Wine

From urban wineries tucked into neighborhoods throughout the city to gorgeous, sprawling vineyards in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Portland’s wine scene never runs dry. Though best known for its pinot noir, Oregon’s wine country produces a seemingly endless array of delicious wine varieties — all of which are worth sampling.

Urban Wineries

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.

Avoid the hassle of finding a designated driver and arrange a guided tour. Many tour operators will let you choose your own wine adventure. You can sip your way through Portland’s wine scene worry-free, from Teutonic Wine Company to Boedecker Cellars.

Oregon Wines

The Oregon pinot noir is highly sought after. But while this flavorful, light-bodied red leads the pack, the region has other great varietals to offer as well. Try a cabernet sauvignon for a bigger, more robust red. Great white wines made in Oregon include pinot gris, chardonnay and riesling.

Uncork Wine Country

Less than an hour from Portland, the gorgeous Willamette Valley boasts more than 250 wineries.

Sip and Savor Willamette Wine Country

Just south of Portland lies the Willamette Wine Valley, a rich wine country known for premium pinot noir, rolling hills and stellar bucolic views.

Wineries Near Portland

Sample excellent wine at Willamette Valley wineries near Portland, where you can enjoy spectacular views, budget-friendly flights and more.

Wine Tours Near Portland

Let someone else do the driving while you enjoy wine tasting and vineyard views.

Wine Country Thanksgiving

During Oregon’s premier tasting and cellar-stocking event, many local wineries open their doors to the public, offering samples of favorite selections.

Portland Bars

With an abundance of excellent options, Portland bars are guaranteed to quench your thirst — find chic cocktail bars, neighborhood watering holes, tropical hideaways and more.