Hood River Wine Guide
Your Hood River trip isn’t complete without sipping through Oregon wine country. From famed farms and tastings, to wines on tap and curated adventures, here’s everything you need to know for the perfect wine journey through the gorge.
WINE GUIDE TO HOOD RIVER
Your Hood River trip isn’t complete without sipping through Oregon wine country. From famed farms and tastings, to wines on tap and curated adventures, here’s everything you need to know for the perfect wine journey through the gorge.
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WINERY SPOTLIGHTS
ANALEMMA
The property sits on a cherry orchard, that they’ve since grown a vineyard, lavender fields, and gardens. Analemma prides themselves on their biodynamic wines crafted from 100% Columbia Gorge fruit and hold soil, soul and spirit at the heart of all their creations.
SYNCLINE WINERY
Two winemakers, Poppie and James fell in love and created their own vineyard. Since then, Syncline has built its reputation as a creative, limited production, autonomous estate winery sourcing varietals from their own estate, around the Gorge, Horse Heaven Hills, Red Mountain and Yakima Valley. Enjoy a bottle, in-room, with our Romance package.
Loop de Loop
Sip on Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Gruner Veltliner, in an organically farmed vineyard. Loop de Loop wines tell the stories of the places they are grown.
PHELPS CREEK
A boutique winery nestled between steep slopes, pine trees and a babbling creek focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals. Phelps Creek offers classic tastings, educational tastings, full tours and behind-the-scenes production tastings.
STAVE & STONE
Follow the tree lined drive to Stave & Stone’s tasting room with views of Mt. Hood to the right, and their garden, gift shop and ice cream silo to the left. The “Stone” in the name is a nod to their onsite boulders and “Stave” holds a double definition referring to a rib of a wine barrel and the owner’s family name.
COR CELLARS
Pouring with the mantra, “Good wine pleases the human heart.” The husband and wife team started with traditional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and have since grown into fun and experimental wines like their Sauv Blanc, Tacai Friulano, and Carbonic Primitivo. Sip on your favorites in their hillside open air tasting room or lavender-filled garden.
CATHEDRAL WINERY
Lovers of big, bold reds, blends and crisp white wines, Cathedral is for you. Discover Columbia River Gorge’s only barrel viewing room and vineyard exhibit room. And while you’re there, ask about the Native American love story, legend of Mt Hood and nearby volcanoes.
HAWKINS CELLARS
Pouring with the mantra, “Good wine pleases the human heart.” The husband and wife team started with traditional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and have since grown into fun and experimental wines like their Sauv Blanc, Tacai Friulano, and Carbonic Primitivo. Sip on your favorites in their hillside open air tasting room or lavender-filled garden.
Mountain Views, Local Bites & Sips
HARVEST SEASON ALONG THE FRUIT LOOP
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This iconic 35-mile scenic drive through a valley situated at the foothills of Pacific Northwest mountains features 30+ on-the-farm fruit stands, wineries, breweries, cideries, and flower fields. In-season fall fruits include apples, pears, pumpkins and the last lavender harvest.
Romance Add-On
LOVE THE ONE YOU'RE WITH
Bring the Oregon wine country experience straight to your room with our romance add-on. A bottle of Syncline Subduction Red Wine, handcrafted Edeske chocolate truffles and a dozen red roses will be waiting for you upon arrival. Settle in at Lightwell, sip, savor and linger longer with a 12:00pm late checkout.
Fall First Nature Tour
GORGE HARVEST & WINE EXPERIENCE
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Spend the afternoon exploring the Gorge’s wine country, exclusively for Lightwell hotel guests. Your private luxury shuttle departs from the Adventure Lounge and sets off towards an estate tasting and vineyard stroll at Phelps Creek Vineyards, continues on a scenic valley drive with views of Mt. Hood and a stop at a cherished local farmstand.
Eager to see more of the Gorge? Let our on-site adventure guides help you map out the perfect itinerary. Tours fill up quick, plan your experiences before you arrive.
Even Better Than The Bottle
LIGHTWELL ON TAP
Wine on tap can deliver a more fresh and consistent wine as well as reduce waste and offer a modern, efficient pour. Our lobby bar is the only place you can drink Analemma wines on tap! Currently pouring:
Analemma Trousseau, Analemma Estate White, Loop de Loop Rosé, COR '24 Rosae
FALL EVENTS
U-PICK FRUIT & FLOWERS
June – October
Strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches and more U-pick fruits all summer long at The Gorge White House. Pair with hard cider or wine while you’re on the property.
DRAPER GIRLS U-PICK FLOWER FIELDS
Mid – August to Mid – September
Frolic through gardens of dahlias, sunflowers, and gladiolas. Pick U-Cut bouquets and sip on award-winning ciders through the orchard.
FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays through November, 9am – 1pm
Check out 60 vendors from farmers to ranchers, fishermen, food artisans, local artists, makers, community organizations and more, every Saturday along Columbia Street in downtown Hood River.
HOOD RIVER ORCHARD & ALE FESTIVAL
October 3
Enjoy fresh hops straight from the vine, hard cider from local orchards live music, fall eats and a craft market.
HOOD RIVER VALLEY HARVEST FESTIVAL
October 9 – 11
Visit Hood River for a weekend full of art, live music, local beer, cider, wine, spirits, food and more.
HALLOWEEN WINE WALK
October 24
Join us in downtown Hood River for the annual Hallowine Walk and taste your way through participating local businesses and wineries.