Kim G.
Yelp
Wow! Another absolute GEM in Hood River! The wine was delicious, the food the perfect pairing, then add in the beautiful covered patio with unobstructed views of Mt. Adams standing tall and proud in winter white, and it truly doesn't get any better! Oh, wait, the Vineyard cat, Pinot, just chose my lap to jump onto and cuddle. Just got better!!!
Took a spontaneous ride to Hood River on a sunny , blue sky day and had no destination in mind other than the Gorge Whitehouse, which is always my first stop; Pear Lemon hard cider with a view of their garden and mountains is a must! After riding through the valley of orchards just getting their buds, I was seeking a place to just chill in soak in the last of the sunshine. Stave & Stone is open until 6pm on this early April Monday, so I followed my Google directions to their vineyard and as soon as I saw the long driveway and property, I started to get excited!
There is plenty of parking out back, and when you enter the indoor tasting room you can see all of the precautions they are taking. Tables with private screens, hand sanitizer and masks. The hostess brought me to a spot on the patio, per my request, and set me up with a fire pit and heater, perfect for this chilly day. Rather than do a flight I went for a glass of their Red Blend and for $12 it was the perfect choice! Big, but not too bold, it was fine on it's own, even better with some cheese, figs and baguette.
The staff was super friendly, told me about the history of the vineyard. Stave & Stone is one of the first 10 vineyards in Hood River. Wow! Impressive. One sip of the wine is all you need to comprehend their staying power.
Sitting in a super comfy chair with Pinot on my lap, and a Red Blend in my glass, taking in the Mountain view by a fire - pure Heaven. Stave & Stone will most definitely be a mandatory stop whenever I'm in Hood River, which is frequently. It's definitely my Happy Place.