Where to drink well in Portland by the glass and the bottle: natural, classical, and worth the cab fare.
Wine bars in Portland. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.
The naturally focused wine room next door to the former Castagna space on SE Hawthorne in Portland, chef Justin Woodward's food, Willamette growers.
PourWillamette Valley Pinot Noir by the glass
WineNatural wine from Oregon and the Old World
FoodPacific Northwest small plates
TipThe bar takes walk-ins; the dining room reserves on Resy. By-the-glass list rotates weekly.
The wine bar and lounge at Andina in the Pearl District of Portland, with happy hour tapas paired to Spanish and South American pours, plus live Latin music.
PourArgentine Malbec by the glass
WineSpanish, Argentine and Pacific Northwest wines
FoodTapas and ceviche
TipHappy hour 16:00-17:00 daily, with a cut-rate tapas menu and wine flights.
The bar at Ava Gene's on SE Division in Portland, focused on Italian regional pours and Willamette Valley wines, with full kitchen access for walk-ins.
PourEtna Rosso by the glass
WineItalian growers and Willamette Valley
FoodItalian antipasti and pasta
TipOrder the antipasti as a snack with two glasses of wine; the kitchen will plate a smaller portion.
The Olympia Provisions bar in SE Portland, with European wines by the glass paired to house-cured charcuterie boards and choucroute royale. Family-friendly.
PourLoire-Valley Chenin Blanc by the glass
WineEuropean wines and Oregon Pinot
FoodHouse-cured charcuterie and rustic plates
TipWalk-in seating at the bar. The charcuterie board with two glasses is the editorial pick.
Cheryl Wakerhauser's Pix Pâtisserie in Portland holds an award-winning Champagne and sparkling wine list, paired to macarons, chocolates and Bar Vivant tapas.
PourGrower Champagne flight
WineChampagne and dessert wines
FoodPastries, charcuterie and tapas (Bar Vivant)
TipOpen late Friday and Saturday until 02:00. Bar Vivant's sherry list is the second draw.
The bar at Tusk on East Burnside in Portland, with Mediterranean and Lebanese natural wines paired to lamb, mezze and seasonal vegetable mezzes.
PourLebanese Bekaa Valley red by the glass
WineEastern Mediterranean and natural wines
FoodMezze and lamb plates
TipBar takes walk-ins. The natural-wine list deepens after 19:00 when the kitchen pulls reserve bottles.
Day trip · 7 hours
Discover the Willamette Valley on a guided wine tour from Portland. Visit 3 wineries, taste Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and enjoy a locally sourced charcuterie lunch.
Guided tour · 8 hours
The best Oregon wine tour visiting 3 select vineyards with a planned lunch stop. Explore the Willamette Valley with industry insiders as you sip and taste different re...
Day trip · 7.5 hours
Savor the flavors of Willamette Valley wine country on a full-day tour in northwest Oregon. Explore the scenic beauty of the valley, taste local wines, and enjoy a del...