Idiot’s Grace Winery is a family-owned and operated winery in the Columbia Gorge AVA of Washington and Oregon. Named after the owners’ beloved donkey, Idiot’s Grace offers a beautiful and rustic setting for wine tasting and events. The winery specializes in small-batch, handcrafted wines that showcase the unique terroir of the region. From crisp whites like Pinot Gris to full-bodied reds like Syrah, the wines offer a balanced and complex flavor profile. Visitors can also enjoy a selection of farm-fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, and charcuterie while taking in the stunning views of the surrounding orchards and vineyards. Overall, Idiot’s Grace Winery offers a unique and intimate wine tasting experience that highlights the beauty and bounty of the Columbia Gorge.
We employ oak sparingly and seek “freshness” by avoiding over-extraction. Our wines are typically lower in alcohol because we can harvest before sugars reach unnecessarily high levels. All of these efforts combine to produce “bright” and refreshing wines designed to complement the food at your table. We seek to honor the “old-world” traditions of winemaking.
Led by Vineyardist/Cellarmaster Brian McCormick, our small team believes in stewardship of the land in our vineyards, which are located on both the Oregon (Mosier) and Washington (Lyle) banks of the Columbia River – all within a National Scenic Area.