Andrew Turner, the owner of Valley Wine Merchants has an amazing depth of knowledge where wines…read morefrom not just the Willamette Valley, but all over the world are concerned. He has an incredible selection of both full and half bottles to pick from, and is very helpful if you're in search of something special but don't really know how to go about deciding. Valley Wine Merchants also has a unique wine club opportunity, that is tailored to whatever region, taste, or combination of both you desire. Don't want NW Pinot?, fine, try something delicious from Italy or France. Andrew also stays on top of the best of the best from the many small vineyards in the area and keeps you in the know related to special opportunities. Highly recommend this business!

We were wandering around downtown Newberg when the skies decided to open up. Unprepared for the…read morerain and with a couple of hours to kill, we decided to seek shelter at VWM to check out the selection and talk to owner Andrew. When I go to a wine shop, I like to see how well organized the store is. I've been in some shops that have open cases of wine at every endcap and it feels disorganized and chaotic, not to mention it makes it very challenging to find anything. On this front, VWM has a well-organized selection and absolutely no clutter on the floors - two walls with wine, and a decent number of labels as well, and plenty of space to walk. The shop focuses on wines from Oregon, which makes sense. Perhaps 60% or more of the labels are from Oregon producers, and most of those are smaller producers that might not see a ton of distribution. There was also a decent selection of champagnes as well as a smattering of still wines from France (mostly Burgundy), Italy, etc. This is a very well-curated selection with some unique wines as well - when's the last time you've seen Beaujolais Blanc or the Saint-Amour cru from Beaujolais? And not to worry if you don't know the first thing about wine. Andrew, the owner, is incredibly knowledgable and knows all of his wines inside out. Whether you're looking for something specific or not sure what to go, you will almost certainly leave the shop with a wine you'll love and within the budget you indicated. In terms of price, you may be able to find some of the wines more cheaply than VWM's price. I looked up a few labels compared to retail prices for shops in my home state and found VWM is about 10% more expensive on average, however I'd gladly pay slightly more to receive the value-added knowledge that Andrew adds to the buying experience - details about the producer, its history, its winemaker, the site, etc. Although many of us that travel to the region are there to visit wineries and do tastings, if you're looking for an excellent shop where you can find some Oregon's best producers all in one place, VWM is definitely the place. Best part is that they can ship to most states so you don't have to worry about carrying a case (or two) of wine back on an airplane and wondering if it'll survive the journey home.

I wanted to commend and thank Vivacity Fine Spirits. I helped plan a small event at the Lion's…read moreShare Coffeehouse and Bakery in Independence, OR to celebrate the business' 1 year anniversary. I contacted Vivacity about a month before the event to try and schedule a tasting for the celebration. I worked with Sam Bucks and he was fantastic. He was a joy to work with and was FANTASTIC the day of the event. He arrived on time, set up, and entertained the crowd all night long. Thank you for making our event great and for making such spectacular craft spirits!

Caught a tasting booth at an event. So impressed. Enjoying what we bought there.. and wishing we'd…read morebought one or more of everything. Looking forward to visiting the tasting room! Native Gin is brilliant.

Cute little wine bar. Nice outside seating, dogs welcomed. Great selection of wine for either a…read moretasting or full bottle purchase. Small art gallery inside.

Great service and relaxing environment, The owner was very…read morefriendly and provided great service for our family. Truly appreciate going above and beyond.

Great beer selection. I live on the coast and there is NO PLACE here where I can get my favorite…read morebeers. Nor can I find them in McMinnville or Salem. But Best Beverage has them. Also, Best Beverage special ordered a Single Malt for me than no place else was willing to bother doing.

So far, this is the best store I've found for beer and liquor since moving to Oregon. Has a much…read morebetter selection of beer than anyone else (though still missing some good ones) and a huge selection of liquors. I also received excellent suggestions and help from one of the guys working there.

Was looking to get a nice bottle of wine as a gift, but wanted to get something fun and different…read more Not knowing too much about wine and seeing all the reviews about the great service, I gave them a call to see if they could help give a few suggestions over the phone. Garrett was super helpful and we talked a bit about what I was thinking, and found three options within my budget. We settled on a fun but not too crazy wine from the Canary Islands. He held the wine for me at the front and I was able to just grab and go later in the afternoon. The price was also just right, as it was listed for $18 more on the vino app. Came back in a week later for drinks and prices were also great with a 3 drink flight for $19 all with good pours. Had a chenin blanc, a chardonnay, and a Malbec. All were phenomenal and bar staff were friendly. This is definitely earned a spot in the rotation. Love it.

Great spot to try some news wines and hang with old friends. The service is friendly, knowledgeable…read more and welcoming. They have light nights and healthy pours!

What's not to like about this place?…read more A small, local business offering some of the best beer and wine from both around the world and right here locally. The owner and staff are friendly, and the prices are very reasonable. I'm glad to have this store conveniently located near my home, right in the heart of Gresham

I have been a loyal customer of Don's @ Cheap Charlie's for over 13 years . In addition to having…read morethe best selection of Micro Brews, specialty Beers from all over the world, great Wine list, a tap, where you can sample different Ale's , etc ; this place is very Cool ! .. but most importantly, Don is one of the nicest people I've ever met. Always with a smile, and a good word ! If you have not visited Cheap Charlie's, in Old Town Gresham yet , I highly recommend you stop in and check it out ! #CheapCharliesfan !

Went here tonight to pick up alcohol for my sister's bachelorette. We met Wallace who provided the…read moremost amazing customer service I have experienced. Coming back tomorrow just to see him and re-up on our supplies. Would definitely come again.

First time here but definitely won't be my last…read more I spent a little bit perusing the very well stocked and clean isles. Checking out all the sales on a bunch of spirits I like. Great selection of mixers and an awesome selection of beer. No Foster's Blue but still a nice selection of everything from PBR to Buoy. The staff were all helpful and cheerful. Im glad to have moved because now this is my closest liquor store.

The real deal. We're wine drinkers . But still, we don't know everything, especially when it comes…read moreto Pinots, which are generally not my fave. We're careful not to ask too much of someone who's just trying to sell product, and who may not know what they don't know. Not the case here. We got a great recommendation on a tasty Pinot to complement our salmon dinner. Nice mellow groovy atmosphere and if we didn't live in California we'd be here a couple nights / week. Grazi!

Wonderful staff, very cozy atmosphere. Staff won't hesitate to make recommendations based on what…read morethey tried, which is the only way I like to try new wine. Plus they host tastings and have a bar out of which they can serve anything in their showroom. I visited on their 8 year anniversary so everyone was in good spirits and they even stayed open extra late to honor their regular customers. This is my favorite kind of business, one that is a staple in the community. I will definitely make this place a frequent visit.

They are so polite and helpful and always positive Sometimes…read moreI don't no the best alcohol gift and they are always spot on

Private parking lot in the middle of a strip mall…read more This place has a large selection of cigars and liquors. The staff is wonderful and will help you find anything that you need.

Excellent wine and excellent service. We really enjoyed our time. What a wonderful way to spend an…read morehour before having dinner at Ken's pizza!

What a wonderful place to spend some time with friends and family. The owners are incredibly…read moreattentive and knowledgeable. Feels good to support local the space is wide open and clean. The wine selection is top notch!