Located in the high desert area of The Gorge, COR Cellars is a beautiful and serene setting. There…read moreare several seating areas: a large patio surrounding a garden of native plants with chairs and couches around the perimeter; Adirondack chairs near the vineyard overlooking the grasses and hills; indoors next to a fireplace with sweeping views of the property; and even private tents up on the hill. We were thrilled to be there on one of the first sunny days in a very rainy 2022 Spring, so we sat on the sunny patio with the bright blue skies and native plants as the backdrop. We were greeted with a glass of Cab Franc Rose, which I had never had before, and we both really enjoyed it. We selected the flight since it was our first time having COR wine and we wanted a variety. The flight arrives in a tin bucket with individual carafes of each pour. There were four plus a complimentary pour, so three whites and two reds. Of the whites, the Cab Fran Rose remained my fave and I also enjoyed the Pinot Gris which was crisp and light. I'm a fan of big, bold reds but because of the sun, the red wines got so hot that we couldn't drink them which was really unfortunate. They did include a small bag of ice in the bucket to keep the wines cool but it was no match for the sun. Next time, even if I am tempted by the sun, I will select a seating area in the shade so we can enjoy all of the wines in the tasting. To round out our experience, we ordered the charcuterie for $35. COR continues to be very careful with Covid protocols so the charcuterie is a kit that you put together. Olympic Provisions salami, a box of hearty crackers, Marcona almonds and casteveltrano olives in mason jars, and a soft cheese were provided; all delicious. Service was warm and friendly, they answered our questions thoroughly. Some customers like to have the staff pour each taste and explain the wine; at COR you pour your own and info on the wines is provided on a card. I prefer it this way so I can drink at my speed and our conversation isn't continuously interrupted with a description of the next wine. Everyone has their own preference but this style works for me. Will definitely be back!

I am really loving to explore this are of Washington. Cor cellars has become a must stop for me. I…read morelove the architecture. Modern and elegant. The staff is friendly. They play good music. The wine is also delicious. I usually get the cheese and crackers as well

We walked in and ended up, ordering the wine flight and sampled a few wines. We didn't like any of…read morethem enough to purchase. We came here for the bubbly spirits, but they were out. Service was a bit off putting and we didn't feel very welcomed. We ordered the charcuterie and it was so so--we got about a teaspoon of the fig jam and the cheddar cheese was so hard and dried that it was inedible We wouldn't come back The seat outside had very bad unfinished wood and I got a couple splinters in my leg when I slid into the booth area.

This is one the best wineries in the gorge! The wine is amazing, the food is spectacular, the…read moreservice is always friendly and you can't beat the view of the river! The music on Friday's is an added bonus! Thank you guys for a wonderful afternoon.

if I lived closer I would come here all the time. the vibes, as they say, are immaculate. the wine…read moreis so special and the staff so friendly and knowledgeable. can't wait to return!

Phew. Unless you're an out of towner with no kids, this is not the spot for you. After a…read morepretentious few years of only letting people in if they had a "reservation a month out", they seemed to lighten their approach and allow walk-ins... seems standard to this area, but okay... we showed up after making a reservation to be greeted with a frown to be told our baby that didn't walk was welcome but our toddler couldn't come in. They serve ice cream and milkshakes out front but apparently not for kids who can walk. The worst part was being lied to about other wineries doing the same when in reality they do allow children. Head down the road for excellent wine AND dog and kid friendly aka "reality" atmosphere at Core Winery, you won't be disappointed :)

what a delightful afternoon! all the spanish varietals we tasted were fantastic, the food was…read moredivine (omg the caesar), sun was shining on our table out on the lawn, and our server Sarena was 11/10 friendly and funny. would recommend for anyone to come here if they're interested in having a great time.

We enjoyed our time at Analemma, and will be back. WINE:…read more4.5. We especially enjoyed DAWN'S CHORUS (white blend) and the Grenache. AMBIANCE: 4.0. Pastoral setting among hills, with view of tip of Mt Hood. Very peaceful to sit outside on the south-facing patio. Cherry trees next to the tasting room with a nice 2 minute path through them. SERVICE: 4.0: Attentive and helpful. Relentless enthusiasm skates edge of excessive, but stays in bounds.

It's not often that every wine in a flight is delicious. (Only other place I know like this in the…read moregorge is Wy'East Vineyards.) The new Chardonnay is the best I've had. Sadie Red also a standout. The view is just so beautiful and if get there with sun, as often happens out east, and no wind (not as often!) it's a slice of heaven. The indoor seating also features the view. The staff here is the friendliest you'll find and know their wines. You can bring a picnic, or they have some offerings. We brought food, so I can't comment on theirs, but it looked delicious.

We had the most wonderful experience tasting library wines at Jacob Williams on Saturday. We were…read morein their barrel room tasting proprietor's red from the Columbia valley, years from 2016 2018 2021 and 2022 so fun! The staff was perfect, Regina is fun putting on our experience, always delightful. Peter the wine maker knows his stuff, he was very knowledgeable and told us about every vintage, it was nice to visit with him and ask questions. We then got to go in their new wine room that they just revealed for us with all their library wines that we got to taste and buy. We are members and love all their wines.

If you love wine tasting ... want to try a naturally fermented wine ... perhaps you're an…read moreeco-friendly person ... care about the planet ... a tree hugger or salmon lover ... support those who care for the soil and its ecosystems ... then support this place. It's a uniquely awesome wine ...and aged vinegar ... tasting experience! Klickitat Canyon Winery ( a gem to visit) is a small, family-run winery creating natural wines all hand-crafted. Their motto is "we let the grapes make the wine" using natural yeasts in the grapes and don't add sulfites or other chemicals. Best wine you can drink! Enjoy the natural tastes swish over the bulbous linings on your tongue and pallet - soothing the throat into your body's temple. The wine develops at its own fermentation pace until proper dryness and taste, then bottled. This process produces complex unfiltered wines that will please and surprise your pallet - we can attest to that! Most all the wines are organic. The estate grapes are "eco-dynamic" meaning keeping the land in tact as is, keeping other ecosystems out, and paying attention to maintain a healthy soil. Native wild flowers, lots of lupine and balsam root, grow throughout the vineyard. Wild flowers attract pollinators. In fact, the vineyard is "Bee certified" by Oregon State University (I think). Western meadowlark (we saw them) eats the bugs off the vines - that helps eradicate pests and the need to use pesticides. How cool is that? They also produce a bunch of 8-year aged organic wine vinegars that tasted wonderful. We picked some to go with a few bottles of wine too! Tasting room inside and outside makes you feel you are out on the farm - definitely out of the city into the Klickitat hills, oak woodlands and wildflowers. A pleasurable natural wonder setting to enjoy the naturally fermented wines. Overall a 5-star YELP experience! The wines we tasted - we could tell the difference of natural yeast on inside our gums and tongue - unique - loved it: Organic Meadowlark Gold 2020. Grapes grown on eco-dynamic property. Subtle fruit flavors of pear, apricot and hazelnut. Dry and light. Organic Chardonnay 2020. Fruity berry forward, pineapple and lime flavors. Light and refreshing. Organic Estate Monarch Rose 2019. Delicate with syrupy fruit of pomegranate in a nicely balanced acidity, fragrance of rose petals. Smells and taste like a liquor to me. Organic Marechal Foch 2018 - Northwest Wine Summit medal winner. Dark cherry, deep, velvety and rich with white pepper and tobacco notes. Organic Tempranillo 2014. Rich and fruit forward, nice acidic finish with a hint of vanilla. Organic Ruby Red. Blend of Syrah, Pinot noir, Marechal Foch. Balance with grapefruit, deep very, earth, tannins and leather. Organic Pinot Noir 2018. Bold with notes in Marionberry without much acidity and a fine barrel aged quality. Organic Estate Syrah 2017. Deep and smooth, fruit forward with dark berry notes like dried cherries and plums.

Was so excited to try their fruit wine that I spent almost $100 on three bottles at the Vancouver…read morefarmers market. When we opened the first one it was obviously off. Smelled and tasted like very strong vinegar. We thought oh well, let's just open another bottle but that one was spoiled too! It turns out that all three bottles were spoiled and undrinkable. We dumped out the bottles to recycle the glass and contacted the company the following morning. The company made it sound like we were trying to get free wine from them which is so insulting. I told them they should open a bottle themselves to check it so that one, they know I am not lying about this, and two so they stop selling spoiled wine to people! After reading online reviews, they have done this to other people in the past. So incredibly disappointing to be treated like this from a business.

Lori -the most wonderful wine associate I've ever met in my life. She took us on a wine tour around…read morethe state with all different wines. If you buy a bottle you waive a tasting fee. We would be here every weekend if we lived here. We called and they didnt answer. Lori called back and was so wonderful on the phone, we had to stop in. Shes a complete asset to this place and a wonderful human being. The view from this place is also phenomenal. The hills and the vines are unbelievable

I loved all of the wines here. The location has quite an amazing view of the Gorge and Mt. Hood…read more Everyone was super friendly and we got a tour of the vineyards and wine making operation. All of the wines are excellent. I will definitely come back.

What a delight! The environment is hip, historic, pretty, inviting, and comfortable…read more Great light bites. Do the tasting flight... Buy a bottle and it's free. And join for even better deals. We were stopping in on Sunday afternoon so no crowd and just the server at the tasting bar, he was friendly and informative

This is a very magical place. We pulled up and it is stunning in size, we were instantly intrigued…read more Walking in, it felt like something out of a book. Intricate tablescapes and decor everywhere, with amazing vintage pieces and beautiful furniture. I have been everywhere, and there is NOTHING like this. We spent our first 30 min there just walking around in awe. They are super dog friendly! Dogs allowed inside and all the employees seemed happy to have them there. Our dog had a wonderful time sniffing. I did a wine flight so that I could get a bit of everything. The tasting room is full of light and all the colorful vintage decor sparkles. No two inches look the same. The staff was so friendly, petting our dog and checking on us just the right amount. The wine was lovely. There was so much variety in the flight and each one was totally unique from things I have tried in the past. We spent hours here playing "I spy" with all the decor. I will be thinking about this place for a long time and can't wait to return!

Had such a wonderful time! Great wine and great food!…read more The service was exceptional, knowledgeable, friendly and attentive! We had such a great time! We will most certainly be back!

My husband and I were camping at Maryhill State Park last week and we visited the Maryhill Art…read moremuseum and afterward we went over to the Maryhill Winery to purchase a bottle of wine to go with our dinner that evening. This was our first visit to the winery. We ended up buying two extra bottles to take home. One of those bottles had been discounted to $15 since it was a 2022 vintage. We paid the cashier to with our debit card and my husband put the receipt into his wallet, so I didn't see it until two days later when I was doing our banking. That was when I noticed we had been charged $25 for the $15 bottle of the discounted wine. We had even mentioned to the cashier that we were happy to find one of our favorites on their discount shelf. I called the winery on Saturday morning and left a voicemail regarding the overcharge for the bottle of wine. Then I went to Maryhill Winery website and emailed a message to their customer service. Later that day, I received an email from the wine club administrator advising me that she had forwarded my message directly to the winery. She had also set up a shopping account for me and when I added my information to the account, I saw that there was a 10% discount on my first order. I wrote back to her and let her know that all I really wanted the refund, so I included pictures of our receipt and the bottle of wine showing the discount price sticker which we were overcharged for. It's been four days and no word from anyone regarding the overcharge for the wine. I have no use for the shopping account either since I can buy Maryhill wines cheaper in our local grocery stores. We should have gone over to Biggs Junction and purchased our wine there because all the small grocery store's Maryhill wines were priced at least $10 a bottle cheaper than at the winery's. We realize that we should have checked our receipt before leaving the winery, but at least I caught the error and notified them of it. Four days later, Maryhill Winery's customer service has not deemed my request for a refund worthy of a reply. After reading other one-star and two-star reviews on their restaurant food and service, it appears that we aren't the only ones unhappy with their customer service. Needless to say, my husband and I will not ever visit the winery again.

What a great find. When I heard $5 tastings I was skeptical. Don't let the nothing fancy tasting…read moreroom and the price deter you. The wines are great !! Did I mention for $5 you taste the entire menu? It was a hard decision on which wines to get, but got out of there with four. Will try to get back often !!

Staff was so fun and friendly, the guy knew his stuff and was great with food paring suggestions…read more Omg the tasting fee was $5. That's not a typo. The place down the road was $30 tasting fee and those wines weren't half as good. In addition they let you taste whatever is open, pretty much the whole menu. The wines were surprisingly great. One never knows with smaller places but i could have bought every bottle. We bought a dozen bottles here and not one bottle from the major corporate winery down the road. This place is a hidden gem, would shop again.