“The incredible wines (featured in The New York Times!) and biodynamic production are reason enough to love Analemma, but the people at the winery and the atmosphere they’ve thoughtfully curated, are equally worth celebrating. Wineries can sometimes feel impersonal and stiff, but Analemma has embraced a uniquely inviting, inclusive, and educational approach that allows everyone who visits to feel at home. The owners and their staff (including Lawna, Sarena, and Lilly) are kind, funny, and truly go the extra mile for customers. My husband and I are members, and some of our favorite times spent together have been at Analemma. We love to pick cherries in the summer, enjoy glasses of Albariño overlooking the view next to rows of lavender—and ordering the cheese plate is a must. Analemma is special to us, and we couldn’t recommend it enough.“
“We love LDT. Sometimes we go for tastings if we are with friends that haven’t been before, if it’s just us we have a few glasses of our favorites. Love the vibe of the place and have always had warm, friendly service. Definitely give them a try if you are in White Salmon.“
“Mellow vibes and good wine. We ended up taking home two bottles. The small charcuterie plate was a great pairing with the wine. Staff was very knowledgeable of the wines, vineyards, and area. We were also lucky enough to enjoy live music on a Thursday afternoon.“
“We stopped at this vineyard on a tour from Portland to mt.hood and it was easily one of our favorites! Their lunch options were so good… charcuterie boards and different sandwiches. They had great views and alpacas in the field in the back!They accomadated our larger tour group so we could all sit together and chat which o thought was a very nice touch rather than us spreading out in our smaller groups.“
“Upsidedown wines are incredibly pleasing to the palate. You can taste the hard work and passion that goes into the farming and production of their wine. I highly recommend this Tasting Room. In addition, the team is friendly and knowledgeable. I’ll be back!“
“We just dropped by after Eagle watch. The staff was so kind and friendly, she explained each of our tastings in such a personable and detailed way. Their wines are so delicious. We will definitely be back to visit again!Photograph by Yu-Min, Su (Instagram @charliesu_yms)“
“The wine is stunning and really diverse. But, more so Bailey is literally the best server we’ve had on our trip. Chill and attentive, knowledgeable about the wines and you can tell has a passion for the wines and making people have the best time. If you’re in town definitely worth it. We walked past and on a whim decided to go in and I’m so glad we did. Well done Cascade Cliffs.“
“Valo is a gem, we enjoyed a flight of reds and whites and loved every single taste! The space is relaxed and inviting. It’s conveniently located right on highway 14 in Bingen but not far from Hood River and White Salmon. Michael is very knowledgeable and passionate about the wines. It’s definitely worth a stop and don’t forget to check out the Massalto wines too!“
“Idiots Grace is a beautiful little winery hidden away in the Columbia Gorge on the eastern edge of Mosier, Oregon. My wife and I had the fortune of knowing someone who is a member of the Idiots Grace wine club and tagged along with them when they went to pickup a few bottles of wine. I'm a bit of a novice at wine tasting but I've never experienced anything like what's offered at Idiots Grace. We sat outside on a beautiful day in the shade while a wine steward brought us a sample of six wines ranging from white, rose to red. The steward described each wine in detail and mentioned a few other wines she thought we might like. Two of the wines I ended up buying (2020 Marssonne Roysanne & 2020 Dolcetta) came from grapes harvested after the 2020 Oregon wildfires which gave them a bit of a smokey flavor (which I loved). Idiots Grace is a hidden gem and I highly recommend giving it a try.“