Pacific Northwest Comfort, Poured Honestly
Hazel Dell · Vancouver · New American · Visit Website ↗
Updated August 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · June 29, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Amaro's Table Hazel Dell’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The list lands exactly where you'd expect from a polished neighborhood spot in Vancouver — tidy, Pacific Northwest-leaning, and built to please without trying to impress. It's not trying to be a wine bar, and it doesn't pretend to be. What you see is what you get, and what you get is competent.
Oregon and Washington anchor the list, which makes sense given you're standing in Southwest Washington wine country's backyard. Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet represent the reliable backbone of the PNW wine identity, while California fills in the gaps for guests who want something familiar. A to Z Wineworks shows up as the affordable workhorse of the Oregon section — not exciting, but dependable. Don't come here hunting for grower Champagne or obscure Italian varietals; this list was built for the table next to you that orders Merlot without reading the label.
Ten to sixteen pours by the glass is a healthy spread for a neighborhood American spot, and the $12–$18 range keeps things approachable without feeling like a gas station. The glass program appears to rotate the usual suspects — expect the A to Z Pinot Gris and Chateau Ste. Michelle Cab to anchor the lineup. No evidence of an active rotation or weekly glass specials, which is a missed opportunity given the quality of nearby producers.
A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris — $12
Oregon Pinot Gris at the low end of their glass price range is the smart play here — A to Z sources from solid Willamette fruit and delivers a clean, food-friendly white that punches above its price point. Order it, don't overthink it.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir
Most guests will reach for the Cabernet out of habit, but Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir is the more interesting pour — and frankly the one that makes more sense given where you are. It's an approachable entry point into Oregon Pinot that most diners overlook in favor of something bolder.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon
It's a fine wine, but at restaurant markup you're paying $40–$50 for a bottle that retails for $12 at every grocery store in Washington. The value simply isn't there when better-priced options sit right next to it on the list.
Willamette Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir + Scratch-made burger or braised short rib
Willamette Pinot has enough dark fruit and earthy structure to complement rich, slow-cooked proteins without overwhelming them. It's the move when the kitchen is doing something with good fat content and depth.
The Bottom Line
Amaro's Table is the reliable neighborhood wine play — nothing on this list will blow your mind, but nothing will embarrass you either. Send a friend here if they want a decent glass of Oregon Pinot without making a production of it.
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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