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22 reviews for Torii Mor Winery
22 reviews in English
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Review from Kevan M.
12/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
Took a detour to Torii Mor while in the area and I'm glad that we did. It was a bright wintery Friday so we had the small tasting area to ourselves. Tasting fee is $10 and gets you around 5 pours, refundable with a purchase of 6 bottles. So if you're in a group of 4 as we were, you'd have to buy 2 CASES of wine to get your fees refunded. Not much incentive there. You might as well just join the club then cancel later.
We tasted the Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, a couple Pinot Noirs, and the Port. I enjoyed them all. They were relatively affordable and offered generally tasty wines. The grounds feature a japanese garden with sparse seating options -
Review from Kathleen H.
Newport Beach, CA
8/15/2010
We've had the black label and thought the wine was pretty good so, we added Torii Mor Winery to our list of wineries to visit during out trip up to Portland.
We were surprised after we read several Yelp reviews of folks who did not like their wine. I really liked it and thought it was a tasty easy to drink wine with good structure and flavors.
The winery is GORGEOUS. The tasting room is serene and zen with a very relaxed Asian feel, which is a lovely surprise.
The patio is even more beautiful. We sat down with our wine glasses and relaxed as we enjoyed a view of Mt. Hood in the distance.
The wine tasting was nice - we started with whites, then the pinot, then finished up with a port. The only port we tasted all day. I usually don't like ports but I was surprised how good it was on its own.
I will definintely come back and will recommend this beautiful winery to everyone. -
Review from Mikhail H.
Beaverton, OR
1/10/2011 1 photo
I enjoyed this small vineyard. Their tasting room is a bit small so when their is more than one group and the weather is wet (welcome to Oregon seriously) it gets a bit overcrowded and loud. The staff are very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Some vineyards give you that rushed feel but even with the cramped space I was relaxed. They also have a pretty amazing Port. Their tasting and wines are a bit spendier than the nearby vineyards but for quality I think they are worth it. I highly recommend at least giving them a taste.
I will echo the sentiments about their lot though which is a poorly maintained dirt and gravel road. They also have a pretty small parking lot that is a bit scary to navigate. -
Review from Mike K.
Updated - 7/25/2011 2 Check-ins Here
As a wine club member, these folks really go out of their way to take care of me and my guests. The wine itself is about the best you're going to find anywhere without spending serious cash. Possibly Dundee Hills' best kept secret!
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10/9/2010
My personal favorite of the wineries I've visited so far. It's tucked back in the foothills north… Read more »
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Review from Krista G.
Portland, OR
10/16/2011
I enjoyed the small vineyard , although I don't know if they can really call what they have a Japanese garden. The tasting room is a bit small but the bottles are more affordable than some of the other vineyards in the area. I don't think I would make a huge effort to return.
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Review from Sam B.
Portland, OR
7/17/2010
SWEET PLACE. We found it on the way back from Lange, and it had a really cool, Japanese feel and architecture. Kind of felt like being in a Japanese standing bar. The hostess was great, very friendly - even though she had a lot of customers when we were there.
BEST PART was the view from their AWESOME PATIO in the back with view of Mt. Hood- heavenly..... Anyone can go- but I guess most people don't know it's there. They don't advertise it. Nice grounds as well.
I wasn't too keen on their wines- aside from the PORTE. YUM. I heard they have a great membership plan that gets you free tastings for you and anyone in your group?? (regularly $10 each), and 50% off your purchase during your visit. They have different types of memberships. -
Review from Don S.
Lake in the Hills, IL
8/27/2011 1 photo
Decent, not a fan of the host. Who is more concerned with where u park than the tasting
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Review from Christine D.
Portland, OR
9/30/2010 7 Check-ins Here
What a charming little winery. This one is a fun one. We did a tasting and the staff was very engaging and knowledgable about the wines. My boyfriend and I liked it so much he joined the wine club.
We left with our wine club package on the spot.
We had planned ahead for this trip and packed a lunch which we ate outside at the tables in the yard.
This place is a fun stop and great views. We've back a couple of times and really enjoyed it. -
Review from Michelle B.
Seattle, WA
9/29/2008
After you've spent a solid 20 minutes driving up a non-paved road and all of the other wineries are closed (who closes at 4:00???) you kind of have to stop into this one.
I wouldn't suggest driving up a dirt road for this wine, but it's certainly worth stopping by if you already have. -
Review from Kevin S.
Seattle, WA
10/6/2008
So my list of reasons I will never visit this winery again could ramble, but I'll try to keep it short:
1) To get there you have to take your car on this ridiculously long, unpaved and dusty road that will shake loose fillings and guarantee that you at least wash your wind shield once you're done
2) They charge $10 for the wine tasting and there's no well you get that back if you buy something
3) The wine was truly mediocre at best. Their reds lacked any real body and their whites were pretty unmemorable (note their vioginer was the one diamond in the rough - but they actually buy those grapes from Cali)
So to summarize. Mediocre wine, sort of expensive tasting, and a butt rattling ride across a dusty road means go some where else and save the car washing and tasting fee for something that's worth it.Listed in: Wine Tasting in the Northwest
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Review from Maeve C.
Seattle, WA
7/10/2009
The drive is long, but there are other wineries nearby, and the view out back is a great way to end your day. The tasting is pricier than most in the area, but in my opinion, this is some really amazing wine. I wish I could afford to buy more, but they are a bit on the spendy side (they do have lower priced bottles available in Whole Foods, etc but their tasting is strictly the good stuff). Still I think it's worth a visit, buy yourself a glass and go relax on the deck, it's quite delightful.
And the late harvest geverzt is amazing!Listed in: Willamette Valley Wineries
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Review from Shanna K.
12/17/2006
Patricia Green, one of my favorite winemakers in Oregon, acheived fame at Torii Morr so we had to make the pilgrimage...even though she has gone on to do other things. Torii Morr is, of course, still fantastic in it's own right and I really fell in love with one of their Pinot Blanc's while we were there.
They have a small tasting room with a serene Japanese theme that seems a little out of place given the surroundings but is, at the same time, very warm and inviting. They were crowded, but there were still several comfortable chairs to relax and contemplate your tasting. The staff also remained pleasant (with a great sense of humor) despite how busy they were.
Definitely worth the rainy drive over a few potholes to get there. -
Review from Stephanie K.
Manhattan, NY
10/22/2010 1 Check-in Here
The pourer in the tasting room was fabulous. She ordered us to the counter and claimed she would be our wine dominatrix! Gotta love a woman who takes charge. She was a pleasure to chat with and the wines were fabulous. I discovered a great Pinot Gris thanks to her. I would love to come back and explore the winery when the weather permits.
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Review from Alanna m.
Portland, OR
9/18/2011
Not a fan! The hostess was rude and unfriendly. She looked at us like we were crazy when we asked if they deduct tasting fees off purchases. The wine wasn't great. Nothing to go out of your way for. Drive past this place and go to Lange. It's friendly with great wines and a beautiful view and large tasting room.
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Review from Teresa T.
Upland, CA
2/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Favorite winery in Dundee (Willamette Valley). Really good wine. Really good and priced right. Love the Pinot, very cute inside. Beautiful location.
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Review from Frank E.
Emeryville, CA
11/24/2010
We visited off season (late Nov) and didn't expect to see many others out on the rural road that had been recently dusted with light snow. The Japanese influences at the tasting room are unique for wine country and have a distinct charm, but small. The service and wines were OK. The overall experience was somewhat disappointing: $10 per flight; up sale to be a member or by six bottles to have the tasting fee waived - come on. I suggest they revise their tasting fee to be waived if you buy a bottle or spend more than $30.
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Review from sara w.
San Francisco, CA
9/12/2009
My husband and I visited Torii Mor in May. He enjoyed the pinots but I wasn't as impressed. Maybe it was the awkward zen meets doctor's office decor or the pricey tastings, but it wasn't the fancy or tasty brand they seemed to carry themselves as. Though the wines were good, they weren't great. And as I said before, the setting was less than charming.
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Review from Justine L.
Humble, TX
9/9/2010
Loved the wines and the staff, very zen tasting room. I have been back a few times and have enjoyed each visit.
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Review from Vincent L.
Los Angeles, CA
9/29/2008
This review if for their port only. As you can tell by the 5-star rating, it's amazing. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a bottle before they sell out. You can thank me later.
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Review from K H.
Seattle, WA
3/24/2009
Wonderful location in the woods. Nice little cabin-esque building. Nice people. Great wine.
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Review from Dr X.
Portland, OR
8/9/2009
All the red wines have a good nose but the notable addition of tartaric acid, alcohol backlash on the palate and the bitter after-taste makes them quite mediocre. Surprisingly they are also pretty pricey ($29 - $50). Nice views and cute cats but not worth the drive on the unpaved road. Heck, for the amount of driving on their crappy road they should at least have free tasting. Not worth the drive and $10 tasting fee. I wouldn't buy a bottle.
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Review from amy m.
Chicago, IL
9/29/2008
great tasting room. It's actually modeled after a japanese zen garden, and after driving 3 miles up a poorly graded dirt road through rows of vines and rural farmland, you are almost shocked to be transported into a northwest rainforest. Dense forests dripping with moss and ferns, and a feng shui tasting room that looks like you are in Japan in someone's house. They do a couple of Pinot Noirs with grapes from local vineyards. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, but not overly talkative. Good little place if you are in the Dundee Hills.
