White Salmon Vineyard Tasting Room & Cafe

White Salmon Vineyard Tasting Room & Cafe White Salmon Vineyard Wine Tasting Room & Cafe serves fine wines produced at our vineyard on Underwo He is self- taught in both viticulture and enology.

Our unique winery is located within the majestic Columbia Gorge AVA. We have been producing award winning wines from our vineyard’s grapes since 2003 and opened our wine tasting room on SR14 in 2011. The vineyard is planted primarily in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the winemaker’s favorite grapes; both are challenging to make and lovely to drink. Also grown and produced are Malbec, Syrah, Riesling,

and Sauvignon Blanc. Our wines reflect the meticulous care given to the vineyard and the mastery of the winemaker, Peter Brehm. About the Winemaker
Peter Brehm has been producing fine wines for over 40 years (he started young). He started his wine career as a home winemaker and shortly after that first fermentation, he established and operated a retail store selling winemaking and brewing supplies. Peter also worked short term at Buena Vista winery in Napa Valley, running the harvest crew and as a “jack-of-all-wine-trades” at Cape Mentelle in Western Australia. Prior to winemaking, Peter studied economics and business, attended law school, was a commercial fisherman, served in the Peace Corps, and more. Always the innovator with more ideas than a lifetime can support. He is determined and never afraid to try something new. In 1989 he purchased a declining pear orchard in Underwood, WA, and transformed it into one of the most beautiful vineyards in the Gorge. The grapes speak for themselves. Peter has been actively involved in the wine grape industry for over 40 years and has made important contributions throughout his career. The Vineyard
White Salmon Vineyard, previously a pear orchard, is home to 20 acres of fine wine grapes. We grow primarily Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The property was chosen for the weather conditions and soil, both ideal for these two varietals. Though, equally at home are Malbec, Syrah, Reisling, and Sauvignon Blanc. The Columbia Gorge AVA was originally based on this cool climate area. The soils were formed by volcanic activity thousands of years ago and the vineyard maintains at least three different soil types. These conditions, plus a carefully selected mix of clones, combine to provide a terrior for world-class grapes. Wine Tasting Room and Café
Our wine tasting room at Cook-Underwood Road and SR14 (Lewis and Clark Hwy.) is housed in the historic Underwood Mercantile building in Underwood, WA. The original post office once occupied this space and the long-gone corner at the confluence of the White Salmon and Columbia rivers also held a hotel and bar, butcher shop, and auction house. A ferry pier on the Columbia, built by Mr. Underwood, brought patrons from Hood River to the hotel and bar, as HR was “dry” many years ago. The theme continues. The tasting room serves wine Friday-Sunday, noon-6:00. You can taste a flight or buy a glass or bottle of your favorite and sit outside enjoying the view of the Columbia River, Mt. Hood, wind kiters and fishermen. The above will add to the ambience of your wine tasting experience. Inside you will find a friendly and knowledgeable staff to guide you through your tasting and tell a joke or two. We also serve small bites and a deli plate to accompany your wine. Fine wines come from fine grapes and we have both. Come by and judge for yourself.

04/10/2020

Hello everyone. We hope you are keeping safe and staying healthy. A good time to make wine!

Nice article on the Columbia Gorge, including a shout-out to Savage Grace who opened their Underwood tasting room earlie...
06/24/2019

Nice article on the Columbia Gorge, including a shout-out to Savage Grace who opened their Underwood tasting room earlier this month. Savage Grace has been making beautiful wines with Gorge fruit for years, but just recently moved their operation to Underwood. Savage Grace Wines

Experimental winemakers and a stylish new hotel give day-trippers a reason to make a stay of it.

When we prune the vines each winter, we throw the canes in the center of the rows. We then go through with the mower to ...
04/18/2019

When we prune the vines each winter, we throw the canes in the center of the rows. We then go through with the mower to grind them up, returning them to the vineyard floor.

Last season, a Portland based artist, Scott Sutton took some of the old vines and turned them into vine charcoal. He used the White Salmon Vineyard charcoal as the black pigment in his Pacific Northwest water color pallet. Check him at at:

www.instagram.com/pigmenthunter

Peter enjoyed a hike along the lower White Salmon River last week. He’s working on a committee with neighbors and region...
04/01/2019

Peter enjoyed a hike along the lower White Salmon River last week. He’s working on a committee with neighbors and regional organizers to preserve this land near the old dam for the public.

More snow!
02/27/2019

More snow!

The sun has returned! It's a beautiful day in Underwood.
01/21/2019

The sun has returned! It's a beautiful day in Underwood.

Gorge Wine weekend is just a few weeks away. Tickets available now!
10/23/2018

Gorge Wine weekend is just a few weeks away. Tickets available now!

Looking forward to this Saturday! Join us at 11 a.m. for a vineyard tour - wineries open at noon.
10/18/2018

Looking forward to this Saturday! Join us at 11 a.m. for a vineyard tour - wineries open at noon.

Join AniChe Cellars, Hawkins Cellars, White Salmon Vineyards and Willow Wine Cellars in our second annual harvest celebration! Revel with us in the bounty of harvest at the vineyards and wineries! Enjoy a day learning more about the intracies of the winemaking process while taking in scenic Gorge vi...

Join White Salmon Vineyard next Saturday with our neighbors at AniChe, Willow Wine Cellars and Hawkins Cellars for the H...
10/11/2018

Join White Salmon Vineyard next Saturday with our neighbors at AniChe, Willow Wine Cellars and Hawkins Cellars for the Harvest Revelry! Get your ticket on Eventbrite in advanced.

Revel in the bounty of harvest on our beautiful hill! Enjoy a day learning about the intricacies of the winemaking process while taking in scenic Gorge vistas from Underwood Mountain. Fermentation talks and blending samples at Hawkins Cellars and Willow Wine Cellars, vineyard tour at White Salmon Vineyard Tasting Room & Cafe and grape stomping at AniChe Cellars 🍇
Click the Get Tickets link on our profile page for event details and buy your ticket before 10/18 for early bird pricing of $20! Tickets include tapas, a cool wine glass, and tasting pours at each winery 🍷

We harvested Chardonnay a couple weeks ago!
10/11/2018

We harvested Chardonnay a couple weeks ago!

Harvest activity in full swing on Underwood Mountain! Our mountain's cool climate offers an ideal place to grow Chardonnay grapes. White Salmon Vineyard

Our Pinot Noir is going through veraison! Visit Faye in our tasting room tomorrow between noon - 5 p.m. and try our 2009...
08/18/2018

Our Pinot Noir is going through veraison!

Visit Faye in our tasting room tomorrow between noon - 5 p.m. and try our 2009 Estate Pinot Noir.

Address

63281 State Road 14
Underwood, WA
98651

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+15094934640

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