Portland Weekend Wine Events
Wine Events for July 18th through July 20th
Hello inquisitive wine drinkers,
Welcome to the Portland Wine Events newsletter!
Every week, I’ll share the latest wine events happening in Portland, including tastings, special dinners, pairings, and wine festivals. As a subscriber, you’ll get my honest take on which events are worth your time, plus a heads-up on upcoming events in the following weeks.
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Newsletter Highlights
This is a big weekend for wine parties! On Friday, both Rubato and The Marigny are celebrating their wines. Rubato, a brand-new project, is releasing its first wines with two events: a tasting at The Wine Yard alongside friends Division Winemaking and Limited Addition, followed by a party at Daydream with food from Based General Store.
The Marigny is celebrating 10 years of winemaking with a party at Heavenly Creatures featuring a special welcome pour, red beans and rice, and a live DJ. Andy makes incredible wines that highlight the best of what intentional farming in the Willamette Valley can produce. If you can’t make it tonight, keep an eye out for his wines around town.
Outside the wine world, it’s also the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival and Portland Pride this weekend! If you’re heading to the jazz fest, stop by 45th Parallel for your picnic needs and a break from the heat. The festival will also be live-broadcast all weekend on local radio station KBOO. Going to Pride? Look for Hip Chicks Do Wine near the South Stage on the Waterfront.
Busy this weekend, but still looking for other wine events to attend? The Upcoming Special Events section of this newsletter is packed with ways to sip beyond the city. Check it out each week to stay up-to-date on all the wine-tasting adventures, from outdoor festivals to neighborhood wine walks!
Know of any wine events happening outside of Portland during August? Submit events to my email at pdxvineanddine@gmail.com
In my quest to bring you the best list of Portland wine events, I’ve also been visiting as many local wine spots as I can. Want to follow along? Check out where I’ve been so far, right here or over on Instagram at @pdxvineanddine.
Weekend Wine Events for June 27th through June 29th
Friday, July 18th
• Friday, July 18th, from 4 to 7 pm: Occteau winemaker Ryan Santos pouring his wines at Taborly Wines
• Friday, July 18th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Fights at Vino featuring wines from Prufrock Wines
• Friday, July 18th, from 5:30 to 8 pm: Summer Wines in the Garden series in l’Otro Nostrano, the gardens of Nostrana, featuring wines from Delicious
• Friday, July 18th, from 5 to 8 pm: Rubato is launching their first wine, “Terramare,” a skin contact Pinot Gris, alongside other skin contact pours by Division Winemaking and Limited Addition Wines at The Wine Yard. The party then continues at Daydream with Based General for hot dogs and DJ sets from 6 to 11 pm.
• Friday, July 18th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Portuguese wines at Portland Bottle Shop
• Friday, July 18th, from 5 to 7 pm: Txakoli tasting at Liner & Elsen
• Friday, July 18th, from 9 pm to 12 am: The Marigny 10-Year Anniversary Party at Heavenly Creatures featuring a live DJ, beans and rice, a sparkling welcome pour, and more. Heavenly Creatures will also be open for a pre-party dinner. Tickets are $10 through Heavenly Creature’s website
Saturday, July 19th
• Saturday, July 19th, from 12 to 4 pm: Chris Dickson of Twill Cellars pouring his wines at Liner & Elsen
• Saturday, July 19th, from 10 am to 1 pm: Flower bar pop-up at Yours Truly featuring Still Life Flower Farm
• Saturday, July 19th, from 11 am to 4 pm: Spanish white wine tasting at Westside Wines
• Saturday, July 19th, from 12 to 5 pm: Block Party at Prince Coffee featuring wines from both Bow & Arrow and Amiti
• Saturday, July 19th, from 12 to 4 pm: Pretty in Pink Rosé Fest at John’s Marketplace in Beaverton. Tickets are $25 in advance through their website
• Saturday, July 19th, from 11 am to 8 pm: MX2 PDX, a Mexico and Oregon collaboration festival at The Redd, featuring both local and Mexican vendors, including Alumbra Wines
Full week flights: Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Through July 20th, the flight will feature Love Island UK vs USA contestants. Then, starting July 21st, the flight will feature Greek wines and be paired to Mama Mia!
Wine spaces with music:
Friday and Saturday, from 8 pm to 12 am: Live DJs at Daydream
Check out the full line-up on their Instagram at @favoriteneighbors
Upcoming Special Events:
Magic Uncorked: July 21st, from 6 to 9 pm at Ora et Labora. Enjoy close-up and walkaround magic and some wine before heading into the Vinum Lounge for a seated parlor magic show. Read more about the magicians and purchase tickets here.
Method Oregon: July 26th at Domaine Willamette. Celebrate Oregon sparkling wine pioneers with 20+ producers and paired bites. Check it out and purchase tickets here.
Ciboulette: July 27th and 28th, from 5 to 9 pm: Cooper’s Hall will be hosting Ciboulette, a French cuisine pop-up helmed by Aubrey Phelps of Restaurant St. Jack. Joel Gunderson of Heavenly Creatures will be curating a succinct bottle list, and Heavenly Creatures’ Brendan Biggins has built a small but playful cocktail menu for the evening.
Sunday Producer Pop-up at Ricochet: Every Sunday in August, Ricochet will be hosting one of their favorite winemakers for a special tasting! Check out the full line-up here.
Recurring Weeknight Tastings
Parallel Wine Bar: Test your skills with a blind tasting flight every Sunday.
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.
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.
Company: Most Thursdays, this cozy spot just off Belmont hosts winemaker-led tastings. They also have music nights and reading events—definitely worth checking out!
Mayfly: This bar near Kenton Park in North Portland has something happening every night from Tuesday to Sunday. Keep an eye out for their next wine-tasting event!
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