Portland Weekend Wine Events
Wine Events for March 21st through 23rd
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. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll recognize much of what’s included here.
What sets this newsletter apart from my Instagram posts? 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
Wine Fair season has started in Oregon! Last weekend I attended Equinox, which highlighted the wines of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, a sub-AVA of the Willamette Valley. Stay tuned for a special write-up on Sunday!
Be sure to check out the Upcoming Special Events section each week to stay current on all the wine-tasting opportunities, including outdoor wine festivals and neighborhood wine walks!
One of the bonuses of following this newsletter is that I’ll share discount codes and wine specials. This weekend, check out the collaborations between Arden and Kate’s Ice Cream.
Special discount code: friendship2025
Weekend Wine Events for March 21st through March 23rd
Friday, March 21st, from 4 to 7 pm: Friday Night Tasting at Taborly Wines with Cutter Cascadia
Friday, March 21st, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flights at Vino featuring Oregon wines, 6 Pinot Noirs, one Chardonnay, and one Pinot Gris. Predominantly from the Willamette Valley.
Friday, March 21st, from 5 to 8 pm: Resolu Cellars tasting at the Portland Wine Cellar
Friday, March 21st, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Italian Wines from G.D. Vajra, with the Mitchell Wine Group at PDX Bottle Shop
Friday, March 21st, from 5 to 8 pm: Spring Release for Redolent wine tasting at Dogwood PDX
Liner & Elsen has two events this weekend:
Friday, March 21st, from 5 to 7 pm: Italian varietals in Oregon
Saturday, March 22nd, from 12 pm to 4 pm: “Herbs & Spices” wines
Sunday, March 23rd, from 2 to 7 pm: Seed Swap at Company. It's not technically a wine event, but it's a fun concept, and I think it's a fun wine bar.
Sunday, March 23rd, from 2 to 3:30 pm: Sweet & Social: Wine & Ice Cream Pairing at Arden with Kate’s Ice Cream
Arden is one of the best wine-focused restaurants in town and Kate’s has fantastic plant-based ice cream.
Find tickets here
Discount code: friendship2025
Sunday, March 23rd, from 5 to 7 pm: Try wine with Lizzy of Mijita Wine Co. at The Scout Gresham
Sunday, March 23rd, from 4 to 8 pm: An Evening Artist Market at Living Room Wines
Wine spaces with music:
Friday, March 21st, from 7 pm to 10 pm: DJS Rejene and Bryson Wallace at Company playing a mix of Jazz, World, Funk, and House
Friday, March 21st and Saturday, March 22nd, from 8 pm to 12 am: Live DJs at Daydream
Check out the full line-up on their Instagram at @favoriteneighbors
Upcoming Special Events:
March 25th from 5 to 7 pm: Women in Wine Day Celebration at Liner and Elsen. Featuring Loop de Loop, Gonzales Wine Co., The Color Collector, and Little Crow Vineyards.
March 30th: Wine Class at Vino Veritas: Back to Basics Part 2, Understanding the Old World
April 4th: Division Wines Spring Release party: 12 wines for $15 with snacks from Sebastiano’s. This is one of my favorite venues in Portland for wine parties and Sebastiano’s makes fantastic Italian breads and cookies.
Indie Wine Mixer: May 24th & 25th in McMinnville, OR at Ricochet Wine Co.
A celebration of Oregon’s independent, small, & boutique micro-wineries. Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend the Indie way & join 40 independently owned + operated wineries for a weekend of killer wine! Stock up for summer with your favorite bottles from Oregon’s scrappiest cellar rats.
Tickets are on sale now at this link
AAPI Food and Wine Fest: May 17th and 18th at Stoller Family Estate in Dayton, OR
Tickets launch for the AAPI Food and Wine Festival on March 15th. Try wines and paired food from local AAPI owned wineries and restaurants while enjoying the beautiful Stoller Family Estate. You can get day passes, or attend both days to try two different lineups.
Find tickets here
Kernside Spring Wine Walk, April 19th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Starting at Pairings Wineshop, discover an afternoon of great wine, delicious bites, and local charm! Your passport unlocks a curated flight of three 1oz pours at each of five fantastic locations (Vino, Montelupo, Pairings, Providore & Parallel) along with tasty snacks and a chance to win one of three amazing prize baskets.
$65 early bird & $75 day of at link
Recurring Weeknight Tastings
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!
New discovery: Mayfly, 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!
Fun stuff you might like that isn’t exactly wine-related:
Mayfly is hosting their 6th Anniversary party on Friday, March 21st at 5 pm, featuring BBQ and special pours
Geek Easy opening in Old Town. They’re hosting a street party from 10 am to 6 pm as part of a Downtown revitalization effort.
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Not this weekend but excited about the Division Wines release party!