Urban Wineries in Portland
Enjoy a wine tasting expedition without leaving town.
While a jaunt through beautiful Willamette Valley wine country – just 30 minutes outside of Portland – is always recommended, an influx of urban wineries is letting Portlanders visit tasting rooms and meet winemakers without ever leaving city limits. The city’s oldest winery, Hip Chicks Do Wine, opened in 1999, and more than a dozen wineries have since followed suit.
Many of these city vintners have banded together under the moniker PDX Urban Wineries, including 12 local favorites like Division Winemaking Company and Seven Bridges Winery. Together, they host the annual PDX Urban Wine Experience, a tasting event for sampling new and limited-production wines crafted right here in Portland. The group also plans quarterly “Wine Weekends,” during which member wineries offer discounted tastings and specially-crafted pours.
But in Portland, it never has to be a special occasion to savor local wines. A trip to foodie-haven Division Street can take you to Southeast Wine Collective, which houses 10 wineries in one building. Sample pinot noirs from residents like Ore, Willful and Fullerton while enjoying cheese, charcuterie and small plates designed to pair perfectly with wines in the collective tasting flight.
Or avoid the hassle of finding a designated driver and arrange a guided tour. Many tour operators will let you choose your own wine adventure (use this map as a guide). From Teutonic Wine Company to Jan-Marc Cellars you can sip your way through Portland’s wine scene, worry-free.
Wine Events
Wildwood Tours Willamette Valley Wine Tasting Tour
World-famous pinot noirs, crisp chardonnays and sweet rieslings are just a taste of the dozens of wines that Oregon has to offer. On this adventure through the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, you’ll visit three carefully selected vineyards. Guests will partake in tasting flights and experience a behind-the-scenes view of viticulture.
Pinot & Chocolate Celebration
Indulge this Valentine’s Day weekend at the Pinot & Chocolate Celebration at Willamette Valley Vineyards. Enjoy a tasting flight of the latest wine releases and sample from local chocolate artisans in the Estate Tasting Room. Then head to the Barrel Cellar for a seated tasting featuring special small-lot Pinot Noirs perfectly paired with handcrafted chocolate…
Truffles & Tastings
Love chocolate? Love Wine? Be my Valentine. Join us for a pairing of the two best things in life. Sample 5 Bryn Mawr wines selected to perfectly pair with decedent chocolate truffles from Truffle Shuffle. Most people stop at red wine and dark chocolate. We’re going to dazzle you with unique pairings with a wide…
Wine & Bite Pairings
Join us at Alloro Vineyard during Valentine’s Weekend for a special Wine & Bite flight! Enjoy our single vineyard, Estate wines each expertly paired with a bite from Chef Matt Sigler of Il Solito!
Valentine Tea for Two
A special Valentine’s tea service for two, consisting of 20 sweet and savory bite sized treats, two pots of Townshend’s tea and two glass of sparkling wine. Seatings are at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Visit the event website for the menu.
Walla Walla Wine in Portland
Under one roof, sample a selection of wines from around 50 Walla Walla Valley wineries. Mingle with principals and winemakers who will pour for you and answer your questions, while sharing their insights on the vintage and their current releases. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Oregon Classic Wines Auction.
Intro to Willamette Valley Wines
Join Paul, the Willamette Wine Concierge, for a delicious introduction of Willamette Valley Wines to kick off Lionheart’s Wine on Wednesdays. Paul will be your guide to tasting and learning about the grapes, soils, climate and wines of the Willamette Valley. He is there to answer any questions you might have so you leave with…
Leap 2020 – A Collaborative Wine Release Event
Ten Dundee Hills wineries have come together for a special one day only event. In honor of the valley’s rich collaborative history, each winery will be releasing a new wine and contributing to a collective sweepstakes. Guests who enjoy a wine tasting (fees apply) at three or more locations can enter a drawing for prizes…
First Friday Wine Tasting at Nikki Jane’s Boutique
Bells Up will be the featured winery at Nikki Jane’s Boutique at Downtown Newberg’s First Friday event on April 3rd. Winemaker Dave Specter will hang out with Nikki Jane’s owner Amy Rubottom and pour three wines—the newly released 2019 Rhapsody Pinot Blanc, the 2019 Prelude Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir and the 2016 Titan Willamette…
Pour Oregon
The Pour Oregon wine festival is your chance to discover small, artisanal wine producers from all over Oregon. There’s so much great wine in this state from Southern Oregon’s Rogue, Applegate, and Umpqua Valleys, to the little places like Elkton and Milton-Freewater, to the hills and valleys of the great Willamette Valley. At Pour Oregon,…
Spring Winemaker's Dinner w/ Chef Karl Holl
Kick-off Oregon Wine Month at Alloro Vineyard with a special Spring Winemaker Dinner featuring Chef Karl Holl of Spatzle & Speck and Park Ave. Fine Wines! Named PDX Monthly’s 2018 Chef of the Year, Karl is the rare combination of chef, butcher, forager, and farmer. Growing and raising everything he cooks while diving into his…
Taste the Estate! Bells Up’s Pre-Memorial Day Open House 2020
Sample the latest releases from Bells Up! Pre-Memorial Day and Memorial Day weekends, visit our micro-boutique, un-domaine winery—no appointment necessary. Owner/winemaker Dave Specter will pour tastings of several handcrafted wines, including 2019 Rhapsody Pinot Blanc, 2019 Prelude Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir, and 2018 Firebird Syrah. Enjoy them with light fare pairings as you soak…
Memorial Day Weekend in Wine Country
Join one of the region’s longest-running events where more than 150 wineries and tasting rooms will host special events, capping off the state-wide celebration of Oregon Wine Month. Taste new wines from your favorite labels, sample from the barrel with winemakers or savor specialty food pairings and live music. Enjoy a winery tour or vineyard…
Taste the Estate! Bells Up’s Memorial Day Weekend Open House 2020
Sample the latest releases from Bells Up! Throughout Memorial Day weekend, visit our micro-boutique, un-domaine winery—no appointment necessary. Owner/winemaker Dave Specter will pour tastings of several handcrafted wines, including 2019 Rhapsody Pinot Blanc, 2019 Prelude Estate Rosé of Pinot Noir, and 2018 Firebird Syrah. Enjoy them with light fare pairings as you soak in the…
Crush On Oregon
Enjoy a full day of wine tasting, local eats, and entertainment at the annual Crush On Oregon winetasting event. Attendees will have a chance to taste wine from 35+ Oregon winemakers, with representation from around the state — and see for themselves why Oregon’s wine is so highly acclaimed. If that isn’t exciting enough, a…
Portland Picnic Wine Tasting Festival
Bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the fourth annual Portland Picnic in Westmoreland Park. Featuring tastings from an array of 100 wines from around the world. There will also be beer available from Level Beer and nonalcoholic beverages to enjoy. A great selection of local vendors will be offering tasty food, live music, and…