old-world European-style winery with a rose-scented patio (kids and dogs welcome!) and a tasting room with Italian decor and shelves of books on wine. They specialize in Italian varietals like barbera and sangiovese. Agriculture, wine and community come together at Hiyu Wine Farm. The farmers rely on permaculture, organic and biodynamic principles to grow more than 80 varieties of grapes, produce and livestock. Hiyu offers organic smallbatch wines and special tasting menus of its own farm-grown cuisine at its intimate tasting room. Reservations are essential. URBAN TASTING ROOMS With a growing number of tasting rooms in downtown Hood River, you can experience the wide variety of wines made in the Hood River Valley without getting in your car. Located within a few blocks of one another, Cerulean, Upsidedown, Stoltz, Stave & Stone, Cascade Cliffs, Evoke Winery and The Pines 1852 form the backbone of the Hood River wine walk. Nearby Fox-Tail Cider & Distillery Tap House and Crush Cider Cafe, only a few blocks from downtown’s main drag, offer bountiful ciders and beer on tap in convivial settings. Nearby, Hood River Distillers offers spirits tastings and mini cocktails. Working Hands Fermentation, located in the Heights neighborhood, is a collaborative brewery/cidery with partners Working Hands Beer and Slopeswell Cider Co., which is known for its dry and hop-infused ciders. Its dog-friendly outdoor beer garden and indoor taphouse welcomes families and all ages. Left to right: Gorge White House; Grateful Vineyard; Upsidedown 708 OAK STREET, HOOD RIVER Let the good times pour Our stunning tasting room marks the gateway to the Westside Wine Trail. Situated alongside our namesake waterway you’ll find plenty of inside air- conditioned space and outside tables to enjoy your wine adventure. We focus on cool weather varietals such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling grown on our estate vines next to the tasting room and further “up the creek.” Ask about our guided vineyard tours and the new Flight Deck where wine education takes off daily. 301 Country Club Road, Hood River 541-386-2607 www.phelpscreekvineyards.com info@phelpscreekvineyards.com Open during Summer, 11-5 Winter hours, 12-5 VISIT HOOD RIVER visithoodriver.com 29
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