I am a former restaurant owner and I work in the wine industry, and I can confidently say the…read morepolicies at Hi Fi Wine Bar are completely absurd and nowhere near industry standard. I've never been to a wine bar or restaurant that refuses to let guests taste wines before committing to a full pour, especially at their price point. Yet the bartender here would not allow us to taste anything. Since tasting wasn't permitted, I asked him about the wines to help guide our choices, and he still couldn't answer basic questions. The few descriptions he offered were inaccurate, and we ended up purchasing wine we didn't enjoy at an overpriced rate, which is exactly why tasting is standard practice in this industry. To make matters worse, the bartender had an attitude and was not friendly or welcoming. With so many great wine bars in walking distance, you'd expect a higher level of customer service. Clearly that's not a priority here. And one more strange detail: they advertise that they have records, but you are not allowed to pick the records they play... Overall an incredibly disappointing visit. I wouldn't recommend this place when there are so many better options nearby.

Massive selection of vinyls which per their sign they get to pick the music and you get to pick the…read morewine. We enjoyed our complimentary wine as provided by our boutique hotel Douglas on Third. Attentive service.

We came into NW Cru on a Friday. They had a nice karaoke night (good sounding system and singers)…read more The ambiance is upscale, but chill and unpretentious. What made our experience next level was the service we had. Jared, who was attending to us, and those sitting around us, was truly amazing--best wine suggestions, and just a super friendly and cool server. Being from the industry, the service is distinctively better than most other spots in town. We stayed and sang and I would suggest anyone reading this go and check it out for yourself, they got a good thing going on.

Oh my gosh my friends and I had such a fun time here Saturday night. We somehow made our way into…read moredowntown McMinnville on third and there were lots of little cute shops. Another business owner told us to check this place out they do karaoke. We spent the night chatting with people, singing, dancing together - lovely time. Def go check them out!

While most of the other shops, boutiques and tasting rooms on 3rd St. were closing up for the…read moreevening, Pinot Vista was just getting started. My wife and I saw a two-piece band setting up for their performance through the window, and decided to pop in for a glass (or two) and some live entertainment. We were warmly welcomed into this classy (seeminly family run) little space, ordered a chardonnay (I didn't catch the name), Rose of Tempranillo (which my wife liked so much, she ordered one for herself afterward), and the Gewurstraminer (which ended up being my favorite). All the while, we were engaged and entertained by the two members of the band, who were amused by our toddler's sons utter fascination with them and their music. Big thanks to both of them, and the owners of Pinot Vista, for allowing and taking pleasure in our son's wanderings and exploration! He was enraptured! Such a relaxing environment, couple with some wonderful wine, beautiful music, and spending time with family without any responsibilities or expectations, is the perfect way to spend a Saturday evening, and I can't imagine many better places in McMinnville than here at Pinot Vista! We will definitely be back, the next time we find ourselves in town.

A lovely wine tasting experience. Spacious and inviting place to enjoy local wines. Will go back!read more

R. Stuart was one of our stops when we were in McMinnville earlier this month. We had a delightful…read moretime with their flight, which compared two different years of the same wines. I enjoyed that immensely- it really shows how varied weather conditions can affect the outcome. Great service and charcuterie as well.

My husband and I had a lovely evening at this tasting room. The hosts were incredibly friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable. We learned so much about wine and the wines sold there during our tasting. I enjoyed the heartwarming stories of the different labels. While at the tasting, we snacked on roasted cashews and watched people mill about 3rd Street. The wine selection leans heavily toward roses and lighter reds.

Friendly staff, which are students from the local college. Love to support them! Space is a little…read moreawkward, but nice picture windows to people watch.

This IS a wine experience. Jack...the wine consultant... guided me through a variety of unique and…read moretasty wines. From the moment one walks into this sun-drenched corner space, a warm and knowledgeable welcome is offered. The pours/tastings were generous. The prices reasonable. Can't wait to return to McMinnville to explore the local shops... and this wine experience !

We had such a lovely tasting experience here during a really quiet weekend. We were the only ones…read moreinside the tasting room so we got our choice of seating and really personalized service. We enjoyed a tasting, some light bites and discovered new favorite wines to take home. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Service was excellent.

In early May my wife and I visited Oregon and we had a few days to explore in the McMinnville area…read more And if you know that place at all, you know there are a ton of wineries/tasting rooms. We spent some time on 3rd Street and visited Troon. Not only did I enjoy learning a ton about their farming/viticulture practices from Ashley (who was excellent in her service and knowledge), I loved the wine and enjoyed their sleek, modern space. If you're on 3rd Street I recommend hitting up Troon.

I'm not sure why it's called Noah's, since the owner's name is Jack...but this place rules!…read more It's a rather large space with lots of different couches and comfy chairs and seating areas for a comfy glass of wine with friends. There's also a little wine bar (about 6 seats) that Jack sits behind pouring drinks. He has a chalkboard with the day's menu...which was 5 red choices and 5 white choices. He literally gave us a 30 minute rundown of every single glass with who the wine makers where, where they vacationed, how they picked their childrens' names...well, okay, maybe not that much detail, but nearly! The wines aren't cheap (I think it was $12 - $28 for one glass!)...but boy were they delicious. He said they also do a dinner there on the weekends, and get live jazz too..but apparently you're not allowed to talk during jazz or they take your picture and put it up as a bad person. Ha! I love this guy! Will definitely come back on our next wine tasting trip!

I haven't been here, so I'll rate it 3...mediocre…read more But for everyone's wonder why this wine bar is called Noah's...it's actually the 1st wine-maker as well as the 1st successful boat-maker! Genesis 9:20 Noah, a man of the soil, proceeded to plant a vineyard. 21 When he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and lay uncovered inside his tent. 600-year-old naked body...we don't want to see that! But that's probably the reason...Noah built the ark and a vineyard!

Having walked up the street checking out different places, I opted for Chris James Cellars because…read morethe posted wine tasting looked was more to my liking than the other wineries in town (and there are a few of them). Was I glad I did. They have an excellent selection of white and red wine. If you check out the wines on their website, you'll see an extensive list, with a very wide range, including Pinot, Dolcetto, Syrah, Tempranillo, Zin, Cabs, Chardonnay, Blancs, and some sparkling wines. And that's only a portion of what's available. My flight was excellent, so much so, that I bought a couple of bottles. I had a great server, Candace, and had the opportunity to talk to her husband, Jeff, who was sitting next to me. A very friendly place. I opted for inside seating because it was hot that day, and I was already roasting from eating atop the McMenamin's rooftop bar. This place was way more my speed. A five-star experience.

Although the wines are pretty good the tasting service left a lot to be desired, super slow service.read more

Food was excellent service was great…read more I used to work in hospitality and very picky about my Italian food and nicks now among my new favorites

Located right next door to McMenamins, this was a very convenient place to have dinner during our…read morestay. That being said, I would have been willing to drive to this place because it's that good! They have an extensive wine list featuring many of the local wineries. Food suggestions, Burrata for appetizer, Caesar salad, Rigatoni Bolognese for main!!

I finally made it in here. I came here one time to meet a group and everyone decided to change the…read moredate without telling me. Needless to say I don't hang with that crowd anymore. We got here a bit early on the weekday at 2:50p. They open at three so we waited until they opened. They had some great lunch specials. I had the turkey club with a salad. It was good. I'd never seen tomatoes on a club before but it was good. They had a variety of drinks but we stuck to tea and soda as it was a work day. This looks like a great place for cocktails. Now that I got the bad taste in my mouth from former friends I will definitely be back.

We invited my brother-in-law and his girlfriend to cocktails so we could get to know her better…read more Girlfriend-in-law paid the bill! suh-WEET! Even when I tried to pay the second round, she told the bartender not to accept my payment. haha Even if I had paid, I would still like this place and their cocktails. It is a nice atmosphere, not too loud, comfortable seating, warm whimsical decorations, friendly service, and clean bathrooms. They have a large list of cocktails, mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages, as well as beer and wine. They can make all the traditional cocktails. A regular told me the manhattan is top notch, but the cherries aren't the best he's seen. Cherry seemed alright to me. They also have several house cocktails and a few specials to choose from. Between us 4, we tried several different cocktails. We even tried the house cocktail designed for the bitterest of liqueurs, Jeppson's Malört. All were deemed tasty by all! They offer several food items from a full kitchen, including appetizers, sandwiches, salads, breakfast, and dinner. They even have veggie burger, gluten free crackers, and gluten free (GF) fried chicken! ! ! Free parking on the street. No minors allowed, bummer...l'd like it better if kids were allowed, but it's so good it's gets the 5th star. If you choose to give a thumbs-up or not, I hope you found my review helpful!