Nice location , friendly people. Loved the cheese platter . Costs $10 for a flight which is reasonable compared to other wineries . read more

David Hill Winery - Wineries Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

See all

Beautiful setting, good wine. 4 of us went there a few days ago for a glass of wine and some lunch. We ordered the food 24 hours ahead of our reservation as requested. We ordered the bread with dipping oil and a large charcuterie plate. After we arrived, we were told they were out of bread (they knew we ordered it, why didn't they replenish when they had 24 hours to do so?). Next, when the food arrived it was in 2 small take out containers. No plates, a few flimsy cocktail napkins, 3 teensy plastic spoons to "serve". The tray had about 4 small bits of brie and 2 little pots of goat cheese. There were 3 kinds of meat in small amounts, and some crackers. Certainly not what we expected! We have been at other wineries where the small plate was bigger than this large one with way more variety of additional items (cherry or fig jam, marcona almonds, olives and peppers) and ample quantities along with cutlery, plates, napkins, etc. Very disappointed, won't go back. read more

Great location and some excellent wines. The tasting is 10$ and gets you 7 choices. I loved the Gewurtzraminer, which had subtle hints of lychee, a perfect summer wine. The scenery is stunning too, with Mt Hood peeping out if you are lucky. You can bring your own food and have a picnic on the many benches scattered around the lawns, thats just the best way to spend a summer afternoon! read more

Wine is superb, views are amazing, atmosphere is friendly & relaxed, not at all pretentious...the staff is welcoming & knowledgeable...we came with a bridal party of 10 on a 10 minute notice (if that) & we were fabulously taken care of! read more

David Hill Winery - Krystl Galloway bridal shower - Wineries Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

David Hill Winery is set atop a ..er.. Hill deep in the Willamette Valley. They are most famously known for their Pinot Noir, Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer. In fact they have some of the oldest vines planted here in Oregon. The tasting room is an old farmhouse which overlooks the vineyards, welcoming you as if invited to someone's home. Inside the charm continues with memorabilia scattered about the room. Right as you enter there's a large u-shaped bar with chalkboard that displays their specials, across from that an open room for larger group tastings. I have always been helped by the tasting room manager Michelle, who is friendly, cordial and knows a great deal about the winery's history. The tasting fee is very reasonable; I believe $5 for nine wines? They offer a variety of both white and red even allowing you to taste reserve wines for an additional $1 each. The standout wines for me are their Gewurztraminer, Black Jack Pinot Noir and the Reserve Merlot. However the Farm House series wines are very drinkable and won't break your budget at only $10 a bottle! My absolute favorite wines are their Ports, especially the Muscat Port. First, it is not common to see white Port which must be produced from white grape varietals. Secondly, the viscosity of this wine is very luxurious and silky, like satin sheets being pulled across your tongue. Even though Muscat has a very distinct flavor this fortified wine gives it much more complexity and character. The Pinot Noir Port's fortification adds more depth to the fruit profile then leaves a spicy finish. David Hill encompasses all the attributes that make a great winery experience. They have a beautiful setting, great service, charm, and quality wines that offer a range of price points sure to meet each customer's preference. read more

See all

Ventured up to David Hill after hearing that they host weddings. They do indeed host weddings but we were quickly informed that 2012 was booked. Oh well! We stuck around and tasted nonetheless. It's a farmhouse style tasting room. It's fairly large and looks out onto a large front lawn and wonderful view southward into the valley. There's a $5 tasting fee and you get to pick 5-6 wines to taste from a menu. I tried a couple whites and some PInot Noirs. The wines were clearly well made but nothing I tasted really jumped out at me as outstanding. Our pourer was friendly and verrrry laid back... dude. I can handle laid back but our server was laid back to the point that it seemed like she just didn't care what we liked or purchased. We walked out with a cool serving platter made from a piece of wine barrel (the pourer commented that they "sell like crack") but no wine. I might come back here to enjoy a picnic read more

The view at David Hill is killer - if for nothing else, you've got to see how gorgeous this winery is. Service is hit or miss -- we were greeted by a couple of lovely employees at the tasting room. Midway through our tasting, a really awkward guy took over and rubbed everyone the wrong way. Not very friendly, asked a lot of pointed questions about physical appearance, and in general just didn't seem like he belonged in the hospitality industry. My husband and I were considering just paying for our tastings and then leaving, but I wanted to buy 3 bottles. We asked if he would waive the tastings given our purchase, and he protested rudely, then waived one tasting. Not sure if that is policy or not, but I've never bought 3 bottles at a winery and not had both of our tastings waived. It was kind of a weird, combative encounter and left us feeling kind of uneasy about the whole visit. Long story short: Come here, check out the winery and do a tasting, but unless you're in love with any of the wines, buying a bottle isn't really worth it. read more

Greatly enjoyed this winery. Off the beaten track with a lovely view of the hills and vineyards from the well kept yard. Fun to walk out there and enjoy your samples and purchases. Small enough winery to get personal service yet big enough to be a delightful experience. read more

If following the vineyard route, you won't see a sign for the David Hill Winery, but you will see a sign for the David Hill Road. The winery is up this road, but I'm going to warn you David Hill Road IS one massive hill. After the pavement ends, you'll still need to climb another two or three miles up the winding road on the loose gravel. Along the way, there is no sign of the winery and you'll start to wonder if you've made a mistake. But it does exist. You just have to be patient. Just when you are about to give up, you'll see a break through the trees and will get a glimpse of the grape vines in the valley below. The view is incredible. From there, it's maybe a quarter mile to the tight turn that will take you to David Hill Winery. Again there is no sign. You have to be looking for the gates to see it. You won't be disappointed because you will in for a wine treat. The winery is relaxing and has picnic tables outside for resting. For $5 you can choose seven vintages to sample in their tasting room. They also will ship wine to your home so you won't have to bike down the hill while trying to carry your bottles. My favorite vintages were their Reserve 2008 Pinot Noir. This one is full bodied, but still goes really well with food. Oregon Pinots are a little less fruity than Napa Pinots, but that's the way I like them. I also liked their Estate Pinot Gris which is a perfect summer day wine. I checked when I got home and it has a score of 93. Bonus!! Everything else was equally good. I recommend checking the place out if in the Portland area. It's pretty, reasonably priced and a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. read more

Unfortunately I did not read the recent reviews of this winery before my visit this weekend, and I ended up having the same terrible experience that others have had recently. I also tried to book (2) separate parties of 4 under my name and was prepared to sit at (2) different tables as requested. I was told that I was not able to do that because they've had problems in the past - and it's a strict rule. I do not appreciate being lumped into a possible "problem" category when I was fully prepared to sit at different tables and follow their rules. I am also in the hospitality industry/hotels and the customer service we received was not appreciated. I also reserved an estate flight, which was listed at my time of reservation as two whites and two reds, but they ended up serving me all (4) white wines. I prefer red wines and would not have chosen this option if I knew they were all whites. I do have to say the server was very nice and brought over an extra splash of red and an orange to try - but we were never asked if we wanted to purchase an extra glass or a bottle, etc. It's as if they were trying to get rid of us quickly, and they did try to shoo us from our table as they said they had other reservations - but there were empty tables available. Also, after the tasting we went outside by the parking lot and adirondack chairs and were talking amongst our party and a gal came out and said we can't move the chairs and the members like to use that area. She made it seem like we couldn't sit together, even though we were no where near anyone else (and we all know each other) I just felt very unwelcome and wished I hadn't tipped - but again my server was very nice (not overly informative - but friendly) and it's not her fault that the winery is very pretentious. read more

David Hill is odd. It's rustic and friendly (which is NOT the norm in the Willamette Valley, at least in our experience). The wines were strong and young-tasting. We weren't in love with the wine, but the staff were so much friendlier than almost anywhere else. That, at least, merited us buying their bargain bag of wines. So, flash forward a few months, when we actually began drinking the wines we had purchased. The wines were delicious, which was not what we were expecting. We were very pleased. Knowing that, I'd go back if I was in the neighborhood again. read more

Good wine, outdoor seating, nice reasonable prices. Kind staff. Beautiful setting. Stop here. read more

David Hill Winery - This is the place to go for good views, outdoor seating and good wine at reasonable prices. - Wineries Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

What a beautiful vineyard and tasting room. The long, curving ascent was a bit daunting for us (Midwestern drivers) but we'll worth it. Tera was our wine hostess. She was knowledgeable and friendly. I had to join the Wine Club of course. First shipment will arrive in February. Love this winery! Too bad it's in Oregon and we're in Indiana. read more

If you are in Forest Grove, Oregon outside of Portland then you need to stop by this whiners tucked away in the hills. There is some food and wine accessories there as well, but I skipped all of that for the wine. For 10 bucks you get 7 tastings, I recommend the black jack. Their friendly staff can help answer any questions you have and afterwards take a stroll through the vineyards. read more

David Hill Winery - Be sure to try the tastings. - Wineries Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

A lovely location. Lots of wines. Tasty cheeseboard. Nice indoor seating and picnic tables outside.

WORST WINE CLUB EVER - Amy oversees the memberships and she takes forever to respond to emails. I was charged for my wines three weeks ago and have not received them. I wanted them in time for Thanksgiving. Tried reaching out and never got a response. Reached out again and same thing. Not even an auto reply to let me know my email has been received! The one time she did get back to me she stated she had over 1,500 members and wasn't able to respond in a timely manner. If you expect customers to pay premium dollar for a premium product, you should expect to hire capable staff. Especially if you have so many paying customers! I regret my credit card being on file with this establishment - buyer beware! read more

What a beautiful location. My friends had their wedding and ceremony here this weekend, the picures are just stunning. I would highly recommend having a wedding here. Great wines to taste. Just beautiful. read more

David Hill Winery - Wedding at David Hill - Wineries Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

I haven't been to many wineries but I would imagine they don't get much better than this. Upon showing up, we were amazed at how beautiful the property was. The staff was extremely friendly and could answer any question that we had about the wines. We were so glad we ordered the meat and cheese plate, it was divine. We both loved the Pinot Noir and got a bottle to go. Our daughter enjoyed walking around the beautiful lawn and when we left she was so tired from playing she fell right asleep in her car seat. We will definitely be back and I suggest you go, you will be glad you did. If not for the wine, for the food and getting the baby to sleep :) read more

The whites are average. Best of the group was the Pinot Gris. The size of each taste was maybe an ounce. read more

When friends collide they lead you to interesting and beautiful places. A wine loving friend recommended this as a great place to picnic when doing wineries in this area, while a knitting friend decided that this was a great place for an afternoon of knitting and getting lit! Last Sunday, along with my Get Lit and Knit group, I spent 4 lovely hours tasting wine and knitting. The $5 tasting fee is applied to your purchase and the tasting included 9 wines, dry white to delicious reds and dessert wines. For an additional $5 you will be able to taste all 14 selections including some fine Port. They scenery is picturesque, a farm house in the distance, vines over rolling hills, and the lovely yellow with white trimmed main house and outbuildings. White washed picnic tables dotted over green grass with a few shady trees for those who have enough direct sunshine are splendid for a picnic fit for a king or queen. We brought our own smorgasbord, although the winery does sell a selection of nibbles including cheese, crackers and chocolate. They also have some well priced souvenirs and other cute and tasteful take home items. Between the dozen of us, we took home several cases of wine, some cute flour cloth dish towels, a candle holder and various other must haves. We also took home sun kissed cheeks, lovely memories, and a few postcard perfect photos. read more

Bright and spacious tasting room. Friendly staff.

An amazing winery and beautiful views up top. The staff was absolutely amazing and very patient. Highly recommend tasting all the wines. And their charcuterie board was absolutely amazing. Would definitely be back. I'm hoping their wines are sold in LV as we couldn't buy anything big for our flight back home. Thank you! read more

We visited David Hill Winery back in April and fell in love with the Estate Pinot Noir and Port. Only bought a couple of bottles since we were flying. This time we drove for three days and was looking forward to stocking up on some nice wines. Arrived at the vineyard at 4:25 and saw they were setting up for a wedding. Board outside the tasting room said they were closing at 5. No problem. I had a half hour to pick out my wines. Waited at the tasting counter for my turn and was told "sorry we close at 4:30" but it was only 4:27 and they wouldn't budge. No David Hill wine, this trip or any other trip. THREE DAY DRIVE FOR NOTHING. There are plenty of other really good pinot noirs in the valley. read more

Great view and nice atmosphere. Tasting room is almost always busy but the staff is very helpful. They have picnic tables around so you can pop a cork and enjoy a bottle while you enjoy a lovely afternoon. Great selection of wines as well with a couple ports that are must haves! Large selection of reds. Prices are very reasonable for a bottle as well. read more

Love this place! I became a wine club member recently and have been pleased with my first monthly bottles of wine. The staff is usually very friend, there is one younger dark-haired guy there that seems a bit over the top and almost condescending in his attitude if you are not up on the wine lingo, but overall the ladies and older gentlemen that I have dealt with there are very nice, patient and open to explaining things with ease. The setting is beautiful as well, down a gravel path up in the mountains above Forest Grove. Please drive slowly in our neighborhood if you come! David Hill and Thatcher roads are full of families with young children, even though we might not be super visible on this back farming road area, there is a large park on the corner of the road this winery is off of and it attracts many kids that cross these roads!!...but the Winery is worth the drive. read more

Best vineyard picnic spot in the Willamette Valley. Go for the tasting, stay for the ambiance.

Awesome Saturday afternoon! Great wine! Interesting art! Live music! Kids playing in the front,adults relaxing in the shade in the back. The grill has BeesKnees sausage (try the reindeer sausage with a glass of BlackJack Pinot). Simply a great day. David Hill did good. read more

Spent the late afternoon out here at this beautiful winery with great friends and wine tastings. Stunning surroundings, gracious and friendly staff. Looking forward to coming back in the summer and enjoying the grounds! Yes, it's far away from the hustle and bustle and a bit of a drive... but if you want close to home...? Stay home! read more

Great view, every where you looked was beautiful, we had the Farmhouse Red and it was very nice, and since our previous experiences had been great we thought we could have some friends join us and cheer for our friends birthday. We had a crowd of 14 people and we all sat or were standing by one picnic table and after purchasing 5 bottles the staff decided they would not sell anymore wine to us. We did not arrive all at the same time, so as couples arrived they were trying to purchase their own bottle but after the fifth it was not allowed. I am not aware that we where making to much noise or that some one had already to much to drink. I just was able to have one glass of wine, my wife had 1 1/2 glasses. Not sure what the problem was. read more

We were visiting Portland for the beer scene, but decided to visit a couple of wineries. Boy am I glad we did! The view is breathtaking and relaxing (even on a rainy day). I really enjoyed all of the wines that we tasted. The Pinot noir was my favorite and my husband enjoyed the port. Staff was super nice and welcoming and suggested other places we should visit! read more

David Hill Winery - Wineries Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

This hidden gem is a great place to spend a rainy day, but I'm sure it is even more spectacular in the sunshine! The prices were reasonable and the woman working were very helpful. The wine was delicious, especially the Old Vine Pinot Noir. The only downside was that there is only one small table or standing room at the bar, but plenty of outdoor seating! Would definitely recommend. read more

What a beautiful location! We had a great visit here. The whole experience was perfect. Lots of wines to choose from with a $5 tasting fee. All the wines my wife and I tried were fantastic. Compared to what we tried in the Dundee area, these wines were much better and had better prices. Our favorites were the Pinot Gris and the BlackJack. For sure will be back. read more

Beautiful grounds, breathtaking view, fabulous wines! This was the ideal venue for my bosses retirement party! They catered this event with exceptional food and provided excellent service! Everyone in my party was very impressed with the service they provided and we can't wait to come back!! Thank you, Michelle! read more

David Hill Winery - Beautiful grounds! Simply lovely! - Wineries Near Me - Forest Grove, Oregon

The wine great, the view spectacular, Michelle goes above and beyond.... However, the tasting room experience could be better. Having been members and visiting the tasting room several times, I felt the need to share this minor deficiency. When visiting with our friends (who are friends of the family) we are treated great. When visiting without our friends, we are treated as though we do not belong and are greeted with a heavy dose of pretentiousness. read more

Love this winery. Kim is amazing. We became part of the wine club. Smart move. Can't say enough about this place. Wines are great!!!! I don't like whites but whites are great here. Reds are amazing!!! read more

We have been wine club members at David Hill for years and they have been constantly improving. The current winemaker is amazing and they really are creative about events (Paella night!). I think the best thing for us is how family friendly they are. We can buy a bottle of wine and sit on the lawn while our son runs around. All of that is good but the wine is really what you care about right? And it is great. :) read more

Beautiful setting and outdoor space, but the wine leaves a lot to be desired. We had a lovely picnic, and many families were there enjoying the sun. As a whole, the wines were sharp and imbalanced. We did one of each tasting, and we didn't take any wine home. read more

David Hill is a must stop if you are interested in Willamette wineries. They blend delicious pinot gris wine! Beautiful scenery, perfect for a glass of wine and cheese/cracker platter. We could have stayed there all day. Very friendly and welcoming staff. read more

Came here to purchase a gift certificate for my grandparents for Christmas. The views were incredible and the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. Can't wait to return again in the summer so my family and I can really enjoy the grounds. Will be back for sure! read more

Beautiful winery on a rolling hillside. Quaint farmhouse tasting room. Big trees making great shade for relaxing outside and looking out over the vines. Kids had space to run around while we took in the scenery. The hosts were so pleasant. We enjoyed several tastings, and learning about the heritage of the grapes. Recommend the rose and the Pinot Gris is you like dry. read more