The beautiful Hood River Valley is world famous for its apple, pear, and cherry orchards. Thirty years ago, pioneering winemakers also realized that the soils and weather were ideal for growing wine grapes. So now, nestled in among the orchards and in view of Mt Hood, are small family-run boutique wineries that offer some award winning, hand-pressed wines.
To get the full experience, we recommend selecting 3 wineries you would like to visit and we will do the rest. Also check with me about other wineries not listed on this page.
TOUR DETAILS
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Start Time9:45am
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Finish Time6:00ish
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Meeting PlaceI can pick up anywhere outside the Portland City Limits. For those living in Portland, we can choose a location near you, but still outside the city limits. (Sorry for the inconvenience, but has to do with red tape between my insurance provider and Portland/PBOT)
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PriceBase Fee: $540 (6 tickets), then $90 per person after that.
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IncludedWater and snacks.
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Not includedWinery tasting fees vary from place to place and the cost depends which flight you choose to try, so you are responsible for your own tasting fees.
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Lunch OptionsYou are more than welcome to bring food on the bus. Some wineries allow outside food and others do not. For an extra fee, most of the wineries will offer a charcuterie plate/board and some even offer full lunches.
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Tasting roomsThe tour includes 3 of the wineries listed below depending on their availability. If you have a preference for one or more over the others, please let us know and we will see what we can arrange.
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WINERIES
CATHEDRAL RIDGE WINERY
A family-owned boutique winery with an exceptional view of snow-capped Mt Adams. They offer one of the largest selections of Big Bold Reds in the area, many award-winning wines, all made on site. Also has a very pretty view nice view of Mt Adams over looking the Columbia River Gorge.
MARCHESI VINEYARDS & WINERY
Taste a little bit of Italy. Marchesi Vineyards & Winery is a small boutique vineyard that specializes in producing Italian wines reminiscent of the old country where Franco, the owner is from. Also home to a wonderfully friendly dog and couple of cats. Very pleasant setting next to his vineyard.
PHELPS CREEK VINEYARDS
Love Phelps Creek. Wonderful little tasting room but with room for some mid size parties. I also love their wines which are produced high up in the hills above their tasting room in volcanic ash from a near by extinct volcano.
HOOD CREST WINERY
Hood Crest Winery focuses on big red varietals such as Merlot, Malbec, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Pinot noir and red blends, as well as Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Riesling. They also produce their own distilled liquor and make a mean pizza with sides in the offering. Very lovely people.
STAVE & STONE
You won't be disappointed! The wines and view or amazing. One of the most beautiful tasting rooms in the Hood River area in my opinion. Taking in the view of Mt Adams is truly breathtaking, all the while enjoying sipping on some of their fine wines. Make for a fine day, a very fine day indeed.
Mt Hood Winery
Offers a large selection of hand crafted produced wines. Many of them are award winning. Beautiful tasting room with a magnificent view of Mt Hood. Make for a wonderful relaxing visit to be enjoyed by your friends and family.
