Pacific Northwest Pride Hiding in Plain Sight
· Vancouver · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · August 21, 2026
RagingWine reviewed The Hammond Kitchen & Craft Bar’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at The Hammond isn't trying to impress you — but it does anyway. Seventy labels, a clear love of Oregon Pinot Noir, and prices that don't make you do double takes. This is a craft bar that actually takes the wine side of the menu seriously.
The backbone here is Pacific Northwest red wine, and it's a strong one. Oregon Pinot Noir gets the deepest treatment — from the entry-level Chehalem at $46 up through the serious Shea Wine Cellars Shea Vineyard at $98 and the Hirsch San Andreas Fault Pinot at $152, there's a genuine range of ambition. Washington Cabernet holds its own with multiple solid options: Amavi, Powers Champoux Vineyard Reserve, and Col Solare all make appearances. The Australian wild card — Vasse Felix Cab at $56 — shows someone was paying attention beyond the Columbia Valley. Where the list gets thinner is on the white and international sides, so if you're hunting for Chablis or anything remotely Old World, you'll need to manage expectations.
Thirteen options by the glass is a generous pour for a craft bar. The range spans $9.50 to $14, which is frankly reasonable — the Andrew Rich SGM Little Table at $14 a glass is the headline move here, and the Wilful Jezebel Pinot Noir by the glass is a solid everyday Oregon pick. Rotation seems static rather than seasonal, but what's there is curated, not just filler.
Chehalem Pinot Noir 2019 — $46
Chehalem is a consistently reliable Willamette producer and $46 for a bottle at a restaurant is close to what you'd pay retail. For anyone who wants to drink real Oregon Pinot without opening their entire wallet, this is the move.
Andrew Rich Syrah Grenache Mourvèdre Little Table 2019
Most people at a craft bar in Vancouver, WA are reaching for a Cab or a Pinot — which means this Rhône-style blend from Andrew Rich gets slept on. It's a winemaker known for careful work with Southern Rhône varieties in Oregon, and at $14 a glass, it's the most interesting thing on the by-the-glass list by a mile.
Hirsch Vineyards San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2018
Hirsch is a great Sonoma Coast producer and the wine deserves respect — but $152 at a craft bar in Vancouver, WA is a tough sell when the context doesn't match the ambition. Save this one for a restaurant with the glassware and service to do it justice.
Boedecker Cellars Athena Pinot Noir 2015 + Roasted or braised meat dish
The Athena from Boedecker is a structured, age-worthy Willamette Pinot with the kind of savory depth that wants something with some weight behind it. A roasted or braised meat from the New American kitchen here gives it the friction it needs to shine — and the 2015 vintage has had time to settle into something special.
The Bottom Line
The Hammond isn't a destination wine list, but it punches above its weight for a craft bar — especially if you love Pacific Northwest reds. Send a friend here, point them toward the Oregon section, and tell them to skip the cocktails.
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Solid Range
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Willing but Green
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
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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
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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Solid Range
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Crowd Pleasers
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Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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