Mix the prettiest views in town with one knowledgeable wine server and you have a great experience on any afternoon. The 5 tasting flight takes you from a very light Chardonnay to a very heavy Sagrantino. (Which you can only find here.) Dogs are welcome on the back patio. The house is the oldest in town and has a very interesting history, which you can learn as you sip. The wine maker lives in the home, and keeps barrels in the basement! read more

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Tiny boutique winery in the heart of downtown Hood River. The building has a very rich history. Unfortunately, we didn't get a tour (perhaps they don't do tours). The wine tasting was priced very reasonably. Their wines are very unique in how they're sourced and processed (pressed/fermented/etc) We were hosted by the founder's dad who was super nice and knowledgable. And at the end we ended up buying two of their bottles. read more

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The new Pinot Noir from Stoltz Vineyards is excellent! The Pinot Noir is so good! I ordered another case of it and it was so worth it. I get so many compliments on this wine when I bring it to parties and get togethers with family. If you are in the area, visit the Stoltz Vineyards. If you live out of the area, give them a call or email and set up an order. read more

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We stopped in here on a Saturday afternoon without a reservation and were seated right away. They offered both indoor and outdoor seating but it was a beautiful day. This was just one winery on our Girl's weekend but it was by far my favorite! Tina was fantastic - she was knowledgeable, attentive, and energetic. She had great stories that she shared about each of the wines which made the experience fun. We fell in love with one of their barberas and were fortunate enough to buy the last bottle! I was also a fan of the Gomez and their Pinot. We also bought a few bottles of the cider which reminded me of a dry Basque apple cider. The house was beautiful where the winery was located. There's paid street parking from Monday to Saturday (8-6) and Sundays are free. They don't offer food but there are so many good options in town that you don't even need it! I can't wait to return! read more

Stopped here after a beautiful hike, and immediately felt like the day could be ruined by the rude older, blonde women serving. She had an unwelcoming attitude and served tiny tastings for the flights we ordered. (The table next to us got generous pours.) Would not recommend for anyone who is not white & cis. read more

I'm visiting friends in Portland and we decided to venture into Hood River for a day trip. Stoltz isn't on the main drag, just up a little hill. We noticed a sign on the Main Street and decided to check it out. The ambiance was just what we needed and Tina, the server/host/performing artist was awesome. The house was built *I think* in 1886 and though seemingly wildly speculative, Tina brought us into the world of the house with her stories for every tasting! She had great pairing suggestions and wonderful stage presence and energy. The tastings are teeny, but only $9 for I think 6 tastes, you can't beat that! I had a great time. We tried probably the driest red I've ever had, the Sagrantino! My mouth is still dry. We also tried honey mead, which was delicious and fragrant. My favorite was the Harriette, a lighter sort of juicy red. I recommend sitting outside if a table's available. A wonderful hidden gem! read more

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Great wine and incredible customer service. Cool history of tasting room and house. Definitely recommend. Will be back!

Wine was just OK. Kinda funky tasting. Not my thing. Chardonnay was the only drinkable one. Much better pinots in my opinion. read more

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We enjoyed our stop at Stoltz very much. The historic building and view were spectacular. Tina, our server, was very nice and attentive. I bought the primitivo and my companions purchased other wines which were interesting. Pet friendly on the patio. read more

Great wines. Reasonable prices. Interesting history about the charming venue. Ask about Harriette and try the Harriette wine. They need to have better stemware for serving such lovely wine. read more

One of my favorite tasting rooms to visit when I'm in town. Such amazing history, and really different wines!

This is my new favorite winery! I experienced wine tasting for the first time about 4 years ago with a group of friends I used to drink with. I was already a big wine drinker and wanted to experience what our local wines were like considering the fact that I've already experienced some of the Willamette Valley wines that I have been able to purchase in stores and have really enjoyed them. We had just arrived to Hood River this afternoon and had already done one tasting at Pheasant Valley earlier. We noticed a big sign for wine tasting at this big house up on the top of the hill. We decided to make the walk up and see what this was all about. Upon arriving to the house we were enamored with the style of the house and found out that this is the oldest house in Hood River and was once a Mortuary in the early to mid 1900's. Me, always being interested in the supernatural had to ask the host if there have been any sightings inside the house and he has said there have been several over the years in the upstair portion of the house and even told us there was a woman that was buried in the garage with a headstone and everything. Our host gave us the scoop about their products and explained to us that everything they do is handmade even down to the way the bottles are corked and even showed us the tool they use to do it. We went ahead with the tasting which is $5 that can be comped when purchasing a bottle. He started off with the whites and meticulously moved his pours over to the reds. By the end of our tasting we ended up purchasing two bottles of some great wine! The three wines I would definitely recommend by them are the Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and my new favorite Pink which is a an equal part blend of Sangiovese, Malbec, and Pinot noir grown on the upper half of Underwood Mountain. I was absolutely impressed by the Pink especially for the fact that it was served chilled for us which would be a great for a nice summer day. When coming out to Hood River for wine tasting do make a point to come out to Stoltz Vineyards and sample their selection of great wine with a very impressive price! read more

We had just arrived to Hood River in the afternoon, after visiting Maryhill Winery. Upon arriving to the house we were enamored with the style of the house and found out that this is the oldest house in Hood River. The building was constructed in 1886 for Ezra and Georgiana Smith. They came across the Oregon Trail to Hood River by covered wagon from Illinois. Ezra found early success as one of our areas first successful orchardist. He also collaborated for the first bank in Hood River, was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives and oversaw the construction of a few historic buildings downtown Hood River. The building was subsequently acquired by CC Anderson in 1922 and with her enormous basement was used as the town morgue. Anderson Funeral Home installed a steam powered body lift, cadaver laboratory, and other parts for the operations. The cellar's natural low temperature served well in hosting Hood River's deceased. The Stoltz family bought the building in 1986 and now they use this historic structure for the production and serving of their wines. John Stoltz the owner, gave us the scoop about their products and explained to us that everything they do is handmade. $5 tasting that can be comped when purchasing a bottle. All wines are hand made using old world techniques. No stainless steel, plastics or pumps are involved in our creations. The results provide wines akin to the old European styles. A must visit with lots of history! read more

This place was A-OK. The person serving tastings the day we arrived was very timid, quiet and serious. Not a bad thing per-say, but we were out enjoying the waterfalls and doing a little wine tasting, and it was a bum way to start our afternoon. They had a Chardonnay that was tasty, but the rest I could have lived without. Probably wouldn't stop here again, but glad we tried it. read more

Great find, yummy wines for tasting is what we were told. New stop for us.. So we decided to try all they had to offer. Needless to say it was a far cry from good and closer to dismal. The wine maker must have taken his lessons in a void, the wine was Terrible, terrible, terrible, oh did I mention terrible? Well I won't be back any time sooner or later!! read more

I don't prefer this place. First a winery should have wine glasses befitting a winery. Second.. The Chardonnay was not even cold. But the view was great. That's how they earned the 2 stars! read more

I went here with my partner during our weekend trip to Hood River. Out of the 4 wineries we visited, this was the only one that gave a historical recap of the winery and how it was founded. I found the 5 minute spiel pretty interesting and appreciated the owner detailing the house's history. If you're a history buff and want to see the oldest house in Hood River (that's what the owner said) this might be a good stop. They also have a small room with antiques you can explore. Besides the interesting back story, this place fell a little short for me. Out of the 4 wineries we visited, this was also the one that had the lightest pours. The wine was good, but the owner was very stingy. My partner and I each ordered a flight and watched with a bit of amusement as the owner poured tiny amounts in each of our glasses. We literally got one sip per tasting. If you're hoping for a second sip to taste the wine more, you'll be out of luck. Because of the light pours, I probably wouldn't return here. There are other wineries in town that aren't so light handed. read more

This tasting room sits on top of a hill in the cutest little town of Hood River, OR. Inside of an old MORTUARY - yikes! My whole party loved it. The staff was so friendly, and if the history of the building isn't enough to bring you by, the wine will. Lovely rose perfect for sipping after our delicious dinner in the downtown area. Also, an ice cream store next door for the kids. A place not to miss when you are visiting the Gorge. read more

Erin was amazing. Great wines, great education! Loved our time here.

The Gomez is a favorite. Rich and bold, both in it's purple color and great flavor. Erin, the hostess, made the experience unforgettable with a warm welcome and knowledge during the tasting! In addition, I highly recommend the Harriette and the story Erin will have to tell behind this particular wine. There is such rich history here, I am in awe. read more

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I found my visit to Stoltz Vineyard to be excellent in every way! The old house, and it's view, were magnificent. As was our host John who was very knowledgeable about the wine and the locale. Finally, I greatly enjoyed every wine served in the tasting, including the bonus taste. I very rarely find I enjoy each wine served at a vineyard, and thus I found this experience a special treat. The prices were also very reasonable. Thank you! read more

OMG. We have been buying wine from Stoltz for 2 years. Living in the Columbia Gorge we have LOTS of choices for fabulous wines. Hands down...Stoltz is the best for chardonnay and other varietals are great too . DO NOT MISS a tasting at Stoltz! read more

Stopped in a year and a half ago and was floored by the wines on offer. Back again and what an experience it was! Great tasting, 5 wines, 1 white and 4 reds, and every one of them a winner. My faves were the Primitivo and the Sagrantino. Had done a number of wine tastings in the Willimette Valley and was surprised how similar all the wines were but not so at Stoltz Winery. We'll definitely be back and maybe even once more before we leave Oregon this year! read more

CHEERS to Stoltz Vineyards. I recently had the pleasure of drinking their latest release. I have found my new favorite wine. "Honey Chardonnay" is a buttery Chardonnay kissed with honey. It was served well chilled and the bubbles tickled my nose. The bubbles were slightly shy but definitely there. My immediate reaction was, "This is like a breath of Spring". read more

Overrated wines. Underutilized ambiance. In an effort to add more length to this post, I would like to recommend making this your last stop on your Hood River wine tasting trip. It might seem much cooler after a few to many... read more

I wasn't a huge fan of the wines or the young man that was running the tasting room on Saturday. He oddly spoke about how he wasn't a fan of the labeling his grandfather chose for one of their wines, which turned me off. Seems like you should have only nice things to say about the family business you are trying to sustain. The house is really cool and the view was nice, but I don't plan to go back. read more

Visited this charming and friendly tasting room today and got so much more than I expected! The server Jen was lovely and knowledgeable. The wines were interesting in that they are made a barrel at a time by hand in the old mortuary basement. Then in came the proprietor himself Mr. Stoltz! And he seemed to enjoy sharing his knowledge and wine making techniques. Love the Pinot noir. And purchased the Zweigelt! They gave us dark chocolate to go with the wine. I highly recommend this stop on your tasting tour in Hood River Oregon! I'll definitely come back. From the sunny shores of Honolulu Hawaii Kathy L. read more

The tasting room at the top of the hill right by the Library is a must see place. I was surprised to see the unique and vintage decoration inside the wine tasting and Erin gave a great presentation and made the wine tasting experience very interesting and unique. The wines were all handmade which adds to the impressive experience. Although I am not really much of a wine drinker myself I can understand now why wine tasting is such a sought after experience. The outside is very well kept and being in the downtown location makes this a must for any visitor of Hood River. read more

Great little vineyard, lots of history and very friendly. Definitely worth checking out for a couple bottles and tasting.

Wine is excellent. Tasting room small, staff knowledgeable, but not the most friendly. They carry one organic wine. I would buy the wine again. read more