This business is a gem. Savannah knows her wine and the wine tastings are both delicious and educational. She has a large selection of wine available by the glass and by the bottle.The business doesn't have food, but you're free to bring your own food and enjoy it with wine, seltzer, cider, and/or beer available on site.The wine bar also has a larger area available for events.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Tasting
The Traveling Professor
I've lived in Miami, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea, Hawaii, and other places, but have never found such a unique and charming atmosphere then this place in Independence, Oregon. The owner is not just an expert at her craft, but a real steward of it too.... Thus, people come from all over the valley to visit this little gem...
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Tasting
Carli O'Brien
Up and down the Willamette valley you will search for a one stop shop with personality, grit, and of course an ever changing wine lineup. This is your stop. The owner does a great job catering to all palates and curating a lineup that fits what you’re looking for. Savannah has a limitless wine acumen and will not lead you astray! We typically stop before a large gathering to collect wines to impress and Introduce to others. A lovely, fun place that Independence is grateful to have.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Tasting
Ben Jackson
Love the atmosphere here! Incredible knowledge and descriptions of the wine they serve. Huge selection, friendly service, and complimentary tastings.
Angela Videotron
My new favorite place for Wine in Independence! Owner Savannah is a knowledgable and welcoming host and always has an interesting bottle or two . . . or six, open to sample. I appreciate her unpretentious approach to exploring wine. We tasted Oregon wines and imports from around the world, enjoyed some wine by the glass, and bought bottles for dinner later. The space was formerly part of a Lodge of some Fraternal Organization, and has that fun eclectic vintage vibe with a gold-flecked zig-zagging bar, classic barstools, assorted couches and lounge chairs, fireplace with taxidermy bison atop, suit of armor, candelabras, etc.The kitchen was not currently operating, but check in before you visit to see if that is changed, or if you can still bring in outside food. There are plenty of places nearby you can order takeout from.Put the Valkyrie on your must visit list for Independence and buy some wine!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Tasting
Concetta C.
This is an incredibly unique stop! If you want a bottle of wine, stop here first. An exquisite collection of Willamette Valley Wines. The owner has a high level knowledge of wines of our region. Quite impressed. Need another server, as it got busy and it took a while to get out of there. Worth the experience nonetheless!
Christina Camacho
What a wonderful experience. There is a large assortment of wines from across the world to choose from. The owner is very knowledgeable and friendly. She gave us complimentary tastings and helped us hone in on what we wanted. The building is large and uniquely styled. I would highly recommend checking out this hidden gem.
Annette Caudillo
The owner is very knowledgeable about the wines. Friendly and realexed attosphere
Tyler Manson
We got the complimentary wine tasting on Friday night then choose a bottle to go with our tacos from the food truck down the street. It was great to be able to bring food in, since they currently don’t offer any. Service was great and I would highly recommend!
Megan M.
What a lucky town to have such a cool wine bar! It's a great place to try and buy wine! Good price points if all kinds, and the owner is super knowledgeable as well! It's a cool spot I travel to for some good ambiance, conversation, and some good wine!
Awesome place!Amazing selection of wines and very nice owner .Lots of cool stuff to look at as well.
Julie Bixler
What an amazing find. Owner is wonderful, it was a great experience.
Kathy Martin-Willis
No longer a restaurant. Amazing free wine tasting experience Friday and Saturday 12-8. Beautiful international selection. Sales by the glass or bottle on site or bottle retail sales. The owner Savannah will take the time to help you explore wines and find those personal favorites. An every Saturday stop for me and my bestie!
John Hares
Great hard working staff. Fun friendly place to be
Carole M.
We spent the weekend in Independence and stumbled on the Valkyrie. One of the best wine tasting experiences I've ever had. Savannah, the proprietor, provided a fun and informative tasting experience that lacked any pretentiousness. We bought some interesting wines and really enjoyed ourselves. We had so much fun we went back the second day and she was serving a completely different selection of wines.
This business is a gem. Savannah knows her wine and the wine tastings are both delicious and educational. She has a large selection of wine available by the glass and by the bottle.The business doesn't have food, but you're free to bring your own food and enjoy it with wine, seltzer, cider, and/or beer available on site.The wine bar also has a larger area available for events.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Tasting
I've lived in Miami, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Taiwan, South Korea, Hawaii, and other places, but have never found such a unique and charming atmosphere then this place in Independence, Oregon. The owner is not just an expert at her craft, but a real steward of it too.... Thus, people come from all over the valley to visit this little gem...
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Tasting
Up and down the Willamette valley you will search for a one stop shop with personality, grit, and of course an ever changing wine lineup. This is your stop. The owner does a great job catering to all palates and curating a lineup that fits what you’re looking for. Savannah has a limitless wine acumen and will not lead you astray! We typically stop before a large gathering to collect wines to impress and Introduce to others. A lovely, fun place that Independence is grateful to have.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Tasting
Love the atmosphere here! Incredible knowledge and descriptions of the wine they serve. Huge selection, friendly service, and complimentary tastings.
My new favorite place for Wine in Independence! Owner Savannah is a knowledgable and welcoming host and always has an interesting bottle or two . . . or six, open to sample. I appreciate her unpretentious approach to exploring wine. We tasted Oregon wines and imports from around the world, enjoyed some wine by the glass, and bought bottles for dinner later. The space was formerly part of a Lodge of some Fraternal Organization, and has that fun eclectic vintage vibe with a gold-flecked zig-zagging bar, classic barstools, assorted couches and lounge chairs, fireplace with taxidermy bison atop, suit of armor, candelabras, etc.The kitchen was not currently operating, but check in before you visit to see if that is changed, or if you can still bring in outside food. There are plenty of places nearby you can order takeout from.Put the Valkyrie on your must visit list for Independence and buy some wine!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Tasting
This is an incredibly unique stop! If you want a bottle of wine, stop here first. An exquisite collection of Willamette Valley Wines. The owner has a high level knowledge of wines of our region. Quite impressed. Need another server, as it got busy and it took a while to get out of there. Worth the experience nonetheless!
What a wonderful experience. There is a large assortment of wines from across the world to choose from. The owner is very knowledgeable and friendly. She gave us complimentary tastings and helped us hone in on what we wanted. The building is large and uniquely styled. I would highly recommend checking out this hidden gem.
The owner is very knowledgeable about the wines. Friendly and realexed attosphere
We got the complimentary wine tasting on Friday night then choose a bottle to go with our tacos from the food truck down the street. It was great to be able to bring food in, since they currently don’t offer any. Service was great and I would highly recommend!
What a lucky town to have such a cool wine bar! It's a great place to try and buy wine! Good price points if all kinds, and the owner is super knowledgeable as well! It's a cool spot I travel to for some good ambiance, conversation, and some good wine!
Restaurantji Recommends
Awesome place!Amazing selection of wines and very nice owner .Lots of cool stuff to look at as well.
What an amazing find. Owner is wonderful, it was a great experience.
No longer a restaurant. Amazing free wine tasting experience Friday and Saturday 12-8. Beautiful international selection. Sales by the glass or bottle on site or bottle retail sales. The owner Savannah will take the time to help you explore wines and find those personal favorites. An every Saturday stop for me and my bestie!
Great hard working staff. Fun friendly place to be
We spent the weekend in Independence and stumbled on the Valkyrie. One of the best wine tasting experiences I've ever had. Savannah, the proprietor, provided a fun and informative tasting experience that lacked any pretentiousness. We bought some interesting wines and really enjoyed ourselves. We had so much fun we went back the second day and she was serving a completely different selection of wines.