Wine

With wine country in its backyard, Portland overflows with wine bars and urban wineries, offering special varietals from around the world.

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. Read on for our guide to the city’s wine scene, then head to our events calendar to discover even more things to do (including wine tastings, special bottle releases and talks by local winemakers) on your next visit to Portland.

Wine

Know Before You Go

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Oregon’s governor has limited large events based on the current risk level.

Some events may be cancelled, postponed or held virtually. Please check the event website for the most up-to-date information.

Urban Wineries in Portland

Driven by winemakers motivated to move their operations closer to where they live and socialize, Portland has nearly a dozen urban wineries.

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5 To Try

Local sips

Sample some of the city's tastiest wine offerings at these local favorites.

  • Teutonic Wine Company

    Since 2002, Teutonic Wine Company has been specializing in German-style Rieslings. They also offer pinot gris, pinot blanc, pinot noir and more. Sample them all at their tasting room in Southeast Portland.

  • Division Winemaking Company

    Division Winemaking Company is focused on creating nuanced wines driven by terroir, using minimally invasive wine making practices.

  • Coopers Hall

    Coopers Hall is both an urban winery and a taproom pouring up to 44 taps of wine, beer, cider and more. The taproom includes a full-service kitchen serving rotisserie-cooked meats and savory sides.

  • Enso Winery

    This winery works in small batches, never producing more than 100 cases of anything. In addition to the Enso wines made on-site, the tasting room also offers guest wines, draft beers and locally sourced snacks.

  • Fullerton Wines

    Eric and Alex Fullerton are a father and son winemaking/grape-growing duo. They made their first wines in the 2011 vintage producing a Pinot noir and a rosé made from Pinot noir.

Meet Bertony Faustin, Oregon’s First Black Winemaker

Oregon’s first Black winemaker, Bertony Faustin has been building community since 2007, when he launched his small-batch winery, Abbey Creek

Meet Bertony

We just want to break bread, drink wine and chill. At the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about. Just being.

Bertony Faustin, owner of Abbey Creek Winery

Uncork Wine Country

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

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North Willamette Valley Winery Tour

This Forest-Grove-based tour features picturesque wineries, an authentic sake brewery and a lively lodge.

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Vineyard and Valley Scenic Tour Route

A 50-mile drive through Washington County, this road caroms from historic site to scenic vista.

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Tualatin Valley Vineyards and Farms

In Tualatin Valley, a verdant sliver of Oregon's Willamette Valley, farm-to-table isn’t a trend, it’s a way of life — and has been for years.

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Wine Country Thanksgiving

During Oregon’s premier tasting and cellar-stocking event, more than 150 wineries open their doors to the public, offering samples of favorite selections.

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Wine Tours Near Portland

Removed Portland Walking Tours due to closure. [IW 12/29/20] Let someone else do the driving while you enjoy wine tasting and vineyard views.

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Wineries Near Portland

Sample wine at Willamette Valley vineyards in Portland’s backyard, where you can catch spectacular views and budget-friendly flights.