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

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

A perfect setting for a summer wine tasting. The rose and rieslings were absolutely the highlights…read more Highly recommend enjoying them on a quick stroll through the vines.

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.

Their ciders are amazing just wish they shipped out of the area…read more Can't wait to go back for More tho!

A friend told us to arrive right when it opened so we had no line and a very short wait for our…read morefood. I got the White House burger with a gluten free bun and WOW what a gf bun! It was squishy and tasted good and never crumbled under the juiciness of the bun. Also the bacon was cooked perfectly (where you can bite through it easily but it doesn't shatter from being too cooked either). The fries were fine. Maybe I'd see if I could sub a salad? The other option was coleslaw which I don't usually like. My friend got the blueberry sausage flatbread. She said the crust was really good but that the quantities of the toppings could have been balanced better.

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.

What a wonderful place with convivial setting to get a party started. The tasting room and bar was…read morefilled up, all tables inside and many tables outside to listen to live music featuring legendary Mo Dixon (guitars, keyboards, fiddle and vocals) - along with wine, whiskey and wood fired pizza. A great afternoon of lively music with a few local musicians - music across many genres and styles - the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young rendition took me back into the 70"s. What a blast! Fun partying with friends. Very cool that vineyard owners Tess Barr sang (voice like Dixie Chicks Natalie Maines) and husband played a mean maniacal harmonica. They rocked! Have to go back to just get into the wine and spirits more sometime to enjoy the outdoor vine in view of vineyard with a Mount Hood back drop. Hood Crest makes wine, distills whiskey, cooks da pizza and makes music - makes you live-a-little on the wild side when your spirit connects with Hood Crest!

Viento was great! The wine and atmosphere was beyond our expectation. My boyfriend and I are a…read moreyoung couple visiting Portland and Tom had some great insight to the area that we throughly enjoyed. Definitely a valuable attribute to the winery. Thanks Tom, and hope the best for you in all future endeavors. -Ashley and Tanner.

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.

Excellent and friendly and knowledgeable couple Excellent…read moretasting wines Comfortable seating with beautiful views

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!

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.

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.