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

Great wine and great setting. Nice to sit back and relax while they bring you the different…read moretastings.

He…read more Great staff but just SUPER expensive. We had two wine tastings and bought one bottle of medium-priced wine. We spent $124. We got to the car and thought 'that was not worth it.'

We drove an hour from Mt. Hood to visit the winery. We were only in town for a few days. We came…read morewith our two small children and were turned away because of our "minors". Mind you, this was the day before thanksgiving, the winery was completely empty, and they have a huge field with tables. We weren't allowed to have a tasting, buy a bottle and sit outside, or even stay on the property. This was so hugely disappointed. At least we got a recommendation to go to a better, more welcoming winery (Phelps Creek). Having worked in the industry, I've never had my children turned away especially in an accommodating type of location.

Gorgeous setting. Good wine. The roasted beets are amazing; we might come back just for those. The…read moreseating is cute, but very uncomfortable: all-metal tall chairs, with a glass-topped wine barrel "table" that you can't put your legs under. If you have sore feet and don't want to stand, you won't be comfortable. But the service is great and helpful, and in nice weather, the patio seating looks like it would be nice.

I really enjoyed visiting Phelps Creek Vineyards. The wines we tried were fantastic and we really…read moreliked the Passetoutgoege white wine blend. The patio was dog friendly and the food was great too. The menu has a nice variety. We got the olives, corn nuts and the cauliflower and all were so good. Will be back to try more wines and more of the menu. Definitely a great stop!

Impromptu trip of 6, and it was glorious! The woman working was attentive, sweet, kind, and made…read morethe experience all the more better! The property is absolutely gorgeous. We had plenty of seating. Service was quick food truck out front although we didn't eat at looked amazing when I looked at other people's plates lol I was sad the fruit shop wasn't open, but it probably is not in season?! This is the second time I've been there and I will be back!!

The Gorge White House was a fantastic stop on our road trip through the PNW. The grounds are…read moreabsolutely beautiful, with plenty of seating spread throughout different areas so you can relax and enjoy the scenery. We loved the U-pick flower garden--such a fun and unique touch. The drinks were excellent, from refreshing ciders to great wines and beers. Their food truck is a standout, serving some of the best burgers, flatbreads, and sandwiches we've had, and the sides are truly to die for. It's also very kid- and dog-friendly, which made the visit even more enjoyable since my daughter had her dogs. If you go, definitely try a burger or sandwich paired with a cider flight--it's the perfect combo! Can't wait to go back.

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

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

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!

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.

Very homey and cute spot on the fruit loop! The views aren't anything to write home about but there…read moreare alpacas in the field behind the back deck! Very relaxing and quiet spot to enjoy a glass of wine. Had a homey family feel. If you're looking for no frills wine in a casual setting this is it. But if you want more of a view and something a little bit fancier then maybe check out one of the other wineries in the area!

Fun stop. Tom (I think that was his name), our wine…read morepourer/helper/concierge was very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I loved him explaining about the various differences in the grapes and wines from their place and the differences from places just 10 and 20 miles away, AND WHY. Was very informative in the perfect way without getting bogged down in minutiae. Real down to earth in the best kind of way. $20 wine tasting fee which they waived or applied towards the purchase of a bottle of wine. So essentially the wine tasting was free if you purchase a bottle of wine. Various wine bottles went from $25 (which I liked the best) to their top Reserve for $60. Well behaved Dogs on a leash allowed in wine tasting area.

I somewhat stumbled upon Hawkins Cellars after a recent fire this summer in the gorge blocked…read moreaccess to my regular spots (fortunately they are ok!) and I'm SO happy I did! First off, yes, the view is incredible.... but there is so much more to love about this place. The staff and owners could not be nicer. I joined the wine club, and they host really nice/cozy events each quarter, complete with wine tasting and some tasty housemade food/snacks. I recomend checking this place out unless you only like giant fancy wineries. This is more in the boutique casual (in a good way!) category, which is exactly what I like! Cheers to Hawkins Cellars!

Nice place, nice people, different experience, good wine, cool setup they have out there. It was…read morevery pretty in the snow.

Definitely my new favorite winery. It's a little bit off the beaten path of the Oregon hood…read morewineries (because it's in WA shhhhh!) but completely worth the drive, just a little bit north of Hood River. Gorgeous scenery, a $20 wine tasting, and the cutest interior with so many plants and eclectic art. Loved bringing my friends here, I'll be back! Love that there is a view of both the Gorge and Mt Hood on a clear day. Reservations recommended for groups.

Loop De Loop is fantastic!!!…read more I stumbled upon Loop De Loop's Four Wind wine while having dinner at Anna's Table (Thank You John Z) in Cannon Beach, OR. Fast forward, we planned a stop at Loop De Loop after hiking Multnomah and Wahkeena Falls. It was one of the best surprises of the whole trip to Oregon. I expected Loop De Loop to be a small, modest vineyard and instead I discovered an absolutely stunning vineyard nestled in the picturesque hills of the Columbia Valley. I opted for the full tasting and I'm so glad I did. I really enjoyed the breadth and diversity of the wine offerings. And the wine is made organically!!! We actually enjoyed the wine and experience at Loop De Loop more than any vineyard we visited in Williamette Valley. We also tried the cheese plate and tinned fish, which were delicious. The venue has indoor and outdoor seating. I love the decor and art throughout the building. Service was really good. I dont recall the name of the young woman with red hair helping us out, but she was fantastic. This place gets pretty busy so I recommend reservations. Definitely check it out! Even if you're in Portland, it's worth the quick trek into Washington.