Sunshine Mill

East Gorge • Columbia Gorge

Sunshine Mill

East Gorge • Columbia Gorge

★ 4.6 (182) Google Reservations Recommended
Tasting Fee: $20.00 (Pre-booked on-site tasting for up to 8 people, 30 min, $20 per person; no waiver stated. Club members taste free. Small groups of 10-20, 1 hr, $50.)
★ 4.6 (182) Google Reservations Recommended
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Sunshine Mill occupies a restored former flour mill, with original machinery, silos, and industrial details shaping its rustic tasting-room setting. The lineup includes Columbia Valley whites and reds such as Chardonnay, Nirvana, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Zinfandel, and Boiler House Port. Guests can pair tastings with antipasto or charcuterie-style snacks in the lounge, patio, lawn, or amphitheater. Tours, private tastings, group bookings, and warmer-month live music make the space suited to both casual visits and events.

What Makes This Place Special

Bold Reds
Flights typically feature robust red wines from Quenett alongside their other offerings.
Cozy Atmosphere
The former flour mill has been transformed into a cheerful lounge-style space with warm, relaxed seating that invites you to linger.
Crisp Whites
Tasting flights include refreshing white wines that showcase the Columbia Gorge’s bright, food-friendly style.
Events
Frequently used as a wedding and event venue, with multiple rentable spaces including the Grand Tasting Room and outdoor areas.
Family-Owned
The property is owned and operated by a local couple who developed the winery and restored the mill together.
Food Available
Antipasto and charcuterie-style platters and other snacks are offered alongside tastings.
Good for Groups
Regularly hosts small group tastings and offers several bookable spaces, so it’s easy to visit with friends or plan a group outing.
Live Music
Warmer months feature live music in the outdoor amphitheater, pairing wine with entertainment.
Outdoor Seating
Guests can sit on the sunny patio, on the lawn, or in the amphitheater area while enjoying wine.
Private Tastings
Pre-booked tastings and private areas like the boiler room and special event spaces are available by reservation.
Rustic Setting
The tasting spaces showcase original mill machinery, silos, and industrial details for a rustic, historic vibe.
Tours Offered
Visitors can explore the historic mill campus and learn about its transformation from flour mill to winery.
Wine Club
Quenett and Copa Di Vino wines are sold mainly through the tasting room, and the setup supports ongoing member-style relationships with regular visitors.
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Tasting Fee
$20.00
Pre-booked on-site tasting for up to 8 people, 30 min, $20 per person; no waiver stated. Club members taste free. Small groups of 10-20, 1 hr, $50.

Location

901 E 2nd St
The Dalles, OR 97058
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Hours

Mon to Thu: 12pm to 6pm Fri to Sat: 12pm to 7pm Sun: 12pm to 6pm

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