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    Jacob Williams Winery

    4.8 (62 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    We had the most wonderful experience tasting library wines at Jacob Williams on Saturday. We were in their barrel room tasting proprietor's red from the Columbia valley, years from 2016 2018 2021 and 2022 so fun! The staff was perfect, Regina is fun putting on our experience, always delightful. Peter the wine maker knows his stuff, he was very knowledgeable and told us about every vintage, it was nice to visit with him and ask questions. We then got to go in their new wine room that they just revealed for us with all their library wines that we got to taste and buy. We are members and love all their wines.

    Great wines and nice pours when purchased by the glass
    Brien M.

    Million dollar view, nice patio, friendly staff, and well made wines. What's not to like?

    Kim G.

    Fabulous experience! If sipping wine in a serene setting with expansive views of the Columbia River and Mt. Hood is your thing, head to Jacob Williams Winery. Located at river level, the view is incredible. I recommend sitting outside on an Adirondack chair and just breath in the fresh air and take in the beauty around you. In the warmer weather the fresh flowers in planters add to the ambiance. Inside are several seating areas and the setting is casual and comfortable. Even the winery tuxedo cat, Rosé, is friendly. Without encouragement, she will pick a lap to jump on and cuddle. She is adorable! Service is phenomenal! Reggie is welcoming and extremely knowledgable, offering descriptions of the various wines in terms even a novice wine drinker can understand. No pretentiousness served here! Typically I drink red and I've always been hesitant to buy white after being told so many times that it doesn't age well. Reggie explained that while many reds take on more characteristics as they age, which is why some reds are best after holding a few years, whites don't need the aging, but they don't lose anything. Good to know! Truly I enjoyed so many of the wines, there weren't any that I didn't like. For the reds, I particularly liked the Sadie, a red blend from multiple vineyards, is the perfect everyday drinking wine. Plus I love the black lab on the label, reminding me of my friends black lab named Sadie. Their Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon were also full bodied, my preference, but I ended up buying a white! The Voignier was so crisp and refreshing and I will definitely enjoy it on a warm spring evening sitting outside. The drive is totally worth it! I love the beauty of the river in one side and the basalt cliffs on the other. The cliffs are lush and green in the spring then turn golden in the summer and burnt orange in the fall. There are several wineries in Underwood and Lyle so you can stop along the way, but save a chunk of time for Jacob Williams because the setting and wine are both spectacular. Dog friendly, too!

    Traci M.

    Came here on a Sunday after a long hike the weather was beautiful of course because it's summer right now they have a really cute patio behind the winery and the service was really good the woman did a great job explaining the different wines in helping us pick which ones we might like. Would definitely come back here again after a long hike in the area. Did not get to try any of the cheeses although they looked really good.

    Err. I might have finished the last pour before thinking about taking a photo.
    Ham M.

    Goodness me. We had zero expectations pulling into Jacob Williams. All we knew was the view looked spectacular. We had two wine flights and were blown away. Each tasting got better and better. We walked away with a few bottles of red, plus great photos. Defiantly stop here.

    This is a happening place that reflects on you
    Richard F.

    Always a fun place and a good time sipping on wine. Rose the cat is very friendly but does not like when it gets loud. Love the wine and the staff

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    This place is fantastic!!! We were a little skeptical on the drive from Government Camp as mountains gave way to forest gave way to the river gorge gave way to industry and arid dust. But this is a lovely little oasis with a lovely view of Mt. Hood and the river butte. The wine was terrific. Service was friendly as were the tasting room pets. Altogether a tremendously pleasant way to spend the afternoon.

    Lovely wines!

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    Some of the best wines I've tasted....I bought a whole case to share with friends and family!

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    9 years ago

    We loved this winery. Great wine choices and a beautiful setting! Stop by if you are in the area.

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    9 years ago

    Great live music! Beautiful view. Definitely a great stopping point if you are taking a drive down the gorge.

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    6 years ago

    Great service, friendly staff and excellent wine! The view is the cherry on top and it is dog friendly!

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    7 years ago

    Delightful setting and delicious pours. Really loved the Merlot which I usually don't but this one is a winner!

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    10 years ago

    Great service, delicious wines, pet friendly, great view.... what else can you ask for??!?!?!

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    10 years ago

    Wonderful small winery. Laurie was extremely helpful. Nice variety of wines from Cabs to Gerwürtzs. Definitely worth the stop!!

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    So sad that this place closed. Ron Johnson made the best red wines I have ever tasted. We went to…read morethis place every fall for years to help with harvest.

    I was pleasantly surprised that I like this place as much as I do. This is one of those times when…read moreit's best not to judge a book from it's cover type of scenario. Domaine Serene, it is not. What it is though, is really pretty cool. It looks a little divey with old, run-down tables and I'm down with that. Funny signs behind the tasting station that really do look like they belong in a dive bar. But here's the thing: the folks running the place are sweet as all heck and they have some really good wine which is why you are there. There's no fancy gift shop or anything fancy at all...but the wine. Remember why you are there. It's all about the wine folks. Being on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge you will find different wines than the usual, boring pinot noirs that do so well in the Dundee region. Sorry folks, pinot noir is not my thing. Big, bold reds, now, that's my thing. I tasted several varieties and approved of them all but the tempranillo was off the hook. One more thing, if you are hungry, you'll notice that it smells really good in here. I did not partake but the BBQ pulled pork was very, very tempting and prepared there by the proprietors. If you are in the area, don't miss this place as it's well worth a visit. 2015 - Review # 62

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