Hello inquisitive wine drinkers,
Welcome to the weekly weekend wine events newsletter! Every Friday, this newsletter helps you plan your weekend around wine: tastings, winemaker dinners, pairings, festivals, and everything in between, both in Portland and out in wine country.
None of this happens without the Portland wine community itself. The businesses, shops, and winemakers who share their events with me make this newsletter possible. I am the publisher, but it is truly a community effort to bring this all together.
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In this newsletter you’ll find:
Newsletter Highlights
There is a ton to do around Portland this weekend, including two new wine experiences that I got a first peek at this last week. Rubato Studio, the new tasting space for Rubato Wines, is now open for reservations. Located in the industrial space on SE Salmon, the bright, intimate space feels like Kenzie and Sam’s living room, complete with cozy low tables, colorful artwork and flowers, and a stereo system worthy of a DJ. They’re pouring the full Rubato lineup alongside a selection of bar snacks. Read my recent review here. Also new is Tuttle Wines, a project from Barnaby Tuttle of Teutonic Wines. After 20 years of winemaking, Barnaby spent the last three years working on this secret project, resulting in nine new wines that are more textural and broody than the Alpine-style wines he’s known for. Taste these wines for yourself Saturday and Sunday at Teutonic.
If you’re looking for an excuse to get out of town, Landmass Wines is holding its annual Harvest Party on Sunday in Cascade Locks. Their production facility will be open from 2 to 6 pm, with Dream Deli serving seasonal sandwiches, sides, and sweets alongside the wine.
It’s also Portland Staycation and Geek Week, with events happening all over the city, including Rose City Comic Con and the Sneaky Sasquatch Art Hunt. From exploring somewhere new in Portland to finding something new and nerdy, there are plenty of ways to spend your weekend.
While this newsletter is where you’ll find the most comprehensive list of Portland wine events, Instagram is where I share what I’m seeing in real time. Follow along for daily updates, photos from tastings and festivals, and a behind-the-scenes look at Portland’s wine community at @pdxvineanddine.
For Wine Professionals
I am collecting October wine events. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events, before Wednesday of the week you are submitting. Adjustments and changes to already submitted events can be sent to pdxvineanddine@gmail.com. Wine events for the big October newsletter are due no later than Wednesday, September 30th.
Weekend Wine Events for September 11th through 13th
Friday
Friday, Sept. 11th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Washington Wines at Vino.
Friday, Sept. 11th, from 4 to 7 pm: Sandra Bravo Tasting at Mom & Pop Wine Shop. A $10 drop-in style tasting showcasing the wines of Sandra Bravo of Sierra de Toloño in Rioja, Spain, including one white, one rosé, and two reds.
Friday, Sept. 11th, from 4 to 7 pm: Dard & Ribo Tasting at Taborly Wines. A rare allocation of well-regarded Northern Rhônes.
Friday, Sept. 11th, from 4:30 to 7 pm: Tastings with Valley View Winery at John’s Marketplace Multnomah, and Banville Wines at the Powell location.
Friday, Sept. 11th, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night: North Valley Vineyards at Bouchon.
Friday, Sept. 11th through Saturday, Sept. 12th, from 5 to 9 pm Friday and 4 to 9 pm Saturday: Txiki Bites and Wine Pairings at Naso, hosted with Pintxes Pintxos.
Friday, Sept. 11th, from 5 pm to midnight: Terrestrial Wine Co. takeover at Les Caves Wine Bar. Les Caves teams up with Austin Smith of Chausse Selections to pour diverse selections from New York-based importer Terrestrial Wine Co.
Friday, Sept. 11th, from 5 to 9 pm: Friday Night Flights at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room.
Friday, Sept. 11th, from 5:30 pm until sunset: l’Orto Wine Fridays at Nostrana, in the garden at l’Orto Nostrano. Featuring wines of the Alps: Jura & Savoie.
Friday, Sept. 11th, from 6 to 8 pm: Plant Bingo and Wine at Hip Chicks do Wine. An afternoon of wine, plants, and sass, with guests asked to arrive by 5:30 pm for wine and check-in ahead of a lively round or three of Plant Bingo. Tickets are $25 and can be found here.
Saturday
Saturday, Sept. 12th, from 11 am to 1 pm: Tasting with La Biblioteca at Market of Choice Belmont.
Saturday, Sept. 12th through Sunday, Sept. 13th, from 12 to 8 pm Saturday and 12 to 6 pm Sunday: New Tuttle Wines Tasting Weekend at Teutonic. No reservations needed, just come sample new Tuttle Wines with winemaker Barnaby. $35 tasting fee, reimbursed with a purchase of one bottle.
Saturday, Sept. 12th, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Lambrusco Tasting at E&R Wine Shop. Wines from Cavaliera. Free.
Saturday, Sept. 12th, from 2 to 4 pm: Wine & Design: Fall Spooky Wreath & Broom Class at Hip Chicks do Wine. A workshop where guests create a harvest broom or wreath to celebrate the season while sipping wine in the Urban Winery. Find tickets here.
Sunday
Sunday, Sept. 13th, from 10 am to 2 pm: Spin the Bottle and Willamette Valley Wines at the Pearl District Culinary Farmers Market.
Full week flight
Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. This week, through September 13th, the wines will be paired to Pop Girlies of the 2000’s. Then, starting September 14th, the wines in the flight will be inspired by Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. See the full lineup here.
Wine spaces with music:
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 6 pm to 11 pm: Live DJs at Daydream. Check out the full line-up, posted every Tuesday, on their Instagram at @favoriteneighbors.
Upcoming Oregon Wine Events:
This list is updated every week for the regularly scheduled Friday newsletter. Submit new events through the form on the Vine & Dine Media website or request edits through pdxvineanddine@gmail.com.
l'Orto Wine Fridays at Nostrana: Every Friday, June 5th through September 25th, from 5:30 pm to sunset across the street from Nostrana. A summer-long outdoor wine series with a rotating lineup of winemakers.
Landmass Wines Annual Harvest Party: Sunday, September 13th, from 2 to 6 pm at 160 NE Herman Creek Lane #101, Cascade Locks. Landmass Wines’ annual Harvest Party at their production facility, with Dream Deli serving seasonal sandwiches, sides, and sweets alongside the wine. Free event, RSVP required by emailing landmass.events@gmail.com.
Blackbird Turns 19: Tuesday, September 15th, all day at Blackbird Wine Shop. A celebration of the shop’s 19th anniversary with cupcakes and Champagne. Plus, ten percent off everything storewide as part of their anniversary sale.
Pintxos on the Patio: Wednesday, September 16th, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. Luis Burgueno from Marqués de Cáceres will be pouring wines from Rioja, paired with traditional pintxos (small bites from the Basque region). $25 includes food and at least five pours of Spanish wines. Flamenco artist Yeshe Wingerd, who plays and teaches Flamenco in Portland, will also perform on the patio. Please RSVP to Scott through email to vinoshoppdx@gmail.com. Sold Out.
Zē Wines Tasting: Wednesday, September 16th, from 5 pm until close at Living Room Wines & Coffee.
Scout Thursday Tasting: Domaine Divio: Thursday, September 17th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Scout, Historic Downtown Gresham.
Négociant Wine Club Release Day: Thursday, September 17th, from 4 to 7 pm at Négociant.
Podere Ruggeri Corsini: Thursday, September 17th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop. A Barolo tasting from the world-renowned Italian winemaker.
E&R Wine Shop: Wines of Alessandra Divella: Thursday, September 17th, from 5 to 7 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Ticketed.
Durant in the City: Thursday, September 17th, beginning at 6 pm with social hour, seated dinner at 7 pm, at Blockhouse PDX in Portland's Slabtown neighborhood. Durant Vineyards Winery pairs its estate wines and Oregon-milled olive oils with a multi-course plant-based menu from Chef Jewan Manuel (Plant Based Papi), prepared live in the restaurant's open-format kitchen. Limited to 100 guests; $225 per person, with 20% of net proceeds benefiting No Kid Hungry. Tickets here.
Final Maker’s Table of the Season: Thursday, September 17th, at the Portland Art Museum’s newly transformed Rothko Pavilion. Featuring Soter Vineyards and visual artist Dave Haslett. Join for an evening of art, wine, and conversation. Find more information here.
Pittock Mansion Happy Hour on the Terrace with La Biblioteca: Thursday, September 17th, from 5: to 8 pm at Pittock Mansion. An outdoor happy hour style tasting on the terrace, with La Biblioteca pouring and selling bottles. Tickets are $20 and can be found here.
Third Thursday in Dundee: Thursday, September 17th, 5 to 7 pm on the Wooden Heart Patio in downtown Dundee. Complimentary tastings from North Valley Vineyards and La Biblioteca, alongside local artists, vendors, and curated bites from Wooden Heart’s kitchen. Plus a ton of other wine events all over Dundee. Find more information here.
Protest Pours: Land Return, From Sacred Land to Future Housing at Ora et Labora: Thursday, September 17th, at 6:30 pm, at Ora et Labora. A discussion on the Land Back movement with Bishop Laurie Caesar of the Oregon Synod of the ELCA and Oscar Arana, CEO of the Native American Youth and Family Center, centered on the recent return of the former Bethany Lutheran Church property in Northeast Portland to NAYA for future affordable housing for Native Elders. Free. Read more here.
Friday Night Flights at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room: Friday, September 18th, from 5 to 9 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. The weekly Friday Night Flights tasting series continues.
Bouchon Friday Flight Night Presents Domaine Divio: Friday, September 18th, from 5 to 8 pm at Bouchon. Friday Flight Night features wines from Domaine Divio.
Taborly Wines Presents Souillard’s Northern Rhône: Friday, September 18th, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines. Jean-Baptiste Souillard presents a plot-by-plot, parcellaire study of some of the most famous vineyard sites in Cornas, Crozes-Hermitage, and Saint-Joseph, all vinified within his own cellar.
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice... with Wine at Hip Chicks do Wine: Friday, September 18th from 2 to 7 pm, Saturday from 12 to 7 pm, and Sunday from 12 to 5 pm at Hip Chicks do Wine. A flight of six wines, seasonal Pumpkin Spice Sangria, and small appetizer plates inspired by autumn flavors. Walk-ins welcome, reservations appreciated.
Burgenland Tasting: Saturday, September 19th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Kathleen from High Five Selections pours wines from Burgenland. Free.
Syndicate Wine 101: Dry Farmed Wines: Saturday, September 19th, from 2 to 3:30 pm at Syndicate Wine Bar. A tasting session exploring how grape vines perform better under limited water access, how dry farming is practiced around the world, and how the technique shapes the quality and yield of the harvest. The class tastes through nine dry-farmed wines to demonstrate their vibrancy and purity. Tickets are $40 for Syndicate club members, $50 for the general public, and can be purchased here.
Wine Class: Wines of the Southern Hemisphere: Tuesday, September 22nd, from 6:30 pm until close at Living Room Wines & Coffee.
Wine Wednesday: Forgotten Grapes: Wednesday, September 23rd, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant.
What’s That? A Cheese Flight???: Wednesday, September 23rd, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop. A tasting of eight new cheeses.
Tasting, Beer & Cider with Yonder and Grapes of Wrath: Wednesday, September 23rd, from 5 pm until close at Living Room Wines & Coffee.
Riesling and Spätburgunder Study at Ora et Labora: Wednesday, September 23rd, at 6:30 pm at Ora et Labora. A deep dive into German wine regions and classifications, from Mosel and Rheinhessen to Kabinett and Trocken designations, paired with a tasting of eight favorite German wines including German Pinot Noir. Tickets are $55 and can be found here.
Syndicate Winemaker Spotlight: J. Christopher Wines: Thursday, September 24th, at Syndicate Wine Bar. Sirpa Peacock from J. Christopher Wines pours a flight of Oregon’s best, paired with dinner. $20 Spotlight Flight, waived with a two bottle purchase from the guest winery. Learn more here.
Scout Thursday Tasting: Familia Torres: Thursday, September 24th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Scout, Historic Downtown Gresham.
Autumn Equinox: Thursday, September 24th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop. An all-Gamay tasting for the fall.
Columbia Gorge Wine Tasting: Friday, September 25th, from 5 to 8 pm at Replicant Beer and Wine. Tyler Hauptman of PDX Wine pours wines made from Columbia Gorge grapes, including Analemma, Buona Notte, Division, and Ovum Wines. Free, walk-in, with featured wines available to purchase by the glass or bottle.
Bouchon Friday Flight Night Presents Shop Favorites: Friday, September 25th, from 5 to 8 pm at Bouchon. Friday Flight Night features a lineup of shop favorites.
New Italian Arrivals at Mom & Pop Wine Shop: Friday, September 25th, from 4 to 7 pm at Mom & Pop Wine Shop. A $10 drop-in style tasting featuring new Italian arrivals.
Jack’s Birthday Celebration and Friday Night Flights: Friday, September 25th, from 5 to 9 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. A birthday celebration for Jack alongside the regular Friday Night Flights tasting, featuring a mobile wood-fired oven parked on site serving wood-fired pizzas.
Taborly Wines Presents Émilien Feneuil’s Champagne and Coteaux: Friday, September 25th, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines. A return of last year’s sold-out tasting of Feneuil’s distinct Champagne and Coteaux Champenois, this time including his rare single-parcel, 100% Coteaux Champenois Petit Meslier out of magnum.
Latino Makers Food & Wine Convivio, Dinner: Friday, September 25th, from 6:30 to 9 pm at Alumbra Vineyard, 12655 SE Stringtown Rd, Dayton. An intimate five-course wine and food dinner kicking off a two-day celebration of Latino voices shaping Oregon wine, held during Hispanic Heritage Month and harvest season. Bringing together Latino winemakers, chefs, vineyard stewards, cellar workers, and hospitality leaders. Find tickets and more information here.
Latino Makers Food & Wine Convivio, Festival Tasting: Saturday, September 26th, from 12 to 5 pm at The Ground at Stillwater, McMinnville. A festival-style tasting featuring Latino wineries, chefs, food vendors, and makers, as part of a weekend of food, wine, storytelling, and community. Find tickets and more information here.
Treasure of Chablis: Friday, September 26th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. A tasting exploring the flavors and salt-driven character of Chablis. Free.
Winemaker Takeover with Amiti: Saturday, September 26th, from 9 pm to midnight at Les Caves Wine Bar. Reuben pouring his wines alongside a vinyl DJ set.
Syndicate “Mafia” Night, a 1920s Themed Dinner: Saturday, September 26th, at Syndicate Wine Bar. A 1920s themed evening built around a four-course Italian dinner, with classic standards on the sound system and guests encouraged to dress in theme. Reservations encouraged. Find tickets and more information here.
Deiss Seated Tasting with Lone Wolf: Monday, September 29th at E&R Wine Shop. Event description and ticket link coming soon.
Wine Wednesday: New Kids of Burgundy: Wednesday, September 30th, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant.
Gonzales Wine Co Tasting: Wednesday, September 30th, from 5 pm until close at Living Room Wines & Coffee.
Giuseppe Santarelli from Fèlsina Estate: Friday, October 16th, 5 to 7 pm at Vino. Giuseppe Santarelli visits from Tuscany’s Fèlsina Estate for a free tasting.
Diana Schultz from New Wave Tasting: Wednesday, October 21st, 5 to 7 pm at Vino. Diana Schultz pours wines from New Wave, a small husband-and-wife team bringing in well-curated wines from growers in France, free to attend.
Know of any wine events happening in Portland or Oregon wine country over the next couple of months? Submit events through the form on the Vine & Dine Media website.
Recurring Weeknight Tastings
Looking for a place to drink wine in Portland on a weeknight? Check out this list of spaces hosting recurring special flights.
Wine Wednesday at Negociant: A themed tasting in their back room. I highly recommend going early to catch their oyster happy hour—some of the best in town and the perfect match for a crisp white wine or bubbles. This month, they are featuring women winemakers.
Wine Wednesday at Living Room Wines: Sometimes, it’s a featured winemaker or import company; other times, it’s a casual (and often free) tasting. Either way, it’s always a great midweek stop for discovering something new.
Burgundy Thursday at Heavenly Creatures: Every Thursday, the fantastic team at Heavenly Creatures pours two or three standout Burgundies by the glass. Whether it's a renowned winemaker or a legendary vineyard site, you’re in for something special.
The Scout: Most Thursdays, this cozy shop in Gresham hosts winemaker-led tastings. They also host live music weekly, have featured artists, and a book club!
Company: Most Thursdays, this spot just off Belmont hosts winemaker-led tastings. They also have $10 pours on Tuesdays, monthly music nights and reading events, definitely worth checking out!
Blackbird Wine & Atomic Cheese: Check out tastings every Thursday at this neighborhood wine and cheese shop. Plus Fondue night every Wednesday, by reservation, for the rest of January!
Daydream: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, from 6 pm to 11 pm: Live DJs at Daydream. Check out the full line-up, posted every Tuesday, on their Instagram at @favoriteneighbors
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PDX Vine & Dine is a weekly guide to Portland wine events, wine tastings, wineries, wine bars, festivals, and wine education. Every week, I round up the best wine experiences happening in Portland and across Oregon, with an updated monthly calendar so you never miss a tasting, festival, or winemaker event.
This is so curated and detailed!! Thank you for all the hard work! 👏❤️🍷