wine is located right on Oak, the main street in Hood River and located right next to the clothing store, Parts and Labour. The name is very subtle over the door so if you aren't intending to go here, you most likely will walk right by. Don't! The very stark, modern interior, which feels a bit sterile, comes alive with warmth from the friendly service and the chatter and laughter of other patrons. You can stand along the long bar, European style, or sit at a high top for two or in comfy chairs in the back. Now that I've had the opportunity to visit the wineries in Hood River and the Gorge multiple times, previous faves no longer hold a candle to some of my new favorites. Could be that my palette has become more refined, who knows? I just know that my top 5 list contains none of my original choices and Upside Down wine is now in the list!

Allison was wonderful, friendly, & knowledgeable about her wines. We did a tasting & had a nice,…read morerelaxing time in the shop.

We had such a relaxing yet informative barrel tasting experience led by Sue last week. They let us…read moreknow ahead of time the barrel tasting room is kept cool, so be sure to bring a sweater or jacket. Glad we did, but they also had blankets available just in case. The room is cozy, and Sue guided us through the tasting at a great pace. She kept us both engaged while making it fun as she shared history of the winery and the vineyards. I especially loved the tip about freezing grapes and using it in wine to keep chilled. We tasted several wines that were still maturing which I wasn't sure I would enjoy, but was pleasantly surprised about how much I like them. A good reminder to keep an open mind! Love the pinots of course and my husband loved the bolder reds. We enjoyed the entire experience! My sister-in-law is a wine club member and bought three bottles to add to their collection. There's also a beautiful outdoor area with chairs and tables, perfect for relaxing. If you're visiting and not doing the barrel tasting, which we highly recommend, definitely take some time to sit outside, enjoy the surroundings, and of course, a glass of wine.. or two +!! Thank you to Sue for a wonderful tasting experience from beginning to end!! Cheers!!

Excellent white wine, very good reds and a lovely atmosphere. Very hospitable place.. we'll visit…read morethere again when I am in Hood River

Beautiful setting and good to great wine. Truly enjoyed our time here. Pinot noir rose might be…read morethe my favorite anywhere. The big reds were nice too. Beautiful booths with infinity views down the grape rows.

Great wine in awesome location. Fun place for sipping wine and enjoying a tasty charcuterie board.read more

I visited the Viento Winery while doing the Fruit Loop in Hood River. It's right next to the Gorge…read moreWhite House. It's a tiny little place. I tried the tasting, and found a sweet dessert wine that I really enjoyed! The Viento 2007 Riesling Select Harvest was truly delightful! Taken off the bottle: " 'Viento' means the wind and - like the winemaker comes from Hood River. this exceptional Riesling is from our own Columbia Gorge vineyards - planted in 1981. An incredibly low crop level and select picking give us a wonderfully ripe, late-harvest style wine. The aromas are of honied apples with sweet, rich flavors balanced with good acidity. Enjoy this wine, happiness and good health. Peace." I bought a bottle, and really wish I had bought more!

This place has a dynamite Pinot Noir and many other fantastic choices. Friendly owner, staff and…read morewonderful tasting room.

Five of us, in the area for a family wedding, came for a visit and to say we enjoyed it is an…read moreunderstatement. The setting is spectacular, competing only with the wine! Cody guided us through our tasting with an amazing knowledge of the region and how the soil conditions, weather variations, and grape varietals all combine to create your delicious wines. Bravo Hawkins Cellars and a big thank you!

Beautiful scenery but was completely ignored by the staff and ended up leaving after waiting 20…read moreminutes.

Really good wine but tasting room not open at posted times. Showed up at 1:45 on a Friday and no…read moreone in sight or answering the phone. Luckily I have wine at home :) can't rate them too low because the wine is just that good, but wish we could have visited today.

Had a great bottle of Pinot Noir on a Friday afternoon before shopping. Our hostess, Jade, was…read morevery knowledgeable about all of their wines and a great conversationalist! Tiny tasting room, but nicely decorated and welcoming. We will be back!

My brother is a member here and treated my friend and I to an unforgettable lunch. Hiyu is a…read morebeautiful space with some special wines. It's great for couples, friends or to celebrate a special occasion. The drive is worth it and I highly recommend grabbing a couple bottles to go!

My wife and I have been fortunate to dine at some truly extraordinary restaurants around the…read moreworld--places where food becomes more than just sustenance and edges into something near the sublime. Each creates its own kind of magic, but even among those rare experiences, Hiyu stands apart. Hiyu isn't trying to win you over with theatrics or grand gestures. What it offers is rarer: the feeling of jamming with a beloved musician in their private studio, not watching them from the crowd. It's stripped down and personal--focused on purity, nuance, and the kind of experience that asks for your full attention and rewards it tenfold. As both winery and working farm, Hiyu lives and breathes a kind of radical seasonality that most places only talk about. Before you even sit down to eat, you can walk through their gardens and see where the ingredients are growing. This isn't "farm-to-table" as a marketing pitch--it's the real thing. You taste the place and the moment in every bite. Their wines reflect the same rebellious authenticity. These are natural wines that don't try to fit a mold--European in their restraint, but rock-and-roll in their refusal to follow the rules. Like the food, they ask for a bit of patience. They unfold slowly and reward you with layers of flavor and character that evolve with every sip. The whole experience is intellectual in the best sense--not fussy or overworked, just thoughtful and deeply satisfying. Each dish feels like a meditation on ingredient, technique, and season. You naturally slow down, start noticing how the flavors shift and change, and catch subtleties that would be lost in a faster, flashier setting. What makes Hiyu so special is that true luxury doesn't come from spectacle--it comes from connection. And at the heart of it, Hiyu, with all its subtlety and nuance, feels like an invitation into someone's private home to share in the product of their passion. It's effortless and real--not produced, not performative--and that's what makes it unforgettable.

Hood Crest is a "must-do" for both residents and visitors alike. The wines are excellent, and…read moreoffer tremendous value. The menu is sparse, but of very high quality. However, it's the ambiance that really sets this place apart. James is the maitre d' and traffic coordinator. A solid and steady presence who belies the hijinks to come; he is one of the main reasons that I keep coming back. He always remembers my name, and seems to shrug off the peccadilloes of the past. And those would include a wild time (afternoon--evening-- good thing we had a designated driver) with some of the best live music this side of anywhere. There were first rate musicians at the top of their game. Tess, Patrick (sp?) and Moe, thanks for the awesome time you showed my girlfriend's family.

Oh boy, the moment my party of 6 walked in, we thought it was beautiful! The man working behind the…read morebar rather than greeting us said "just letting you know I will get to you but it's going to be a LONG while", then gave us 2 menus. Bad start but we decided to go for it (I planned this stop because they had good looking food and cocktails for the non wine drinkers). There were maybe 4 tables occupied, so I was surprised it would take "a long while". One person from my party went directly to the restroom so didn't hear what was said, when he came out he went to the bar and asked if he could order a flight which he received a strict "no it's going to be a long while" Lol I understand being overwhelmed or whatever, we're human, but to have the attitude was unnecessary. We left after a few minutes and spent $400 at another winery down the road. Which by the way was much busier but because they were kind we stuck it out, our server made a good chunk on tips too. Too bad