Wineries

Start Local: Explore Skamania County Wineries

#1 | AniChe Cellars: Nestled on Underwood Mountain in Skamania County, AniChe Cellars is a boutique, family-owned winery offering a distinctly local Columbia Gorge wine experience. Founded in 2009 by Rachael Horn and now operated alongside her daughter Anaïs Mera, AniChe is led by a multigenerational, all-female winemaking team. The winery specializes in small-batch, European-style blends and vineyard-driven wines crafted with minimal intervention, allowing the character of each growing season and vineyard to shine through.

Sustainability is at the heart of AniChe’s approach. Its estate vineyard uses regenerative farming practices and is LIVE Certified, Salmon-Safe and Pollinator Friendly, reflecting a commitment to caring for the land and the Columbia Gorge for future generations.

Visitors are welcomed to relax at the tasting room overlooking the Columbia River, where tastings include a selection of wines paired with a small tapas plate. Guests can also enjoy a glass or bottle in the winery’s outdoor gazebo and garden. Families and well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome, adding to AniChe’s warm and approachable atmosphere. For visitors looking to experience wine grown and made right here in Skamania County, AniChe Cellars is an especially worthwhile stop.

#2 | South Hill Vineyards & Winery: High on Underwood Mountain, South Hill Vineyards & Winery combines New Zealand winemaking roots with the distinctive cool-climate growing conditions of the Columbia Gorge. Founded by Philip and Sheryl Jones, the family winery grows varieties including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir on its sustainably farmed estate vineyards. Visitors can enjoy wine flights in the working winery or outdoors while taking in panoramic views of Mount Hood, the Hood River Valley and the Columbia River.

#3 | Maryhill Winery: Maryhill Winery is one of the Columbia River Gorge’s best-known wine destinations, offering award-winning Washington wines in a spectacular setting overlooking the Columbia River. Visitors can enjoy tastings, seasonal food, live music and sweeping views from the winery’s Goldendale estate. With a broad selection of reds, whites and rosés, Maryhill is a popular stop for both longtime wine enthusiasts and visitors looking to experience the region’s wine country.

#4 |Willow Wine Cellars: Located in Underwood, Willow Wine Cellars creates approachable, handcrafted wines meant to be enjoyed and shared. Founded by Brendan and Tarnna Simpers, Willow produces a range of Columbia Gorge and Yakima Valley wines, including Riesling, Chardonnay, Rosé, sparkling wines, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Their welcoming philosophy, “wine for drinking,” reflects a relaxed approach to experiencing thoughtfully made Pacific Northwest wines.

#5 | Savage Grace Wines: Perched on Underwood Mountain, Savage Grace Wines specializes in balanced, terroir-driven wines made with a low-intervention approach. Owner and winemaker Michael Savage established the winery in 2011 and produces old-world-inspired wines that highlight the character of the vineyard, grape and vintage. The estate offers beautiful Columbia Gorge views and a memorable opportunity to explore wines crafted with a strong connection to the land.

#6 | Loop de Loop Wines: Set high on Underwood Mountain, Loop de Loop Wines produces distinctive, small-production wines that express the unique character of the Columbia Gorge. Their organically farmed Light Anthology Vineyard sits at approximately 1,250 feet and grows Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Grüner Veltliner. With regenerative farming practices, wild yeast fermentation and minimal intervention in the cellar, Loop de Loop offers a thoughtful and authentic Gorge wine experience.

#7 | Gorge Crest Vineyards: Surrounded by vineyards, wildflowers, lavender, orchards and sweeping views of Mount Hood, Gorge Crest Vineyards offers one of Underwood Mountain’s most scenic wine experiences. The winery specializes in premium, small-batch estate wines grown and hand-harvested on the property, with an emphasis on expressing the vineyard’s unique microclimate. Wine tastings are available by appointment or during scheduled events, making advance planning important for visitors.

#8 | Wannamaker Estate Vineyard: Wannamaker Estate Vineyard combines small-batch winemaking with spectacular scenery on Underwood Mountain. Planted on a former pear orchard, the vineyard benefits from volcanic soils, warm summer days and cool nights within the Columbia Gorge AVA. Guests can experience handcrafted wines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Rosé and Syrah while enjoying the natural beauty of the vineyard and surrounding Gorge landscape.

#9 | Crooked Acres Vineyard: Crooked Acres Vineyard is a family-owned vineyard and winery on Underwood Mountain, where deep volcanic soils and the Columbia Gorge climate provide ideal conditions for growing distinctive cool-climate grapes. The vineyard uses organic practices and dry farming to produce estate wines including Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Grüner Veltliner. Visitors can discover small-volume wines handcrafted with a focus on quality from vineyard to bottle.

Continue your Columbia Gorge wine adventure by crossing the river into Oregon, where even more wineries and tasting rooms await along the south side of the Gorge. Use your Columbia Gorge Wine Map to plan additional stops and create a route that fits your interests and schedule.

For more information about wineries throughout the Columbia Gorge wine region, visit GorgeWine.com.