Dear greatest Hamacher, what a wonderful & delightful time I had at your facility lol!…read more I visited this winery over a month ago and I've still managed to talk about it at least 2X a week since. This was my first time at a vineyard and what a FANTASTIC time it was. The sommelier there was beyond amazing (I didn't catch his name silly me), the customer service was top tier and the property is beautiful! The sommelier was extremely attentive, exceedingly knowledgeable, eager to teach and I haven't been so pleased with a service before in my entire life. They allowed us to lounge around in between our wine tasting to walk the property, take pictures (both indoors and outdoors), even introduced me to some new snacks I hadn't tried (miso/caramel rice crispy I am indeed thinking of you) Man, where do I even begin. We decided to end our Oregon trip with this winery, that we actually found the previous day. We took an uber which was fairly cheap from downtown Portland and although the trek into the property was a bit sketchy, where else was I expecting a vineyard to be located lol. Upon arrival we were greeted and chose our seats. There were two types of wine tastings on the menu. One was of their seasonal wines and the other was one they would curate towards your liking in terms of what your enjoyed, we're looking to try, or what you were open to. And would you guess? We did BOTH options haha During this wine tasting, I have found my FAVORITE wine this far, which was actually ironic because they released the wine for the first time JUST the day prior, talk about perfect timing ehh. I have been pushing off ordering the wine, but will soon! The one I fell in love with is the Pinot Blanc by LERZI- it's a young wine, but the flavor is bold, fresh and sweet. It was honestly amazing and is the only wine I could care to even have in my collection lol The sommelier- what an awesome guy with amazing social skills! Took the time to explain wine history to us, explained the concept behind each wine we tried (that's 9 different wines we tried in total people), even how certain wines came about, how each were made and the history of certain wine regions and how the grapes there are produced. There was a reservation for the "vault" I'll call it, but it's just a separate tasting room. He told me there was a group coming and still let me go and run to take some pictures before they arrived. Which was perfect, because it is absolutely stunning! (I am not sure how many pictures I will be uploading for this place, but know that it is many haha). You know how first experiences mean a lot and are just a well held memory? I had such a wonderful time at this vineyard I am not sure how others will compare. Every single aspect tasted, experienced and saw here was absolutely amazing. Although we spent time here before heading to the airport, this experience def made the trip. Mostly, how welcoming everyone was! That is always something that sticks to ya! We visited mid-afternoon on a Monday and though there were people in and out, we felt like we had the place to ourselves lol! It was cozy, peaceful and quiet, even when others were there. It was very comfortable and felt like I could literally stay there all day. Being able to walk around the property while drinking wine, going to get your other glass and continue taking pictures was great. There was this essence of trust for us to be able to walk around and explore. That felt lighthearted and ofc added to the experience as well I look forward to visiting this winery again and it def made Oregon a place for me that I would love to double back on. I'll stop here, this review was long enough. I enjoyed myself thoroughly- and that surprised me the most.

Great wines and place to go wine tasting. The service is stellar and they have a choose your own…read morecharcuterie board fridge that makes it fun and totally curated to your tastes. Their outdoor area has some games as well as a cute doggo that roams around. Been here a few times and always have a great time.

What an awesome place The wine club is the best around…read more Events are so fun We have been to the members dinner and bingo night so far We also really enjoy stopping in for a glass of wine The staff is exceptional

What a charming winery and so close to Portland! Just off I-5 in the quaint town of Aurora, it's a…read morequick ride from Portland yet for feel like you are miles away. Inside is so unique! The floor and counters are made from old bowling lanes. The wood creates a warm and inviting space, perfect for a tasting or to share a bottle. In warmer weather, sit outside and take in the beauty of the vineyard and nature. There are plenty of seating areas Overlooking the beautiful property. Many rave about the hybiscus wine, which I did enjoy, and the Pinot Noir Rose. But I'm a big, bold red drinker so my fave was their Syrah. It was definitely the darkest and most full bodied of their reds with notes of blackberry. blueberry and boysenberry. Nice and jammy with a hint of pepper. Lanphere Cellars, formerly Oregon's Best Wine, opened just a few years ago and I discovered them while taking a Sunday drive. This is a family owned winery and the service is warm, friendly, and knowledgeable If you want to get out of Portland for a fun afternoon or if you are driving down I-5 near Wilsonville, definitely stop by!

Welcoming service from the moment you enter the door…read more Excellent wine and it's hard to choose a favorite. Guess I need to visit more to have another sampling. The charcuterie board is generous and has been my choice to share with the girls night out each time. Lately, with the beautiful sunshine, the patio has been an excellent place to relax, unwind and catch up with friends. Ready to book my next reservation.

I'm confident if I went to this place a few times one of those times I would end up giving them a…read morefive star but on this occasion and we started pretty early inside the happy hour zone where there wasn't very many people there in fact, I think it was a total of three tables, the service was very slow. Within a two hour window at least twice we didn't have somebody come by a refill. Our water order. Check in on us over 30 minutes long, again not very many people there until later half. Our chicken was dry as well. Maybe that's normal for them as they're trying to give the people space for more talk. My wife was really hungry so I ended up having to get up and ask for help. Then when I did the second time, I got a little bit of visual guff. As in go sit down and we will come to you.

Amazing family-owned winery with fun events!…read more I went to Pete's Mountain Vineyard Annual Holiday Sip & Shop and had a great time. They had several local vendors with an assortment of gifts. Sometimes I feel holiday markets are too "crafty" for me, but luckily this market actually offers really cute, high-quality, useful products. Aside from the event, the views here are gorgeous and the service is very friendly and down to earth.

Beautiful spot! Flights & snacks. Had live music when we stopped in. Friendly staff. Sat…read moreoutside during our visit. Great parking.

Overall really enjoyed this spot, it's a more casual winery but it was fun and more chill and…read morecheaper than other spots I've been to. I would come back again !

5 years ago, carless and living in Portland my wife and I joined a wine club from a winery out of…read moreLeavenworth, WA and had our wine shipped direct. Fast forward to today, we own a car and decided it was time to find a more local option. After visiting Hawks View this past weekend I can say we've accomplished that and then some. This place sits firmly in the sweet spot of not being too "dinky" or small and not being too stuffy or corporate. I know we all have our preferences, I just like for my environment to be laid back or relaxed. The wines are fantastic here. Keep in mind, I'm no connoisseur of fine wine but I do know good from bad. Beyond the wine, we love this place due to the view (of course) but also the fact you can parlay your wine allocation pick up with a rotating menu of food. Makes for a great little weekend getaway or drive in the car.

A very cozy spot with affordable wines both by the glass and bottles…read more Our party split two bottles and they're both delicious! A great little oasis right next to Pioneer Square. Definitely will keep them in mind for future wine needs. The staff was also super nice and attentive.

Food and Wine- 4.5/5 Service - 5/5…read moreAmbiance - 5/5 I absolutely loved the service here. We came around 3pm on a Saturday and it was pretty slow so our service was quick and more intimate. We loved the red and white wine offerings in their flights. My only slight critiques were the flight options and seating. I was wishing there were more white wine flights offered. Their seating was a little limited for bigger parties downstairs so we went upstairs. This place is also so conveniently located. We went to the waterfront area for the Saturday market and took a short 10-15 min walk here afterwards.

East coaster here! Came here a couple of years ago and when I came back to Oregon, I knew I had to…read morereturn. This time, I brought my friends from Hillsboro, one who is hesitant about most wines, especially reds. This place convinced her that reds can be good, so I take a lot of pride in being able to show her and her husband this gem. They said they'll definitely take their parents here too. The views are amazing, the people are friendly, and tipping is very much optional. I recommend doing the tasting and then getting a glass and strolling the property. There are adirondak chairs out front and picnic tables out back. They'll open up the glass folding windows in the tasting room on breezy days. There are beautiful flowers all over the property. Some of the wines are named after the owners' dogs - Delilah's Cuvee is my favorite!

We have visited many vineyards in this area, and this one is one of the more beautiful tasting…read morerooms we have seen. It is not huge, but its octagonal design makes you feel you have your own space to enjoy the spectacular view and delicious wine. Our server was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The flight we tasted was delicious. We also ordered a charcuterie board that was worth every penny! Dogs are not allowed on property, this is a working vineyard.

Stopped by after flying in from LA and had a lovely time! It was certainly quiet and slow for a…read moreTuesday , and Jin took great care of us! She was attentive and personable, and made us feel very welcome. My Pinot flight was delish (the white was a delightful surprise), and the charcuterie board was the perfect companion. We were alone inside but I can imagine it feeling a bit cramped if it were to get crowded, though they have outside seating as well. Price was reasonably to mildly pricy but understandable considering the area. Parking may be a challenge for some; it was early afternoon when I went so luckily I found a spot around the corner. Overall a fun experience. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town.

We loved our visit here for an early birthday celebration. We started with a wine flight, which we…read moreshared. After tasting, we chose a couple of glasses of a nice Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 and Sangria. We didn't get any food because we did have dinner plans but we did get some truffle popcorn, which was actually really good. The fire pits and their love for dogs is just perfect. All and All - Loved my visit here, it can be a bit spendy, but well worth it when you spend it with someone you love.

This was our second trip/booked private tour with Carmine and still a favorite for us. We tried out…read moreseveral different wineries. The selection of which wineries, we left up to Carmine, and he hit exactly what we were hoping to achieve. Finding some under the radar labels and learning more about willamette valley and the surrounding area. This time we tried out Christom, Brooks, Bethel Height, domaine Serene, Posessed wines and picked up a couple cases from Holloran. Our first winery was Bethel Heights, and was taken aback about how good this tasting flight was, especially the buttery tasting Chardonnay. A perfect way to start a cloudy but adventurous day. Brooks Winery - Lunch was exceptional, we tried the chicken and butternut Squash, also ended up loving their selection of Pinot's and Riesling's and immediately became a member after finding what we consider the perfect Riesling. In Salem we stopped by Christom and only positive things to say about the exceptional tasting we had. We added this winery to our growing membership list. I believe it was their Chardonnay, Pinot and price point that raised the bar for us.. In Dundee Hills we stopped by Domaine Serene which we already had a membership. We had brilliant time there and ended up buying more of their wines. Carmine also treated us to his personal brand possessed wines and it's a treat, beautiful flavor profiles, clean biodynamic winemaking. Of the bottles we tried his Somm Select Rose and Syrah were my favorites. Ended up coming back to the hotel last night putting on some Bee Gees and finishing up the bottle of cool climate Syrah.. When we get back to Honolulu, definitely going to dive into the other bottles and really explore the different offerings. Overall tour - cost is reasonable, especially for a private tour, and not having to worry about transportation and setting up the tastings. I have allot of favorite parts of the tour so hard to pick one. Best way to explain this is we're already planning for our next tour with Carmine and we really hope we could invite some friends to experience what we did.. this tour is the perfect romantic journey with your loved one, trying out the different wines and just having a great day but it can also be wonderful, educational experience and how good the wines, wineries and elevated experiences this tour offers.

If you are visiting Oregon and looking for the most exceptional, personalized wine tour, Carmine is…read morethe one to call. Beside having a top-notch professionalism and personality, he is a walking dictionary when it comes to wine tasting, agriculture, and interesting facts about Oregon in general. Highly recommend!!

Special night out with my parents and they wanted fancy old fashioned cocktails and a quiet place…read moreto sip them. We were so lucky to find Teardrop Cocktail Lounge. The front patio was a nice place to enjoy golden hour and our service was exceptional. My dad got a brandy alexander, mom got a piña colada on the rocks and later a pink lady, and I got something like a Negroni (they make Negronis but I asked the server to choose something interesting and the result was absolutely splendid). Cheers to the professionals who helped make our visit even more special.

To speak about Teardrop Lounge, I should probably start with this:…read more Ladies and gentlemen, I present my favorite cocktail bar. Not the best -- I'm not arrogant enough to claim that. I haven't been to every cocktail bar in Portland, and saying something is the best usually says more about your lack of experience than your conviction. But favorite? That I can stand behind. And I want to get that out of the way early, because of the amount of praise I'm about to pour on this place -- fully earned, completely intentional. The biggest crime here is that I only discovered it two weeks ago, after living in Portland for a year. It had been recommended to me countless times, and I ignored it. A mistake. A painful one. But now that I've found it, I don't plan on making that mistake again. I'm not typically an Old Fashioned drinker. In fact, I usually hate them. But somewhere between curiosity and too many episodes of Mad Men, I decided to try one anyway -- fully expecting to confirm my bias. Instead, it completely flipped me. Bright, almost citrus-forward in a way that felt unusual but entirely intentional. Balanced, smooth, just enough burn to remind you what you're drinking without overwhelming it. It was the first time I actually understood the appeal. I'm pretty sure I grew a few chest hairs that night. That alone would've been impressive. But it didn't stop there. The space is beautiful -- clean, intentional, but not cold. The staff are excellent: personable, engaged, and most importantly, authentic. Not scripted, not performative. The kind of people you actually want to talk to, and hopefully, eventually be on a first-name basis with. Now, all of that gets it close to a perfect score. But what pushes it over the edge -- what makes this place stick -- is the White Russian. One of the first drinks I ever had. My dad's drink. Not because of The Big Lebowski -- that came later -- but because it's just always been his thing. And at some point, it became mine too. Typically, when bars try to "elevate" a White Russian, they ruin it. They overthink it. Swap ingredients, tweak ratios, add unnecessary flair. And more often than not, it ends in disappointment. Teardrop does the opposite. They respect it -- but refine it. The coffee liqueur actually tastes like coffee. The heavy cream is properly integrated, not just dumped on top. The vodka -- whatever they're using -- is clean, present, and perfectly measured. There's a subtle complexity to it without losing what makes the drink what it is. It's the best White Russian I've ever had. No hesitation. I've gone back twice just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. It wasn't. If someone asked me what my death row drink would be -- this specific cocktail, from this specific bar, is in the conversation. Easily. Teardrop Lounge doesn't just make great cocktails. It reminds you why cocktails matter in the first place. And that's why it's my favorite.