David Hill Winery has the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Oregon on site. Their "BlackJack" Pinot is a seriously great wine. They make a Tempranillo with Rogue valley grapes that is excellent and the Chardonnay is wonderful too. The farmhouse is inviting and the grounds provide some great picnic spots. Always buy something if your want to have a picnic otherwise you are just a rude visitor. Tasting room staff were very polite and very knowledgeable about what they were pouring. You can make this a great loop on the way to Seaside by turning left as you leave the winery. Take your time - it's a beautiful drive.
Most of the white wines were very good but I found the reds to be a bit bitter. The setting is lovely.
Usually not too busy as it is a couple miles down a gravel road, go slow and keep dust down!. Their dessert wines are very good, Pinot Noir is good for Oregon Pinot, Farmhouse red is OK. Not familiar with their white wines. They are just about 3 miles from my house and I don't go there. They do have a small gift shop. Never been offered a tour.
Went there for a tasting....7 tastes for $5...free if you buy. Whites and ports were great...even the best reds were not pleasing to me....but I spent $250. vineyards and surrounding valley and mountains were beautiful. 3/4 mile unpaved hilly & curving access road was tricky...but well worth the visit
Last Saturday we did some wine tasting in Forest Grove. This was our first visit to David HIll Winery and we were very impressed with the quality of the wines there and the beautiful setting and friendly, accomodating staff. We arrived near closing time and chose a table for two with views of the vineyards in the lovely, immaculatey clean tasting room. All of the wines we tasted were really good and we purchsed a few bottles to take home. Their Pinot Gris and one of the Pinot Noirs (they all were very good) scored high points from Wine Enthusiast.There are several sitting areas outside and picnic tables where you can relax with your tastings outside. We want to go back for a picnic lunch here when we have more time. I highly recommend David Hill when you are in the Forest Grove area for wine tasting. :)
I visited this winery when they first opened 10 years ago. It was very laid back and personal then, it is more so now. The room was crowded but the staff made sure there was room for us. They talked about the wines, were friendly and helpful. This is a stop I will make again.
Great wine. Awesome views and fantastic people. There is a tasting fee if you are not a wine club member. Close to town - maybe 5 to 10 minutes.
Seriously some of the best pinot noir in the state. Their Blackjack is absolutely excellent, and the vines from lot 21 are the oldest in the Willamette Valley
Beautiful location, friendly tasting room and very good wines. Whether you are looking for a relaxing place for a picnic or just a quick sip and visit you can't go wrong stopping here. There are plenty of other wineries in the area to visit as well.
Nestled back behind the little burg of Forest Grove, but a fairly short drive from the city, this delightful stop was quite memorable. The wine tasting fee was waived with our purchase, and we even got a little anniversary gift (luscious chocolates)! The wines were light in taste, and the Gewurztatraminer especially was very nice. Appetizer plate available for purchase.There are lovely tables and adirondack chairs overlooking the vineyards and rolling hills. Almost surreal.