Ardiri Winery is a gorgeous location in the hills of wine country. The wines just aren't great…read more I like the presentation of the wines as you pick your flight and then small carafes are brought out for your tasting. But the server never went thru the wines and explain the origin or the history of the wines. This was a negative as the winery we previously visited had an informative narrative as part of the presentation. There are so many wineries in the Willamette region, and we will continue to taste at many others. But I will not recommend Ardiri as one for new visitors to visit.

Spectacular vineyard, forrest, and Mount Hood (if it's a clear day) views in a cool setting…read more We stopped in with a group of four for a Friday afternoon wine tasting. We didn't have a reservations, but were still able to get a nice fire pit table outside under the trellis. Once taken to our table, we were brought out a pour of their bubbles, such a delightful way to be welcomed while we decided what we wanted to order. Two of us opted to taste and the other two for a glass of wine. Glass sizes were generous pours. For tasting we went with both the classic - red, and bianca - white flights to share. Since we were sharing, our tasting associate was nice enough to give us a splash more of each so we could really try the wines. It was interesting that even though we were surrounded by a vineyard, most of the wine on the tasting menu didn't seem to be local. While the wine was all made by the winery, there were wines made with grapes from both Napa valley and Washington. They even had a blend that was made with both Napa and Oregon grapes. While these weren't necessarily my favorite wines I've had, I still really enjoyed my experience here, and did end up going home with a bottle of pinot. I'd probably skip the tasting next time and go for a bottle or glass, after trying and determining one that I liked.

THE BIG: Located in Hillsboro Oregon and has a gorgeous view of the volcano especially Mount Hood…read morein the back. Plenty of parking in the lot in front. THE BLACK AND WHITE: This was our last winery stop before we headed back to Portland and we were fortunate to snag a seat outside overlooking Mount Hood. This place also doubles as an Airbnb so if there's ever a stay the night kind of deal, this winery offers it. I got the wine tasting of four which consisted of a pinot gris, cab franc, pinot noir and a rose of pinot noir. My favorite out of the bunch was surprisingly the cab franc, even though we were in pinot country. Very green and vegetal tasting. It was a weird way to get to the bathroom which I had to walk around the building because the farmer was sleeping in the main room. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall a tasting was around $28. I'd say a good value and good wines with a great view.

We had a lovely afternoon here enjoying exceptional wine and a beautiful charcuterie board. It's a…read morevery casual environment, nestled amongst trees, looking out to expansive views of the vineyard. Just beautiful! The service is wonderful, it feels like your guests at someone's house. just enough talk and descriptions of wine without being overbearing. we never had to wait for the next pour, they saw when we were ready and magically appeared. It's dog friendly, so my friend brought their lab pup. The owners also have dogs - but be cautious as one of their large dogs went after our pup. Thankfully the owner was able to grab him and kept him locked up for the rest of the time, but it did have me quite rattled. The next time, we will leave the pup home out of caution.

A local favorite of mine, I'd say! Especially if you're staying in the Banks, Forest Grove, or…read moreHillsboro area. This is one vineyard that's a short drive, and not very difficult to get to for being located in Cornelius. No long and windy roads is what I'm implying. An easy vineyard you can show out-of-town guest what Oregon wines are all about. I feel this would be a quick treat for them. Even after work, just to relax with a glass and charcuterie board, we've been here! ~ The Views (or a view) ~ If you've seen the yelp pics on the views, then that's exactly all you'll get. You can chill inside for a tasting or out on the patio while enjoying an excellent view of the vineyard. On a clear sunny day, you can see Mt Hood in the background. Down below the patio, at vineyard-level, there are a few wooden beach chairs and picnic tables as well. It's relaxing wherever you choose really, to say the least. ~ Reds, Whites, and You ~ If you're looking for a white chard that's not too sweet, then this is your place! Their wines are simple enough to enjoy. I don't recall having a bad pour. But like practically every vineyard in Oregon, they too serve pinot noirs. I personally have more of an earthy pallet, so I do not have a taste for pinot gris or rieslings, but theirs I did admire. You'll have to try them for yourself. Again, I believe all their variations can satisfy anyone's pallet. ~ Owners, Staff, and Service ~ At one of the member events, we did get the opportunity to meet the owners, and their pup. All of them really down-to-earth people in my opinion. But I would like to give credit to Mach and Melissa as well. These two hustle! Not for you to just purchase their wines and join the club, but they're attentive on what you'd be interested in. Thank your Mach and Melissa for your generous and friendly hospitality. We've had questions, they've had answers. This little winery just gives you everything you'd expect from a winery. Case and point!

Absolutely gorgeous tasting room with an amazing view. Cozy and comfortable seating arrangements…read more Excellent service. Knowledge and professional. We don't try the food but there is a nice selection of light bites.

Popped in on a Friday afternoon for a glass of wine and a charcuterie board. Our server was just…read morelovely and accepted us as a walk-in! She did have to wrap our charcuterie board with saran wrap because unfortunately there's a slight yellow jacket problem. They weren't really a big issue. They came around a little but went away quickly once they realized they couldn't get to the meat or cheese. We sat outside and had a lovely afternoon. The wine was delish and they even had gluten-free crackers! They had indoor seating but had to enjoy the cooler weather in Oregon!

Lovely setting with a peaceful view. We sat outside on a beautiful sunny 88*day. I enjoyed the…read moreBlizzard Wine Tasting and my friend had the Brewers Champagne Tasting. What a fantastic experience that Michelle our wine aficionado provided. We enjoyed the wines along with the education and the delicious charcuterie board. The cherry on the top of the sundae was the dessert Syrah and chocolate tasting to end the experience on a high note. It was so luxurious I had to take a bottle of the special port style dessert wine home to enjoy on special occasions. We can't wait to return and have another experience like today. Thanks again to Michelle for such a memorable service experience.

Very rural and rustic farmhouse setting. We sat on the back porch and enjoyed the crisp fall air…read morewhile tasting a flight of tasty red and white wines. Reasonable pricing, friendly leisurely service and cozy country charm. My only issue was while sitting on the porch, I was inspecting all the projects that needed attention as the farmhouse is probably past the renovation cost versus teardown and rebuild!

I fully enjoy myself --- and every wine -- each time I go tasting, which has been a handful of…read moretimes over the last several years. Soon to be more often bc I just joined their wine club! (I am officially an adult!) They make great chardonnay and pinot and rosé and usually feature a guest winemaker. I'm always pleasantly surprised by things I normally don't prefer eg Riesling or merlot. It's all good! Tastings are casual and unpretentious affairs, dog- and kid-friendly! There's seating inside the house, tables outside for nice weather, and you can bring snacks and picnic. The price of the tasting is waived if you buy wine; their bottles run in the $20-30 range (with a discount for club members). Highly recommend a visit! It's close to Helvetia just up past the Tavern and Grossen peaches and the alpaca farm.

Hands down, my favorite winery from my recent trip. The back grassy area with the Adirondack chairs…read morewas calling my name from the moment we arrived. What a vibe! Sip wine, get some sun, play a little corn hole...it was the perfect afternoon. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and the wine is OUTSTANDING. I can't say enough good things about Eagle Nest Reserve!

This is an amazing vineyard run by the best people!! We wanted to spend a calm afternoon in a…read morevineyard and did not want to drive too far out from Hillsboro. Eagles Nest popped up on Google Maps and away we went. This vineyard is like an eagles nest - you have views of the beautiful sky, rolling hills and the urban buildings of Hillsboro in the distance. They have only started making wine in the last couple of years, so the vineyard is still new. We walked through some of the vines and you could see grapes in different stages of growth. There are a few tables, a few Adirondack chairs and soft rolling grass that you can sit and enjoy the views on. The wine? Delicious! We tried the red flight which was a mix of roses and reds. The wine making here is based on naturalized farming techniques and limited interventions. They depend on the silt from the nearby Columbia River to enrich the grapes. I'm not a fan of reds but I enjoyed this vineyard a lot! We will be back when we are in Oregon next time :)

BACC Women in Business spent a couple hours at DAnu this evening enjoying another fantastic event…read morewith the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce. What a great opportunity to donate and collect items for the DV with the family justice center while enjoying some great company, making new friends and catching up with old friends. We had the chance to sip on some really great wines and enjoy some tasty small bites. If you haven't checked out this little local winery in Downtown Hillsboro you need to go!!! They have some really great snacky food options as well as a reservation only night that has a full diner. Friday night bites is a cool event in the summer too. Thank you Maxine at DAnu wines for hosting Women in Business this evening.

Most friendly wait staff. There are small bites and dinners on Wed and Fridays plus music! The…read morewine is delious, there is also beer, cider and soft drinks. Plenty of parking

Since it's be closest Winery to our house we had to check it out! We were very pleased with the…read morewines and venue. The only critique is that the grounds were not kept up as well as they could be. This spot could be a true gem!

I purchased a Living Social coupon and it was due to expire. So, I while I had planned to use this…read morecoupon during the sunny summer months,alas, here it was late October and the rain had started. This property is off the beaten path, but well signed and you have to know in advance that this location is at the end of Dick Road (so keep going). I had looked it up on the map and noticed that fact so I knew that at the end of the road there would be the vineyard. We pulled up to a house but it had various golf carts and other implements around so it appeared that no one resided there. The sign on the front door said join us outside on the patio just down the stairs. So, we followed down the stairs (I'm not sure what you do if you cannot do stairs--it looks like you maybe able to pull around on another side but I'm not clear on that) I would probably call first if I had any kind of mobility issues. We walked a little ways and saw a lighted room and so we went inside. Turns out this is the bathroom and not where they were wine tasting. We kept walking through the patio and there was no one in site. Finally, we spotted a large tent that was put up and the tasting area was set up there. We walked in and were casually greeted by a young girl who proceeded to tell us what they were out of and wanted to know if we wanted to taste a wine. I said that we had a coupon for the lunch basket and she wanted the info off of that and she would go and make it up. She then took off to go do that leaving us huddled on some damp chairs under the tent with another couple. It was about 48 degrees under the tent and they had heaters for the outdoors but they weren't lit. The YS and I were beginning to think we should get the food to go and forget the wine. Then the owner Melinda came out and asked if we wanted to taste a wine and proceeded to tell us a bit about them and we decided to split a tasting. She told us about how their vineyard as well as their farm acreage (they have about 70 acres). While we were talking the girl brought out the food and set it down not saying anything to anyone. I later asked Melinda if that was for us and she said yes. Melinda also quickly lit the heaters when she got out there she said that her helper (the girl from earlier) didn't know how to do it. I think the girl needs some training as she's doing a great business a real disservice. We ended up eating our lunch which was very tasty and bought a bottle of wine to enjoy with our lunch as well as two bottles to take home. I will say that our first impression was not a great one based on the girl and her demeanor we were going to eat and leave. Melinda is very friendly and customer service oriented. I will definitely be back again. If we didn't have two wine club memberships already we would have joined theirs as they have fun events with the wine pick ups as well as other events open to the general public. Beautiful setting, I would highly recommend.

CHO Wines is absolutely our favorite! We discovered them a bit over a year ago on a rainy Saturday…read moreafternoon just looking for a sip and a good view. We were immediately greeted by their friendly staff. Despite being busy, they accommodated us in their main tasting room. They were quick to pour and tell us all about their wines and blends. Boy do they know their wines! We had a lovely time and conversed with many of the staff our first visit. It just felt like family. Not typically my MO, but we actually signed up for their membership our first visit! We thoroughly enjoy our quarterly wines... so much so, I'm drinking a glass as I type this review! A benefit of membership is getting to visit on a regular basis for tastings. We love to bring friends and guests who have all enjoyed it thoroughly. When you go, make sure to get a charcuterie platter, it is DELIGHTFUL!!! Looking forward to visit again, it's worth your 45 minute drive from Portland!

Visited the Willamette Valley area with friends the weekend before Thanksgiving. I joined Cho's…read morewine club earlier that year one of our goals was to visit but we didn't have a packed schedule. We actually attended an event in the afternoon that Cho was part of and were able to visit with Dave. We knew when we headed to Cho we were too late for a tasting but were hoping to squeeze a glass in before the they closed. My friend really wanted me to see the tasting room cause he knew I was a member and would appreciate the space. Thank you to the team and Lois for accommodating us. It was a fight day and we were there late so I definitely will be back when it's lighter out. Really loved the space warm and welcoming and reflecting their culture as a fellow Asian American I loved it!! I already knew the wine would be wonderful otherwise I wouldn't have joined. But another goal of my friend's was to have their Rock Syrah it's one of his favorites. We drank it there and bought a bottle of the Syrah West to enjoy back at our hotel as we had some time to waster before dinner. Can't wait to visit the area again always a pleasure to visit with Lois and Dave was nice to be able to do it in Oregon instead Seattle.

My husband and I stopped in on a lovely fall Saturday while some of the grapes were being…read moreharvested. We have tasted at wineries all across California and Oregon (relaxed all the way to fancy), and we tend to prefer places like Oak Knoll. It just feels like everyone is welcome, we get to pick which wines we want to taste, and there's a bottle of something for every preference. $15 for 6 2-ish oz pours and there were more than 12 wines available, so my husband and I each made our picks with only 1 overlap and got to try most of the offerings. We stock all kinds of wine in the house: red, white, bold, dry, sweet, earthy, blackberry, and more. We bought a bottle of the white blend and twilight blush because they were delightful and flavors we felt were missing from our cabinet. I see us stopping by a couple of times a year for an easy afternoon date to get some fresh air, sip a variety of wines, talk and decompress, and still have enough money to take home a bottle or two without breaking the bank. Staff was lovely; warm and friendly without being pretentious or pushy. Thank you!

I had tasted some of their wines at an event and decided to give a tasting a try direct from the…read moresource. Nice and close to Hillsboro and very reasonably priced for a tasting. Tasing fee is waived with $50/per tasting in purchase of their products. They do hold various events throughout the year, so check their calendar. Friendly staff (and a dog). The tasting takes place in an old barn with concrete floors. We were given a list of available wines to try and you check off the six you want. Most are from them, but a few from other vineyards. No real explanation of the wines and some basic prepackaged items if you want a snack. The wines come on a nice board with the names of what you picked. Start from the left and go right. Now, I'm not a big wine drinker, but my opinion is their whites are the best. They also have some very sweet wines, almost too sweet for me. Overall, it's ok.