We came into NW Cru on a Friday. They had a nice karaoke night (good sounding system and singers)…read more The ambiance is upscale, but chill and unpretentious. What made our experience next level was the service we had. Jared, who was attending to us, and those sitting around us, was truly amazing--best wine suggestions, and just a super friendly and cool server. Being from the industry, the service is distinctively better than most other spots in town. We stayed and sang and I would suggest anyone reading this go and check it out for yourself, they got a good thing going on.

Oh my gosh my friends and I had such a fun time here Saturday night. We somehow made our way into…read moredowntown McMinnville on third and there were lots of little cute shops. Another business owner told us to check this place out they do karaoke. We spent the night chatting with people, singing, dancing together - lovely time. Def go check them out!

While most of the other shops, boutiques and tasting rooms on 3rd St. were closing up for the…read moreevening, Pinot Vista was just getting started. My wife and I saw a two-piece band setting up for their performance through the window, and decided to pop in for a glass (or two) and some live entertainment. We were warmly welcomed into this classy (seeminly family run) little space, ordered a chardonnay (I didn't catch the name), Rose of Tempranillo (which my wife liked so much, she ordered one for herself afterward), and the Gewurstraminer (which ended up being my favorite). All the while, we were engaged and entertained by the two members of the band, who were amused by our toddler's sons utter fascination with them and their music. Big thanks to both of them, and the owners of Pinot Vista, for allowing and taking pleasure in our son's wanderings and exploration! He was enraptured! Such a relaxing environment, couple with some wonderful wine, beautiful music, and spending time with family without any responsibilities or expectations, is the perfect way to spend a Saturday evening, and I can't imagine many better places in McMinnville than here at Pinot Vista! We will definitely be back, the next time we find ourselves in town.

A lovely wine tasting experience. Spacious and inviting place to enjoy local wines. Will go back!read more

R. Stuart was one of our stops when we were in McMinnville earlier this month. We had a delightful…read moretime with their flight, which compared two different years of the same wines. I enjoyed that immensely- it really shows how varied weather conditions can affect the outcome. Great service and charcuterie as well.

My husband and I had a lovely evening at this tasting room. The hosts were incredibly friendly and…read morevery knowledgeable. We learned so much about wine and the wines sold there during our tasting. I enjoyed the heartwarming stories of the different labels. While at the tasting, we snacked on roasted cashews and watched people mill about 3rd Street. The wine selection leans heavily toward roses and lighter reds.

Friendly staff, which are students from the local college. Love to support them! Space is a little…read moreawkward, but nice picture windows to people watch.

This IS a wine experience. Jack...the wine consultant... guided me through a variety of unique and…read moretasty wines. From the moment one walks into this sun-drenched corner space, a warm and knowledgeable welcome is offered. The pours/tastings were generous. The prices reasonable. Can't wait to return to McMinnville to explore the local shops... and this wine experience !

We had such a lovely tasting experience here during a really quiet weekend. We were the only ones…read moreinside the tasting room so we got our choice of seating and really personalized service. We enjoyed a tasting, some light bites and discovered new favorite wines to take home. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Service was excellent.

In early May my wife and I visited Oregon and we had a few days to explore in the McMinnville area…read more And if you know that place at all, you know there are a ton of wineries/tasting rooms. We spent some time on 3rd Street and visited Troon. Not only did I enjoy learning a ton about their farming/viticulture practices from Ashley (who was excellent in her service and knowledge), I loved the wine and enjoyed their sleek, modern space. If you're on 3rd Street I recommend hitting up Troon.

Warm, welcoming, efficient staff. Cocktails were delightful…read moreand well-priced. There is a full bar and a nice selection of non-alcoholic beverages. The limited menu highlights excellent smoked meats with familiar supporting side dishes for this cuisine. The butterscotch pudding is not to be missed. A marvel! Missteps: The garden variety salad was mostly large chunks of radicchio, making it overwhelmingly bitter and inedible. There are tv screens on and sports blaring from overhead speakers in areas that should be reserved for cozy conversation and dining. TV's don't need to be in every restaurant and are glaringly out of place with the lovely decor and overall vibe of The Pub.

Love the big booths and great comfy chairs upstairs! We had late night snacks and now a day drink…read more All good vibes. Also loved the shady summer spot with a cucumber smash outside! Excited to try the burger!

Having walked up the street checking out different places, I opted for Chris James Cellars because…read morethe posted wine tasting looked was more to my liking than the other wineries in town (and there are a few of them). Was I glad I did. They have an excellent selection of white and red wine. If you check out the wines on their website, you'll see an extensive list, with a very wide range, including Pinot, Dolcetto, Syrah, Tempranillo, Zin, Cabs, Chardonnay, Blancs, and some sparkling wines. And that's only a portion of what's available. My flight was excellent, so much so, that I bought a couple of bottles. I had a great server, Candace, and had the opportunity to talk to her husband, Jeff, who was sitting next to me. A very friendly place. I opted for inside seating because it was hot that day, and I was already roasting from eating atop the McMenamin's rooftop bar. This place was way more my speed. A five-star experience.

Although the wines are pretty good the tasting service left a lot to be desired, super slow service.read more

Food was excellent service was great…read more I used to work in hospitality and very picky about my Italian food and nicks now among my new favorites

Located right next door to McMenamins, this was a very convenient place to have dinner during our…read morestay. That being said, I would have been willing to drive to this place because it's that good! They have an extensive wine list featuring many of the local wineries. Food suggestions, Burrata for appetizer, Caesar salad, Rigatoni Bolognese for main!!