David Hill Winery

Really enjoyed this place. Warm and welcoming super cozy and amazing pinot noirs! Valentine’s special made it even more special.

My husband and I love taking friends and family from out of state to this gorgeous winery! It really shows what Oregon has to offer. Beautiful wine and a view with nothing else in sight but the vineyard and mountains. The staff is friendly and the events are a lot of fun! The farmhouse red is an inexpensive table red that almost anyone can enjoy. Be sure to bring a picnic and hang out for a while. They’re also dog friendly, just don’t allow pups in the tasting room. I hope you enjoy as much as I do!

If you want to take a nice drive out in the country outside if the Forest Grove area you need to include a visit to David Hill Winery.
In the summer months the gorgeous surroundings alone are reason to come here, and the wine is the icing on the cake.
Some of the Gewürztraminer vines here were planted in 1965 making them some of the oldest in the state. That carries over to great wine!
The tasting room, which is located in an 1883 farmhouse on the property, is open 11 – 5 daily. Yes, there has been wine production on this property off and on since the 1880’s.
The customer service in the tasting room could improve a bit. I have been here several times and the people working here could be a bit more friendly.
The wines currently are Rose, Pinot’s, Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Tempranillo, Merlot and they even have a couple Ports.
They do offer cheese, sausage and crackers for sale if you forgot yours in case you may want to grab a bottle and picnic on the beautiful grounds.
Enjoy!
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The wine great, the view spectacular, Michelle goes above and beyond…
However, the tasting room experience could be better. Having been members and visiting the tasting room several times, I felt the need to share this minor deficiency. When visiting with our friends (who are friends of the family) we are treated great. When visiting without our friends, we are treated as though we do not belong and are greeted with a heavy dose of pretentiousness.

David Hill winery is beautiful place to go and experiment trying new wines! I highly recommend going there, the wine is wonderful and the girl helping us Hannah is warm, very helpful and knowledgeable! She made our experience extra wonderful! We will be returning soon for more wine!

A gorgeous winery nestled in the hills outside of forest grove. With lovely gardens, beautiful scenery and friendly people. David Hill is the epitome of Washington County wineries. Wine club is easy, affordable and offers fun tasting events. I love their whites!

I’ve been stopping in to David Hill, off and on, for the last 10 years. In the last year we decided to become wine club members for several reasons.
— Staff — You will not find a more congenial group of tasting room people! Hannah, who is there most days is always fun to talk to and very educated on the wines that David Hill produces. We have seen her on slow days and on those fast paced weekends when the whole room is busy. As a business owner myself, customer service when you are under pressure is paramount. She and the other staff handle it well! On our last visit they took care of a large tour bus of people buying cases of wine, as well as 3 wine club members picking up their orders, on top of a few newbie tasters. Well done guys!
— Wine — A decade ago the wines here were «acceptable». But many local wineries outdid their Pinot Noir offerings. That is not the case now! Their BlackJack and Cuvee bottles are TOP NOTCH. And if you are looking for a value and very drinkable Pinot, they have their 2011 Reserve on sale for less than $ 20. Get it while you can… And you can’t beat their 7 tastings for $ 10. You are given two glasses (large and small) depending on which wines you choose that will pair best with the style being poured. In our experience, pours are NEVER stingy. And if you really want another taste, they are always accommodating. They WANT you to taste their wines and are proud of what they produce.
— Location — The remodeled 1800’s farmhouse is well done, with awesome views. They have a nice porch to sit on and sip a glass, or several picnic tables all around to enjoy the view while you have a snack and a sip.
— Other — They have Olympia Provisions salami for sale, as well as a selection of cheeses and other snacks. If you ask, they will loan you a cutting board and knife to take with you if you want to use a picnic table outside. Also, they are very kid friendly. There are tables inside away from the tasting bar that kids can be comfortable at, while still in eyesight.
Ultimately David Hill get two thumbs up from us! Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

This place was just mediocre for me, and it really boiled down to the service. We went on a Wednesday afternoon and it was pretty busy, so the tasting room was really loud. They give you a sheet with all the wines available for tasting and let you select 7 to try, for $ 10. They will waive one tasting fee for every $ 40 you spend on wine. The initial girl that was serving us was not very pleasant so it kinda turned me off from the start. I believe it was the owner that was also pouring wine and she was much nicer but it came a little too late. Not to mention they are super stingy on the pours. I know this is a tasting, I am not looking for half a glass or anything, but I would like to take more than 1 sip of my wine so I dunno… I can actually taste it. At one point the first girl poured the very last of the bottle for me and it barely was half a sip. and she didn’t even bother to open another bottle and complete the pour. I felt jipped and it was poor customer service.
They also sell pepper sauces that are made in Brazil and sold in house which are pretty tasty if you like that sort of thing. They offer tiny samples on spoons that they pair with certain wines, or at least they were when we were there. The first girl filled the tiny spoon and gave it to one of the members in my group not asking her if she liked spicy or even if she really wanted to try it. It ended up being pretty spicy and the sample was too large, it should have only been a couple drops. Who gives spoon fulls of hot sauce out? Anyway, our friend is not very tolerant of spicy things and had a hard time getting the spice out of her mouth. Be wary if offered the sauce samples, just take a little bit not the entire spoonful all at once since they do range in heat.
The views are nice outside and they have picnic tables and chairs to enjoy food you bring yourself. The wines were tasty, but with so many other options in the area, I will probably not be returning due to the service and size of the pours.

After reading all the great reviews i ventured out here on a wine tasting adventure day. The wine was good, and so was the view. However, one of the best parts of wine tasting is talking to the people who pour your wine. We were the only people in there but she rushed through our pourings and seemed preoccupied with other things. If you are into quality conversation with wine pourers, this is not the place.

The staff was lovely at David Hill, friendly, and happy to chat about the wines. No chocolate with the Reserve Merlot anymore. Blackjack was a plus, as was the reserve merlot. The ports were extremely sweet. Thanks for a nice afternoon!

This is such a great stop for any pinot noir lover. The view is incredible and the wines are as well!

I went there when the weather wasn’t that pleasant, but surprisingly it was still very gorgeous up there. beautiful farmhouse and vineyard. the staff was super friendly and they allowed us to bring food from outside. I would definitely come back and bring some more friends here. It is very tranquil

The gorgeous grounds are enough reason to come wine tasting here! One of the prettiest vineyards I have seen. The drive up is gorgeous and there are plenty of ground to cover wandering around with a glass of Pinot. Bring a picnic or pick up some of their cheese, sausage and crackers and open a bottle. Beautiful grounds!
The tasting was 7 wines for 10 dollars and waived if you spend 40 dollars or more on wine. You choose the 7 you want from whites, reds and dessert wines. A couple of their higher priced (55 dollars a bottle) wines were pretty good.
The lady who served us was very friendly and talkative! Service was great!
4.5 stars

Wines are reasonable in both taste and value. We really like their Tempranillo which is well balanced and has a typical spicy bite to it. The view is very nice and relaxed. Take a picnic and enjoy the lawn during the better weather. They have some snack/​eats if you forget to pack a lunch. Tasting room tends to be crowded. We are members and do not get their email reminders so are going to ask they call us when the pickups are ready each time. Would suggest you do the same.

This has become one of my absolute favorites when I’m in the mood for a tasting and a picnic! They have a nice standard lineup as far as their wines go, but I am rarely, if ever, disappointed. They have a healthy balance of whites to reds that they produce along with a couple ports/​dessert wines usually. The staff is friendly, but aren’t always able to answer my questions about the wines. Just want to mention that they have two clean, beautiful public restrooms on site.
$ 5 tasting fee per person but they do subtract it from the price of a bottle if you end up buying one… which you probably will… or even two… I believe the bottle prices run from about $ 18 to $ 60. And if you REALLY fall in love they have a wine club membership they will be happy to give you the scoop on. I love this place because it gives a nice, well-​rounded tasting experience without pretension.
Picnic here! You won’t regret it. I like to bring my own food, but they are pretty good at keeping picnic items on hand to purchase: glasses, cheese, crackers, etc. The views are breathtaking, especially in the late Spring through Summer. I’m planning on picking a colorful Fall day to visit and test out the views then! I can’t wait.

Wine was excellent. Setting was magnificent. The employee that did the tasting needs some training in customer service. She acted like we were imposing on her and we were the only ones there.

Beautiful grounds, breathtaking view, fabulous wines! This was the ideal venue for my bosses retirement party! They catered this event with exceptional food and provided excellent service! Everyone in my party was very impressed with the service they provided and we can’t wait to come back! Thank you, Michelle!

Worth the drive. The Estate Winemaker Cuvée Pinot Noir is a full bodied wine. With a smooth finish.
The Estate Black Jack Pinot 2010 very fruit forward. Can be laid down. 26 months in French Oak. Very nice. One of the finest wines I have had this trip. $ 55.

I really enjoy David Hill Winery. The tasting room is beautiful as well as the grounds, the staff is always friendly and helpful. The wine however is not top tier in my opinion, but they are at a good price point, which makes it absolutely a must visit for those newer to wine or looking for a place to have a leisurely picnic lunch. I like their everyday drinking white and red.

My first visit to David Hill Winery was easily one of my favorite tasting room experiences of the many I’ve had in Oregon. Good wine at affordable prices, charming tasting room, warm hopsitality, beautiful setting. Details follow.
SETTING:
The winery is named for it’s location off David Hill road which was named for one of the area’s early settlers. Setting is beautiful with vineyards surrounding and picnic tables on a lawn behind the tasting room. Easy to find with GPS.
TASTING ROOM:
The tasting room, which is in an 1830’s old house which was salvaged and renovated to be the same, is bright and welcoming. Fully accessible. If you can’t navigate the stairs in the front, there is a ramp in the back with an accessible parking spot across. One of the two loo is accessible too.
TASTING SET UP:
Über friendly, charming and knowledgable hostess (Carrie) led us through the tasting. The set up for tasting here is my favorite of formats in which you can choose from a selection of wines those which are of most interest to you to try. Much prefer this over a «fixed card» sampling.
In this case, the options are any of the wines made by David Hill (with perhaps the exception of a single Pinot Noir reserved for wine club members only) and for only $ 5 you are able to taste seven wines. Made all the better by the fact the wines are delightfully good. Even remarkable in the case of two of the seven tasted.
WINES:
My husband’s and my favorite of the seven wines we sampled was the 2009 Blackjack Pinot Noir ($ 55). So named because it comes from the vineyard’s Block 21. (Get it? Of course you do.) We think this is arguably the best of all 2009 Oregon Pinot Noirs we’ve sampled including those made in the Dundee Hills.
We enjoyed all the wines sampled and the ones in the lower price points (around fifteen bucks a bottle as I recall), a blended white called Cumberland Vineyards and a blended red called Farmhouse Red are a great value for really good wines. The white contains a good share of Pinot Blanc, one of my favorite white varietals which is starting to be bottled as a single varietal in other parts of the Willamette Valley (with Four Graces perhaps producing the stand out of that varietal) and which I hope David Hill might also bottle as a single varietal eventually because in the blend it was distinct and delicious.
Other standouts were the Reserve Merlot, no kidding… the varietal is making a comeback now that «Sideways Effect» has worn off and a Port of Muscat ($ 28). The latter was apricot — caramel, delicious and just sweet enough but not too much. (They were sold out of the Port of Pinot Noir but no worries.) We who like Port are fortunate that David Hill (and nearby friendly competitor Montinore) sends their port wines to be fortified by Clear Creek Distillery in Portland. In everything is connected to everything else mode, having that fabulous distiller in the mix is an excellent thing for Port quality.
All David Hill wines including, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gerwirtztraminer, Merlot, Temperanillo, the blends and Port are proof that a vintner can make really good, drinkable wines and keep the price point within reach for everyone. They even have a Pinot Noir around $ 20 (others in the $ 35 — $ 55 range).
THIS N THAT:
1) WINERY DOGS: Three delightful winery dogs, a Golden Retriever, an Australian Shepherd, and a Catahoula mix are on hand to greet visitors. Two of the three are featured in the Winery Dogs book available to purchase in the tasting room. This is a great tasting room experience all on its’ own, but the delightful dogs make it even better!
2) SIP & SHOP: The tasting room has some interesting wine centric «gifties» for sale in local-​ish food products (jams, nuts, cheeses and so on) and otherwise (cookbooks, bottle corks, glass drying towels, soap and so on). Highly recommend the Seattle located Boat Street Pickles pickled figs — think balsamic syrupy pickled. The tasting room hostess recommended them and they are outstanding.
Gift giving occasions abound. Pick up some great gift items and a bottle of wine to go with them and you can call your shopping complete while you get to taste some great wines in the tasting room. Everybody benefits!