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.

Word of mouth is how this newsletter grows. If you know someone who’d enjoy it in their inbox each week, I’d really appreciate you sharing it with them. Also, if you know of any local wine organizations or foundations that you think would be interested in this work, please share it with them too.

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• For Wine Professionals

• Weekend Wine Events for August 28th through 30th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

With kids going back to school this week, we’re officially entering that odd pre-Fall time in which pumpkin spice and Fall fashion are being advertised, but it is still 90 degrees out. Summer wine series are also wrapping up this weekend, including Ricochet Ricochet Et. Al.’s Pop-Up Series and Bar West’s Summer Sundays. Harvest is also just about here, with some wineries already picking grapes for sparkling, while the Pinot Noirs are being left to hang for a couple more weeks. I stopped by Archer Vineyards earlier this week and captured these photos.

Also, a huge congratulations to Hip Chicks Do Wine, who are celebrating 27 years of making wine this weekend. They were the first winery to make wine within Portland city limits. Stop by this weekend for their famous Frosé or next for their Labor Day weekend BBQ.

I am collecting events for the big September newsletter. The newsletter at the beginning of the month is always the most read, so I recommend businesses submit events before Wednesday, September 2nd for the newsletter that will go out Friday, September 4th.

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.

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For Wine Professionals

• I am collecting September and October wine events. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events. Adjustments and changes to already submitted events can be sent to pdxvineanddine@gmail.com. The big September newsletter goes out Friday, September 4th, so please have all events in no later than Wednesday, September 2nd.

• Seeking harvest interns? Share your harvest jobs with me, and I’ll share them here.
  Winery Lane Collective is seeking winery and vineyard work. 30 to 40 hours per week. Must be able to work weekends. Send your CV to Luisa at lponzi@luisawines.com.

Weekend Wine Events for August 28th through 30th

Friday

• Friday, Aug. 28th and Saturday, Aug. 29th, from 6 to 10 pm: Wine for Wildlife at the Oregon Zoo. Find tickets and more information here.

• Friday, Aug. 28th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Languedoc-Roussillon at Vino.

• Friday, Aug. 28th, from 4 to 7 pm: Friday Tasting: End of Summer wine at Mom & Pop Wine Shop.

• Friday, Aug. 28th, from 4 to 7 pm: Friday Tasting: Louis Dressner Beaujolais at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, Aug. 28th, from 4 to 7 pm: Tasting with La Biblioteca at John’s Marketplace Multnomah, and Handcrafted at the Powell location.

• Friday, Aug. 28th, from 4 to 7 pm: Frosé Friday at Hip Chicks do Wine.

• Friday, Aug. 28th, from 5 to 8 pm: Balsall Creek tasting at Bouchon.

• Friday, Aug. 28th, from 5 to 8 pm: Oyster pop-up with Pop Oyster PDX at The Black Wine Market.

• Friday, Aug. 28th, from 5 to 8 pm: Wild Child Winery tasting at Replicant Beer & Wine.

• Friday, Aug. 28th, from 5 to 9 pm: Division Winemaking Co. “Back to Harvest Party” at The Wine Yard. Pizza and charcoal-grilled skewers from Café Olli, live music, and pours from Division, Rubato Wines, and Amiti, plus beer from Duality Brewing and Wolves and People.

• Friday, Aug. 28th, from 5 to 9 pm: Friday Night Flight at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room.

Saturday

• Saturday, Aug. 29th, from 12 to 4 pm: Special Saturday Tasting: An Italian Exploration at Liner & Elsen. Free tasting; Olivia’s focaccia sandwiches available for purchase.

• Saturday, Aug. 29th, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Ebner, Correggia, and Fiorano tasting at E&R Wine Shop. Six wines from Alto Adige, Piemonte, and Marche. Free.

• Saturday, Aug. 29th, starting at 6 pm: “Porrón Party” at Living Room Wines. A Spanish-themed celebration with gilda martinis, rosé sangria, a passed porrón, and a tapas menu (gazpacho, pan con tomate, tortilla de patatas), with a soundtrack from local acts. Free entry; members receive their first cava and porrón included.

Sunday

• Sunday, Aug. 30th, from 10 am to 2 pm: Spin the Bottle and Willamette Valley Wines at the Pearl District Culinary Farmers Market.

• Sunday, Aug. 30th, from 2 to 5 pm: Summer Wine Release Party for Andrew Minor Wines at Oregon Wine Reserve. RSVP required; find more information here.

• Sunday, Aug. 30th, from 4 to 9 pm: Bar West Summer Sundays featuring Limited Addition.

• Sunday, Aug. 30th, from 4 to 10 pm: Pet Nat Patio at Replicant Beer & Wine. Three Pet-Nats by the glass, bottle, or flight, tinned fish menu, bingo starting at 7 pm.

• Sunday, Aug. 30th, from 5 to 9 pm: Et Fille Wines x G-Love Wine List Takeover at G-Love.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. This week, through August 30th, the wines will be paired to Jurassic Park, with a special mini-flight option in honor of Dolly Parton. Then, starting August 31st, the wines will be paired to books by Ali Hazelwood. 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.

• Friday, August 28th, starting at 6 pm: Cold Pizza Radio at Company Wine Bar.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through September 1st at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. This week featuring Gonzales Wine Co.

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.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. Check out the full lineup here. This is the last weekend with Limited Addition.

An Afternoon on the Coast, with Jackalope Wines: Friday, August 28th, from 3 to 7 pm at Sea Horsey Bottle Shop in Lincoln City.

Monument Open House: Sunday, August 30th, from 12 to 6 pm at No Clos Radio, 6200 NW Gales Creek Road, Forest Grove.

Wine Wednesday featuring André Mack: Wednesday, September 2nd, at 5 pm at Living Room Wines. A special edition of Wine Wednesday welcoming André Mack, award-winning sommelier and founder/winemaker of Maison Noir Wines.

Vineyard Brands BBQ on the Patio: Thursday, September 3rd, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. $25. Jacob Lee will be back on the grill for another BBQ paired with five wines from his portfolio. RSVP event.

Champagne Benoit Lahaye Tasting: Thursday, September 3rd, from 5 to 7 pm at E&R Wine Shop. $20 tasting, with $10 back on purchase of any of the wines poured.

NOTO After Hours: Friday, September 4th, from 7 to 10 pm at Bar Noto. Spritz, wine, and aperitivo bites with a DJ set from DJ Tourmaline.

Labor Day Weekend Wine & BBQ: Friday, September 4th through Sunday, September 6th (Friday 2–7 pm, Saturday 12–6 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm) at Hip Chicks Do Wine. Five wines plus a seasonal sangria flight, $25; BBQ small plates and growler fills available.

The Maestro Experience at Bells Up Winery: Saturday, September 5th, from 1 to 4 pm at Bells Up Winery in Newberg. Winemaker Dave Specter leads a hands-on vineyard tour through seven Pinot Noir clones, followed by a five-year vertical tasting of the flagship Titan Pinot Noir, with former Arborbrook Vineyards owner Dave Hansen joining as a special guest. Seating is extremely limited; $65 for Fanfare Club members, $85 for non-members, register by calling 503.537.1328.

Breezeway Wine Flights, Southern Hemisphere Tasting: Saturday, September 5th, from 1 to 3 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. Standout pours from Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. $35.

Art + Design on 9th: Thursday, September 10th, from 5 to 8 pm on 9th Ave. in the Pearl District. An evening celebrating art, design, community, and Willamette Valley wines, with complimentary tastings from local wineries in the gallery and design showrooms. Tickets and more information can be found here.

Txiki Bites and Wine Pairings at Naso: Friday, September 11th, from 5 to 9 pm, and Saturday, September 12th, from 4 to 9 pm at Naso, hosted with Pintxes Pintxos.

Plant Bingo: Friday, September 11th, from 6 to 8 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

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. RSVP event.

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: Wednesday, 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.

Winemaker Takeover with Amiti: Friday, September 26th, from 9 pm to midnight at Les Caves Wine Bar. Reuben pouring his wines alongside a vinyl DJ set.

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

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

Want to follow along with my adventures as I attend many of these wine events?
Check out PDX Vine and Dine on Instagram!

Is there anything else you’d like to see in upcoming newsletters? Let me know!

Subscribe now

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.

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.

Word of mouth is how this newsletter grows. If you know someone who’d enjoy it in their inbox each week, I’d really appreciate you sharing it with them. Also, if you know of any local wine organizations or foundations that you think would be interested in this work, please share it with them too.

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• For Wine Professionals

• Weekend Wine Events for August 21st through 23rd

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

I wish I had something new to share with you, but honestly the only thing I’ve been thinking about or talking about recently is the upcoming harvest. When is it starting? What does that mean for the 2026 vintage? Where are small winemakers making their wine due to some recent shuffles of production spaces? As someone who spends all of their time with wine professionals, it’s kind of hard to think about anything else. Because of this, starting next week, you’ll start seeing a few extra posts from me with either winemaker stories or things that I am seeing and learning about related to harvest in Oregon.

I am also starting to collect events for the big September newsletter. The newsletter at the beginning of the month is always the most read, so I recommend businesses submit events before Wednesday, September 2nd for the newsletter that will go out Friday, September 4th.

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.

Subscribe now

For Wine Professionals

• I am collecting September and October wine events. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events. Adjustments and changes to already submitted events can be sent to pdxvineanddine@gmail.com. The big September newsletter goes out Friday, September 4th, so please have all events in no later than Wednesday, September 2nd.

• Seeking harvest interns? Share your harvest jobs with me, and I’ll share them here.

Weekend Wine Events for August 21st through 23rd

Friday

• Friday, Aug. 21st, from 4 to 7 pm: Post-Natural, XV: Adjacency tasting at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, Aug. 21st, from 4 to 7 pm: North Valley Vineyards x La Biblioteca pop-up tasting at Sip City Burnside.

• Friday, Aug. 21st, from 4 to 7 pm: Frosé Friday at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

• Friday, Aug. 21st, from 4:30 to 7 pm: Tasting with Cortell Collection at John’s Marketplace Multnomah, and Galaxy Wine Co. at the Powell location.

• Friday, Aug. 21st, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Tuscany at Vino.

• Friday, Aug. 21st, from 5 to 9 pm: Friday Night Flight at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room.

• Friday, Aug. 21st, from 5 to 8 pm: Finite Cellars pouring at The Black Wine Market.

• Friday, Aug. 21st, from 5 to 8 pm: Illahe Vineyards tasting at Bouchon.

• Friday, Aug. 21st, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Chosen Family Wines tasting at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, Aug. 21st, starting at 5:30 pm until sunset: l’Orto Wine Fridays at Nostrana, in the garden at l’Orto at Nostrana. This week, Fresh Frenchies! French Wine Night.

• Friday, Aug. 21st, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Mexican wine tasting at Ora et Labora. Tickets are $30 and can be found here.

• Friday, Aug. 21st, from 5 to 7 pm: Austrian Grüner Veltliner tasting at Liner & Elsen.

Saturday

• Saturday, Aug. 22nd, starting at 5:30 pm: Southwest Hatch dinner at Zupan’s Markets, Lake Oswego.

• Saturday, Aug. 22nd, from 12 to 4 pm: Selections from the Oceans and the Lakes tasting at Liner & Elsen.

• Saturday, Aug. 22nd, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Mt Etna Lava Flow tasting at E&R Wine Shop.

• Saturday, Aug. 22nd, from 2 to 4 pm: RAM Cellars winemaker tasting at 45th Parallel Wine Shop.

• Saturday, Aug. 22nd, from 6 to 8 pm: By Way of Us release party at Bar Noto, featuring Henderson Ave. Wines.

Sunday

• Sunday, Aug. 23rd, from 10 am to 2 pm: Spin the Bottle and Willamette Valley Wines at the Pearl District Culinary Farmers Market.

• Sunday, Aug. 23rd, from 3 to 5 pm: Vintage Matters: How the Growing Season Shapes Wine tasting at Boedecker Cellars.

• Sunday, Aug. 23rd, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays at Bar West.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. This week, through August 23rd, the wines will be paired to Ted Lasso. Then, starting August 24th, the wines will be paired to Jurassic Park. 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.

• Velo Orange Pop-Up: Saturday, August 22nd, starting at 6 pm at Company Wine Bar.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through September 1st at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. This week the featured winery is Mijita Wine Co.

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.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. Check out the full lineup here.

Pizza Party Wednesdays: Every Wednesday in August, from 5 to 8 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Wood-fired pizzas from Portland Pizza Party, a complimentary flight, and wines available by the glass and bottle upon completion of the flight. Drop-in style, no reservations necessary. Each week features a different special guest for the complimentary flight: August 26th, French Connections (French wines informing Oregon) featuring special guest John Soares of Lone Wolf.

Market of Choice Cedar Mill Summer Concert Series: Friday, August 21st, from 6 to 7 pm at Market of Choice Cedar Mill. Live music on the patio, along with complimentary pours from La Biblioteca.

Willow Wine Cellars "An Afternoon on the Coast": Friday, August 21st, from 3 to 7 pm at Sea Horsey Bottle Shop in Lincoln City.

Conurwines Club Launch Party: Saturday, August 22nd, from 12 to 4 pm at The Valley Room in Dundee. An authentic Argentine asado paired with exclusive Conurwines tastings, with winemaker Diego Valeri on hand to share the story behind the wines.

A Midsummer Dream: Saturday, August 22nd, from 8 to 10 pm at Winery Lane Collective. An evening in the Sosta Garden with stargazing, a sweet treat from Sosta House, and wines from Winery Lane Collective. Tickets are $15 per person and include entry plus a Winery Lane Collective wine glass to take home.

Opera on the Lawn at Remy Wines: Sunday, August 23rd, from 10 am to 1 pm at 17495 NE McDougall Road, Dayton. Remy Wines celebrates their anniversary with a concert and lawn party featuring Portland Opera, Portland Lesbian Choir, JOY Youth Orchestra, and Sewing Dissent, with bubbles, mimosas, and wine glasses and bottles available. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and chairs. Tickets are $15 per person, and are available here.

A Tasting of Benjamin Leroux's 2024 Burgundy Vintage: Tuesday, August 25th, starting at 6 pm at Liner & Elsen. Featuring the newly arrived 2024 vintage from one of Burgundy's best micro-negociant houses, a challenging but exceptional and rare year. Seated event, reservations required, $125 per seat.

Wine Wednesday: New Kids of Burgundy — Petit-Roy: Wednesday, August 26th, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant. Flight for $25.

The Wines of Portugal: Wednesday, August 26th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. Tickets are $45 and can be found here.

Tasting Notes Pours with The Downbeat: Wednesday, August 26th, from 6 to 9 pm at The Downbeat, 433 NW 4th Ave, Portland. Tasting Notes launches its new home with the Downbeat's inaugural Wine Wednesday series, pouring the 2024 Tasting Notes Willamette Valley Pinot Noir by the glass, bottle, and flight, with music by The Drae Slapz.

Summer Faves Wine Tasting: Thursday, August 27th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Friday Tasting: Beaujolais: Friday, August 28th, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines.

Friday Night Flight: Friday, August 28th, from 5 to 9 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Theme TBA.

Wild Child Winery Tasting: Friday, August 28th, from 5 to 8 pm at Replicant Beer & Wine. Monthly free wine tasting; Jonathan Honefenger will be pouring five of his Willamette Valley wines. Free, wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle.

La Biblioteca Pop-Up Tasting: Friday, August 28th, from 4 to 7 pm at John’s Marketplace Multnomah Village.

Cold Pizza Radio: Friday, August 28th, starting at 6 pm at Company Wine Bar.

Division Winemaking Co. “Back to Harvest Party”: Friday, August 28th, from 5 to 9 pm at The Wine Yard, 2005 SE 8th Ave, Portland. Pizza slices and charcoal-grilled skewers from Café Olli, live music, and pours and bottles from Division, Rubato Wines, and Amiti, plus beer from Duality Brewing and Wolves and People.

Living Room Wines “Porrón Party”: Saturday, August 29th, starting at 6 pm at Living Room Wines. A Spanish-themed celebration with gilda martinis, rosé sangria, a porrón passed around the room, and a tapas menu including gazpacho, pan con tomate, and tortilla de patatas. Dance to a soundtrack from local acts 4Keeps, Folding In, Speck’s Records, A Heavy Coat, and Arbor Armor. Free entry; members receive their first cava and porrón included in membership.

Ebner, Correggia, and Fiorano: Saturday, August 29th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. New arrivals from Italian favorites. Free.

Andrew Minor Wines, Summer Wine Release Party: Sunday, August 30th, from 2 to 5 pm at Oregon Wine Reserve. Try the Durant Vineyard Chardonnay and other new releases. Tickets are $10, waived with a 2-bottle purchase. RSVP here.

Pet Nat Patio: Sunday, August 30th, from 4 pm until close (10 pm) at Replicant Beer & Wine. Same format as the August 16th Pet Nat Patio: three Pet-Nats by the glass, bottle, or flight, with a tinned fish menu and bingo starting at 7 pm.

Vineyard Brands BBQ on the Patio: Thursday, September 3rd, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. $25. Jacob Lee will be back on the grill for another BBQ paired with five wines from his portfolio. RSVP event.

Labor Day Weekend Wine & BBQ: Friday, September 4th through Sunday, September 6th (Friday 2–7 pm, Saturday 12–6 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm) at Hip Chicks Do Wine. Five wines plus a seasonal sangria flight, $25; BBQ small plates and growler fills available.

The Maestro Experience at Bells Up Winery: Saturday, September 5th, from 1 to 4 pm at Bells Up Winery in Newberg. Winemaker Dave Specter leads a hands-on vineyard tour through seven Pinot Noir clones, followed by a five-year vertical tasting of the flagship Titan Pinot Noir, with former Arborbrook Vineyards owner Dave Hansen joining as a special guest. Seating is extremely limited; $65 for Fanfare Club members, $85 for non-members, register by calling 503.537.1328.

Plant Bingo: Friday, September 11th, from 6 to 8 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

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. RSVP event.

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 multicourse 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.

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

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

Want to follow along with my adventures as I attend many of these wine events?
Check out PDX Vine and Dine on Instagram!

Is there anything else you’d like to see in upcoming newsletters? Let me know!

Subscribe now

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.

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 with me their events make this newsletter possible. I am the publisher, but it is truly a community effort to bring this all together.

Word of mouth is how this newsletter grows. If you know someone who’d enjoy it in their inbox each week, I’d really appreciate you sharing it with them. Also, if you know of any local wine organizations or foundations that you think would be interested in this work, please share it with them too.

Share

In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• For Wine Professionals

• Weekend Wine Events for August 14th through 16th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

It’s another big wine weekend in Portland, with special dinners, tastings, and plenty of other events happening around the city. I know we’re only halfway through August, but with veraison happening early and winemakers already starting to disappear into vineyards and cellars, I’m starting to put out the call for September events. If you’re planning something for next month, send it my way!

If you’re looking for a fun non-wine option this weekend with the PDX Adult Soap Box Derby taking over Mt. Tabor on Saturday, where adults build and race their own cars, ranging from sporty to wonderfully silly and artistic.

Beyond Portland, Forest Grove UnCorked brings Oregon wineries, breweries, distilleries, food, and live music to Main Street on Saturday evening, while the Indie Wine Mixer returns to Southern Oregon with more than 20 small-production independent Oregon wineries, food trucks, and DJs. The Indie Wine Mixer in particular features a lot of my favorite small Oregon producers, so it’s worth the trip if you’re looking for something a little different.

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.

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For Wine Professionals

• I am collecting September and October wine events. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events. Adjustments and changes to already submitted events can be sent to pdxvineanddine@gmail.com.

• Seeking harvest interns? Share your harvest jobs with me, and I’ll share them here.

Weekend Wine Events for August 14th through 16th

Friday

• Friday, Aug. 14th, from 4 to 7 pm: Frosé Friday at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

• Friday, Aug. 14th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: France at Vino.

• Friday, Aug. 14th, from 4 to 7 pm: Fumey-Chatelain (Jura) tasting at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, Aug. 14th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours with Hopper at Negociant.

• Friday, Aug. 14th, from 4:30 to 7 pm: Friday tasting with Best Friend’s Wine Co. at John’s Marketplace, Powell and Multnomah locations.

• Friday, Aug. 14th, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night: Sauvignon Blancs of the World at Bouchon.

• Friday, Aug. 14th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Huber Wine tasting at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, Aug. 14th, from 5:30 pm until sunset: l’Orto Wine Fridays at Nostrana, in the garden at l’Orto at Nostrana. Featuring Ferragosto Italiano.

• Friday, Aug. 14th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Big Dog Days of Summer wine tasting at Woodstock Wine & Deli.

• Friday, Aug. 14th, from 6 to 10 pm: Little Crow Vineyard’s August Block Party, at the Vineyard on 19th, with food by Lil BBQ.

Saturday

• Saturday, Aug. 15th, from 11 am to 1 pm: North Valley Pop-Up at Market of Choice on Belmont.

• Saturday, Aug. 15th, from 12 to 4 pm: At the Winemaker’s Barrel with Bryan Berenguer of Human Cellars at Liner & Elsen.

• Saturday, Aug. 15th, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Winemakers from Color Collector and Pierce Riesling pouring at E&R Wine Shop. Wines from the Gorge and Mt. Hood, featuring Riesling, Gamay, and more. Free.

• Saturday, Aug. 15th, from 1 to 4 pm: NW White Wines tasting at Westside Wines.

• Saturday, Aug. 15th, from 1 to 6 pm: Bookstore Romance Day at Grand Gesture Books, with Hip Chicks Do Wine sampling and selling wines.

• Saturday, Aug. 15th, from 2 to 7 pm, and Sunday, Aug. 16th, from 12 to 5 pm: Final weekend of RAM Cellars pop-up tasting room at Mirrorball Northwest. Wine flights, glass pours, and bottles for sale, with live music by Folkefire from 5 to 6 pm and Forbidden Cats Social Club from 6 to 7 pm.

• Saturday, Aug. 15th, from 3 to 5 pm: Sip & Savor: Summer in Italy in Cellar Z at Zupan’s Burnside. Celebrate Ferragosto, Italy’s beloved midsummer holiday, with a refreshing spritz plus five wines from Tuscany, Ischia, Liguria, Abruzzo, and Piedmont. Tickets are $45 and can be found here.

• Saturday, Aug. 15th, starting at 4 pm: Four-Year Anniversary Party at Company.

• Saturday, Aug. 15th, seating from 6 to 11 pm: BIRDFAT at SE 2nd and Salmon. Tiquette Bramlett, Founder of Henderson Ave Wines, and Chef Jonathan Biko Mandela Jones, Estate Chef at Bryn Mawr Vineyards, are joining forces for the first time with BIRDFAT, inspired by the salons of the Harlem Renaissance. $10 to reserve a seat; all food and beverage purchases à la carte. BIRDFAT returns for a second, limited-seating event on Saturday, September 19th, at Soho House Portland. Tickets can be found here.

• Saturday, Aug. 15th, from 8 to 10:30 pm: Tusk’s 10th Anniversary Party. Featuring Jess Pierce of Walter Scott Wines celebrating 10 years of Pierce Riesling, with wine and cocktails, food, and DJ Sappho, in celebration of ten years of Pierce and ten years of Tusk. Tickets are $35 and can be found here.

Sunday

• Sunday, Aug. 16th, from 10 am to 2 pm: Spin the Bottle and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association at the Pearl District Culinary Farmers Market.

• Sunday, Aug. 16th, from 3 to 5 pm: Plant Bingo at Hip Chicks Do Wine. Hosted by Adrienne Alexander. $25 (includes a glass of wine and a bingo card), benefiting Gifford’s Flowers plant prizes.

• Sunday, Aug. 16th, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays at Bar West.

• Sunday, Aug. 16th, from 4 pm until close: Pet Nat Patio at Replicant Beer & Wine, with bingo starting at 7 pm.

• Sunday, Aug. 16th and Monday, Aug. 17th, from 5 to 10 pm: Merrow Pop-up at Heavenly Creatures.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. This week, through August 16th, the wines will be paired to Portland Bridges. Then starting August 17th, the wines will be paired to Ted Lasso or an Olivia Rodrigo mini-flight. 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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food.

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.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. Check out the full lineup here.

Pizza Party Wednesdays: Every Wednesday in August, from 5 to 8 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Wood-fired pizzas from Portland Pizza Party, a complimentary flight, and wines available by the glass and bottle upon completion of the flight. Drop-in style, no reservations necessary. Each week features a different special guest for the complimentary flight: August 19th, Project M Wines with winemaker Jerry Murray; August 26th, French Connections (French wines informing Oregon) featuring special guest John Soares of Lone Wolf.

North Valley Pop-Up: Friday, August 14th, from 3 to 6 pm at Hollywood Beverage Gladstone. Walk-in.

Indie Wine Mixer, Southern Oregon Edition: Saturday, August 15th, from 12 to 5 pm at Phoenix Plaza Civic Center in Phoenix, Oregon. 20+ small production, independent Oregon wineries, food trucks, and DJs. Tickets can be found here.

Forest Grove UnCorked: Saturday, August 15th, from 4 to 9 pm on Main Street in Forest Grove. A downtown street festival featuring Oregon wineries, microbreweries, artisan distilleries, food, and live music, with a raffle benefiting local veteran organizations. Admission is $15. Find tickets here or buy them in-person.

Silobration NW at Abbey Road Farm: Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th, from 11 am to 4 pm, at Abbey Road Farm in Carlton. A free annual festival on the estate vineyard and farm, with wine tasting, live music, a farm store, kids' activities, and vendors. Sunday includes a 5K run/walk at 10 am with the Oregon Brewery Running Series. Free entry, food and goods available for purchase.

Paint and Sip: Monday, August 17th, from 4 to 7 pm at Company Wine Bar.

Wine Wednesday: Ancestral Bubbles: Wednesday, August 19th, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant.

Hot Dog Party 2: Electric Boogaloo: (Rescheduled) Wednesday, August 19th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop. Hot dogs with a wine flight pairing.

Hofgut Falkenstein Tasting: Thursday, August 20th, from 5:30 to 7 pm at E&R Wine Shop. With Tyler Hauptman from PDX Wine.

Protest Pours: Troy Anderson: Thursday, August 20th, starting at 6:30 pm at Ora et Labora. Part of Ora et Labora’s Protest Pours series, where they invite local leaders from a range of interfaith, ecumenical, and humanist traditions to share their perspective and help ground the community in hopeful rebellion. This installment features Troy Anderson. Free; 100% of proceeds from glass pours go toward the speaker’s honorarium and a charity of their choice.

Thursday Tastings: Trisaetum: Thursday, August 20th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Scout Wine Bar. Free.

Basque in the Sunshine Wine Tasting: Thursday, August 20th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Hofgut Falkenstein Tasting: Thursday, August 20th, from 5:30 to 7 pm at E&R Wine Shop. With Tyler Hauptman from PDX Wine.

Ribs & Rosé: Thursday, August 20th, from 5 to 7 pm at Spin the Bottle. Tickets $25, including a glass of rosé and house-made cherry-cola-glazed ribs.

Friday Tasting: Barbichette (Finger Lakes Natural Wine): Friday, August 21st, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines.

Friday Night Flight: Friday, August 21st, from 5 to 9 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Theme TBA.

Mexican Wine with Patrick of Beso Imports: Friday, August 21st, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Ora et Labora. Tickets are $30 and can be found here.

Market of Choice Cedar Mill Summer Concert Series: Friday, August 21st, from 6 to 7 pm at Market of Choice Cedar Mill. Live music on the patio, along with complimentary pours from La Biblioteca.

North Valley / La Biblioteca Pop-Up Tasting: Friday, August 21st, from 4 to 7 pm at Sip City Burnside. Complimentary tasting.

Frosé Friday: Friday, August 21st, from 4 to 7 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

Austrian Grüner Veltliner: Friday, August 21st, from 5 to 7 pm at Liner & Elsen. A tasting of Austria's classic spicy white wine, ranging from bright daily sippers to the storied grand crus of Wachau and Kremstal.

Southwest Hatch: Saturday, August 22nd, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. A Hatch chile-focused dinner paired with wine. $150.

Winemaker Tasting: Saturday, August 22nd, from 2 to 4 pm at 45th Parallel Wine Shop in St. Johns (RAM Cellars). Free tasting with glass pours and bottles available for purchase. 8527 N Lombard Avenue.

Velo Orange Pop-Up: Saturday, August 22nd, starting at 6 pm at Company Wine Bar.

Mt Etna Lava Flow: Saturday, August 22nd, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Wines from up, down, and all around one of Italy’s favorite volcanoes. Free.

Newsletter Selections from the Oceans and the Lakes: Saturday, August 22nd, from 12 to 4 pm at Liner & Elsen. A tasting exploring how coastal and lakeside terroir shapes wine, drawing from Spain, France, Italy, and Austria.

A Tasting of Benjamin Leroux's 2024 Burgundy Vintage: Tuesday, August 25th, starting at 6 pm at Liner & Elsen. Featuring the newly arrived 2024 vintage from one of Burgundy's best micro-negociant houses, a challenging but exceptional and rare year. Seated event, reservations required, $125 per seat.

Wine Wednesday: New Kids of Burgundy — Petit-Roy: Wednesday, August 26th, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant. Flight for $25.

The Wines of Portugal: Wednesday, August 26th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. Tickets are $45 and can be found here.

Summer Faves Wine Tasting: Thursday, August 27th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Friday Tasting: Beaujolais: Friday, August 28th, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines.

Friday Night Flight: Friday, August 28th, from 5 to 9 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Theme TBA.

Wild Child Winery Tasting: Friday, August 28th, from 5 to 8 pm at Replicant Beer & Wine. Monthly free wine tasting; Jonathan Honefenger will be pouring five of his Willamette Valley wines. Free, wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle.

La Biblioteca Pop-Up Tasting: Friday, August 28th, from 4 to 7 pm at John’s Marketplace Multnomah Village.

Cold Pizza Radio: Friday, August 28th, starting at 6 pm at Company Wine Bar.

Ebner, Correggia, and Fiorano: Saturday, August 29th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. New arrivals from Italian favorites. Free.

Andrew Minor Wines, Summer Wine Release Party: Sunday, August 30th, from 2 to 5 pm at Oregon Wine Reserve. Try the Durant Vineyard Chardonnay and other new releases. Tickets are $10, waived with a 2-bottle purchase. RSVP here.

Pet Nat Patio: Sunday, August 30th, from 4 pm until close (10 pm) at Replicant Beer & Wine. Same format as the August 16th Pet Nat Patio: three Pet-Nats by the glass, bottle, or flight, with a tinned fish menu and bingo starting at 7 pm.

Vineyard Brands BBQ on the Patio: Thursday, September 3rd, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. $25. Jacob Lee will be back on the grill for another BBQ paired with five wines from his portfolio. RSVP event.

Labor Day Weekend Wine & BBQ: Friday, September 4th through Sunday, September 6th (Friday 2–7 pm, Saturday 12–6 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm) at Hip Chicks Do Wine. Five wines plus a seasonal sangria flight, $25; BBQ small plates and growler fills available.

The Maestro Experience at Bells Up Winery: Saturday, September 5th, from 1 to 4 pm at Bells Up Winery in Newberg. Winemaker Dave Specter leads a hands-on vineyard tour through seven Pinot Noir clones, followed by a five-year vertical tasting of the flagship Titan Pinot Noir, with former Arborbrook Vineyards owner Dave Hansen joining as a special guest. Seating is extremely limited; $65 for Fanfare Club members, $85 for non-members, register by calling 503.537.1328.

Plant Bingo: Friday, September 11th, from 6 to 8 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

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. RSVP event.

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 multicourse 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.

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.

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None of this happens without the Portland wine community itself. The businesses, shops, and winemakers who share with me their events 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

• For Wine Professionals

• Weekend Wine Events for August 7th through 9th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

After last week’s big August update, this week’s newsletter is a little quieter, with just a handful of additions and updates to the Upcoming Oregon Wine Events section.

If you’re heading out this weekend, be sure to double-check event details before you go. A few wineries and organizers may have adjusted schedules because of the fires and smoke around Oregon. If you know of any mutual aid efforts specifically supporting Oregon winemakers or vineyard stewards affected by the fires, please send them my way. I’d be happy to help share them.

I’d also love to hear from you. What wine events have you been enjoying this summer, and what are you most looking forward to this fall? Respond to this email or send me a message at pdxvineanddine@gmail.com.

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.

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For Wine Professionals

• I am collecting August, September, and October wine events. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events. Adjustments and changes to already submitted events can be sent to pdxvineanddine@gmail.com.

• Seeking harvest interns? Share your harvest jobs with me, and I’ll share them here.

Weekend Wine Events for August 7th through 9th

Friday

• Friday, Aug. 7th, from 4 to 7 pm: Friday Night Tasting: Failla Wines Oregon at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, Aug. 7th, from 4 to 7 pm: Frosé Friday at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

• Friday, Aug. 7th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Italy at Vino.

• Friday, Aug. 7th, from 4 to 7 pm: New Italian wines tasting at Mom & Pop Wine Shop.

• Friday, Aug. 7th, from 4:30 to 7 pm: Evesham Wood wines tasting at John’s Marketplace.

• Friday, Aug. 7th, from 5 to 8 pm: Winemaker Gabriel Jagle of Scenic Valley Farms at Bouchon.

• Friday, Aug. 7th, from 5 to 8 pm: Mars Water, August First Friday Tasting at Ora et Labora, with winemaker Blair Whitaker.

• Friday, Aug. 7th, from 5 to 7 pm: Summertime Champagne tasting at Liner & Elsen.

• Friday, Aug. 7th, from 5 to 9 pm: Friday Night Flight: Riesling at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room.

• Friday, Aug. 7th, starting at 5:30 pm: Tapas & Paella with Spanish wine and sherry pairings at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. Chefs Alex and Michael prepare two paellas tableside, one meat and one seafood. Tickets $175.

• Friday, Aug. 7th, starting at 5:30 pm until sunset: l’Orto Wine Fridays at Nostrana, in the garden at l’Orto Nostrano, featuring Cameron Winery.

Saturday

• Saturday, Aug. 8th, from 12 to 4 pm: Oi! The Sausage, plus Newsletter Selections from the Mountains and Hills at Liner & Elsen.

• Saturday, Aug. 8th, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Redolent and Sacred Shore winemakers pouring at E&R Wine Shop.

• Saturday, Aug. 8th, from 2 to 5 pm: Field Day Books & Bottles Anniversary Party. Free tasting, bottles from RAM Cellars.

• Saturday, Aug. 8th, from 3 to 10 pm: Block Party at Oscar Food & Wine. Special guest chef Anthony Dao, wine by Chausse Selections, music by Dane, Jeffrey & Mark.

• Saturday, Aug. 8th, from 5 to 7 pm: BIG SALE at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Up to 50% off dozens of wines.

• Saturday, Aug. 8th, from 5 to 8 pm: 2nd Annual Boutique Bottle Bash at The Black Wine Market. Taste wines from Parra Wine Co., Maypop, Rue Cler Wine, and Lolati Wines. Purchase any 3 bottles during the event and your tasting is complimentary.

Sunday

• Sunday, Aug. 9th, from 10 am to 2 pm: Spin the Bottle and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association at the Pearl District Culinary Farmers Market.

• Sunday, Aug. 9th, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays at Bar West.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. This week, through August 9th, the wines will be paired to fan theories about Fourth Wing. Then starting August 10th, the wines will be paired to Portland Bridges. 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.

• Saturday, Aug. 8th, starting at 6 pm: Slavic Sounds at Company Wine Bar.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. This week’s featured producer is Human Cellars.

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.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. Check out the full lineup here.

Pizza Party Wednesdays: Every Wednesday in August, from 5 to 8 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Wood-fired pizzas from Portland Pizza Party, a complimentary flight, and wines available by the glass and bottle upon completion of the flight. Drop-in style, no reservations necessary. Each week features a different special guest for the complimentary flight: August 12th, Washington Wines poured by Handcrafted Wines; August 19th, Project M Wines with winemaker Jerry Murray; August 26th, French Connections (French wines informing Oregon) featuring special guest John Soares of Lone Wolf.

Market of Choice Music on the Patio: Friday, August 7th, from 6 to 7 pm at Market of Choice Cedar Mill. Live music and free wine tasting on the store’s patio with North Valley Vineyards.

Summer of Riesling: Saturday, August 8th, from 11 am to 2 pm at Varnum Vintners. Varnum Vintners has teamed up with Alumbra Cellars, Satyr Fire Wines, and Namasté Vineyards for the 2026 Summer of Riesling event, featuring over 12 wines from four producers including new single-vineyard and sparkling Varnum Rieslings. Lunch bites included. Tickets are $45; wine industry and Varnum Cru members can use code RIESLINGRULES for $15 off.

Tuesday Night Celebration: Tuesday, August 11th, from 7 to 11 pm at Living Room Wines. Caribbean club, Afro Latin, dancehall, reggaeton, and Afrobeats sounds spanning the diaspora, brought by Chagga Star (Oakland) and ALoSo, featuring special guest Black Daria (CDMX). 21+, $5–$10 suggested donation, no one turned away.

Wine Wednesday: Volcanic Wine: Wednesday, August 12th, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant.

Flipturn Cellars Tasting: Wednesday, August 12th, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. Meg from Flipturn Cellars will be pouring a lineup of her wines. Free.

Foundations II: Demystifying Wine Tasting: Wednesday, August 12th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. For those with a foundational understanding of how wine comes into existence, it’s time to dive into wine tasting, covering the key structural elements that compose a glass: sweetness, alcohol, acidity, and tannin. Tickets are $30 and can be found here.

RAM Cellars Tasting: Wednesday, August 12th, from 5 to 7 pm (or later) at Bottles and Cans, Arborlook Carts. Free tasting, bottles available for purchase.

RAM Cellars Winemaker Tasting: Thursday, August 13th, from 5 to 7 pm at Spin the Bottle. Free tasting with glass pours and bottles available for purchase.

Thursday Tastings: La Biblioteca: Thursday, August 13th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Scout Wine Bar. Featured winery, complimentary tasting. Walk-in.

Calling All Fakers: Champagne Blind: Thursday, August 13th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop. Blind bubbly tasting.

High Five Selections Takeover: Thursday, August 13th, starting at 6 pm at Company Wine Bar.

Friday Tasting: Fumey-Chatelain (Jura): Friday, August 14th, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines.

North Valley Pop-Up: Friday, August 14th, from 3 to 6 pm at Hollywood Beverage Gladstone. Walk-in.

Frosé Friday: Friday, August 14th, from 4 to 7 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

Indie Wine Mixer, Southern Oregon Edition: Saturday, August 15th, from 12 to 5 pm at Phoenix Plaza Civic Center in Phoenix, Oregon. 20+ small production, independent Oregon wineries, food trucks, and DJs. Tickets can be found here.

Silobration NW at Abbey Road Farm: Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th, from 11 am to 4 pm, at Abbey Road Farm in Carlton. A free annual festival on the estate vineyard and farm, with wine tasting, live music, a farm store, kids' activities, and vendors. Sunday includes a 5K run/walk at 10 am with the Oregon Brewery Running Series. Free entry, food and goods available for purchase.

Color Collector + Pierce Riesling Winemakers Pouring: Saturday, August 15th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Wines from the Gorge and Mt. Hood, featuring Riesling, Gamay, and more. Free.

Final Weekend of RAM Cellars Pop-Up Tasting Room: Saturday, August 15th, from 2 to 7 pm and Sunday, August 16th, from 12 to 5 pm, at Mirrorball Northwest. Wine flights, glass pours, and bottles for sale, with live music by Folkefire from 5 to 6 pm and Forbidden Cats Social Club from 6 to 7 pm.

Company Anniversary Party: Saturday, August 15th, starting at 4 pm at Company Wine Bar.

Tusk’s 10th Anniversary Party: Saturday, August 15th, from 8 to 10:30 pm at Tusk. Featuring Jess Pierce of Walter Scott Wines celebrating 10 years of Pierce Riesling, with wine and cocktails, food, and DJ Sappho, in celebration of ten years of Pierce and ten years of Tusk. Tickets $35, via link in Pierce Riesling’s bio.

North Valley Pop-Up: Saturday, August 15th, from 11 am to 1 pm at Market of Choice Belmont.

Bookstore Romance Day: Saturday, August 15th, from 1 to 6 pm at Grand Gesture Books. Hip Chicks Do Wine will be sampling and selling wines alongside Nana’s Exquisite Confections and tattoo artist Kyrsta Lannigan.

BIRDFAT: Saturday, August 15th, with seating reservations between 6 and 11 pm at SE 2nd and Salmon. Tiquette Bramlett, Founder of Henderson Ave Wines, and Chef Jonathan Biko Mandela Jones, Estate Chef at Bryn Mawr Vineyards, are joining forces for the first time with BIRDFAT, inspired by the salons of the Harlem Renaissance. $10 to reserve a seat; all food and beverage purchases à la carte. BIRDFAT returns for a second, limited-seating event on Saturday, September 19th, at Soho House Portland. Tickets can be found here.

Sip & Savor: Summer in Italy: Saturday, August 15th, from 3 to 5 pm in Cellar Z at Zupan’s Burnside. Celebrate Ferragosto, Italy’s beloved midsummer holiday, with a refreshing spritz plus five wines from Tuscany, Ischia, Liguria, Abruzzo, and Piedmont. Tickets are $45 and can be found here.

Pet Nat Patio: Sunday, August 16th, from 4 pm until close (10 pm) at Replicant Beer & Wine. A selection of three Pet-Nats, available by the glass, bottle, or as a flight, with a special tinned fish menu and bingo starting at 7 pm.

Plant Bingo: Sunday, August 16th, from 3 to 5 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine. Hosted by Adrienne Alexander. $25 (includes a glass of wine and a bingo card), benefiting Gifford’s Flowers plant prizes.

Paint and Sip: Monday, August 17th, from 4 to 7 pm at Company Wine Bar.

Wine Wednesday: Ancestral Bubbles: Wednesday, August 19th, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant.

Hot Dog Party 2: Electric Boogaloo: (Rescheduled) Wednesday, August 19th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop. Hot dogs with a wine flight pairing.

Hofgut Falkenstein Tasting: Thursday, August 20th, from 5:30 to 7 pm at E&R Wine Shop. With Tyler Hauptman from PDX Wine.

Protest Pours: Troy Anderson: Thursday, August 20th, starting at 6:30 pm at Ora et Labora. Part of Ora et Labora’s Protest Pours series, where they invite local leaders from a range of interfaith, ecumenical, and humanist traditions to share their perspective and help ground the community in hopeful rebellion. This installment features Troy Anderson. Free; 100% of proceeds from glass pours go toward the speaker’s honorarium and a charity of their choice.

Thursday Tastings: Trisaetum: Thursday, August 20th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Scout Wine Bar. Free.

Basque in the Sunshine Wine Tasting: Thursday, August 20th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Hofgut Falkenstein Tasting: Thursday, August 20th, from 5:30 to 7 pm at E&R Wine Shop. With Tyler Hauptman from PDX Wine.

Ribs & Rosé: Thursday, August 20th, from 5 to 7 pm at Spin the Bottle. Tickets $25, including a glass of rosé and house-made cherry-cola-glazed ribs.

Friday Tasting: Barbichette (Finger Lakes Natural Wine): Friday, August 21st, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines.

Friday Night Flight: Friday, August 21st, from 5 to 9 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Theme TBA.

Mexican Wine with Patrick of Beso Imports: Friday, August 21st, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Ora et Labora. Tickets are $30 and can be found here.

Market of Choice Cedar Mill Summer Concert Series: Friday, August 21st, from 6 to 7 pm at Market of Choice Cedar Mill. Live music on the patio, along with complimentary pours from La Biblioteca.

North Valley / La Biblioteca Pop-Up Tasting: Friday, August 21st, from 4 to 7 pm at Sip City Burnside. Complimentary tasting.

Frosé Friday: Friday, August 21st, from 4 to 7 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

Austrian Grüner Veltliner: Friday, August 21st, from 5 to 7 pm at Liner & Elsen. A tasting of Austria's classic spicy white wine, ranging from bright daily sippers to the storied grand crus of Wachau and Kremstal.

Southwest Hatch: Saturday, August 22nd, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. A Hatch chile-focused dinner paired with wine. $150.

Winemaker Tasting: Saturday, August 22nd, from 2 to 4 pm at 45th Parallel Wine Shop in St. Johns (RAM Cellars). Free tasting with glass pours and bottles available for purchase. 8527 N Lombard Avenue.

Velo Orange Pop-Up: Saturday, August 22nd, starting at 6 pm at Company Wine Bar.

Mt Etna Lava Flow: Saturday, August 22nd, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Wines from up, down, and all around one of Italy’s favorite volcanoes. Free.

Newsletter Selections from the Oceans and the Lakes: Saturday, August 22nd, from 12 to 4 pm at Liner & Elsen. A tasting exploring how coastal and lakeside terroir shapes wine, drawing from Spain, France, Italy, and Austria.

A Tasting of Benjamin Leroux's 2024 Burgundy Vintage: Tuesday, August 25th, starting at 6 pm at Liner & Elsen. Featuring the newly arrived 2024 vintage from one of Burgundy's best micro-negociant houses, a challenging but exceptional and rare year. Seated event, reservations required, $125 per seat.

Wine Wednesday: New Kids of Burgundy — Petit-Roy: Wednesday, August 26th, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant. Flight for $25.

The Wines of Portugal: Wednesday, August 26th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. Tickets are $45 and can be found here.

Summer Faves Wine Tasting: Thursday, August 27th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Friday Tasting: Beaujolais: Friday, August 28th, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines.

Friday Night Flight: Friday, August 28th, from 5 to 9 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Theme TBA.

Wild Child Winery Tasting: Friday, August 28th, from 5 to 8 pm at Replicant Beer & Wine. Monthly free wine tasting; Jonathan Honefenger will be pouring five of his Willamette Valley wines. Free, wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle.

La Biblioteca Pop-Up Tasting: Friday, August 28th, from 4 to 7 pm at John’s Marketplace Multnomah Village.

Cold Pizza Radio: Friday, August 28th, starting at 6 pm at Company Wine Bar.

Ebner, Correggia, and Fiorano: Saturday, August 29th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. New arrivals from Italian favorites. Free.

Andrew Minor Wines, Summer Wine Release Party: Sunday, August 30th, from 2 to 5 pm at Oregon Wine Reserve. Try the Durant Vineyard Chardonnay and other new releases. Tickets are $10, waived with a 2-bottle purchase. RSVP here.

Pet Nat Patio: Sunday, August 30th, from 4 pm until close (10 pm) at Replicant Beer & Wine. Same format as the August 16th Pet Nat Patio: three Pet-Nats by the glass, bottle, or flight, with a tinned fish menu and bingo starting at 7 pm.

Vineyard Brands BBQ on the Patio: Thursday, September 3rd, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. $25. Jacob Lee will be back on the grill for another BBQ paired with five wines from his portfolio. RSVP event.

Labor Day Weekend Wine & BBQ: Friday, September 4th through Sunday, September 6th (Friday 2–7 pm, Saturday 12–6 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm) at Hip Chicks Do Wine. Five wines plus a seasonal sangria flight, $25; BBQ small plates and growler fills available.

Plant Bingo: Friday, September 11th, from 6 to 8 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

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. RSVP event.

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.

Welcome to a special edition of 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.

What makes this week special is that in addition to the usual weekend events, the full August calendar has been updated. We are also starting to see winemakers step away to focus on harvest and shops announcing breaks to take advantage of this slower time.

None of this happens without the Portland wine community itself. The businesses, shops, and winemakers who share with me their events make this newsletter possible. I am the publisher, but it is truly a community effort to bring this all together.

Word of mouth is how this newsletter grows. If you know someone who’d enjoy it in their inbox each week, I’d really appreciate you sharing it with them. Also, if you know of any local wine organizations or foundations that you think would be interested in this work, please share it with them too.

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• For Wine Professionals

• Weekend Wine Events for July 31st through August 2nd

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

With August starting this weekend, I’ve updated the newsletter with more than 75 newly added events happening throughout the month. August is always an interesting month in Oregon wine because harvest is close enough that wineries are beginning to shift their focus, but the grapes aren’t quite ready yet. Over the next few weeks, you’ll notice fewer events hosted by local winemakers as they trade tasting rooms for vineyards and cellars, while importers and distributors begin stepping in with more educational tastings. Both offer incredible opportunities to discover new wines, just with a different perspective.

You’ll also see a few regular tasting series pause for harvest. Shops like Fates Bread & Wine and Mom & Pop Wine Shop will be taking a short break before returning later in the month, making this a good weekend to visit some of your favorite spots before harvest is in full swing.

This weekend also features two fantastic summer wine events. Drink Pink returns for its 13th year, but with its biggest change yet. After more than a decade as a backyard gathering among friends, this year’s festival expands to a two-day celebration at Furioso Vineyards, bringing together dozens of Oregon rosé producers, live music, local vendors, and plenty of pink. It’s been especially fun to watch this event grow after first getting to know the Two Sisters Drink Wine duo through Instagram, before they welcomed me into their backyard for one of the original Drink Pink celebrations.

If white wine is more your speed, Alba-Alba in McMinnville celebrates one of the Pacific Northwest’s most exciting grapes. Fourteen producers from Oregon, Washington, California, Spain, Portugal, and Japan will be pouring Albariño alongside Oregon albacore, highlighting just how well this vibrant coastal pairing works.

Finally, congratulations to Hip Chicks do Wine on being named Best Urban Winery in Willamette Week’s Best of Portland Readers’ Poll, along with the many other local wine businesses recognized this year. Hip Chicks is celebrating with sangria this weekend, and you’ll find a link to the full list of local wine winners here.

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.

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For Wine Professionals

• I am collecting August, September, and October wine events. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events. Adjustments and changes to already submitted events can be sent to pdxvineanddine@gmail.com.

• Seeking harvest interns? Share your harvest jobs with me, and I’ll share them here.

Weekend Wine Events for July 31st through August 2nd

Friday

• Friday, July 31st, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Argentina vs Chile, with Emily from Handcrafted, at Vino.

• Friday, July 31st, from 4 to 7 pm: Hofgut Falkenstein tasting at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, July 31st, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours with Hopper at Negociant.

• Friday, July 31st, from 4 to 9 pm: Copious Cellars glass pour takeover at Fates Bread and Bottle. Meet Copious Cellars’ winemaker Tyson.

• Friday, July 31st, from 4:30 to 7 pm: Wine tasting at John’s Marketplace, Multnomah. Meet winemaker Vivienne Kennedy of RAM Cellars.

• Friday, July 31st, from 4:30 to 7 pm: Gonzales Wine Co. tasting at John’s Marketplace, Powell with winemaker Cristina Gonzalez.

• Friday, July 31st, from 5 to 7 pm: A Fifth Friday Wine Club Flight at Liner & Elsen. Whenever the month furnishes an extra Friday night, they showcase their monthly Wine Club selections, with cheese and charcuterie on hand. $30 per flight, free for Wine Club members.

• Friday, July 31st, from 5 to 9 pm: Friday Night Flights with DJ Preacher’s Kid at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room.

• Friday, July 31st, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night: Ponzi Vineyards at Bouchon.

• Friday, July 31st, from 5 to 8 pm: Pop-Up Tasting featuring Balsall Creek at The Black Wine Market, Lake Oswego. $15 tasting, complimentary with bottle purchase.

• Friday, July 31st, from 5:30 pm until sunset: l’Orto Wine Fridays in the garden at l’Orto Nostrano. Featuring Purple Hands Winery.

• Friday, July 31st, from 6 pm until late: Grape Girls Patio Party at Prince Coffee Killingsworth. Wine, music, art, and flowers.

• Friday, July 31st, from 8 pm to 12 am: Late Late Sommar Night at Portland Wine Company, with the release of their new Garageland Gamay Noir. Wine, food, and a DJ. $10 advance / $20 door, free for industry and wine club members (ticket still required).

Saturday

• Saturday, Aug. 1st, from 12 to 6 pm: Sangria Saturday at Hip Chicks Do Wine. A flight of 6 wines plus 2 seasonal sangrias, celebrating their Willamette Week “Best Urban Winery” win. Sangria available by the glass or growler fill.

• Saturday, Aug. 1st, from 6 to 11 pm: Natty’s Wine Bar pop-up at The Wine Yard with LaPaushi + DJ Sanro. Tickets are $8 and can be found here.

Sunday

• Sunday, Aug. 2nd, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays at Bar West.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. This week, through August 2nd, the wines will be paired to The Odyssey. Then starting August 3rd, the wines will be paired to fan theories about Fourth Wing. 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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. This week’s featured producer is Human Cellars.

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.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. Check out the full lineup here.

Pizza Party Wednesdays: Every Wednesday in August, from 5 to 8 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Wood-fired pizzas from Portland Pizza Party, a complimentary flight, and wines available by the glass and bottle upon completion of the flight. Drop-in style, no reservations necessary. Each week features a different special guest for the complimentary flight: August 5th, Approachment Wines with winemaker Jessica West; August 12th, Washington Wines poured by Handcrafted Wines; August 19th, Project M Wines with winemaker Jerry Murray; August 26th, French Connections (French wines informing Oregon) featuring special guest John Soares of Lone Wolf.

COR Cellars Wine Tasting: Friday, July 31st, from 3 to 7 pm at Sea Horsey Bottle Shop in Lincoln City. This marks the first wine club Sea Horsey has ever joined, and features pours from a beautiful Columbia River Gorge winery.

Drink Pink Rosé Festival at Furioso Vineyards: Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, from 11 am to 4 pm at Furioso Vineyards. The 13th annual rosé festival by Two Sisters Drink Wine features dozens of Oregon producers, live music, a costume contest, and local vendors. Single-day passes are $55; weekend passes are $100 and can be found here.

Alba-Alba: A Celebration of Oregon Albacore & Albariño: Saturday, August 1st, from 5 to 8 pm at Mac Market in McMinnville. Fourteen Albariño producers from Oregon, Washington, California, Spain, Portugal, and Japan, paired with seafood and coastal culture, presented with Medina Wines and Visit McMinnville. Tickets $30 and can be found here.

Breezeway Wine Flights, Greek Tasting: Saturday, August 1st, from 1 to 3 pm at Zupan's Lake Oswego. A rotating lineup of crisp whites, roses, and bold reds from Greece, paired with chef-crafted bites. Tickets are $35 and can be found here.

Barrel Sampling with Ocelli Cellars and Stephen Goff Wines: Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1st through 2nd, 11 am to 5 pm at Ocelli Cellars, 20005 NE Fairview Dr, Dundee. Experience tasting wine straight from the barrel from two wineries. Complimentary add-on to the normal $25 tasting flight.

Perry Colin x Lucky Duck: Sunday, Aug. 2nd, from 3 to 6 pm at Lucky Duck in Carlton. A Chardonnay-focused tasting from this Willamette Valley producer, grown on organic and Biodynamic vineyards, with food by Hayward and Astral. À la carte, RSVP encouraged here.

Wine Tasting Challenge: Sunday, August 2nd, from 3 to 5:45 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. A blind tasting of 10 wines from Ricochet and around the world. RSVP required, reserve your seat here.

Wine Wednesday: Salty White Wine (Encore): Wednesday, August 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant.

Seth from Prufrock at Vino: Wednesday, August 5th, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino Wine Shop and Wine Bar. Seth will be pouring a lineup of wines from his book.

Eola Palooza: Thursday, August 6th, from 6 to 8 pm at Weedman Design Partners, 1905 NW 23rd Pl, Portland. The first annual industry gathering celebrating the wines, people, and collaborative spirit of the Eola-Amity Hills, hosted by Evesham Wood, Walter Scott Wines, and Cristom Vineyards.

An Evening with Martin Woods: 6-Course Wine Dinner: Thursday, August 6th, at 6 pm, at Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton, Portland. An intimate dinner with winemaker Evan Martin of Martin Woods Winery, featuring a six-course menu by Chef Jocelyn Chacón paired with wines from Oregon and Burgundy. Tickets are $290 per person, and can be found here.

An Evening in Spain: Thursday, August 6th, starting at 6 pm at Zupan’s Burnside. Journey to Spain through the lens of Marqués de Cáceres, a winery that has helped define the modern identity of Rioja for more than 50 years. A thoughtfully curated dinner features Spanish-inspired cuisine, gourmet conservas, and a selection of exceptional wines showcasing the estate’s dedication to quality, innovation, and sense of place. Tickets are $150 and can be found here.

Thursday Tastings: Flâneur Wines: Thursday, August 6th, from 5 to 7 pm, at The Scout Wine Bar. Free.

Pink vs Orange Wine Flight: Thursday, August 6th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Friday Night Tasting Failla Winery: Friday, August 7th, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines.

Tapas & Paella: Friday, August 7th, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. Chefs Alex and Michael prepare two paellas tableside, one meat and one seafood, with Spanish wine and sherry pairings throughout. Tickets are $175 and can be found here.

Friday Night Flight: Friday, August 7th, from 5 to 9 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Theme TBA.

Mars Water, August First Friday Tasting: Friday, August 7th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ora et Labora. Winemaker Blair Whitaker trained at Kerloo, Patterson Cellars, 00 Wines, RR Wines, and Keeler before becoming head winemaker at Lady Hill, and Mars Water bottles manifest his passion for crafting wines from a broad variety of grapes. $10, free for OEL club members, with your ticket credited toward the purchase of two bottles.

Market of Choice Music on the Patio: Friday, August 7th, from 6 to 7 pm at Market of Choice Cedar Mill. Live music and free wine tasting on the store’s patio with North Valley Vineyards.

Field Day Books & Bottles Anniversary Party: Saturday, August 8th, from 2 to 5 pm at Field Day Books & Bottles, 6836 NE Sandy Blvd. Free tasting, bottles available for purchase from RAM Cellars.

BIG SALE!: Saturday, August 8th, from 5 to 7 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Significant savings on dozens of different wines, up to 50% off.

Summer of Riesling: Saturday, August 8th, from 11 am to 2 pm at Varnum Vintners. Varnum Vintners has teamed up with Alumbra Cellars, Satyr Fire Wines, and Namasté Vineyards for the 2026 Summer of Riesling event, featuring over 12 wines from four producers including new single-vineyard and sparkling Varnum Rieslings. Lunch bites included. Tickets are $45; wine industry and Varnum Cru members can use code RIESLINGRULES for $15 off.

Tuesday Night Celebration: Tuesday, August 11th, from 7 to 11 pm at Living Room Wines. Caribbean club, Afro Latin, dancehall, reggaeton, and Afrobeats sounds spanning the diaspora, brought by Chagga Star (Oakland) and ALoSo, featuring special guest Black Daria (CDMX). 21+, $5–$10 suggested donation, no one turned away.

Wine Wednesday: Volcanic Wine: Wednesday, August 12th, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant.

Flipturn Cellars Tasting: Wednesday, August 12th, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. Meg from Flipturn Cellars will be pouring a lineup of her wines. Free.

Foundations II: Demystifying Wine Tasting: Wednesday, August 12th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. For those with a foundational understanding of how wine comes into existence, it’s time to dive into wine tasting, covering the key structural elements that compose a glass: sweetness, alcohol, acidity, and tannin. Tickets are $30 and can be found here.

RAM Cellars Tasting: Wednesday, August 12th, from 5 to 7 pm (or later) at Bottles and Cans, Arborlook Carts. Free tasting, bottles available for purchase.

Hot Dog Party 2: Electric Boogaloo: Wednesday, August 12th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop. Hot dogs with a wine flight pairing.

RAM Cellars Winemaker Tasting: Thursday, August 13th, from 5 to 7 pm at Spin the Bottle. Free tasting with glass pours and bottles available for purchase.

Thursday Tastings: La Biblioteca: Thursday, August 13th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Scout Wine Bar. Featured winery, complimentary tasting. Walk-in.

Calling All Fakers: Champagne Blind: Thursday, August 13th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop. Blind bubbly tasting.

Friday Tasting: Fumey-Chatelain (Jura): Friday, August 14th, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines.

North Valley Pop-Up: Friday, August 14th, from 3 to 6 pm at Hollywood Beverage Gladstone. Walk-in.

Frosé Friday: Friday, August 14th, from 4 to 7 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

Indie Wine Mixer, Southern Oregon Edition: Saturday, August 15th, from 12 to 5 pm at Phoenix Plaza Civic Center in Phoenix, Oregon. 20+ small production, independent Oregon wineries, food trucks, and DJs. Tickets can be found here.

Silobration NW at Abbey Road Farm: Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th, from 11 am to 4 pm, at Abbey Road Farm in Carlton. A free annual festival on the estate vineyard and farm, with wine tasting, live music, a farm store, kids' activities, and vendors. Sunday includes a 5K run/walk at 10 am with the Oregon Brewery Running Series. Free entry, food and goods available for purchase.

Redolent + Sacred Shore Winemakers Pouring: Saturday, August 15th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Italian-influenced Oregon winemakers. Free.

Final Weekend of RAM Cellars Pop-Up Tasting Room: Saturday, August 15th, from 2 to 7 pm and Sunday, August 16th, from 12 to 5 pm, at Mirrorball Northwest. Wine flights, glass pours, and bottles for sale, with live music by Folkefire from 5 to 6 pm and Forbidden Cats Social Club from 6 to 7 pm.

North Valley Pop-Up: Saturday, August 15th, from 11 am to 1 pm at Market of Choice Belmont.

Bookstore Romance Day: Saturday, August 15th, from 1 to 6 pm at Grand Gesture Books. Hip Chicks Do Wine will be sampling and selling wines alongside Nana’s Exquisite Confections and tattoo artist Kyrsta Lannigan.

BIRDFAT: Saturday, August 15th, with seating reservations between 6 and 11 pm at SE 2nd and Salmon. Tiquette Bramlett, Founder of Henderson Ave Wines, and Chef Jonathan Biko Mandela Jones, Estate Chef at Bryn Mawr Vineyards, are joining forces for the first time with BIRDFAT, inspired by the salons of the Harlem Renaissance. $10 to reserve a seat; all food and beverage purchases à la carte. BIRDFAT returns for a second, limited-seating event on Saturday, September 19th, at Soho House Portland. Tickets can be found here.

Sip & Savor: Summer in Italy: Saturday, August 15th, from 3 to 5 pm in Cellar Z at Zupan’s Burnside. Celebrate Ferragosto, Italy’s beloved midsummer holiday, with a refreshing spritz plus five wines from Tuscany, Ischia, Liguria, Abruzzo, and Piedmont. Tickets are $45 and can be found here.

Pet Nat Patio: Sunday, August 16th, from 4 pm until close (10 pm) at Replicant Beer & Wine. A selection of three Pet-Nats, available by the glass, bottle, or as a flight, with a special tinned fish menu and bingo starting at 7 pm.

Plant Bingo: Sunday, August 16th, from 3 to 5 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine. Hosted by Adrienne Alexander. $25 (includes a glass of wine and a bingo card), benefiting Gifford’s Flowers plant prizes.

Wine Wednesday: Ancestral Bubbles: Wednesday, August 19th, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant.

Hofgut Falkenstein Tasting: Thursday, August 20th, from 5:30 to 7 pm at E&R Wine Shop. With Tyler Hauptman from PDX Wine.

Protest Pours: Troy Anderson: Thursday, August 20th, starting at 6:30 pm at Ora et Labora. Part of Ora et Labora’s Protest Pours series, where they invite local leaders from a range of interfaith, ecumenical, and humanist traditions to share their perspective and help ground the community in hopeful rebellion. This installment features Troy Anderson. Free; 100% of proceeds from glass pours go toward the speaker’s honorarium and a charity of their choice.

Thursday Tastings: Trisaetum: Thursday, August 20th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Scout Wine Bar. Free.

Basque in the Sunshine Wine Tasting: Thursday, August 20th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Friday Tasting: Barbichette (Finger Lakes Natural Wine): Friday, August 21st, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines.

Friday Night Flight: Friday, August 21st, from 5 to 9 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Theme TBA.

Mexican Wine with Patrick of Beso Imports: Friday, August 21st, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Ora et Labora. Tickets are $30 and can be found here.

Market of Choice Cedar Mill Summer Concert Series: Friday, August 21st, from 6 to 7 pm at Market of Choice Cedar Mill. Live music on the patio, along with complimentary pours from La Biblioteca.

North Valley / La Biblioteca Pop-Up Tasting: Friday, August 21st, from 4 to 7 pm at Sip City Burnside. Complimentary tasting.

Frosé Friday: Friday, August 21st, from 4 to 7 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

Mt Etna Lava Flow: Saturday, August 22nd, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Wines from up, down, and all around one of their favorite volcanoes. Free.

Southwest Hatch: Saturday, August 22nd, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. A Hatch chile-focused dinner paired with wine. $150.

Winemaker Tasting: Saturday, August 22nd, from 2 to 4 pm at 45th Parallel Wine Shop in St. Johns (RAM Cellars). Free tasting with glass pours and bottles available for purchase. 8527 N Lombard Avenue.

Wine Wednesday: New Kids of Burgundy — Petit-Roy: Wednesday, August 26th, from 5 to 8 pm at Négociant. Flight for $25.

The Wines of Portugal: Wednesday, August 26th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. Tickets are $45 and can be found here.

Summer Faves Wine Tasting: Thursday, August 27th, from 4 pm until close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Friday Tasting: Beaujolais: Friday, August 28th, from 4 to 7 pm at Taborly Wines.

Friday Night Flight: Friday, August 28th, from 5 to 9 pm at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. Theme TBA.

Wild Child Winery Tasting: Friday, August 28th, from 5 to 8 pm at Replicant Beer & Wine. Monthly free wine tasting; Jonathan Honefenger will be pouring five of his Willamette Valley wines. Free, wines available for purchase by the glass or bottle.

La Biblioteca Pop-Up Tasting: Friday, August 28th, from 4 to 7 pm at John’s Marketplace Multnomah Village.

Ebner, Correggia, and Fiorano: Saturday, August 29th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. New arrivals from Italian favorites. Free.

Andrew Minor Wines, Summer Wine Release Party: Sunday, August 30th, from 2 to 5 pm at Oregon Wine Reserve. Try the Durant Vineyard Chardonnay and other new releases. Tickets are $10, waived with a 2-bottle purchase. RSVP here.

Pet Nat Patio: Sunday, August 30th, from 4 pm until close (10 pm) at Replicant Beer & Wine. Same format as the August 16th Pet Nat Patio: three Pet-Nats by the glass, bottle, or flight, with a tinned fish menu and bingo starting at 7 pm.

Vineyard Brands BBQ on the Patio: Thursday, September 3rd, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. $25. Jacob Lee will be back on the grill for another BBQ paired with five wines from his portfolio. RSVP event.

Labor Day Weekend Wine & BBQ: Friday, September 4th through Sunday, September 6th (Friday 2–7 pm, Saturday 12–6 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm) at Hip Chicks Do Wine. Five wines plus a seasonal sangria flight, $25; BBQ small plates and growler fills available.

Plant Bingo: Friday, September 11th, from 6 to 8 pm at Hip Chicks Do Wine.

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. RSVP event.

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

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

Want to follow along with my adventures as I attend many of these wine events?
Check out PDX Vine and Dine on Instagram!

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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.

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 with me what they are doing make this newsletter possible, and I am grateful for every one of them.

Word of mouth is how this newsletter grows. If you know someone who’d enjoy it in their inbox each week, I’d really appreciate you sharing it with them.

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• For Wine Professionals

• Weekend Wine Events for July 24th through 26th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

Yesterday, I saw a photo from Shea Guevara of Maypop Wine Co. showing a cluster of grapes already beginning to turn purple. Veraison, when grapes begin changing color as they ripen, is one of the first signs that harvest is approaching. With another warm summer in Oregon, many vineyards are expecting an earlier harvest than usual.

That also means the season for winemaker-led events is starting to wind down. Over the next few weeks, you’ll begin to see fewer tastings as winemakers shift their focus from pouring wine to spending long days in the vineyard and cellar. If you’ve been thinking about attending a winemaker-led tasting this summer, now is the time.

One great opportunity is Amity Assemble on Saturday, where seven producers, including GC Wines, Arabilis Wines, Auriginal Wines, Les Chevaux Ivres, Mendivia Wines, Redolent Wine Company, and Red Electric Wines, will be pouring alongside a menu of catered bites. You’ll find tickets and all the details in the Upcoming Oregon Wine Events section below.

If sparkling wine is more your style, Method Oregon takes over the Willamette Valley all weekend with vineyard walks, sparkling wine flights, masterclasses, disgorging demonstrations, and other individually ticketed experiences celebrating Oregon’s traditional method wines. The full lineup is also linked below.As always, this week’s newsletter is packed with weekend tastings, new releases, and events happening across Portland, with even more to look forward to as the summer calendar continues to fill in.

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.

Subscribe now

For Wine Professionals

• I am collecting August and September wine events, ideally before next week’s big beginning-of-August newsletter (released Friday, July 31st). I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events by Wednesday, August 29th.

• Seeking harvest interns? Share your harvest jobs with me, and I’ll share them here.

Weekend Wine Events for July 24th through 26th

Friday

• Friday, July 24th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Spanish wines, celebrating Spain’s World Cup win, at Vino.

• Friday, July 24th, from 4 to 7 pm: Weekly tasting featuring Goodfellow Wines at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, July 24th, from 4 to 7 pm: Summer playlist, perfect wines for summer at Mom & Pop Wine Shop.

• Friday, July 24th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours with Hopper at Negociant.

• Friday, July 24th, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night: Porch Pounders at Bouchon.

• Friday, July 24th, from 5 to 8 pm: Winemaker Matthew Rorick of Forlorn Hope, and Queen of the Sierra, pouring at Daydream.

• Friday, July 24th, from 5 to 8 pm: Monthly Wine Tasting featuring Willamette Valley wines with Delicious at Replicant Beer & Wine.

• Friday, July 24th, during open hours (reps arrive at 5 pm): Oliver McCrum and Delicious pouring Italian wines at Bar Martina.

• Friday, July 24th, starting at 5:30 pm until sunset: l’Orto Wine Fridays at Nostrana, in the garden, this week featuring Landmass.

• Friday, July 24th, starting at 5:30 pm: Summer Tomato Celebration, a tomato forward dinner paired from prosecco through Barolo, at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. Tickets are $150 and can be found here.

Saturday

• Saturday, July 25th, from 1 to 3:30 pm: Cab Franc Fest with guest winemaker Brian McCormick of Idiot’s Grace, pouring a vertical Mosier cabernet franc from 2007 to 2022 alongside global cab franc selections, at E&R Wine Shop. Free admission.

• Saturday, July 25th, from 4 to 8 pm: A Slabtown Summer Party featuring 7 wineries and 2 importers, with food available for purchase, at Liner & Elsen. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Purchase them here.

Sunday

• Sunday, July 26th, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays at Bar West.

• Sunday, July 26th, from 4 to 9 pm: Pet-Nat Patio, sparkling flights and by the glass/bottle, with a tinned fish menu and bingo starting at 7 pm, at Replicant Beer & Wine.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. This week, through July 26th, the wines will be several mini-flights paired to customer-requested TV shows. Then starting July 27th, the wines will be paired to The Odyssey. 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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. This week’s featured producer is Human Cellars.

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.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. Check out the full lineup here.

Summer Wine Series at Andina: All July, during open hours. Andina's sommelier team spotlights a rotating collection of wines each month; July's focus is West Coast wineries from Oregon, Washington, and California, several poured by the glass for the first time.

Members + Friends Open House at Failla Wines Oregon: Saturday, July 25th, from 1 to 4 pm. An afternoon at Failla’s Oregon property in Gaston featuring music, fresh oysters, caviar, new releases, and rare library wines, with the chance to meet founder Ehren Jordan. RSVP required; email brian@faillawines.com by July 21st.

Amity Assemble at GC Wines: Saturday, July 25th, from 12 to 4 pm at 203 5th St, Amity, OR. A curated tasting from seven producers paired with catered bites, including pulled pork sliders, focaccia with white bean purée, and quiches. Featuring GC Wines, Arabilis Wines, Auriginal Wines, Les Chevaux Ivres, Mendivia Wines, Redolent Wine Company, and Red Electric Wines. Tickets can be found here.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

New Kids of Burgundy: Wednesday, July 29th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Summertime Glou Glou, Porch Pounding Roses and Chillable Reds: Wednesday, July 29th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. A tasting of eight favorite pink and light red wines spanning classic and new wave styles, marking the midpoint of summer.

Drink Pink Rosé Festival at Furioso Vineyards: Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, from 11 am to 4 pm at Furioso Vineyards. The 13th annual rosé festival by Two Sisters Drink Wine features dozens of Oregon producers, live music, a costume contest, and local vendors. Single-day passes are $55; weekend passes are $100 and can be found here.

Alba-Alba: A Celebration of Oregon Albacore & Albariño: Saturday, August 1st, from 5 to 8 pm at Mac Market in McMinnville. Fourteen Albariño producers from Oregon, Washington, California, Spain, Portugal, and Japan, paired with seafood and coastal culture, presented with Medina Wines and Visit McMinnville. Tickets $30 and can be found here.

Breezeway Wine Flights, Greek Tasting: Saturday, August 1st, from 1 to 3 pm at Zupan's Lake Oswego. A rotating lineup of crisp whites, roses, and bold reds from Greece, paired with chef crafted bites. Tickets are $35 and can be found here.

Wine Tasting Challenge: Sunday, August 2nd, at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. A blind tasting of 10 wines from Ricochet and around the world. RSVP required, limited seats.

Eola Palooza: Thursday, August 6th, from 6 to 8 pm at Weedman Design Partners, 1905 NW 23rd Pl, Portland. The first annual industry gathering celebrating the wines, people, and collaborative spirit of the Eola-Amity Hills, hosted by Evesham Wood, Walter Scott Wines, and Cristom Vineyards.

An Evening with Martin Woods: 6-Course Wine Dinner: Thursday, August 6th, at 6 pm, at Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton, Portland. An intimate dinner with winemaker Evan Martin of Martin Woods Winery, featuring a six-course menu by Chef Jocelyn Chacón paired with wines from Oregon and Burgundy. Tickets are $290 per person, and can be found here.

Tapas & Paella: Friday, August 7th, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. Chefs Alex and Michael prepare two paellas tableside, one meat and one seafood, with Spanish wine and sherry pairings throughout. Tickets are $175 and can be found here.

Indie Wine Mixer, Southern Oregon Edition: Saturday, August 15th, from 12 to 5 pm at Phoenix Plaza Civic Center in Phoenix, Oregon. 20+ small production, independent Oregon wineries, food trucks, and DJs. Tickets can be found here.

Silobration NW at Abbey Road Farm: Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th, from 11 am to 4 pm, at Abbey Road Farm in Carlton. A free annual festival on the estate vineyard and farm, with wine tasting, live music, a farm store, kids' activities, and vendors. Sunday includes a 5K run/walk at 10 am with the Oregon Brewery Running Series. Free entry, food and goods available for purchase.

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

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!

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

Want to follow along with my adventures as I attend many of these wine events?
Check out PDX Vine and Dine on Instagram!

Is there anything else you’d like to see in upcoming newsletters? Let me know!

Subscribe now

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.

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 with me what they are doing make this newsletter possible, and I am grateful for every one of them.

Word of mouth is how this newsletter grows. If you know someone who’d enjoy it in their inbox each week, I’d really appreciate you sharing it with them.

Share

In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• For Wine Professionals

• Weekend Wine Events for July 17th through 19th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

There is a lot happening around Portland this weekend, even beyond wine. The Cathedral Park Jazz Festival returns Friday through Sunday, with performances streamed live on KBOO Radio if you can’t make it to St. Johns. It’s also Pride weekend, with the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival happening Saturday and Sunday and the Pride Parade taking over downtown on Sunday.

Soccer fans can also catch the FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday. Several Portland wine bars, including Idle, Liner & Elsen, and Replicant Beer & Wine, will likely be showing the match.

For wine lovers, Saturday is one of the biggest events of the summer. Petit Monde Wine Merchant celebrates its 15th anniversary with Let It Flow!, bringing together more than 25 producers pouring more than 100 handcrafted wines from France, Italy, and the West Coast at Jupiter NEXT Hotel. You’ll find tickets and all the details in the Upcoming Oregon Wine Events section below.

As always, this week’s newsletter is packed with weekend tastings, new releases, and events happening across Portland, with even more to look forward to as the summer calendar continues to fill in.

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.

Subscribe now

For Wine Professionals

• I am collecting July and August wine events, and booking out my own event attendance for late August and September. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events.

• Seeking harvest interns? Share your harvest jobs with me, and I’ll share them here.

Weekend Wine Events for July 17th through 19th

Friday

• Friday, July 17th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Loire Valley at Vino.

• Friday, July 17th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours at Negociant with wine steward Hopper.

• Friday, July 17th, from 4 to 7 pm: Fifty Shades of Gris (Pinot Gris) tasting at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, July 17th, from 4:30 to 7 pm: Friday Night wine tasting with Sealionne Wines, plus sake with Namazake Paul, at John’s Marketplace Multnomah.

• Friday, July 17th, from 5 to 7 pm: Grenache from Around the World at Liner & Elsen.

• Friday, July 17th, from 5 to 8 pm: Fall in love with Patricia Green Cellars at Bouchon. $25, waived with a 2 bottle purchase.

• Friday, July 17th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: World Cup Wines Tasting, $10, at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, July 17th, starting at 5:30 pm until sunset: l’Orto Wine Fridays at Nostrana, in the garden. Featuring New Winemakers.

• Friday, July 17th, from 6 pm to close: Magnum and Half Magnum party with John Soares of Lone Wolf Wine and Sacred Shore Wines at Les Caves Wine Bar.

Saturday

• Saturday, July 18th, from 11 am to 4 pm: Let It Flow! Petit Monde Wine Fair at Jupiter NEXT Hotel. Celebrate Petit Monde Wine Merchant’s 15th anniversary by meeting more than 25 producers pouring 100+ handcrafted wines from France, Italy, and the West Coast. Tickets are $48 and can be found here.

• Saturday, July 18th, from 12 to 4 pm: At the Winemaker’s Barrel with Twill Cellars, winemaker Chris, at Liner & Elsen.

• Saturday, July 18th, from 2 to 6 pm: Vincent Wine Company at Portland Wine Company.

• Saturday, July 18th, starting at 7 pm: Marigny glass pour takeover, with red beans and rice and fried chicken, at Nil Wine Bar.

Sunday

• Sunday, July 19th, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays at Bar West

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. This week, through July 19th, the wines will be paired to Taylor Swift’s Eras. Then starting July 20th, there will be several mini-flights paired to customer-requested TV shows. 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. This Friday, from 8 to midnight, there is a special DJ set by Jonathan Werth as he starts his “goodbye Portland” tour. You may know him from his excellent hospitality and wine knowledge at Daydream, Heavenly Creatures, and Sweedeedee.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. This week’s featured producer is Human Cellars.

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.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. Check out the full lineup here.

Summer Wine Series at Andina: All July, during open hours. Andina's sommelier team spotlights a rotating collection of wines each month; July's focus is West Coast wineries from Oregon, Washington, and California, several poured by the glass for the first time.

White Wine & Seafood Soirée at Iterum Wines’ Orchard House Estate: Saturday, July 18th, with seating available from 12 to 2:30 pm or 3 to 5:30 pm. An afternoon of crisp white wines and fresh seafood with vineyard views in the Eola-Amity Hills, featuring Joe Dobbes. $100 per ticket, $85 for subscription holders. Tickets can be found here.

Lobster & Clam Bake: Saturday, July 18th, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. A New England, style four-course feast, featuring Maine lobster tails, Manila clams, and wild Pacific shrimp, with wine pairings through dessert. Tickets are $175, and can be found here.

Great White Wine Experience: Saturday, July 18th, from 11 am to 4:30 pm at Left Coast Estate, in Rickreall. The 11th annual celebration brings together Willamette Valley wineries pouring exclusively white wines. Guests can stroll the estate at their own pace, browse a curated artisan market, and enjoy BBQ, wood-fired pizza, and charcuterie from on-site vendors, with live music from Blacksmith Neighbors and Bailey Heide.

BBQ Wine Pairings Class: Tuesday, July 21st, from 6:30 to 8 pm at Living Room Wines. A wine class exploring pairings for grilled, smoky, and spice rubbed foods.

Kann Cellar Series Dinner with Evening Land: Wednesday, July 22nd at Kann Restaurant. A dinner pairing Evening Land's terroir-driven Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays with a Haitian menu from Kann, joined by Evening Land's winemaker. Ticket price and link not yet posted.

Everyone Needs a Riesling: Wednesday, July 22nd, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Cho Wines Tasting: Wednesday, July 22nd, at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

Summer Tomato Celebration: Friday, July 24th, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. A tomato forward dinner with courses paired from prosecco through Barolo. Tickets are $150 and can be found here.

Monthly Wine Tasting: Friday, July 24th, from 5 to 8 pm, at Replicant Beer & Wine. Featuring Willamette Valley wines with Delicious.

A Slabtown Summer Party: Saturday, July 25th, from 4 to 8 pm at Liner & Elsen. Featuring 7 wineries and 2 importers, with food available for purchase. Tickets are $15 and can be found here.

Cab Franc Fest: Saturday, July 25th, from 1 to 3:30 pm at E&R Wine Shop, free admission. Guest winemaker Brian McCormick of Idiot’s Grace pours a vertical of Mosier cabernet franc spanning 2007 to 2022, alongside E&R’s own global cab franc selections including Bourgueil, Chinon, and Cyprus and Saumur examples.

Members + Friends Open House at Failla Wines Oregon: Saturday, July 25th, from 1 to 4 pm. An afternoon at Failla’s Oregon property in Gaston featuring music, fresh oysters, caviar, new releases, and rare library wines, with the chance to meet founder Ehren Jordan. RSVP required; email brian@faillawines.com by July 21st.

Amity Assemble at GC Wines: Saturday, July 25th, from 12 to 4 pm at 203 5th St, Amity, OR. A curated tasting from seven producers paired with catered bites, including pulled pork sliders, focaccia with white bean purée, and quiches. Featuring GC Wines, Arabilis Wines, Auriginal Wines, Les Chevaux Ivres, Mendivia Wines, Redolent Wine Company, and Red Electric Wines. Tickets can be found here.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

Pet-Nat Patio: Sunday, July 26th, from 4 to 9 pmat Replicant Beer & Wine. A selection of sparkling wine flights or by the glass/bottle, with a special tinned fish menu, and bingo starting at 7 pm.

New Kids of Burgundy: Wednesday, July 29th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Summertime Glou Glou, Porch Pounding Roses and Chillable Reds: Wednesday, July 29th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. A tasting of eight favorite pink and light red wines spanning classic and new wave styles, marking the midpoint of summer.

Drink Pink Rosé Festival at Furioso Vineyards: Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, from 11 am to 4 pm at Furioso Vineyards. The 13th annual rosé festival by Two Sisters Drink Wine features dozens of Oregon producers, live music, a costume contest, and local vendors. Single-day passes are $55; weekend passes are $100 and can be found here.

Alba-Alba: A Celebration of Oregon Albacore & Albariño: Saturday, August 1st, from 5 to 8 pm at Mac Market in McMinnville. Fourteen Albariño producers from Oregon, Washington, California, Spain, Portugal, and Japan, paired with seafood and coastal culture, presented with Medina Wines and Visit McMinnville. Tickets $30 and can be found here.

Breezeway Wine Flights, Greek Tasting: Saturday, August 1st, from 1 to 3 pm at Zupan's Lake Oswego. A rotating lineup of crisp whites, roses, and bold reds from Greece, paired with chef crafted bites. Tickets are $35 and can be found here.

Wine Tasting Challenge: Sunday, August 2nd, at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. A blind tasting of 10 wines from Ricochet and around the world. RSVP required, limited seats.

Eola Palooza: Thursday, August 6th, from 6 to 8 pm at Weedman Design Partners, 1905 NW 23rd Pl, Portland. The first annual industry gathering celebrating the wines, people, and collaborative spirit of the Eola-Amity Hills, hosted by Evesham Wood, Walter Scott Wines, and Cristom Vineyards.

Tapas & Paella: Friday, August 7th, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. Chefs Alex and Michael prepare two paellas tableside, one meat and one seafood, with Spanish wine and sherry pairings throughout. Tickets are $175 and can be found here.

Indie Wine Mixer, Southern Oregon Edition: Saturday, August 15th, from 12 to 5 pm at Phoenix Plaza Civic Center in Phoenix, Oregon. 20+ small production, independent Oregon wineries, food trucks, and DJs. Tickets can be found here.

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

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!

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

Want to follow along with my adventures as I attend many of these wine events?
Check out PDX Vine and Dine on Instagram!

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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.

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 with me what they are doing make this newsletter possible, and I am grateful for every one of them.

Word of mouth is how this newsletter grows. If you know someone who’d enjoy it in their inbox each week, I’d really appreciate you sharing it with them.

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• For Wine Professionals

• Guest Wine Writer

• Weekend Wine Events for July 10th through 12th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

This week’s newsletter has a little bit of everything: new wine releases from Meliora, summer wine flights, and an event pairing poetry with wine. All of it is in the Weekend Wine Events section below.

A few weeks ago, during Oregon Pinot Camp, I came across a piece by Alex Stoffel about his experience and what he took away from it. It resonated with me because he really got what I think makes Oregon wine special: the focus on sustainable farming and a community that values people over competition. I reached out and asked him to write something for this newsletter. You can find his full piece, along with links to more of his writing, in the Guest Wine Writer section.

This weekend in Portland kicks off Portland Arts Week, the inaugural summit activating the Cultural Corridor with exhibitions, performances, dialogues, and community events. This year’s theme sits at the intersection of art and sports, and the programming spans the Portland Art Museum, PICA, a citywide gallery walk, and more. Worth exploring if you’re out and about this weekend. Find more details here.

And we are starting to see events fill in for later in July and August, so keep an eye on the Upcoming Events section as that continues to build out.

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.

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For Wine Professionals

• I am collecting July and August wine events, and booking out my own event attendance for late August and September. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events.

• Seeking harvest interns? Share your harvest jobs with me, and I’ll share them here.

• For the Johan Vineyards event this weekend, industry friends can get a $10 ticket using code INDUSTRYAF.

Guest Wine Writer

From time to time, I like to share a piece from another wine writer whose work I think is worth your time. I hope it introduces you to a few new voices and encourages you to support the growing wine community on Substack. After reading Alex’s reflections on Oregon Pinot Camp, I invited him to expand on those ideas for this week’s guest feature.

Alex Stoffel is a wine writer and wine buyer for a store in Maine. He publishes Wine Missives, a weekly Substack exploring themes of wine, food, community, and history that often lead into general philosophical ramblings. In addition to his writing, he focuses on wine buying and hosting events for his store alongside other local restaurants and private clients. He has completed a harvest in Tuscany, attended Oregon Pinot Camp, and essentially just loves all things wine.

“I will begin by highlighting my most recent revelation: not all domestic wine is created equal. My most recent trip to the Willamette Valley in Oregon provided me with some much-needed exposure and context. You could say that my preferences lean Old World as a former prep school history teacher focused on ancient Greece & Rome. In fact, it was a lightbulb moment during my time abroad in Florence, amidst a meal of ragu di cinghiale and a Chianti Classico Riserva, that set me upon this path of wine. However, time in place has reworked preconceived notions I had regarding New World wine. There is something special happening in Oregon, folks.

Let me directly contrast the two major wine-growing regions of the United States: California & Oregon. If California is seen as producing mostly industrialized wine, then Oregon should be categorized as producing soulful wine that represents the land from which it hails. There is such a commitment among these wineries to uphold sustainable practices, with some leaning even further into organic and biodynamic approaches. In my mind, the idea of terroir can only apply when the grapes themselves are not muddled with chemicals and synthetics. Does that mean that the Willamette Valley, of all the domestic wine-growing regions, can really hit the nuances wine lovers and consumers are looking for? I would argue yes.

Take something like the Percheron Block bottling from Illahe, for example. This is a winery that still uses draft horses to till a specific vineyard site of Pinot Noir. The result is something ethereal, soulful, and nuanced. The wine offers beautiful red fruit, full of verve, accompanied by a backbone of earth that one cannot ignore. Touring the Illahe winery with owners Brad and Bethany underscored the fact that these folks deeply care about the earth they farm. And, at the end of the day, wine is an agricultural product above all. Maybe that is the most important thing we have lost sight of recently. It is easy to feel disconnected from the roots of wine with all the pomp & circumstance surrounding it. However, it is our job to remind people of this simple fact. The winemakers and industry people in Oregon have not forgotten about this. In fact, it seems to be their main argument. They shout from the rooftops, “Our wines are products of the land! Drink them and connect back to nature!” It’s about time we listened to them.”

Here is the piece that inspired my request, plus one that highlights Alex’s time harvesting in Tuscany:

Wine Missives

I Freaking Love The Willamette Valley, and You Should Too

Missive: I Freaking Love the Willamette Valley, and You Should Too…

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2 months ago · 30 likes · 15 comments · Alexander Stoffel

Wine Missives

Ora et Labora: Working the Vineyard

Bakkanali Kani Toscana IGT…

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a year ago · 18 likes · 17 comments · Alexander Stoffel

Weekend Wine Events for July 10th through 12th

Friday

• Friday, Jul. 10th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Wines of the Veneto at Vino.

• Friday, Jul. 10th, from 4 to 7 pm: Meliora Wine Co. 2024 Vintage Release Party at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, Jul. 10th, from 4 to 7 pm: Four new arrivals from Spain tasting (two whites, two reds — two well-known grapes, two lesser known varieties) at Mom & Pop Wine Shop.

• Friday, Jul. 10th, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night: Rosés at Bouchon. $25, or waived with a 2 bottle purchase of anything in the shop.

• Friday, Jul. 10th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Light Summer Time Wines with Mitchell Wine Group at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, Jul. 10th, from 5 to 9 pm: Friday Night Flights featuring Eola Amity Hills AVA at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room.

• Friday, Jul. 10th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours at Negociant with Hopper.

• Friday, Jul. 10th, starting at 5:30 pm until sunset: l’Orto Wine Fridays in the garden at l’Orto at Nostrana. Featuring Nate Ready & Hiyu.

• Friday, Jul. 10th, from 5 to 7 pm: Popoysters pop-up with Banville Wine at The Black Wine Market. Check their website to reserve your oysters and flight.

Saturday

• Saturday, Jul. 11th, from 12 to 4 pm: French Newsletter Selections in honor of Bastille Day at Liner & Elsen.

• Saturday, Jul. 11th, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Poetic Wines with Bottom Feeders Book Collective at E&R Wine Shop. Sip and Read.

• Saturday, Jul. 11th, from 1 to 4 pm: World Cup Wines tasting at Westside Wines.

• Saturday, Jul. 11th, from 2 to 8 pm: 2 Wheels, 2 Williams, 2 Wines at Ora et Labora. A bike-friendly pour-through featuring two special wines selected for the day.

Sunday

• Sunday, Jul. 12th, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays at Bar West.

• Sunday, Jul. 12th, from 2 to 6 pm: Astral and Landmass Tomato Season release party. Taste, learn, and nerd out over all things tomato. Wear your best tomato-inspired outfit, grab a glass or can of Tomato Season, and hang on the Landmass patio.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Budget Fest continues until July 5th. Then through July 19th, the wines will be paired to Taylor Swift’s Eras.

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.

• Friday, July 10th from 8 pm until closing: Love of Music with DJs Cristian Alborz Oldham & Mark Lewis at Nil Wine Bar.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. This week's featured producer is Gonzalez Wine Co., with winemaker Cristina Gonzalez.

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. June lineup: June 26th, Electric White Wines of Oregon with John House of Ovum.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. Check out the full lineup here.

Summer Wine Series at Andina: All July, during open hours. Andina's sommelier team spotlights a rotating collection of wines each month; July's focus is West Coast wineries from Oregon, Washington, and California, several poured by the glass for the first time.

Flipturn Cellars Winery Pop Up: Friday, July 10th, from 5 to 8 pm at Corcilla Cellars. Meg Rulli of Flipturn Cellars joins for a flight of her wines, supporting local women in wine.

5th Annual Helvetia Farm Market Wine Fest: Saturday, July 11th and Saturday, September 5th, from 1 to 6 pm at Helvetia Farm Market. An afternoon of wine tasting with food vendors and live music. Admission includes a passport for sampling and a keepsake wine glass. $35.

Johan After Hours: Saturday, July 11th, from 4 pm to dusk at Johan Vineyard. An evening at the vineyard, celebrating the release of their summer wines and the height of the season at the vineyard. Tickets and details can be found here.

Italian Disco: Saturday, July 11th, at 2 pm at Artist Block Wine. A vineyard party themed around Italian disco. Find tickets here.

Bar Zē, McMinnville Edition at Alea Bakery: Saturday, July 11th, at 6 pm. Zē Wines brings its Bar Zē pop-up to McMinnville, featuring a rotating wine lineup alongside a menu from one of McMinnville’s top culinary teams.

Bastille Day at Arden: Tuesday, July 14th by reservation. A four-course shared prix fixe dinner for $75, with French wines available by the glass, pairing pour, or bottle.

Valley Pour, Kann Cellar Series: Tuesday, July 14th, in two sessions, 5:30 to 6:45 pm or 6:45 to 8 pm at Kann. A first-ever walk-around tasting featuring eight Willamette Valley wineries under one roof, with tastings, a Cellar Series journal, a wine key, and bites from Kann’s kitchen included. Tickets are $50 and can be found here.

Oyster Happy Hour & Bastille Day Celebration: Tuesday, July 14th, at 5:30 pm at Living Room Wines.

Southern Italian Summer: Wednesday, July 15th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Ram Cellars Tasting: Wednesday, July 15th, at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

Bubbles & Burgers: Thursday, July 16th, from 5 to 7 pm at Spin the Bottle. The first round of a pop-up series pairing fun foods with wine. Ticket includes a house-made mini Big Mac and a glass of red bubbles from RAM Cellars, with additional wine and snacks available for purchase and music from Teal. $25. Tickets available here.

Pintxo Party: Thursday, July 16th, from 5 to 9 pm at The Fates Bread and Bottle Co. A collaboration between Kathleen Stewart of Delicious Wines and Chanelle Sinclair of The Fates, pairing Basque wines, including Basque cider and Txakoli, with a pintxos menu.

World Cup Wines Tasting: Friday, July 17th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Portland Bottle Shop, $10.

Let It Flow!: Saturday, July 18th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Jupiter NEXT. Petit Monde Wine Merchant is turning 15 and they are in a celebratory mood. "Come Along!” to meet the makers and taste their hand-crafted wines. Over 25 producers from Europe and the West Coast will be in attendance pouring. Tickets are $48 and can be found here.

White Wine & Seafood Soirée at Iterum Wines’ Orchard House Estate: Saturday, July 18th, with seating available from 12 to 2:30 pm or 3 to 5:30 pm. An afternoon of crisp white wines and fresh seafood with vineyard views in the Eola-Amity Hills, featuring Joe Dobbes. $100 per ticket, $85 for subscription holders. Tickets can be found here.

Lobster & Clam Bake: Saturday, July 18th, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. A New England, style four-course feast, featuring Maine lobster tails, Manila clams, and wild Pacific shrimp, with wine pairings through dessert. Tickets are $175, and can be found here.

BBQ Wine Pairings Class: Tuesday, July 21st, from 6:30 to 8 pm at Living Room Wines. A wine class exploring pairings for grilled, smoky, and spice rubbed foods.

Kann Cellar Series Dinner with Evening Land: Wednesday, July 22nd at Kann Restaurant. A dinner pairing Evening Land's terroir-driven Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays with a Haitian menu from Kann, joined by Evening Land's winemaker. Ticket price and link not yet posted.

Everyone Needs a Riesling: Wednesday, July 22nd, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Cho Wines Tasting: Wednesday, July 22nd, at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

Summer Tomato Celebration: Friday, July 24th, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. A tomato forward dinner with courses paired from prosecco through Barolo. Tickets are $150 and can be found here.

A Slabtown Summer Party: Saturday, July 25th, from 4 to 8 pm at Liner & Elsen. Featuring 7 wineries and 2 importers, with food available for purchase. Tickets are $15 and can be found here.

Members + Friends Open House at Failla Wines Oregon: Saturday, July 25th, from 1 to 4 pm. An afternoon at Failla’s Oregon property in Gaston featuring music, fresh oysters, caviar, new releases, and rare library wines, with the chance to meet founder Ehren Jordan. RSVP required; email brian@faillawines.com by July 21st.

Amity Assemble at GC Wines: Saturday, July 25th, from 12 to 4 pm at 203 5th St, Amity, OR. A curated tasting from seven producers paired with catered bites, including pulled pork sliders, focaccia with white bean purée, and quiches. Featuring GC Wines, Arabilis Wines, Auriginal Wines, Les Chevaux Ivres, Mendivia Wines, Redolent Wine Company, and Red Electric Wines. Tickets can be found here.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

New Kids of Burgundy: Wednesday, July 29th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Summertime Glou Glou, Porch Pounding Roses and Chillable Reds: Wednesday, July 29th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. A tasting of eight favorite pink and light red wines spanning classic and new wave styles, marking the midpoint of summer.

Drink Pink Rosé Festival at Furioso Vineyards: Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, from 11 am to 4 pm at Furioso Vineyards. The 13th annual rosé festival by Two Sisters Drink Wine features dozens of Oregon producers, live music, a costume contest, and local vendors. Single-day passes are $55; weekend passes are $100 and can be found here.

Alba-Alba: A Celebration of Oregon Albacore & Albariño: Saturday, August 1st, from 5 to 8 pm at Mac Market in McMinnville. Fourteen Albariño producers from Oregon, Washington, California, Spain, Portugal, and Japan, paired with seafood and coastal culture, presented with Medina Wines and Visit McMinnville. Tickets $30 and can be found here.

Breezeway Wine Flights, Greek Tasting: Saturday, August 1st, from 1 to 3 pm at Zupan's Lake Oswego. A rotating lineup of crisp whites, roses, and bold reds from Greece, paired with chef crafted bites. Tickets are $35 and can be found here.

Eola Palooza: Thursday, August 6th, from 6 to 8 pm at Weedman Design Partners, 1905 NW 23rd Pl, Portland. The first annual industry gathering celebrating the wines, people, and collaborative spirit of the Eola-Amity Hills, hosted by Evesham Wood, Walter Scott Wines, and Cristom Vineyards.

Tapas & Paella: Friday, August 7th, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. Chefs Alex and Michael prepare two paellas tableside, one meat and one seafood, with Spanish wine and sherry pairings throughout. Tickets are $175 and can be found here.

Indie Wine Mixer, Southern Oregon Edition: Saturday, August 15th, from 12 to 5 pm at Phoenix Plaza Civic Center in Phoenix, Oregon. 20+ small production, independent Oregon wineries, food trucks, and DJs. Tickets can be found here.

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

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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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.

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.

This week is a special edition. In addition to the usual weekend events, the full July calendar has been updated, and we are even starting to see August events come in. It is shaping up to be a full summer.

None of this happens without the Portland wine community itself. The businesses, shops, and winemakers who share with me what they are doing make this newsletter possible, and I am grateful for every one of them.

If you know someone who would want this in their inbox, I would love it if you passed it along.

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• For Wine Professionals

• Weekend Wine Events for July 3rd through 5th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

Fourth of July weekend is here, and whether you’re staying in Portland, hosting a backyard BBQ, or looking for a reason to get out of the house, there are plenty of wine events and tastings happening around town. If you’re picking up a bottle for the holiday, many local wine shops are also open with staff ready to help you find the perfect pairing for everything from burgers and hot dogs to fresh summer salads.

Looking beyond the holiday weekend, I’ve updated the July calendar with even more tastings, winemaker visits, and special events. Plus, I’ve already started adding August dates as they’re announced. If you’re someone who likes planning ahead, be sure to check back throughout the month as I’ll continue updating the calendar with new events.

And if you’re already thinking ahead to Monday, several Portland wine bars will be showing the USA vs. Belgium match. Head to Replicant Beer & Wine, Idle, The Flock, or Liner & Elsen to cheer on Team USA with a glass of wine in hand.

You’ll find this weekend’s tastings and events below, along with the rest of July’s growing calendar.

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.

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For Wine Professionals

• I am collecting July and August wine events, and booking out my own event attendance for late August and September. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events.

• Seeking harvest interns? Share your harvest jobs with me, and I’ll share them here.

Weekend Wine Events for July 3rd through 5th

Friday

• Friday, Jul. 3rd, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: American Wines at Vino.

• Friday, Jul. 3rd, from 4 to 7 pm: Zinfandel, America’s Grape, tasting at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, Jul. 3rd, from 5 to 7 pm: Friday Flights: Sparkling American Wine at Liner & Elsen.

• Friday, Jul. 3rd, from 12 to 6 pm: Sip & Shop at Bouchon, closing early on Friday in lieu of the usual Flight Night.

• Friday, Jul. 3rd, from 5 to 9 pm: Friday Night Flights at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room.

• Friday, Jul. 3rd, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours at Negociant, cellar pours selected by wine steward Hopper.

• Friday, Jul. 3rd, from 3 to 5 pm: Petit Monde wine tasting at Providore Fine Foods, a free preview of the upcoming Let It Flow! wine fair.

• Friday, Jul. 3rd, from 5 to 8 pm: Semillas Farm First Friday Tasting at Ora et Labora. $10, featuring winemaker Sterling Whitted of Holden.

Saturday

• Saturday, Jul. 4th, from 1 to 3 pm: Breezeway Wine Flights Rosé Tasting at Zupan’s, Lake Oswego. A self-paced, drop-in rosé tasting with six festive pours and chef-crafted bites for the Fourth. Tickets are $35 and can be found here.

Sunday

• Sunday, Jul. 5th, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays at Bar West

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Budget Fest continues until July 5th. Then through July 19th, the wines will be paired to Taylor Swift’s Eras.

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. Special guest Saturday, July 4th: Blake Rhein (@snoobz), guitarist for Durand Jones & The Indications and researcher at Numero Group, brings his soul-steeped sensibility to the decks.

• Friday, July 3rd, starting at 10 pm: LIVING with Sparrow, Lu & Meowhouse at Living Room Wines.

• Friday, July 3rd, from 7 to 10 pm: Studio Mule Pop Up at Statera Cellars. A sunset session hosted by Studio Mule proprietor Toshiya Kawasaki of Tokyo, with natural wines selected by Phaedra Brucato. Free entry.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. This week's featured producer is Gonzalez Wine Co., with winemaker Cristina Gonzalez.

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. June lineup: June 26th, Electric White Wines of Oregon with John House of Ovum.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. Check out the full lineup here.

Summer Wine Series at Andina: All July, during open hours. Andina's sommelier team spotlights a rotating collection of wines each month; July's focus is West Coast wineries from Oregon, Washington, and California, several poured by the glass for the first time.

Staff Picks from the Cellar: Wednesday, July 8th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Foundations I, Wine for Newbies: Wednesday, July 8th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. An introduction to the basics of wine production and reading a label, for anyone who’s ever felt lost in front of a wine shelf or restaurant list. Tickets are $30 and can be found here.

North Valley Vineyards Tasting: Wednesday, July 8th, at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

An Evening with Domaines Ott: Thursday, July 9th, starting at 6 pm at Zupan’s Burnside. An all-inclusive, candlelit outdoor dinner celebrating the debut of the 2025 Domaines Ott Cru rosés, with each course paired to a different Ott bottling. Tickets are $150 and can be found here.

Bree Stock of Limited Addition Wines, Winemaker Tasting: Thursday, July 9th, from 5 to 7 pm at Spin the Bottle. Free tasting featuring wines from Bree Stock's Crush series, with snacks, extra glasses, and bottles to go available for purchase.

Cantina Antonioli & Petit Monde Takeover: Thursday, July 9th, from 6 to 10 pm at Company. Join Simon from Petit Monde as he pours the wines from Giulia & Giorgio Antonioli. A couple rehabilitating the ancient, abandoned vineyards located on the slopes of the Apennine Mountains around the medieval town of Gubbio. This is also a preview of some of the wines being poured at Let it Flow! on July 18th.

Pop Oyster PDX Wine Pairing: Friday, July 10th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Poetic Wine with Bottomfeeders Book Collective: Saturday, July 11th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Free tasting alongside a used book sale from Bottomfeeders Book Collective, pairing wine and poetry for the afternoon.

5th Annual Helvetia Farm Market Wine Fest: Saturday, July 11th and Saturday, September 5th, from 1 to 6 pm at Helvetia Farm Market. An afternoon of wine tasting with food vendors and live music. Admission includes a passport for sampling and a keepsake wine glass. $35.

Italian Disco: Saturday, July 11th, at 2 pm at Artist Block Wine. A vineyard party themed around Italian disco. Find tickets here.

Bar Zē, McMinnville Edition at Alea Bakery: Saturday, July 11th, at 6 pm. Zē Wines brings its Bar Zē pop-up to McMinnville, featuring a rotating wine lineup alongside a menu from one of McMinnville’s top culinary teams.

2 Wheels, 2 Williams, 2 Wines: Saturday, July 11th, from 2 to 8 pm at Ora et Labora. A bike-friendly pour-through featuring two special wines selected for the day.

Valley Pour, Kann Cellar Series: Tuesday, July 14th, in two sessions, 5:30 to 6:45 pm or 6:45 to 8 pm at Kann. A first-ever walk-around tasting featuring eight Willamette Valley wineries under one roof, with tastings, a Cellar Series journal, a wine key, and bites from Kann’s kitchen included. Tickets are $50 and can be found here.

Oyster Happy Hour & Bastille Day Celebration: Tuesday, July 14th, at 5:30 pm at Living Room Wines.

Southern Italian Summer: Wednesday, July 15th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Ram Cellars Tasting: Wednesday, July 15th, at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

Pintxo Party: Thursday, July 16th, from 5 to 9 pm at The Fates Bread and Bottle Co. A collaboration between Kathleen Stewart of Delicious Wines and Chanelle Sinclair of The Fates, pairing Basque wines, including Basque cider and Txakoli, with a pintxos menu.

Let It Flow!: Saturday, July 18th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Jupiter NEXT. Petit Monde Wine Merchant is turning 15 and they are in a celebratory mood. "Come Along!” to meet the makers and taste their hand-crafted wines. Over 25 producers from Europe and the West Coast will be in attendance pouring. Tickets are $48 and can be found here.

Lobster & Clam Bake: Saturday, July 18th, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. A New England, style four-course feast, featuring Maine lobster tails, Manila clams, and wild Pacific shrimp, with wine pairings through dessert. Tickets are $175, and can be found here.

BBQ Wine Pairings Class: Tuesday, July 21st, from 6:30 to 8 pm at Living Room Wines. A wine class exploring pairings for grilled, smoky, and spice rubbed foods.

Kann Cellar Series Dinner with Evening Land: Wednesday, July 22nd at Kann Restaurant. A dinner pairing Evening Land's terroir-driven Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays with a Haitian menu from Kann, joined by Evening Land's winemaker. Ticket price and link not yet posted.

Everyone Needs a Riesling: Wednesday, July 22nd, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Cho Wines Tasting: Wednesday, July 22nd, at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

Summer Tomato Celebration: Friday, July 24th, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. A tomato forward dinner with courses paired from prosecco through Barolo. Tickets are $150 and can be found here.

Members + Friends Open House at Failla Wines Oregon: Saturday, July 25th, from 1 to 4 pm. An afternoon at Failla’s Oregon property in Gaston featuring music, fresh oysters, caviar, new releases, and rare library wines, with the chance to meet founder Ehren Jordan. RSVP required; email brian@faillawines.com by July 21st.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

New Kids of Burgundy: Wednesday, July 29th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Summertime Glou Glou, Porch Pounding Roses and Chillable Reds: Wednesday, July 29th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. A tasting of eight favorite pink and light red wines spanning classic and new wave styles, marking the midpoint of summer.

Drink Pink Rosé Festival at Furioso Vineyards: Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, from 11 am to 4 pm at Furioso Vineyards. The 13th annual rosé festival by Two Sisters Drink Wine features dozens of Oregon producers, live music, a costume contest, and local vendors. Single-day passes are $55; weekend passes are $100 and can be found here.

Alba-Alba: A Celebration of Oregon Albacore & Albariño: Saturday, August 1st, from 5 to 8 pm at Mac Market in McMinnville. Fourteen Albariño producers from Oregon, Washington, California, Spain, Portugal, and Japan, paired with seafood and coastal culture, presented with Medina Wines and Visit McMinnville. Tickets $30 and can be found here.

Breezeway Wine Flights, Greek Tasting: Saturday, August 1st, from 1 to 3 pm at Zupan's Lake Oswego. A rotating lineup of crisp whites, roses, and bold reds from Greece, paired with chef crafted bites. Tickets are $35 and can be found here.

Tapas & Paella: Friday, August 7th, starting at 5:30 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. Chefs Alex and Michael prepare two paellas tableside, one meat and one seafood, with Spanish wine and sherry pairings throughout. Tickets are $175 and can be found here.

Indie Wine Mixer, Southern Oregon Edition: Saturday, August 15th, from 12 to 5 pm at Phoenix Plaza Civic Center in Phoenix, Oregon. 20+ small production, independent Oregon wineries, food trucks, and DJs. Tickets can be found here.

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

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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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.

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 with me what they are doing make this newsletter possible, and I am grateful for every one of them.

If you know someone who would want this in their inbox, I would love it if you passed it along.

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• For Wine Professionals

• Weekend Wine Events for June 26th through 28th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

You may not be able to tell by the weather we have been having, but we are in full summer mode now. As always, there is a great lineup of tastings happening this weekend in Portland. If you are in town for Oregon Pinot Camp, feel free to reach out. I would love to give you some Portland recommendations.

Looking ahead, there are a couple of upcoming wine festivals worth marking on your calendar now.

First, on July 18th, local wine importer Petit Monde celebrates 15 years with Let It Flow!, a festival modeled after European wine fairs. It is a rare chance to meet small European winemakers who almost never visit the US, alongside domestic names like Gideon from Clos Saron and Jarad from Grape Ink.

Then, on August 1st and 2nd, Two Sisters Drink Wine brings Drink Pink to Furioso Vineyards. What started as a backyard party has grown every year since, and it has genuinely been a highlight of my summer more than once. I cannot wait to see what the sisters have put together for round 13.

Full details and ticket links for both festivals are in Upcoming Oregon Wine Events below.

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.

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For Wine Professionals

• I am collecting July and August wine events, and booking out my own event attendance for late August and September. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events.

• The goal is for the Fourth of July weekend newsletter to go out no later than Thursday, July 2nd. Please submit all early July events (July 2nd to 12th) by Tuesday, June 30th.

Weekend Wine Events for June 26th through 28th

Friday

• Friday, June 26th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Portugal at Vino.

• Friday, June 26th, from 4 to 7 pm: Biodynamic Burgenland, wines of Jakob Schönberger, with Kathleen from High Five Selections at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, June 26th, from 4 to 7 pm: Rhône rosé and reds tasting at Mom & Pop Wine Shop.

• Friday, June 26th, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night: Estate vs. Reserve at Bouchon.

• Friday, June 26th, from 5 to 9 pm: Friday Night Flights: French Winemakers in Oregon, $40 tasting fee, with DJ Adrian at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room.

• Friday, June 26th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Southern French wines with Handcrafted Wines at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, June 26th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours at Negociant, cellar pours picked by Hopper.

• Friday, June 26th, from 5 to 8 pm: Tasting with And Wine Co. and Cynthian Vineyards at The Black Wine Market.

• Friday, June 26th, from 4 to 7 pm: ConurWines tasting with Portland Timbers legend and co-founder Diego Valeri at New Seasons Market Slabtown.

Saturday

• Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm: “The Fruity Wines of the Newsletter,” plus Kneighborhood Knives is back for knife sharpening, at Liner & Elsen.

• Saturday, June 27th, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Free Bethel Heights Vineyard tasting with Cameron from the winemaking team at E&R Wine Shop. Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from one of the Willamette Valley’s oldest own-rooted vineyards.

• Saturday, June 27th, from 3 to 6 pm: ConurWines tasting with Diego Valeri, plus bottle signing, at New Seasons Market Woodstock.

• Saturday, June 27th, from 4 to 7 pm: Nil/Chums, oysters + caviar + wine, with DJ Ptypentype, caviar by Hook to Fork, oysters by Taylor Shellfish, at Nil Wine Bar.

Sunday

• Sunday, June 28th, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays at Bar West, featuring Hiyu Wine Farm.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Now through June 28th, the wines will be paired to romances that feature the “Enemies to Lovers” trope. Budget Fest continues until July 5th.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. The full summer lineup includes Dagger Daisy, Marr Estates, Gonzales Wine Co., Human Cellars, Stardance Wines, Copious Cellars, Mijita, and more.

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. June lineup: June 26th, Electric White Wines of Oregon with John House of Ovum.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. Check out the full lineup here.

Sea Horsey Bottle Shop 1-Year Anniversary: Saturday, June 27th, from 3 to 7 pm at Sea Horsey in Lincoln City. Wines by Horse Devours, coastal snacks by Gabe of Picnic Eats, and oysters by Haystack Shellfish Co.

Syndicate Block Party: Saturday, June 27th, from 2 to 6 pm in Beaverton. The wine tasting event of the summer, featuring multiple wineries, bottle sales, and food on the grill. General admission $35, club members $30, includes 10 tasting coupons redeemable at any drink booth. Find tickets here.

Summer Chardonnay Festival at Tumwater Vineyard: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm in West Linn. The inaugural festival brings together Chardonnays from 10 local wineries for an intimate afternoon on the lawn with live music and food available for purchase. Tickets: $55 general admission, $45 for club members. Find tickets here.

Queer Wine Fest: Sunday, June 28th at Remy Wines in Dayton. Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in wine at the fifth and final edition of Queer Wine Fest. The event brings together 20+ queer winemakers, allies, and community for a joyful afternoon of tasting, live music, and connection, and benefits Wine Country Pride. Save the date. Tickets can be found here.

Queer Artist Market: Sunday, June 28th, starting at 2 pm at Living Room Wines.

Sosta House x Euzumeh Summer Pop-Up at Winery Lane Collective: Sunday, June 28th, served between noon and 3 pm at The Lane at Winery Lane Collective. A lunch collaboration between Sosta House and Euzumeh, $65 for two, available by pre-order only with orders closing June 24th. RSVP and order here. Pre-order only, now closed.

Duality Brewing BBQ Night: Wednesday, July 1st, from 4 to 9 pm. A backyard-style BBQ with grill pop-up Chisme PDX, featuring salsa macha shrimp and carne asada, plus dreamy natural wines from Azizam Wines out of Baja, Mexico. Also marks the annual release of their Highest Sun toasted fig leaf saison. Closed July 2nd through 4th for the holiday weekend.

Wine Wednesday “Mediterranean France”: Wednesday, July 1st, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant. Featuring Les Cigales dans la Fourmilière in partnership with Chausse Selections, poured by Hopper.

Breezeway Wine Flights, Rosé Tasting: Saturday, July 4th, from 1 to 3 pm at Zupan’s Lake Oswego. A self-paced, drop-in rosé tasting with six festive pours and chef-crafted bites for the Fourth. Tickets are $35 and can be found here.

An Evening with Domaines Ott: Thursday, July 9th, starting at 6 pm at Zupan’s Burnside. An all-inclusive, candlelit outdoor dinner celebrating the debut of the 2025 Domaines Ott Cru rosés, with each course paired to a different Ott bottling. Tickets are $150 and can be found here.

Pop Oyster PDX Wine Pairing: Thursday, July 10th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Black Wine Market.

5th Annual Helvetia Farm Market Wine Fest: Saturday, July 11th and Saturday, September 5th, from 1 to 6 pm at Helvetia Farm Market. An afternoon of wine tasting with food vendors and live music. Admission includes a passport for sampling and a keepsake wine glass. $35.

Let It Flow!: Saturday, July 18th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Jupiter NEXT. Petit Monde Wine Merchant is turning 15 and they are in a celebratory mood. "Come Along!” to meet the makers and taste their hand-crafted wines. Over 25 producers from Europe and the West Coast will be in attendance pouring. Tickets are $48 and can be found here.

Kann Cellar Series Dinner with Evening Land: Wednesday, July 22nd at Kann Restaurant. A dinner pairing Evening Land's terroir-driven Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays with a Haitian menu from Kann, joined by Evening Land's winemaker. Ticket price and link not yet posted.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

Drink Pink Rosé Festival at Furioso Vineyards: Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, from 11 am to 4 pm at Furioso Vineyards. The 13th annual rosé festival by Two Sisters Drink Wine features dozens of Oregon producers, live music, a costume contest, and local vendors. Single-day passes are $55; weekend passes are $100 and can be found here.

Alba-Alba: A Celebration of Oregon Albacore & Albariño: Saturday, August 1st, from 5 to 8 pm at Mac Market in McMinnville. Fourteen Albariño producers from Oregon, Washington, California, Spain, Portugal, and Japan, paired with seafood and coastal culture, presented with Medina Wines and Visit McMinnville. Tickets $30 and can be found here.

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.

Parallel Wine Bar: Test your skills with a blind tasting flight, now every day.

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

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!

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

Want to follow along with my adventures as I attend many of these wine events?
Check out PDX Vine and Dine on Instagram!

Is there anything else you’d like to see in upcoming newsletters? Let me know!

Subscribe now

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 with me what they are doing make this newsletter possible, and I am grateful for every one of them.

If you know someone who would want this in their inbox, I would love it if you passed it along.

Share

In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• For Wine Professionals

• Weekend Wine Events for June 19th through 21st

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

This weekend has a little of everything. Today is Juneteenth, Sunday brings the Portland Pride Parade, and Sunday is also Father’s Day. Whatever you’re celebrating, there is a wine event in Portland that fits.

Now that we are truly into summer weather, a couple of community events outside the wine world are worth flagging too. Kernside’s Midsummer Street Fair takes over the neighborhood on Saturday with over 100 vendors, a solstice art installation, live music and dance, comedy, and a beer garden. And the Pearl District’s Culinary Farmers Market continues every Sunday between now and September 27th, with Oregon farmers, food artisans, and yes, wine.

Out of town, two events stand out. Elk Cove Vineyards hosts A Rising Tide Wine Fest on Saturday, an afternoon among the vines tasting through 15 independent local producers, with food from Renegade and DJ Action Slacks on yacht rock duty. And on Sunday, Hi Fi Wine Bar in McMinnville welcomes a celebration of Koosah Vineyards, a notable site in the Eola Amity AVA, with a panel discussion and pours from 00 Wines, Granville Wines, Martin Woods, Morgen Long, Perlee Vineyards, Resonance Wines, and Walter Scott. Note the venue change on that one.

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.

Subscribe now

For Wine Professionals

• I am collecting July and August wine events, and starting to book out my own event attendance. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events.

• Industry Tasting: 2024 Vintage Trade Tasting with Meliora Wine Co.

  Monday, June 22nd, from 11 am to 3 pm at Ora et Labora, 3928 N Williams Ave.

  Trade and industry only. Meliora Wine Co. pours all five of their newly released 2024 wines, with a cheese spread from Cowbell and a Champagne pour to start (perhaps a Prévost). A relaxed chance to taste through the new vintage, ask questions, and hear directly from the winemaker about where the wines came from and how they were made.

• LAST CALL, applications due Monday, June 22nd. Becky Wasserman & Co. is now accepting applications for their 2027 BIMPOC Symposium, open to Black, Indigenous, Multiracial, and People of Color working in the American wine trade. It’s a week of education and connection with vignerons across Burgundy. If you’re not familiar with Becky Wasserman, she spent over 40 years as one of the most influential exporters in wine, working with domaines like Michel Lafarge, Denis Bachelet, and Frédéric Mugnier, and she spent that time advocating for equity in the trade alongside building it. The symposium carries that same spirit forward, offering access to Burgundy and to a network that can be genuinely hard to break into. Four people will be selected.

  The application deadline is Monday, June 22nd at midnight PST. Finalists will be announced in October. You can find everything you need to apply here.

Weekend Wine Events for June 19th through 21st

Friday

• Friday, June 19th, all day: Juneteenth, pouring Chosen Family Wines by the glass at Blackbird Wine Shop, with 10% of sales donated to the NAACP.

• Friday, June 19th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Spain at Vino.

• Friday, June 19th, from 4 to 7 pm: Guccione, a NW Sicily tasting, at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, June 19th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours with Hopper at Negociant.

• Friday, June 19th, from 5 to 7 pm: Wine for Father’s Day tasting at Liner & Elsen.

• Friday, June 19th, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night: Budget Bubbles at Bouchon.

• Friday, June 19th, from 5 to 8 pm: Happy Hour tasting with Jess Pierce pouring Pierce Wine and new Walter Scott wines at Daydream.

• Friday, June 19th, from 5:30 pm to sunset: l’Orto Wine Fridays at Nostrana, in the garden at l’Otro Nostrano. Johan Vineyards with Alex Davis of PDX Wine.

• Friday, June 19th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Balsall Creek Wines tasting at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, June 19th, from 5:30 to 7 pm: Brenae Royal pouring Violet’s Paradise Wines at E&R Wine Shop. Free.

• Friday, June 19th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Summer Sippers Grand Tasting at Woodstock Wine & Deli. $15.

• Friday, June 19th, from 4 to 8 pm daily through Sunday, June 21st: Share and Pair Sundays at Portland Wine Company. Gamay Noir with duck mousse pâté.

Saturday

• Saturday, June 20th through Sunday, June 21st, from 2 to 7 pm on Saturday and 12 to 5 pm on Sunday: RAM Cellars x Just a Vessel pop-up at Mirrorball Northwest, with Just a Vessel joining Saturday and Beatrice’s wines poured Sunday.

• Saturday, June 20th, from 11 am to 3 pm: Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde” at E&R Wine Shop. Free.

• Saturday, June 20th, from 12 to 4 pm: Earthy Wines of the Newsletter at Liner & Elsen.

• Saturday, June 20th, from 1 to 4 pm: Cookout wines for the weekend at Westside Wines.

• Saturday, June 20th, from 2 to 6 pm: Summer Solstice Flower Crown Workshop at Hip Chicks do Wine. $85.

• Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 8 pm: Oregon Cider Fest at The Black Wine Market, featuring Raw Cider, Kristof Farms, Terroir Incognito, and Heartland Ciderworks.

Sunday

• Sunday, June 21st, from 2 to 5 pm: Summer Sippers, A Solstice Wine Tasting at Blackbird Wine Shop.

• Sunday, June 21st, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays at Bar West. Featuring Lone Wolf Wine.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Now through June 21st, the wines will be paired to your choice of either Love on the Spectrum or to Dommy Mommies of pop culture. Then, starting June 22nd, the wines will be paired to romances that feature the “Enemies to Lovers” trope. Budget Fest also begins June 22nd and goes until July 5th.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. The full summer lineup includes Dagger Daisy, Marr Estates, Gonzales Wine Co., Human Cellars, Stardance Wines, Copious Cellars, Mijita, and more. June 5th kicks off with Maypop Wine Co.

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. June lineup: June 5th, wines of the Loire Valley with Timothy Davey; June 12th, Maloof Wines with Michele and Bee; June 19th, Johan Vineyards with Nostrana alum Alex Davis of PDX Wine; June 26th, Electric White Wines of Oregon with John House of Ovum.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. The first edition welcomes Fossil and Fawn, the St. Reginald/The Marigny on June 14th. Check out the full lineup here.

A Rising Tide Wine Fest: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston, Oregon. Spend an afternoon in the inland cove tasting wines from 15 independent local producers among the vines. Tickets include wine samples and a commemorative glass. Food available for purchase from the Renegade food truck, with DJ Action Slacks spinning yacht rock. 21+ event. Buy tickets here.

Archer Vineyard Pinot, Pigs & Pops: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Archer Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains. A Father's Day celebration featuring slow-smoked BBQ, Estate Pinot Noir, live music from Chad and Julie, and golden hour views. $75 non-members, $50 members. Reserve your spot here.

Visionary Vineyards Event, Koosah Vineyards: Sunday, June 21st, from 12 to 3 pm at Hi Fi Wine Bar in McMinnville (this is a venue change). A celebration of Koosah Vineyards, an exciting site in the Eola Amity AVA. Featuring a panel discussion and wines from 00 Wines, Granville Wines, Martin Woods, Morgen Long, Perlee Vineyards, Resonance Wines, and Walter Scott. Find more information and tickets here.

The Urban Vino: Spanish Varietals & Tapas: Monday, June 22nd, from 5 to 9 pm at Ora et Labora, 3928 N Williams Ave. A Spanish-themed wine and food pairing dinner hosted by Chef Tim Phillips, with proceeds supporting Good in the Hood. Tickets are $65 and can be found here.

Matt from Love and Squalor Tasting: Wednesday, June 24th, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. Free.

Fossil and Fawn Tasting: Wednesday, June 24th, starting at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

Wine Wednesday New Kids of Burgundy, Chantereves: Wednesday, June 24th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Winery Wednesday Chris James Cellars: Wednesday, June 24th, from 6 to 8 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Intro to Portugal Wine Class: Wednesday, June 24th, starting at 6:30 pm at Living Room Wines. Tickets are required and can be found here.

Statera Cellars Benefit Party: Wednesday, June 24th, from 6 to 11 pm at Statera Cellars' new space, 109 SE Salmon. Celebrate the move with sunset skyline views, open decks, drink specials, and the return of their kimchi hot dogs, plus homemade sweet treats and summer spritzes. Suggested $10 entry helps with moving costs.

Pop Oyster PDX Wine Pairing: Thursday, June 25th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Pride Night, Queer Producer Wine Flight: Thursday, June 25th, starting at 4 pm at Blackbird Wine Shop. Free.

Pour Some Love Blending Event: Thursday, June 25th, from 6 to 8 pm at Portland Wine Company. A hands-on blending session built around barrelled Gamay Noir with Matt. Taste individual components, experiment with blends, and discover how small adjustments transform a wine. Includes tastings, light snacks, 10% off bottles, and a $5 coupon toward a future 2026 Love & Squalor Gamay Noir.

BBQ with Darren from Tablas Creek: Thursday, June 25th, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. Second annual patio BBQ with wine. $25 includes BBQ and five Tablas Creek pours. RSVP required, email Scott at vinoshoppdx@gmail.com.

Summer Wine Walk and 80s Party: Thursday, June 25th, from 6 to 9 pm in Downtown Oregon City. Stroll, shop and taste wine at businesses in Downtown Oregon City. Find special promotions, live music from Oregon City Porchfest and an after-party. Find tickets and more information here. Check-in begins at 5:45 PM at Liberty Plaza.

Friday Tasting Four New Wines: Friday, June 26th, from 4 to 7 pm at Mom & Pop Wine Shop. Drop-in style, four selections with printed descriptions. $10.

Fruity Wines of the Newsletter: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm at Liner & Elsen. Fresh, fruit-forward wines to close out the Newsletter series including cherries, strawberries, peaches, and pears. Plus, Genevieve St. Charles of Kneighborhood Knives returns to sharpen your blades out front while you taste.

Cameron from Bethel Heights: Saturday, June 27th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Free.

Sea Horsey Bottle Shop 1-Year Anniversary: Saturday, June 27th, from 3 to 7 pm at Sea Horsey in Lincoln City. Wines by Horse Devours, coastal snacks by Gabe of Picnic Eats, and oysters by Haystack Shellfish Co.

Syndicate Block Party: Saturday, June 27th, from 2 to 6 pm in Beaverton. Save the date, more details to come.

Bethel Heights Vineyard Tasting: Saturday, June 27th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. A free tasting with Cameron from the Bethel Heights winemaking team, pouring a lineup of estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from one of the Willamette Valley’s oldest own-rooted vineyards.

Summer Chardonnay Festival at Tumwater Vineyard: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm in West Linn. The inaugural festival brings together Chardonnays from 10 local wineries for an intimate afternoon on the lawn with live music and food available for purchase. Tickets: $55 general admission, $45 for club members. Find tickets here.

Queer Wine Fest: Sunday, June 28th at Remy Wines in Dayton. Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in wine at the fifth and final edition of Queer Wine Fest. The event brings together 20+ queer winemakers, allies, and community for a joyful afternoon of tasting, live music, and connection, and benefits Wine Country Pride. Save the date. Tickets can be found here.

Queer Artist Market: Sunday, June 28th, starting at 2 pm at Living Room Wines.

Sosta House x Euzumeh Summer Pop-Up at Winery Lane Collective: Sunday, June 28th, served between noon and 3 pm at The Lane at Winery Lane Collective. A lunch collaboration between Sosta House and Euzumeh, $65 for two, available by pre-order only with orders closing June 24th. RSVP and order here.

Let It Flow!: Saturday, July 18th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Jupiter NEXT. Petit Monde Wine Merchant is turning 15 and they are in a celebratory mood. "Come Along!” to meet the makers and taste their hand-crafted wines. Over 25 producers from Europe and the West Coast will be in attendance pouring. Tickets are $48 and can be found here.

Kann Cellar Series Dinner with Evening Land: Wednesday, July 22nd at Kann Restaurant. A dinner pairing Evening Land's terroir-driven Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays with a Haitian menu from Kann, joined by Evening Land's winemaker. Ticket price and link not yet posted.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

Drink Pink Rosé Festival at Furioso Vineyards: Saturday, August 1st and Sunday, August 2nd, from 11 am to 4 pm at Furioso Vineyards. The 13th annual rosé festival by Two Sisters Drink Wine features dozens of Oregon producers, live music, a costume contest, and local vendors. Single-day passes are $55; weekend passes are $100 and can be found here.

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.

Parallel Wine Bar: Test your skills with a blind tasting flight, now every day.

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

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!

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

Want to follow along with my adventures as I attend many of these wine events?
Check out PDX Vine and Dine on Instagram!

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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 with me what they are doing make this newsletter possible, and I am grateful for every one of them.

If you know someone who would want this in their inbox, I would love it if you passed it along.

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Newsletter Highlights

The updates to this week’s newsletter might seem a little sparse because I’m sick and my brain is struggling to process all the event data needed for this newsletter. This always happens this time of year when I’m running around town attending as many festivals and covering as many events as possible. It’s never a question of if, but when. Thank you for sticking with me, and please take care of yourselves during the upcoming Portland heatwave.

June is Pride Month, and the Oregon wine community has two events that put queer winemakers front and center. Made with Pride comes to Directors Park this weekend, on June 14th, and Queer Wine Fest heads out to Remy Wines in Dayton on June 28th for its fifth and final edition.

The updated June calendar is full, and a big part of that is a handful of summer series now running through August and September. Pal’s with Us is doing Tuesday evenings on the deck by the marina. Ricochet in McMinnville is hosting a rotating lineup of indie winemakers every Friday through August, with Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo on food. Nostrana is opening their outdoor space across the street every Friday through September for l’Orto Wine Fridays, with a June lineup of local winemakers and distributors. And Bar West launched Summer Sundays, built around tinned fish and natural wine.

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.

Subscribe now

For Wine and Marketing Professionals

• I am collecting July and August wine events, and starting to book out my own event attendance. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events. The form walks you through all the details I need, and it’s much easier for me to keep track of submissions there than through Instagram DMs or email, which can sometimes get buried or land in spam. Submitting through the form is the best way to make sure your event gets on my radar!

• Becky Wasserman & Co. is now accepting applications for their 2027 BIMPOC Symposium, open to Black, Indigenous, Multiracial, and People of Color working in the American wine trade. It’s a week of education and connection with vignerons across Burgundy. If you’re not familiar with Becky Wasserman, she spent over 40 years as one of the most influential exporters in wine, working with domaines like Michel Lafarge, Denis Bachelet, and Frédéric Mugnier, and she spent that time advocating for equity in the trade alongside building it. The symposium carries that same spirit forward, offering access to Burgundy and to a network that can be genuinely hard to break into. Four people will be selected.

  The application deadline is Monday, June 22nd at midnight PST. Finalists will be announced in October. You can find everything you need to apply here.

Weekend Wine Events for June 12th through 14th

Friday

• Friday, June 12th through Sunday, June 14th, from 4 to 8 pm daily: Share & Pair Sundays at Portland Wine Company. This week’s pairing: Pinot Gris and shrimp cocktail.

• Friday, June 12th, from 4 to 7 pm: Liska Wine Co. tasting at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, June 12th, from 4 to 7 pm: Four Chilean Wines tasting at Mom & Pop Wine Shop. $10.

• Friday, June 12th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours at Negociant. Try fun cellar pours selected each week by Negociant’s wine steward Hopper.

• Friday, June 12th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Piedmont at Vino.

• Friday, June 12th, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night at Bouchon.

• Friday, June 12th, from 5:30 pm to sunset: l’Orto Wine Fridays at Nostrana in the l’Otro Nostrano garden. Michelle and Bee of Maloof Wines pouring.

Saturday

• Saturday, June 13th, from 12 to 3 pm: Foster Summer Soiree raw bar pop-up at Street Disco. Natural wines, oysters on the half shell, ceviche, crudo, and other delights from the sea.

• Saturday, June 13th, from 12 to 4 pm: Redolent Wines winemaker tasting with Jon Larson and Boyd Pearson at Liner & Elsen. Liner & Elsen is also hosting World Cup watch parties this weekend — check their schedule for details.

• Saturday, June 13th, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Salinity Now! tasting with Banville, Chausse Selections, and Julian Sinclair at E&R Wine Shop. Free.

• Saturday, June 13th, from 5 to 7 pm: Pop Oyster PDX Wine Pairing at The Black Wine Market with Pop Oyster PDX and Marr Estates.

• Saturday, June 13th, from 7 to 9 pm: Sake Desu Takeover at Statera Cellars with live jazz and sushi.

Sunday

• Sunday, June 14th, from 1 to 5 pm: Made with Pride wine festival at Directors Park. A queer wine and food festival celebrating community, creativity, and pride. Meet the makers behind queer-owned wine brands and enjoy bites from local vendors. VIP hour from 1 to 2 pm, general admission from 2 to 5 pm. A portion of ticket sales benefits local nonprofits supporting Portland’s queer community. Learn more and get your tickets here.

• Sunday, June 14th, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays at Bar West featuring Marigny and St. Reginald.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Now through June 14th, the wines will be paired Dungeon Crawler Carl, book 8.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. The full summer lineup includes Dagger Daisy, Marr Estates, Gonzales Wine Co., Human Cellars, Stardance Wines, Copious Cellars, Mijita, and more. June 5th kicks off with Maypop Wine Co.

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. June lineup: June 5th, wines of the Loire Valley with Timothy Davey; June 12th, Maloof Wines with Michele and Bee; June 19th, Johan Vineyards with Nostrana alum Alex Davis of PDX Wine; June 26th, Electric White Wines of Oregon with John House of Ovum.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. The first edition welcomes Fossil and Fawn, the St. Reginald/The Marigny on June 14th. Check out the full lineup here.

Helvetia Farm Market National Rosé Day Wine Event: Saturday, June 13th, from 2 to 6 pm at Helvetia Farm Market, Hillsboro. Celebrate Rosé season with a curated selection of Rosé, Blush, Pink, and Orange wines on the farm patio. Tasting flight $30, glass $12. Walk-in event.

Rhone Rangers Pacific Northwest Tour: Saturday, June 13th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Evergreen Events in McMinnville. Explore Rhone Valley varieties with a panel and tasting of Pacific Northwest wines. Find tickets and more info here.

Cheese Class in the Cellar: Sunday, June 14th, starting at 11:30 am at Jachter Family Wines. Cellarmaster Candra pulls 2025 wines straight from barrel to pair with four cheeses selected by cheesemonger Justine. The only opportunity offered each year for non-club members to do a barrel tasting. Tickets are $75 and available here.

Tasting Notes Experience Pinot Noir Release Party: Sunday, June 14th, from 4 to 8 pm at Ponzi Vineyards. Official release party for the 2024 Tasting Notes Pinot Noir, with curated pours, wine and music pairings, and sounds by Drae Slapz. Sold Out

Winery Wednesday Tystrya Estate: Wednesday, June 17th, from 6 to 8 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Delicious Wines Takeover: Wednesday, June 17th, from 6 to 10 pm at Les Caves Wine Bar. Kathleen Stewart on hand to highlight special glass pours from Delicious Wines and High-Five Selections. Les Caves remains open until midnight.

Parra Wine Co. Tasting: Wednesday, June 17th, starting at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

Father’s Day Flight Bold Reds: Thursday, June 18th, starting at 4 pm at Blackbird Wine Shop. Free.

Maloof Wines Winemaker Tasting: Thursday, June 18th, from 5 to 7 pm at Spin the Bottle, Pearl District.

Drag Bingo with Quesa d’Mondays: Thursday, June 18th, starting at 6:30 pm at Living Room Wines.

Father’s Day Wines Tasting: Friday, June 19th, from 5 to 7 pm at Liner & Elsen. Stock the cupboard with Dad Day favorites and an evening of wines perfect for the grill.

Brenae Royal pouring Violet’s Paradise Wines: Friday, June 19th, from 5:30 to 7 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Free.

A Rising Tide Wine Fest: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston, Oregon. Spend an afternoon in the inland cove tasting wines from 15 independent local producers among the vines. Tickets include wine samples and a commemorative glass. Food available for purchase from the Renegade food truck, with DJ Action Slacks spinning yacht rock. 21+ event. Buy tickets here.

Archer Vineyard Pinot, Pigs & Pops: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Archer Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains. A Father's Day celebration featuring slow-smoked BBQ, Estate Pinot Noir, live music from Chad and Julie, and golden hour views. $75 non-members, $50 members. Reserve your spot here.

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde”: Saturday, June 20th, from 11 am to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. A free tasting in honor of the album that dropped on June 20th, 1966. Sixty years later, E&R is pouring in the spirit of the record. The dogs were barking, a neighbor passed, and somewhere downtown, someone’s uncorking something worth talking about. Free, walk-in.

Summer Solstice Flower Crown Workshop: Saturday, June 20th, from 2 to 6 pm at Hip Chicks do Wine. A relaxed, creative afternoon filled with flowers, wine, and sunshine. Your $85 ticket includes everything you need to craft a beautiful, fresh flower crown with expert guidance from Gifford’s Flowers, plus a glass of wine and a fun photo op with an instant keepsake courtesy of Flashback PDX Photography. Advance tickets required, with some walk-in availability, at hipchicksdowine.com.

Earthy Wines of the Newsletter: Saturday, June 20th, from 12 to 4 pm at Liner & Elsen. Wines that wear their soil on their sleeves — clay, loam, limestone, and stony minerality across four bottles. Featuring Domaine de l’Idylle Vin de Savoie Cruet 2024, Lungarotti Torgiano Bianco 2024, Domaine de la Graveirette Côtes du Rhône 2023, and Isenhower Cellars Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc 2022.

Oregon Ciderfest 2026: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 8 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Summer Sippers, A Solstice Wine Tasting: Sunday, June 21st, from 2 to 5 pm at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Visionary Vineyards Event, Koosah Vineyards: Sunday, June 21st, from 12 to 3 pm at The World Forestry Center. A celebration of Koosah Vineyards, an exciting site in the Eola Amity AVA. Featuring a panel discussion and wines from 00 Wines, Granville Wines, Martin Woods, Morgen Long, Perlee Vineyards, Resonance Wines, and Walter Scott. Find more information and tickets here.

Matt from Love and Squalor Tasting: Wednesday, June 24th, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. Free.

Fossil and Fawn Tasting: Wednesday, June 24th, starting at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

Wine Wednesday New Kids of Burgundy, Chantereves: Wednesday, June 24th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Winery Wednesday Chris James Cellars: Wednesday, June 24th, from 6 to 8 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Intro to Portugal Wine Class: Wednesday, June 24th, starting at 6:30 pm at Living Room Wines. Tickets are required and can be found here.

Pop Oyster PDX Wine Pairing: Thursday, June 25th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Pride Night, Queer Producer Wine Flight: Thursday, June 25th, starting at 4 pm at Blackbird Wine Shop. Free.

Pour Some Love Blending Event: Thursday, June 25th, from 6 to 8 pm at Portland Wine Company. A hands-on blending session built around barrelled Gamay Noir with Matt. Taste individual components, experiment with blends, and discover how small adjustments transform a wine. Includes tastings, light snacks, 10% off bottles, and a $5 coupon toward a future 2026 Love & Squalor Gamay Noir.

BBQ with Darren from Tablas Creek: Thursday, June 25th, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. Second annual patio BBQ with wine. $25 includes BBQ and five Tablas Creek pours. RSVP required, more info closer to date.

Friday Tasting Four New Wines: Friday, June 26th, from 4 to 7 pm at Mom & Pop Wine Shop. Drop-in style, four selections with printed descriptions. $10.

Fruity Wines of the Newsletter: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm at Liner & Elsen. Fresh, fruit-forward wines to close out the Newsletter series including cherries, strawberries, peaches, and pears. Plus, Genevieve St. Charles of Kneighborhood Knives returns to sharpen your blades out front while you taste.

Cameron from Bethel Heights: Saturday, June 27th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Free.

Sea Horsey Bottle Shop 1-Year Anniversary: Saturday, June 27th, from 3 to 7 pm at Sea Horsey in Lincoln City. Wines by Horse Devours, coastal snacks by Gabe of Picnic Eats, and oysters by Haystack Shellfish Co.

Syndicate Block Party: Saturday, June 27th, from 2 to 6 pm in Beaverton. Save the date, more details to come.

Summer Chardonnay Festival at Tumwater Vineyard: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm in West Linn. The inaugural festival brings together Chardonnays from 10 local wineries for an intimate afternoon on the lawn with live music and food available for purchase. Tickets: $55 general admission, $45 for club members. Find tickets here.

Queer Wine Fest: Sunday, June 28th at Remy Wines in Dayton. Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in wine at the fifth and final edition of Queer Wine Fest. The event brings together 20+ queer winemakers, allies, and community for a joyful afternoon of tasting, live music, and connection, and benefits Wine Country Pride. Save the date. Tickets can be found here.

Queer Artist Market: Sunday, June 28th, starting at 2 pm at Living Room Wines.

Let It Flow!: Saturday, July 18th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Jupiter NEXT. Petit Monde Wine Merchant is turning 15 and they are in a celebratory mood. "Come Along!” to meet the makers and taste their hand-crafted wines. Over 25 producers from Europe and the West Coast will be in attendance pouring. Tickets are $48 and can be found here.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

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.

Parallel Wine Bar: Test your skills with a blind tasting flight, now every day.

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

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!

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

Want to follow along with my adventures as I attend many of these wine events?
Check out PDX Vine and Dine on Instagram!

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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.

This week is a special edition. In addition to the usual weekend events, the full June calendar has been updated, and we are even starting to see July events come in. It is shaping up to be a full summer.

None of this happens without the Portland wine community itself. The businesses, shops, and winemakers who share with me what they are doing make this newsletter possible, and I am grateful for every one of them.

If you know someone who would want this in their inbox, I would love it if you passed it along.

Share

In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• Weekend Wine Events for June 5th through 7th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

June is Pride Month, and the Oregon wine community has two events that put queer winemakers front and center. Made with Pride comes to Directors Park on June 14th, and Queer Wine Fest heads out to Remy Wines in Dayton on June 28th for its fifth and final edition. I am hosting a ticket and hotel stay giveaway over on Instagram starting Saturday at noon for Made with Pride, so keep an eye out for that.

Also this week, the James Beard Public Market has put together Strawberry Shortcake Week, featuring James Beard’s favorite dessert, and a few of my favorite wine bars are participating. Heavenly Creatures and Parallel are both on the list, which gives you a built-in reason to stop in.

The updated June calendar is full, and a big part of that is a handful of summer series now running through August and September. Pal’s with Us is doing Tuesday evenings on the deck by the marina. Ricochet in McMinnville is hosting a rotating lineup of indie winemakers every Friday through August, with Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo on food. Nostrana is opening their outdoor space across the street every Friday through September for l’Orto Wine Fridays, with a June lineup of local winemakers and distributors. And Bar West launches Summer Sundays on June 7th, built around tinned fish and natural wine.

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.

Subscribe now

For Wine and Marketing Professionals

• I am collecting July, and August wine events, and starting to book out my own event attendance. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events. The form walks you through all the details I need, and it’s much easier for me to keep track of submissions there than through Instagram DMs or email, which can sometimes get buried or land in spam. Submitting through the form is the best way to make sure your event gets on my radar!

• Becky Wasserman & Co. is now accepting applications for their 2027 BIMPOC Symposium, open to Black, Indigenous, Multiracial, and People of Color working in the American wine trade. It’s a week of education and connection with vignerons across Burgundy. If you’re not familiar with Becky Wasserman, she spent over 40 years as one of the most influential exporters in wine, working with domaines like Michel Lafarge, Denis Bachelet, and Frédéric Mugnier, and she spent that time advocating for equity in the trade alongside building it. The symposium carries that same spirit forward, offering access to Burgundy and to a network that can be genuinely hard to break into. Four people will be selected.

  The application deadline is Monday, June 22nd at midnight PST. Finalists will be announced in October. You can find everything you need to apply here.

Weekend Wine Events for June 5th through 7th

Friday

• Friday, June 5th through Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 8 pm daily: Share & Pair Sundays at Portland Wine Company. This week: “Pet Matt” Sparkling Rosé of Dolcetto paired with Stuffed Mini Peppers.

• Friday, June 5th, from 4 to 8 pm: Fizz Fest 2026 at Vino. An all-sparkling flight featuring bubbles from around the globe.

• Friday, June 5th, from 4 to 7 pm: Odinstal wines tasting at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm: Les Chevaux Ivres First Friday Tasting at Ora et Labora. Erin and Laurent debut their new Chenin Blanc alongside their Syrah and Riesling.

• Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 7 pm: Rosé from Around the World Friday Flights at Liner & Elsen. From sparkling Basque pinks to the elegant wines of Provence, and everything in between.

• Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night at Bouchon.

• Friday, June 5th, from 5:30 pm to sunset: l’Orto Wine Fridays at Nostrana, wines of the Loire Valley with Timothy Davey. A summer-long outdoor wine series with a rotating lineup of winemakers, across the street from Nostrana.

• Friday, June 5th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours at Negociant. Try fun cellar pours selected each week by Negociant’s wine steward Hopper.

• Friday, June 5th, from 4:30 to 7 pm: Italian Wine Tasting at The Black Wine Market.

• Friday, June 5th, from 4 to 8 pm: Stitch & Bitch at Portland Wine Company. Monthly knit and crochet night pouring Love & Squalor wines.

Saturday

• Saturday, June 6th, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Cristina Gonzales of Gonzalez Wine Co. pouring her wines at E&R Wine Shop. Free.

• Saturday, June 6th, from 12 to 4 pm: Spicy Wines of the Newsletter tasting at Liner & Elsen, with wines defined by notes of pepper, anise, cinnamon, and beyond. Paired with handmade sausages from Max Lopez of Oi! The Sausage pop-up.

• Saturday, June 6th, from 12 to 7 pm: Sangria Saturday and Dessert Pop-Up at Hip Chicks do Wine. Walk-ins welcome, reservations appreciated at hipchicksdowine.com.

• Saturday, June 6th, from 6 to 9 pm: Wine bar takeover by Monument Wine and food pop-up by Astral at Yours Truly.

Sunday

• Sunday, June 7th, from 10 am to 2 pm: Glass pours, bottles, and vinyl outside with Spin the Bottle at the Pearl District Culinary Farmer’s Market.

• Sunday, June 7th, from 2 to 5 pm: 15th annual PDX Urban Wine Experience at Boedecker Cellars. Taste wines from 12 Portland urban wineries in a walk-around format, plus pizza from Ash Street Pizza Truck. Find more information and tickets here.

• Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm: Summer Sundays kicks off at Bar West with Fossil and Fawn. Tinned fish, natural wines, and seasonal shareable plates. Every Sunday through August.

• Sunday, June 7th through Monday, June 8th, from 5 to 10 pm: Merrow pop-up at Heavenly Creatures. Briny and herbaceous à la carte seafood menu with wine poured by Heavenly Creatures. Reservations can be made here.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Now through June 7th, the wines will be paired to the show Love on the Spectrum. Then, starting June 8th, the wines will be paired Dungeon Crawler Carl, book 8. Plus a mini flight paired to Sheep Detectives June 5th to 7th.

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

• Saturday, June 6th, from 6 to 11 pm: Skin Contact at Statera Cellars, featuring Piezo, Nolid, and Trustfall. New space at 109 SE Salmon St.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Beginning Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. The full summer lineup includes Dagger Daisy, Marr Estates, Gonzales Wine Co., Human Cellars, Stardance Wines, Copious Cellars, Mijita, and more. June 5th kicks off with Maypop Wine Co.

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. June lineup: June 5th, wines of the Loire Valley with Timothy Davey; June 12th, Maloof Wines with Michele and Bee; June 19th, Johan Vineyards with Nostrana alum Alex Davis of PDX Wine; June 26th, Electric White Wines of Oregon with John House of Ovum.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. The first edition welcomes Fossil and Fawn, the St. Reginald/The Marigny on June 14th. Check out the full lineup here.

Rare Wine Company Glass Pour Takeover: Wednesday, June 10th, from 5 to 9 pm at Les Caves Wine Bar. National Sales Manager Valerie Masten Bonné joins for an evening of glass pours from one of the most celebrated names in fine wine imports. Les Caves remains open until midnight.

Ridgecrest Wines Tasting: Wednesday, June 10th, starting at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

Wine Wednesday Jura: Domaine Overnoy: Wednesday, June 10th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Wine Wednesday at Deadstock Coffee: Wednesday, June 10th, from 5 to 7 pm at Deadstock Coffee in Beaverton. Free entry and tastings featuring five wineries: King’s North, Corollary Wines, Archetype 12, Zē Wines, and Mendivia. Plus drip coffee.

Foundations III: The Essentials of Pairing: Wednesday, June 10th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Ora et Labora. A hands-on pairing class exploring how wine interacts with salt, fat, acid, and heat. Taste through a curated flight while building the vocabulary to choose the right bottle for any meal. Note: a full meal is not provided. $35. Tickets available here.

Andy’s Post-Vacation Tasting: Thursday, June 11th, starting at 4 pm at Blackbird Wine Shop. Rossese and other wines from Liguria. Free.

Kurtatsch Takeover: Thursday, June 11th, from 5 to 9 pm at Les Caves Wine Bar. A spotlight on the zesty and aromatic white wines of Alto Adige, Italy, with a representative of Cantina Kurtatsch. Les Caves remains open until midnight.

Women in Wine Oregon Conference: Thursday, June 11th at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR: The eighth annual Women in Wine Oregon Conference brings together industry leaders, winemakers, and professionals for a day of education, networking, and community.

Friday Tasting Four Chilean Wines: Friday, June 12th, from 4 to 7 pm at Mom & Pop Wine Shop. Drop-in style, four selections with printed descriptions. $10.

Helvetia Farm Market National Rosé Day Wine Event: Saturday, June 13th, from 2 to 6 pm at Helvetia Farm Market, Hillsboro. Celebrate Rosé season with a curated selection of Rosé, Blush, Pink, and Orange wines on the farm patio. Tasting flight $30, glass $12. Walk-in event.

Rhone Rangers Pacific Northwest Tour: Saturday, June 13th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Evergreen Events in McMinnville. Explore Rhone Valley varieties with a panel and tasting of Pacific Northwest wines. Find tickets and more info here.

Redolent Wines Winemaker Tasting: Saturday, June 13th, from 12 to 4 pm at Liner & Elsen. Winemakers Jon Larson and Boyd Pearson pour their latest releases, including a Rosé of Nebbiolo, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and their “Brother From Another Mother” blend from the Columbia Gorge. Come for the wines, stay for the cellar stories.

Salinity Now! Tasting: Saturday, June 13th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Salty coastal wines from Banville, Chausse Selections, and Julian Sinclair. Free.

Pop Oyster PDX Wine Pairing: Saturday, June 13th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Sake Desu Takeover: Saturday, June 13th, from 7 to 9 pm at Statera Cellars, 109 SE Salmon St. Live jazz and sushi in the new space.

Cheese Class in the Cellar: Sunday, June 14th, starting at 11:30 am at Jachter Family Wines. Cellarmaster Candra pulls 2025 wines straight from barrel to pair with four cheeses selected by cheesemonger Justine. The only opportunity offered each year for non-club members to do a barrel tasting. Tickets are $75 and available here.

Tasting Notes Experience Pinot Noir Release Party: Sunday, June 14th, from 4 to 8 pm at Ponzi Vineyards. Official release party for the 2024 Tasting Notes Pinot Noir, with curated pours, wine and music pairings, and sounds by Drae Slapz.

Made with Pride: Sunday, June 14th, from 1 to 5 pm at Directors Park in downtown Portland. A queer wine and food festival celebrating community, creativity, and pride. Meet the makers behind queer-owned wine brands and enjoy bites from local vendors. VIP hour from 1 to 2 pm, general admission from 2 to 5 pm. A portion of ticket sales benefits local nonprofits supporting Portland's queer community. Learn more and get your tickets here.

Winery Wednesday Tystrya Estate: Wednesday, June 17th, from 6 to 8 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Delicious Wines Takeover: Wednesday, June 17th, from 6 to 10 pm at Les Caves Wine Bar. Kathleen Stewart on hand to highlight special glass pours from Delicious Wines and High-Five Selections. Les Caves remains open until midnight.

Parra Wine Co. Tasting: Wednesday, June 17th, starting at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

Father’s Day Flight Bold Reds: Thursday, June 18th, starting at 4 pm at Blackbird Wine Shop. Free.

Maloof Wines Winemaker Tasting: Thursday, June 18th, from 5 to 7 pm at Spin the Bottle, Pearl District.

Drag Bingo with Quesa d’Mondays: Thursday, June 18th, starting at 6:30 pm at Living Room Wines.

Father’s Day Wines Tasting: Friday, June 19th, from 5 to 7 pm at Liner & Elsen. Stock the cupboard with Dad Day favorites and an evening of wines perfect for the grill.

Brenae Royal pouring Violet’s Paradise Wines: Friday, June 19th, from 5:30 to 7 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Free.

A Rising Tide Wine Fest: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston, Oregon. Spend an afternoon in the inland cove tasting wines from 15 independent local producers among the vines. Tickets include wine samples and a commemorative glass. Food available for purchase from the Renegade food truck, with DJ Action Slacks spinning yacht rock. 21+ event. Buy tickets here.

Archer Vineyard Pinot, Pigs & Pops: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Archer Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains. A Father's Day celebration featuring slow-smoked BBQ, Estate Pinot Noir, live music from Chad and Julie, and golden hour views. $75 non-members, $50 members. Reserve your spot here.

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde”: Saturday, June 20th, from 11 am to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. A free tasting in honor of the album that dropped on June 20th, 1966. Sixty years later, E&R is pouring in the spirit of the record. The dogs were barking, a neighbor passed, and somewhere downtown, someone’s uncorking something worth talking about. Free, walk-in.

Summer Solstice Flower Crown Workshop: Saturday, June 20th, from 2 to 6 pm at Hip Chicks do Wine. A relaxed, creative afternoon filled with flowers, wine, and sunshine. Your $85 ticket includes everything you need to craft a beautiful, fresh flower crown with expert guidance from Gifford’s Flowers, plus a glass of wine and a fun photo op with an instant keepsake courtesy of Flashback PDX Photography. Advance tickets required, with some walk-in availability, at hipchicksdowine.com.

Earthy Wines of the Newsletter: Saturday, June 20th, from 12 to 4 pm at Liner & Elsen. Wines that wear their soil on their sleeves — clay, loam, limestone, and stony minerality across four bottles. Featuring Domaine de l’Idylle Vin de Savoie Cruet 2024, Lungarotti Torgiano Bianco 2024, Domaine de la Graveirette Côtes du Rhône 2023, and Isenhower Cellars Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc 2022.

Oregon Ciderfest 2026: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 8 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Summer Sippers, A Solstice Wine Tasting: Sunday, June 21st, from 2 to 5 pm at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Visionary Vineyards Event, Koosah Vineyards: Sunday, June 21st, from 12 to 3 pm at The World Forestry Center. A celebration of Koosah Vineyards, an exciting site in the Eola Amity AVA. Featuring a panel discussion and wines from 00 Wines, Granville Wines, Martin Woods, Morgen Long, Perlee Vineyards, Resonance Wines, and Walter Scott. Find more information and tickets here.

Matt from Love and Squalor Tasting: Wednesday, June 24th, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. Free.

Fossil and Fawn Tasting: Wednesday, June 24th, starting at 5 pm at Living Room Wines.

Wine Wednesday New Kids of Burgundy, Chantereves: Wednesday, June 24th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Winery Wednesday Chris James Cellars: Wednesday, June 24th, from 6 to 8 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Intro to Portugal Wine Class: Wednesday, June 24th, starting at 6:30 pm at Living Room Wines. Tickets are required and can be found here.

Pop Oyster PDX Wine Pairing: Thursday, June 25th, from 5 to 7 pm at The Black Wine Market.

Pride Night, Queer Producer Wine Flight: Thursday, June 25th, starting at 4 pm at Blackbird Wine Shop. Free.

Pour Some Love Blending Event: Thursday, June 25th, from 6 to 8 pm at Portland Wine Company. A hands-on blending session built around barrelled Gamay Noir with Matt. Taste individual components, experiment with blends, and discover how small adjustments transform a wine. Includes tastings, light snacks, 10% off bottles, and a $5 coupon toward a future 2026 Love & Squalor Gamay Noir.

BBQ with Darren from Tablas Creek: Thursday, June 25th, from 5 to 7 pm at Vino. Second annual patio BBQ with wine. $25 includes BBQ and five Tablas Creek pours. RSVP required, more info closer to date.

Friday Tasting Four New Wines: Friday, June 26th, from 4 to 7 pm at Mom & Pop Wine Shop. Drop-in style, four selections with printed descriptions. $10.

Fruity Wines of the Newsletter: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm at Liner & Elsen. Fresh, fruit-forward wines to close out the Newsletter series including cherries, strawberries, peaches, and pears. Plus, Genevieve St. Charles of Kneighborhood Knives returns to sharpen your blades out front while you taste.

Cameron from Bethel Heights: Saturday, June 27th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Free.

Sea Horsey Bottle Shop 1-Year Anniversary: Saturday, June 27th, from 3 to 7 pm at Sea Horsey in Lincoln City. Wines by Horse Devours, coastal snacks by Gabe of Picnic Eats, and oysters by Haystack Shellfish Co.

Syndicate Block Party: Saturday, June 27th, from 2 to 6 pm in Beaverton. Save the date, more details to come.

Summer Chardonnay Festival at Tumwater Vineyard: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm in West Linn. The inaugural festival brings together Chardonnays from 10 local wineries for an intimate afternoon on the lawn with live music and food available for purchase. Tickets: $55 general admission, $45 for club members. Find tickets here.

Queer Wine Fest: Sunday, June 28th at Remy Wines in Dayton. Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in wine at the fifth and final edition of Queer Wine Fest. The event brings together 20+ queer winemakers, allies, and community for a joyful afternoon of tasting, live music, and connection, and benefits Wine Country Pride. Save the date. Tickets can be found here.

Queer Artist Market: Sunday, June 28th, starting at 2 pm at Living Room Wines.

Let It Flow!: Saturday, July 18th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Jupiter NEXT. Petit Monde Wine Merchant is turning 15 and they are in a celebratory mood. "Come Along!” to meet the makers and taste their hand-crafted wines. Over 25 producers from Europe and the West Coast will be in attendance pouring. Tickets are $48 and can be found here.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

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.

Parallel Wine Bar: Test your skills with a blind tasting flight, now every day.

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

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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Welcome to the weekly weekend wine events newsletter! Every Friday, I’ll help you plan your weekend with a list of curated wine events, including tastings, special dinners, pairings, and wine festivals. Additionally, discover upcoming events in Portland and out in Oregon wine country, scheduled to take place through the end of July.

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• Weekend Wine Events for May 29th through 31st

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

There are a lot of cool events to be excited about this weekend, so I want to highlight a few special ones.

On Friday, Simon from Petit Monde is bringing Michael Autran’s Vouvray to Taborly Wines. Besides being an opportunity to taste incredible wines, half the proceeds will go to local mutual aid for impacted immigrants. Also on Friday, over at Replicant, Chausse Selections is pouring through New Wave Italian natural wines that they’re excited about. These are the two tastings that are most likely to bring out the wine nerds and wine pros.

If you are a Gamay person, or curious about becoming one, Dirty Radish is hosting Gamay Noir Social with twelve Pacific Northwest winemakers and one Beaujolais importer in a walk-around format designed for conversation rather than a formal lineup. Make your way out to McMinnville to taste what Gamay can be in Oregon.

Then there is Les Caves, one of the only spots in town open past 8 pm, which is quietly becoming Portland’s late-night wine destination. They’re the go-to place for visiting European winemakers to pour in a space that feels like home. This weekend, they welcome Maxime from Pepin in Alsace for their third-ever late-night winemaker takeover.

Oregon Wine Month wraps up this weekend, and there's still time to make the most of it. I put together a full guide to the festivals I'm most excited about this month, and it's worth a look before the window closes. You'll find it linked below.

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.

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For Wine and Marketing Professionals

• I am collecting June, July, and August wine events, and starting to book out my own event attendance. I encourage you to use this form to submit upcoming events. The form walks you through all the details I need, and it’s much easier for me to keep track of submissions there than through Instagram DMs or email, which can sometimes get buried or land in spam. Submitting through the form is the best way to make sure your event gets on my radar!

• Becky Wasserman & Co. is now accepting applications for their 2027 BIMPOC Symposium, open to Black, Indigenous, Multiracial, and People of Color working in the American wine trade. It’s a week of education and connection with vignerons across Burgundy. If you’re not familiar with Becky Wasserman, she spent over 40 years as one of the most influential exporters in wine, working with domaines like Michel Lafarge, Denis Bachelet, and Frédéric Mugnier, and she spent that time advocating for equity in the trade alongside building it. The symposium carries that same spirit forward, offering access to Burgundy and to a network that can be genuinely hard to break into. Four people will be selected.

  The application deadline is Monday, June 22nd at midnight PST. Finalists will be announced in October. You can find everything you need to apply here.

Weekend Wine Events for May 29th through 31st

Friday

• Friday, May 29th through Sunday, May 31st, from 4 to 8 pm daily: Share & Pair Sundays at Portland Wine Company. Tasting their 94-point 2017 Riesling Reserve paired with stuffed dates: sticky, savory, a little funky. Half a glass and a snack for $12.

• Friday, May 29th, from 4 to 7 pm: Michael Autran’s Vouvray tasting at Taborly Wines with Simon from Petit Monde. $20, with 50% going toward local mutual aid for impacted immigrants.

• Friday, May 29th, from 4 to 7 pm: Friday Tasting at Mom & Pop Wine Shop. Four Oregon wines to wrap up May, Oregon Wine Month, from stellar vintners whose expertise makes it possible to craft wines of stature that masquerade as “everyday drinking styles.” $10.

• Friday, May 29th, from 4 to 6 pm: Friday Night Flight: French wines at Vino.

• Friday, May 29th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours at Negociant. Try fun cellar pours selected each week by Negociant’s wine steward Hopper.

• Friday, May 29th, from 5 to 7 pm: Scenic Valley Farms tasting with winemaker Gabe at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, May 29th, from 5 to 8 pm: New Wave of Italian Natural Wine at Replicant Beer & Wine with Chausse Selections.

• Friday, May 29th, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night: Cristina Gonzalez of Gonzalez Wine Co. pouring at Bouchon.

• Friday, May 29th, from 5 to 8 pm: Tasting with winemaker Reuben Lange of Amiti at Daydream.

• Friday, May 29th, from 5 to 8 pm: Bow & Arrow rosé release party at Yours Truly.

• Friday, May 29th, from 5 to 8 pm: Oregon wine tasting featuring Crowley Wines and Hanson Vineyards at The Black Wine Market.

• Friday, May 29th, from 9 pm to 12 am: Late-night winemaker takeover with Maxime of Pepin at Les Caves Wine Bar. Their third-ever late-night takeover, welcoming Maxime all the way from Alsace, France.

Saturday

• Saturday, May 30th, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Acid Compass Vol. 15: German Skin Kontakt at E&R Wine Shop. German orange wines and rosé from Müller-Ruprecht, Seehof, von Winning, Jochen Beurer & more. Free.

• Saturday, May 30th, from 1 to 4 pm: Value Oregon wines tasting at Westside Wines.

• Saturday, May 30th, from 5 to 8 pm: Oregon wine tasting featuring Ken Wright Cellars at The Black Wine Market.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Now through May 31st, the wines will be paired The Mandalorian and Grogu. Then, starting June 1st, the wines will be paired to the show Love on the Spectrum.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesdays in May and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Magic in the Mountains: Saturday, May 30th, from 1 to 4 pm at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg. Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers celebrate 20 years of the AVA with an afternoon tasting featuring wines from 39 wineries, paired with live music and bites from JORY Restaurant, Biscuit & Pickles, Meatstuff, and Lemon and Olive. Tickets are $75. Buy tickets here.

Gamay Noir Social: Sunday, May 31st, from 12 to 4 pm at The Ground at Stillwater in McMinnville. Dirty Radish presents an afternoon built around Gamay. Twelve Pacific Northwest winemakers and one Beaujolais importer will be pouring wines in a walk-around social tasting designed for conversation, not a lineup. Apéro snacks provided by Grounded Table. Tickets: $60 early bird, $75 at the door. Buy tickets here.

Wine and Lobster: Sunday, May 31st, from 11 am to 6 pm at Press and Barrel Wine Collective in Newberg. The lobster truck will be serving all day, plus a collectible car show block party from 3 to 7 pm.

Fine Wine Circle x Trisaetum Wines Alsace x Oregon Dinner: Wednesday, June 3rd, from 6 to 9 pm at St. Honoré Boulangerie, NW Thurman, Portland. A one-night-only guided tasting of five Trisaetum wines alongside the Frey family and winemaking team, followed by a gastronomic buffet inspired by Alsatian conviviality, prepared by French chef Dominique Geulin. $120 per person, includes tasting, dinner, wines, and gratuity. Limited seating. DM Fine Wine Circle to reserve.

Starry Night Wine & Beverage Walk: Thursday, June 4th, from 5 to 8 pm, starting at Directors Park in Downtown Portland. Wander downtown with a glass in hand, explore unique stores and restaurants, and taste incredible beverages as select businesses host a vendor ready to pour. Benefits Downtown Clean & Safe. Tickets are $30 and can be found here.

Ricochet Et. Al Pop Up Series: Friday, June 5th, from 5 to 8 pm at Ricochet Wine Company in McMinnville. Every Friday from June 5th through August 28th, Ricochet hosts a rotating lineup of indie winemakers pouring directly to you. Plus their food truck partner Tacos y Mariscos El Cebollo slinging crazy-good food. The full summer lineup includes Dagger Daisy, Marr Estates, Gonzales Wine Co., Human Cellars, Stardance Wines, Copious Cellars, Mijita, and more. June 5th kicks off with Maypop Wine Co.

Sangria Saturday and Dessert Pop-Up: Saturday, June 6th, from 12 to 7 pm at Hip Chicks do Wine. A laid-back afternoon of wine, sunshine, and seriously delicious sips. Enjoy a flight of 6 wines plus 2 refreshing seasonal sangrias for just $25. Also on hand: a pop-up from Le Fragole, a local dessert cart known for their gourmet dark chocolate–covered strawberries, including their signature Dubai-style cups, crafted to pair beautifully with a glass of wine. Walk-ins welcome, reservations appreciated at hipchicksdowine.com.

Summer Sundays at Bar West: Starting Sunday, June 7th, from 4 to 9 pm. Bar West kicks off their Summer Sundays series featuring tinned fish and natural wine. The first edition welcomes Fossil and Fawn.

2026 PDX Urban Wine Experience: Sunday, June 7th, from 2 to 5 pm at Boedecker Cellars in Portland. Taste wines from 16 local wineries pouring 42+ wines representing nearly every AVA in Oregon. Find more information and tickets here.

Women in Wine Oregon Conference: Thursday, June 11th at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR: The eighth annual Women in Wine Oregon Conference brings together industry leaders, winemakers, and professionals for a day of education, networking, and community.

Helvetia Farm Market National Rosé Day Wine Event: Saturday, June 13th, from 2 to 6 pm at Helvetia Farm Market, Hillsboro. Celebrate Rosé season with a curated selection of Rosé, Blush, Pink, and Orange wines on the farm patio. Tasting flight $30, glass $12. Walk-in event.

Rhone Rangers Pacific Northwest Tour: Saturday, June 13th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Evergreen Events in McMinnville. Explore Rhone Valley varieties with a panel and tasting of Pacific Northwest wines. Find tickets and more info here.

Tasting Notes Experience Pinot Noir Release Party: Sunday, June 14th, from 4 to 8 pm at Ponzi Vineyards. Official release party for the 2024 Tasting Notes Pinot Noir, with curated pours, wine and music pairings, and sounds by Drae Slapz.

Made with Pride: Sunday, June 14th at the soon-to-open Darcelle Plaza in downtown Portland. Learn more and get your tickets here.

A Rising Tide Wine Fest: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston, Oregon. Spend an afternoon in the inland cove tasting wines from 15 independent local producers among the vines. Tickets include wine samples and a commemorative glass. Food available for purchase from the Renegade food truck, with DJ Action Slacks spinning yacht rock. 21+ event. Buy tickets here.

Archer Vineyard Pinot, Pigs & Pops: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Archer Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains. A Father's Day celebration featuring slow-smoked BBQ, Estate Pinot Noir, live music from Chad and Julie, and golden hour views. $75 non-members, $50 members. Reserve your spot here.

Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde”: Saturday, June 20th, from 11 am to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. A free tasting in honor of the album that dropped on June 20th, 1966. Sixty years later, E&R is pouring in the spirit of the record. The dogs were barking, a neighbor passed, and somewhere downtown, someone’s uncorking something worth talking about. Free, walk-in.

Summer Solstice Flower Crown Workshop: Saturday, June 20th, from 2 to 6 pm at Hip Chicks do Wine. A relaxed, creative afternoon filled with flowers, wine, and sunshine. Your $85 ticket includes everything you need to craft a beautiful, fresh flower crown with expert guidance from Gifford’s Flowers, plus a glass of wine and a fun photo op with an instant keepsake courtesy of Flashback PDX Photography. Advance tickets required, with some walk-in availability, at hipchicksdowine.com.

Visionary Vineyards Event, Koosah Vineyards: Sunday, June 21st, from 12 to 3 pm at The World Forestry Center. A celebration of Koosah Vineyards, an exciting site in the Eola Amity AVA. Featuring a panel discussion and wines from 00 Wines, Granville Wines, Martin Woods, Morgen Long, Perlee Vineyards, Resonance Wines, and Walter Scott. Find more information and tickets here.

Syndicate Block Party: Saturday, June 27th, from 2 to 6 pm in Beaverton. Save the date, more details to come.

Summer Chardonnay Festival at Tumwater Vineyard: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm in West Linn. The inaugural festival brings together Chardonnays from 10 local wineries for an intimate afternoon on the lawn with live music and food available for purchase. Tickets: $55 general admission, $45 for club members. Find tickets here.

Queer Wine Fest: Sunday, June 28th at Remy Wines in Dayton. Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in wine at the fifth and final edition of Queer Wine Fest. The event brings together 20+ queer winemakers, allies, and community for a joyful afternoon of tasting, live music, and connection, and benefits Wine Country Pride. Save the date. Tickets go on sale June 1st.

Let It Flow!: Saturday, July 18th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Jupiter NEXT. Petit Monde Wine Merchant is turning 15 and they are in a celebratory mood. "Come Along!” to meet the makers and taste their hand-crafted wines. Over 25 producers from Europe and the West Coast will be in attendance pouring. Tickets are $48 and can be found here.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

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.

Parallel Wine Bar: Test your skills with a blind tasting flight, now every day.

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

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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Welcome to the weekly weekend wine events newsletter! Every Friday, I’ll help you plan your weekend with a list of curated wine events, including tastings, special dinners, pairings, and wine festivals. Additionally, discover upcoming events in Portland and out in Oregon wine country, scheduled to take place through the end of July.

If you’ve found this newsletter helpful, I’d be so grateful if you shared it with someone else who loves wine as much as you do!

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• Weekend Wine Events for May 22nd through 24th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

While I’ve only been on Substack since February of 2025, this weekend marks two years since I first shared a list of wine events happening in Portland. In that time, I’ve shared over 800 events across more than 70 venues in this city. When I call myself an expert on wine events in Portland, that’s why. I also feel genuinely lucky to be able to share everything I’ve learned and help you navigate this scene.

Memorial Day weekend also marks the unofficial start of Portland’s outdoor season. The Bloom Tour is happening downtown with floral displays scattered throughout the city, and the waterfront is filling up with carnivals and festivals, including the Rose Festival City Fair this weekend. I’m personally looking forward to music and plays in the park as the season opens up. Do you have any recommendations? Send them my way!

Oregon Wine Month wraps up at the end of May, and there's still time to make the most of it. I put together a full guide to the festivals I'm most excited about this month, and it's worth a look before the window closes. You'll find it linked below.

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.

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For Wine Professionals

Becky Wasserman & Co. is now accepting applications for their 2027 BIMPOC Symposium, open to Black, Indigenous, Multiracial, and People of Color working in the American wine trade. It’s a week of education and connection with vignerons across Burgundy. If you’re not familiar with Becky Wasserman, she spent over 40 years as one of the most influential exporters in wine, working with domaines like Michel Lafarge, Denis Bachelet, and Frédéric Mugnier, and she spent that time advocating for equity in the trade alongside building it. The symposium carries that same spirit forward, offering access to Burgundy and to a network that can be genuinely hard to break into. Four people will be selected.

The application deadline is Monday, June 22nd at midnight PST. Finalists will be announced in October. You can find everything you need to apply here.

Weekend Wine Events for May 22nd through 24th

Friday

• Friday, May 22nd, from 4 to 6 pm: Complimentary Oregon wine tasting with Four Graces Wine at The Benson Hotel lobby lounge.

• Friday, May 22nd, from 4 to 7 pm: Costarossa Farm wine tasting at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, May 22nd, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Italian Wine tasting at Vino.

• Friday, May 22nd, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night: Sealionne Wines tasting at Bouchon.

• Friday, May 22nd, from 5 to 8 pm: Flipturn Cellars pouring at Naso.

• Friday, May 22nd, from 5 to 8 pm: Archetype 12 Wines tasting at The Black Wine Market.

• Friday, May 22nd, from 5 to 9 pm: Friday Night Flights: Eola Amity Hills Chardonnay at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room. All Chardonnay flight featuring five premium wines, including the Walter Scott 2018 Seven Springs Vineyard Chardonnay.

• Friday, May 22nd, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Stephen Goff Wines tasting at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, May 22nd, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours at Negociant. Try fun cellar pours selected each week by Negociant’s wine steward Hopper.

Saturday

• Saturday, May 23rd, from 12 to 4 pm: Newsletter selections from France tasting at Liner & Elsen.

• Saturday, May 23rd, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Kelley Fox Wines tasting at E&R Wine Shop, with Tyler of PDX Wine.

• Saturday, May 23rd, from 4 pm to 12 am: Palate Cleanser, a full-day event by Tasting Notes Experience at La Factoria. Options for both The Brunch Pour and The After Pour.

• Saturday, May 23rd, from 5 to 9 pm: Little Crow Vineyards wine release party at the Plant (3315 SE 19th).

Sunday

• Sunday, May 24th, from 1 to 7 pm: Judgement of Paris 50th Anniversary Comparative Tasting at Vino Veritas Wine Bar + Bottle Shop. Celebrate the historic 1976 blind tasting where American wines swept their French counterparts, with two trios of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from California, Oregon, and France. $35 for six wines.

• Sunday, May 24th, from 4 to 8 pm: Bar Norman pop-up with special guest Astral at Han Oak. Walk-ins only.

All Weekend

• Friday, May 22nd through Sunday, May 24th: Hip Chicks do Wine Memorial Day BBQ with tastings, small plates, and sangria. Check their website for tickets and more info.

• Friday, May 22nd through Sunday, May 24th, from 4 to 8 pm daily: Share & Pair Sundays, Chardonnay paired with dips at Portland Wine Company.

Monday

• Monday, May 25th. from 4 pm to sold out: Lupine pop-up at Company, benefitting Poni and his family.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Now through May 24th, the wines will be paired to The Portland Fire WNBA team. Then, starting May 25th, the wines will be paired to The Mandalorian and Grogu.

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.

Pal's with Us Tuesday Wine Series: Beginning Tuesday, May 27th and running through August 18th at Pal's with Us. A summer series about great wine and easy evenings by the water. Each week welcomes a different winery or importer to pour and talk through their bottles, paired with a simple seasonal menu from the kitchen and a relaxed seat on the deck overlooking the marina. See the full line-up and find more information here.

Spring Wine Speakeasy: Friday, May 22nd, from 2 to 6 pm at Art Alley in McMinnville. The McMinnville Winegrowers Association kicks off Memorial Day weekend with ten member wineries each pouring two estate wines, offering a focused look at the McMinnville AVA in one place. Complimentary small bites from Biscuit and Pickle, plus raffle prizes with wine-themed baskets. Tickets are $20 and available here.

Indie Wine Mixer: Saturday, May 23rd, from 12 to 5 pm, and Sunday, May 24th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Ricochet in McMinnville. A two-day celebration of independent winemakers bringing together community, creativity, and standout wines from 40 independent producers. 5% of ticket sales go toward a charitable organization. Single day tickets are $45 and both-day tickets are $75. Buy tickets here.

Rosé Golden Hour at Domaine Roy & Fils: Saturday, May 23rd, and Sunday, May 24th, from 4 to 6 pm. A relaxed aperitif hour celebrating the official start of rosé season, featuring pours of their newly released 2025 Rosé of Pinot Noir, live music from Dante Zapata, and housemade focaccia sandwiches. $15 per person, includes entry and your first splash of rosé. But tickets here.

Too Many Records x Les Caves Wine Bar: Monday, May 25th, from 6 to 8 pm at Les Caves Wine Bar, 1719 NE Alberta. Sip Japanese wine and get first access to 85+ rare records sourced from Japan. $20, glass of wine included. 21+. Only 20 tickets available — DM Too Many Records to get on the list.

Wine Wednesday, New Kids of Burgundy: Wednesday, May 27th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant. Featuring the wines of Les Puy de l’Ours.

Oregon Wine: Classical and Esoterica: Wednesday, May 27th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, $45 at Ora et Labora. A deep dive into Oregon wine history, geology, and sub-AVAs in honor of Oregon Wine Month.

New Wave of Italian Natural Wine: Friday, May 29th, from 5 to 8 pm, at Replicant Beer & Wine with Chausse Selections.

Acid Compass #15: Spring Break German Skin Kontakt: Friday, May 30th, from 12:30 to 3 pm. Free at E&R Wine Shop.

Magic in the Mountains: Saturday, May 30th, from 1 to 4 pm at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg. Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers celebrate 20 years of the AVA with an afternoon tasting featuring wines from 39 wineries, paired with live music and bites from JORY Restaurant, Biscuit & Pickles, Meatstuff, and Lemon and Olive. Tickets are $75. Buy tickets here.

Gamay Noir Social: Sunday, May 31st, from 12 to 4 pm at The Ground at Stillwater in McMinnville. Dirty Radish presents an afternoon built around Gamay. Twelve Pacific Northwest winemakers and one Beaujolais importer will be pouring wines in a walk-around social tasting designed for conversation, not a lineup. Apéro snacks provided by Grounded Table. Tickets: $60 early bird, $75 at the door. Buy tickets here.

Wine and Lobster: Sunday, May 31st, from 11 am to 6 pm at Press and Barrel Wine Collective in Newberg. The lobster truck will be serving all day, plus a collectible car show block party from 3 to 7 pm.

Fine Wine Circle x Trisaetum Wines Alsace x Oregon Dinner: Tuesday, June 3rd, from 6 to 9 pm at St. Honoré Boulangerie, NW Thurman, Portland. A one-night-only guided tasting of five Trisaetum wines alongside the Frey family and winemaking team, followed by a gastronomic buffet inspired by Alsatian conviviality, prepared by French chef Dominique Geulin. $120 per person, includes tasting, dinner, wines, and gratuity. Limited seating. DM Fine Wine Circle to reserve.

2026 PDX Urban Wine Experience: Sunday, June 7th, from 2 to 5 pm at Boedecker Cellars in Portland. Taste wines from 16 local wineries pouring 42+ wines representing nearly every AVA in Oregon. Ticket details to come. Save the date.

Women in Wine Oregon Conference: Thursday, June 11th at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR: The eighth annual Women in Wine Oregon Conference brings together industry leaders, winemakers, and professionals for a day of education, networking, and community.

Helvetia Farm Market National Rosé Day Wine Event: Saturday, June 13th, from 2 to 6 pm at Helvetia Farm Market, Hillsboro. Celebrate Rosé season with a curated selection of Rosé, Blush, Pink, and Orange wines on the farm patio. Tasting flight $30, glass $12. Walk-in event.

Rhone Rangers Pacific Northwest Tour: Saturday, June 13th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Evergreen Events in McMinnville. Explore Rhone Valley varieties with a panel and tasting of Pacific Northwest wines. Find tickets and more info here.

Tasting Notes Experience Pinot Noir Release Party: Sunday, June 14th, from 4 to 8 pm at Ponzi Vineyards. Official release party for the 2024 Tasting Notes Pinot Noir, with curated pours, wine and music pairings, and sounds by Drae Slapz.

Made with Pride: Sunday, June 14th at the soon-to-open Darcelle Plaza in downtown Portland. Learn more and get your tickets here.

A Rising Tide Wine Fest: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston, Oregon. Spend an afternoon in the inland cove tasting wines from 15 independent local producers among the vines. Tickets include wine samples and a commemorative glass. Food available for purchase from the Renegade food truck, with DJ Action Slacks spinning yacht rock. 21+ event. Buy tickets here.

Archer Vineyard Pinot, Pigs & Pops: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Archer Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains. A Father's Day celebration featuring slow-smoked BBQ, Estate Pinot Noir, live music from Chad and Julie, and golden hour views. $75 non-members, $50 members. Reserve your spot here.

Visionary Vineyards Event, Koosah Vineyards: Sunday, June 21st, from 12 to 3 pm at The World Forestry Center. A celebration of Koosah Vineyards, an exciting site in the Eola Amity AVA. Featuring a panel discussion and wines from 00 Wines, Granville Wines, Martin Woods, Morgen Long, Perlee Vineyards, Resonance Wines, and Walter Scott. Find more information and tickets here.

Syndicate Block Party: Saturday, June 27th, from 2 to 6 pm in Beaverton. Save the date, more details to come.

Summer Chardonnay Festival at Tumwater Vineyard: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm in West Linn. The inaugural festival brings together Chardonnays from 10 local wineries for an intimate afternoon on the lawn with live music and food available for purchase. Tickets: $55 general admission, $45 for club members. Find tickets here.

Queer Wine Fest: Sunday, June 28th at Remy Wines in Dayton. Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in wine at the fifth and final edition of Queer Wine Fest. The event brings together 20+ queer winemakers, allies, and community for a joyful afternoon of tasting, live music, and connection, and benefits Wine Country Pride. Save the date. Tickets go on sale June 1st.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

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.

Parallel Wine Bar: Test your skills with a blind tasting flight, now every day.

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

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!

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

Want to follow along with my adventures as I attend many of these wine events?
Check out PDX Vine and Dine on Instagram!

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Welcome to the weekly weekend wine events newsletter! Every Friday, I’ll help you plan your weekend with a list of curated wine events, including tastings, special dinners, pairings, and wine festivals. Additionally, discover upcoming events in Portland and out in Oregon wine country, scheduled to take place through the end of July.

If you’ve found this newsletter helpful, I’d be so grateful if you shared it with someone else who loves wine as much as you do!

Share

In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• Weekend Wine Events for May 15th through 17th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

We’re right in the middle of wine festival season, and I want to hear from you. Have you made it to any great wine events? What stood out? Drop it in the comments or reply to this email.

I’m also running a ticket giveaway to the Indie Wine Mixer, happening over Memorial Day Weekend, this time over on Instagram. It was one of my favorite festivals last year for its energy and community focus. All you have to do is leave a comment tagging a friend. Check out the giveaway here, and if you want to read what I wrote about it last year, check that out here.

For wine professionals, this one is worth passing along. Becky Wasserman & Co. is now accepting applications for their 2027 BIMPOC Symposium, open to Black, Indigenous, Multiracial, and People of Color working in the American wine trade. It’s a week of education and connection with vignerons across Burgundy. If you’re not familiar with Becky Wasserman, she spent over 40 years as one of the most influential exporters in wine, working with domaines like Michel Lafarge, Denis Bachelet, and Frédéric Mugnier, and she spent that time advocating for equity in the trade alongside building it. The symposium carries that same spirit forward, offering access to Burgundy and to a network that can be genuinely hard to break into. Four people will be selected.

The application deadline is Monday, June 22nd at midnight PST. Finalists will be announced in October. You can find everything you need to apply here.

May is Oregon Wine Month! If you missed it, I put together an explanation of Oregon Wine Month along with a curated list of festivals that I’m excited about. Check it out below.

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.

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Weekend Wine Events for May 15th through 17th

Friday

• Friday, May 15th through Sunday, May 17th, from 4 to 8 pm daily: Share & Pair at Portland Wine Company. Their skin-contact Pinot Gris paired with pintxos all weekend long.

• Friday, May 15th, from 12 to 8 pm and Saturday, May 16th, from 2 to 7 pm: Champagne flight featuring Mathilde Savoye at Oregon Wines on Broadway. Flight of 3 tastes, $33.

• Friday, May 15th, from 4 to 6 pm: Oregon Wine Month tasting with Four Graces Wine at The Benson Hotel lobby lounge. Complimentary, no reservations needed. (Every Friday in May.)

• Friday, May 15th, from 4 to 7 pm: Redolent Wines tasting at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, May 15th, from 4 to 7 pm: Friday Night Flight: Oregon Wine tasting at Vino.

• Friday, May 15th, from 4 to 7 pm: Simone Cellario of Poderi Cellario pouring wines at Mom & Pop Wine Shop. $10 tasting.

• Friday, May 15th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours at Negociant. Try fun cellar pours selected each week by Negociant’s wine steward Hopper.

• Friday, May 15th, from 5 to 7 pm: Friday Flights: Blind Challenge: Oregon vs. The World at Liner & Elsen. Paid tasting.

• Friday, May 15th, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night: Everything’s Coming Up Nebbiolo at Bouchon. $25 or waived with a 2-bottle purchase.

• Friday, May 15th, from 5 to 8 pm: Happy Hour tasting with Romain des Grottes, presented by Chausse Selections at Daydream. Music from Uncle Herm from 6 to 8 pm, then 55x presents Borogódo with Brazilian classics until 11 pm.

• Friday, May 15th, from 5 to 9 pm: Friday Night Flights: Ultra-Deluxe Top Shelf tasting including a pour of the 2021 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room.

• Friday, May 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Oregon Wine Month tasting: Everything But Pinot Noir with Emily of Handcrafted Wines at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, May 15th, from 6 to 8 pm: La Biblioteca Spring Wine Social at Blu Dot Showroom. La Biblioteca wines with complimentary bites. Tickets on Tock.

• Friday, May 15th, from 9 pm to midnight: Late-night winemaker takeover with Simone of Poderi Cellario at Les Caves Wine Bar. Four wines, low lights, high vibes.

Saturday

• Saturday, May 16th, from 12 to 4 pm: At the Winemaker’s Barrel: Sealionne Wines with Piper Underbrink at Liner & Elsen. Free tasting.

• Saturday, May 16th, from 1 to 4 pm: Northern Italian wine tasting featuring Cantina Terlano and Cantina Andriano, guided by Margo Durdel of Banville Wine at Westside Wines. Complimentary.

• Saturday, May 16th, from 2 to 7 pm and Sunday, May 17th, from 12 to 5 pm: RAM Cellars Pop-up Tasting Room Residency at Mirrorball Northwest. Special flights, library pours, chillable reds, Pinot Noir, and Grüner Veltliner.

• Saturday, May 16th, from 2 to 3:30 pm: Wine 101: Apocalypse Wines at Syndicate Wine Bar in Beaverton. Age-worthy wines and survival bunker strategy. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here.

• Saturday, May 16th, from 6 to 9 pm: Post Familiar Wine Release Party at New Prince Coffee on N Killingsworth. Special guest Briel’s BBQ.

• Saturday, May 16th, from 9 pm to midnight: Late-night winemaker takeover with Romain des Grottes at Les Caves Wine Bar.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Now through May 17th, the wines will be paired to The Devil Wears Prada. Then, starting May 18th, the wines will be paired to The Portland Fire WNBA team.

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

• Saturday, May 16th, from 6 to 10 pm: Company is hosting Yoitsvo for a night of jazz, funk, disco, and soul.

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.

Maypop Wine Residency at Day by Day: Winemakers Vince and Shea of Maypop are in residence at Day by Day in the Mac Market through May 17th, pouring their 2024 Maypop White and 2024 Gamay Noir. Stop in during Day by Day’s open hours to taste some of the underground varietals they’ve been crafting

CorkVallis Wine Walk: Saturday, May 16th, from 2 to 6 pm in downtown Corvallis. General admissions tickets, which include 5 tokens and a take-home glass, are $25 and can be purchased here.

Spring Into the Cellar at The Carlton Winemakers Studio: Saturday, May 16th, from 1 to 4 pm. Hosted by North Valley Vineyards, taste library wines alongside the soon-to-be-released 2024 Reserve Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the facility where they were made. Paired bites by Biscuit and Pickle. Reservations available on Tock.

Pink! Rosé Festival: Sunday, May 17th, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm (VIP entry at noon) at Hillsboro Ballpark. The 5th annual celebration of Tualatin Valley wines with 28 wineries pouring their latest rosés and spring releases, with local craft bites, winemakers, and a DJ. General Admission includes 6 tasting tokens, a commemorative GoVino tasting glass, and a complimentary cheese and charcuterie cone. Tickets can be found here.

Wine Wednesday, Italian Rosé: Wednesday, May 20th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Foundations II: Demystifying Wine Tasting: Wednesday, May 20th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at Ora et Labora for $30.

Chillable Reds Wine Tasting: Thursday, May 21st, from 4 pm to close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Protest Pours: Spears into Pruning Hooks: Thursday, May 21st, starting at 6:30 pm, at Ora et Labora. Featuring winemaker and poet Beatrice Barrar.

Spring Wine Speakeasy: Friday, May 22nd, from 2 to 6 pm at Art Alley in McMinnville. The McMinnville Winegrowers Association kicks off Memorial Day weekend with ten member wineries each pouring two estate wines, offering a focused look at the McMinnville AVA in one place. Complimentary small bites from Biscuit and Pickle, plus raffle prizes with wine-themed baskets. Tickets are $20 and available here.

Indie Wine Mixer: Saturday, May 23rd, from 12 to 5 pm, and Sunday, May 24th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Ricochet in McMinnville. A two-day celebration of independent winemakers bringing together community, creativity, and standout wines from 40 independent producers. 5% of ticket sales go toward a charitable organization. Single day tickets are $45 and both-day tickets are $75. Buy tickets here.

Kelley Fox Wines Tasting: Saturday, May 23rd, from 12:30 to 3 pm. Free at E&R Wine Shop.

Judgement of Paris 50th Anniversary Comparative Tasting: Sunday, May 24th, from 1 to 7 pm at Vino Veritas Wine Bar + Bottle Shop. Celebrate the historic 1976 blind tasting where American wines swept their French counterparts, with two trios of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs from California, Oregon, and France. $35 for six wines.

Too Many Records x Les Caves Wine Bar: Monday, May 25th, from 6 to 8 pm at Les Caves Wine Bar, 1719 NE Alberta. Sip Japanese wine and get first access to 85+ rare records sourced from Japan. $20, glass of wine included. 21+. Only 20 tickets available — DM Too Many Records to get on the list.

Wine Wednesday, New Kids of Burgundy: Wednesday, May 27th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant. Featuring the wines of Les Puy de l’Ours.

Oregon Wine: Classical and Esoterica: Wednesday, May 27th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, $45 at Ora et Labora. A deep dive into Oregon wine history, geology, and sub-AVAs in honor of Oregon Wine Month.

Acid Compass #15: Spring Break German Skin Kontakt: Friday, May 30th, from 12:30 to 3 pm. Free at E&R Wine Shop.

Magic in the Mountains: Saturday, May 30th, from 1 to 4 pm at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg. Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers celebrate 20 years of the AVA with an afternoon tasting featuring wines from 39 wineries, paired with live music and bites from JORY Restaurant, Biscuit & Pickles, Meatstuff, and Lemon and Olive. Tickets are $75. Buy tickets here.

Gamay Noir Social: Sunday, May 31st, from 12 to 4 pm at The Ground at Stillwater in McMinnville. Dirty Radish presents an afternoon built around Gamay. Twelve Pacific Northwest winemakers and one Beaujolais importer will be pouring wines in a walk-around social tasting designed for conversation, not a lineup. Apéro snacks provided by Grounded Table. Tickets: $60 early bird, $75 at the door. Buy tickets here.

Fine Wine Circle x Trisaetum Wines Alsace x Oregon Dinner: Tuesday, June 3rd, from 6 to 9 pm at St. Honoré Boulangerie, NW Thurman, Portland. A one-night-only guided tasting of five Trisaetum wines alongside the Frey family and winemaking team, followed by a gastronomic buffet inspired by Alsatian conviviality, prepared by French chef Dominique Geulin. $120 per person, includes tasting, dinner, wines, and gratuity. Limited seating. DM Fine Wine Circle to reserve.

2026 PDX Urban Wine Experience: Sunday, June 7th, from 2 to 5 pm at Boedecker Cellars in Portland. Taste wines from 16 local wineries pouring 42+ wines representing nearly every AVA in Oregon. Ticket details to come. Save the date.

Women in Wine Oregon Conference: Thursday, June 11th at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR: The eighth annual Women in Wine Oregon Conference brings together industry leaders, winemakers, and professionals for a day of education, networking, and community.

Helvetia Farm Market National Rosé Day Wine Event: Saturday, June 13th, from 2 to 6 pm at Helvetia Farm Market, Hillsboro. Celebrate Rosé season with a curated selection of Rosé, Blush, Pink, and Orange wines on the farm patio. Tasting flight $30, glass $12. Walk-in event.

Tasting Notes Experience Pinot Noir Release Party: Sunday, June 14th, from 4 to 8 pm at Ponzi Vineyards. Official release party for the 2024 Tasting Notes Pinot Noir, with curated pours, wine and music pairings, and sounds by Drae Slapz.

Made with Pride: Sunday, June 14th at the soon-to-open Darcelle Plaza in downtown Portland. Learn more and get your tickets here.

A Rising Tide Wine Fest: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston, Oregon. Spend an afternoon in the inland cove tasting wines from 15 independent local producers among the vines. Tickets include wine samples and a commemorative glass. Food available for purchase from the Renegade food truck, with DJ Action Slacks spinning yacht rock. 21+ event. Buy tickets here.

Archer Vineyard Pinot, Pigs & Pops: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Archer Vineyard in the Chehalem Mountains. A Father's Day celebration featuring slow-smoked BBQ, Estate Pinot Noir, live music from Chad and Julie, and golden hour views. $75 non-members, $50 members. Reserve your spot here.

Syndicate Block Party: Saturday, June 27th, from 2 to 6 pm in Beaverton. Save the date, more details to come.

Summer Chardonnay Festival at Tumwater Vineyard: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm in West Linn. The inaugural festival brings together Chardonnays from 10 local wineries for an intimate afternoon on the lawn with live music and food available for purchase. Tickets: $55 general admission, $45 for club members. Find tickets here.

Queer Wine Fest: Sunday, June 28th at Remy Wines in Dayton. Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in wine at the fifth and final edition of Queer Wine Fest. The event brings together 20+ queer winemakers, allies, and community for a joyful afternoon of tasting, live music, and connection, and benefits Wine Country Pride. Save the date. Tickets go on sale June 1st.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

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.

Parallel Wine Bar: Test your skills with a blind tasting flight, now every day.

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

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!

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

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Welcome to the weekly weekend wine events newsletter! Every Friday, I’ll help you plan your weekend with a list of curated wine events, including tastings, special dinners, pairings, and wine festivals. Additionally, discover upcoming events in Portland and out in Oregon wine country, scheduled to take place through the end of July.

If you’ve found this newsletter helpful, I’d be so grateful if you shared it with someone else who loves wine as much as you do!

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• Weekend Wine Events for May 8th through 10th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

Mother’s Day weekend is a big one, and this week’s newsletter is here to help you plan it. There are options for however you want to celebrate: wines made by moms, activities to do with mom, and a few reasons to get out of the city entirely.

If you’re staying local, three wine walks are happening this weekend. The Division Clinton Wine Walk, the Lake Oswego Wine Walk, and Winewalkie in Milwaukie. Something for every neighborhood and every pace.

If you’re looking to get out of Portland, I have two recommendations. The Columbia Gorge Wine and Art Festival brings together live music, 16 or more wine vendors, and local artists against one of the most beautiful backdrops in the region. And then there is Lamb-a-palooza, a family-friendly celebration of lambing season at a biodynamic farm, complete with a wine flight and, I cannot stress this enough, an abundance of baby lambs. I am genuinely considering starting a separate account just for cute vineyard animals at this point.

May is Oregon Wine Month! If you missed it, I put together an explanation of Oregon Wine Month along with a curated list of festivals that I’m excited about. Check it out below.

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.

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Weekend Wine Events for May 8th through 10th

Friday

• Friday, May 8th, from 4 to 7 pm: Carola Wines cider tasting at Taborly Wines. David of Carola Wines pours at least 6 ciders for $15.

• Friday, May 8th, from 4 to 8 pm: Division Clinton Wine Walk along SE Division between 30th and 34th Avenues, hosted by the Division Clinton Business District. Taste wines from 8+ local wineries. Tickets $55 day of.

• Friday, May 8th, from 4 to 8 pm: Frosé Friday at Hip Chicks do Wine. Kick off the weekend and beat the heat with a wine slushie and seasonal small plates. No reservation needed.

• Friday, May 8th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Abruzzo at Vino.

• Friday, May 8th, from 4 to 8 pm: Jackalope Wine Cellars pouring at Providore. Free tasting.

• Friday, May 8th, from 5 to 7 pm: Maypop Wine Co. pop-up at John’s Marketplace in Multnomah Village.

• Friday, May 8th, from 5 to 8 pm: Cinco de Mayo inspired Friday tasting at Bouchon.

• Friday, May 8th, from 5 to 8 pm: Rubato Wines pouring at Good Measure in Milwaukie.

• Friday, May 8th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Friday Night Tasting: Oregon Wines at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, May 8th, from 6 to 10 pm: Natty’s Lesbian Wine Bar Taurus Fest at The Wine Yard. Tickets $12 at the door.

• Friday, May 8th, from 12 to 8 pm and Saturday, May 9th, from 2 to 7 pm: Champagne tasting flight featuring wines from Bereche Champagne at Oregon Wines on Broadway.

Saturday

• Saturday, May 9th, from 12 to 2 pm: Petit Monde pouring French wine at Providore. Free tasting.

• Saturday, May 9th, from 12 to 4 pm: Jess Pierce pours Walter Scott Wines and Pierce Wines at Liner & Elsen. Free tasting.

• Saturday, May 9th, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Free winemaker tasting with Liska Wines at E&R Wine Shop.

• Saturday, May 9th, from 1 to 4 pm: Mother’s Day wines tasting at Westside Wines.

• Saturday, May 9th, from 2 to 5 pm: Oregon Wine Walk in the Lake Grove neighborhood of Lake Oswego. Taste through 50+ wines from across Oregon while strolling between neighborhood businesses. Early bird tickets available now.

• Saturday, May 9th, from 4 to 8 pm: 3 Goats Vineyard Headliner Series, Volume 4, at 3 Goats Vineyard Tasting Room in Hillsboro. Featured winemaker Zane Morris of Zē Wines pours alongside special guests, in a Mother’s Day weekend celebration.

• Saturday, May 9th, from 6 to 10 pm: Yours Truly Turns One. Celebrate their first anniversary with a greatest hits wine list, flash tattoos, tarot, DJ Stay Soft, food, merch, and the new patio open for late-night hangs.

Sunday

• Sunday, May 10th, from 1 to 5 pm: Winewalkie Wine Walk, a self-guided wine walk through participating businesses in downtown Milwaukie, celebrating Mother’s Day.

All Weekend

• Et Fille Wines Mother’s Day Producer Spotlight at Blackbird Wine Shop, from 4 pm to close. Featuring wines by this mother-daughter team. Plus a tasting with Gonzales Wine Co. on Saturday.

• Saturday, May 9th, from 12 to 7 pm and Sunday, May 10th, from 12 to 5 pm: Bubbles & Bites at Hip Chicks do Wine. Celebrate Mom with curated sparkling wine flights, mimosas, and a small plate menu. The first 15 moms each day receive a complimentary flower. Reservations recommended. Tickets and info here.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Now through May 10th, the wines will be paired to the book Dungeon Crawler Carl or to “Motherhood vs. Menopause.” Then starting May 11th, the wines will be paired to The Devil Wears Prada.

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.

Maypop Wine Residency at Day by Day: Winemakers Vince and Shea of Maypop are in residence at Day by Day in the Mac Market through May 17th, pouring their 2024 Maypop White and 2024 Gamay Noir. Stop in during Day by Day’s open hours to taste some of the underground varietals they’ve been crafting

Columbia Gorge Wine and Art Festival: Saturday, May 9th, from 12 to 5 pm at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn Conference Center. Enjoy live music, 16+ wine vendors, and local artists. General Admission is $30 in advance or $37 at the door, and includes 5 tasting tickets, a souvenir wine glass, and the bus shuttle from the Port of Hood River parking. A charcuterie plate add-on is available for $20. Non-drinking admission (21+) is $10. Anyone under 21 is free. Find tickets and more information here.

Lamb-a-palooza at Johan Vineyards: Saturday, May 9th, starting at 11 am at Johan Vineyards in Rickreall. A family-friendly celebration of lambing season on this biodynamic farm, with a wine flight, a homebuilt lamb parkour course, Kopito’s food truck, and floral bouquets from Crowley House flower farm. Perfect timing for Mother’s Day! Free entry for anyone under 21. Blankets and lawn chairs are recommended. No dogs or other animals, please. Tickets are $30. Buy tickets here.

Ricochet Wine Spring Release Open House: Saturday, May 9th, from 11 am to 4 pm. New releases to taste, social club pickup, live music, food pairings by Alea Bakery, cornhole, and ping pong. Tickets $35; Social Club members free. Find tickets here.

Poderi Cellario and SelectioNaturel Tasting: Tuesday, May 13th, from 5:30 to 7 pm at E&R Wine Shop.

Wine Wednesday, Chenin: Sparkling and Still: Wednesday, May 13th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant. Featuring the wines of Michel Autran.

Tour of Oregon Wine Tasting: Thursday, May 14th, from 4 pm to close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

La Biblioteca Spring Wine Social: Friday, May 15th, from 6 to 8 pm at the Blu Dot Showroom in Portland. La Biblioteca wines with complimentary bites. Tickets available on Tock.

Wine 101: Apocalypse Wines: Saturday, May 16th, from 2 to 3:30 pm at Syndicate Wine Bar in Beaverton. What wines would you stock in a survival bunker? Learn about age-worthy wines and what to consider when storing up for hunkering down. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here.

RAM Cellars Pop-up Tasting Room Residency at Mirrorball Northwest: Saturday, May 16th, from 2 to 7 pm and Sunday, May 17th, from 12 to 5 pm. Special flights, library pours, and good times featuring RAM Cellars' chillable reds and Oregon wines, including their Pinot Noir and Grüner Veltliner.

Spring Into the Cellar at The Carlton Winemakers Studio: Saturday, May 16th, from 1 to 4 pm. Hosted by North Valley Vineyards, taste library wines alongside the soon-to-be-released 2024 Reserve Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the facility where they were made. Paired bites by Biscuit and Pickle. Reservations available on Tock.

Pink! Rosé Festival: Sunday, May 17th, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm (VIP entry at noon) at Hillsboro Ballpark. The 5th annual celebration of Tualatin Valley wines with 28 wineries pouring their latest rosés and spring releases, with local craft bites, winemakers, and a DJ. General Admission includes 6 tasting tokens, a commemorative GoVino tasting glass, and a complimentary cheese and charcuterie cone. Tickets can be found here.

Wine Wednesday, Italian Rosé: Wednesday, May 20th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Foundations II: Demystifying Wine Tasting: Wednesday, May 20th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at Ora et Labora for $30.

Chillable Reds Wine Tasting: Thursday, May 21st, from 4 pm to close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Protest Pours: Spears into Pruning Hooks: Thursday, May 21st, starting at 6:30 pm, at Ora et Labora. Featuring winemaker and poet Beatrice Barrar.

Spring Wine Speakeasy: Friday, May 22nd, from 2 to 6 pm at Art Alley in McMinnville. The McMinnville Winegrowers Association kicks off Memorial Day weekend with ten member wineries each pouring two estate wines, offering a focused look at the McMinnville AVA in one place. Complimentary small bites from Biscuit and Pickle, plus raffle prizes with wine-themed baskets. Tickets are $20 and available here.

Indie Wine Mixer: Saturday, May 23rd, from 12 to 5 pm, and Sunday, May 24th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Ricochet in McMinnville. A two-day celebration of independent winemakers bringing together community, creativity, and standout wines from 40 independent producers. 5% of ticket sales go toward a charitable organization. Single day tickets are $45 and both-day tickets are $75. Buy tickets here.

Kelley Fox Wines Tasting: Saturday, May 23rd, from 12:30 to 3 pm. Free at E&R Wine Shop.

Wine Wednesday, New Kids of Burgundy: Wednesday, May 27th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant. Featuring the wines of Les Puy de l’Ours.

Oregon Wine: Classical and Esoterica: Wednesday, May 27th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, $45 at Ora et Labora. A deep dive into Oregon wine history, geology, and sub-AVAs in honor of Oregon Wine Month.

Acid Compass #15: Spring Break German Skin Kontakt: Friday, May 30th, from 12:30 to 3 pm. Free at E&R Wine Shop.

Magic in the Mountains: Saturday, May 30th, from 1 to 4 pm at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg. Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers celebrate 20 years of the AVA with an afternoon tasting featuring wines from 39 wineries, paired with live music and bites from JORY Restaurant, Biscuit & Pickles, Meatstuff, and Lemon and Olive. Tickets are $75. Buy tickets here.

Gamay Noir Social: Sunday, May 31st, from 12 to 4 pm at The Ground at Stillwater in McMinnville. Dirty Radish presents an afternoon built around Gamay. Twelve Pacific Northwest winemakers and one Beaujolais importer will be pouring wines in a walk-around social tasting designed for conversation, not a lineup. Apéro snacks provided by Grounded Table. Tickets: $60 early bird, $75 at the door. Buy tickets here.

2026 PDX Urban Wine Experience: Sunday, June 7th, from 2 to 5 pm at Boedecker Cellars in Portland. Taste wines from 16 local wineries pouring 42+ wines representing nearly every AVA in Oregon. Ticket details to come. Save the date.

Women in Wine Oregon Conference: Thursday, June 11th at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR: The eighth annual Women in Wine Oregon Conference brings together industry leaders, winemakers, and professionals for a day of education, networking, and community.

Made with Pride: Sunday, June 14th at the soon-to-open Darcelle Plaza in downtown Portland. Learn more and get your tickets here.

A Rising Tide Wine Fest: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston, Oregon. Spend an afternoon in the inland cove tasting wines from 15 independent local producers among the vines. Tickets include wine samples and a commemorative glass. Food available for purchase from the Renegade food truck, with DJ Action Slacks spinning yacht rock. 21+ event. Buy tickets here.

Syndicate Block Party: Saturday, June 27th, from 2 to 6 pm in Beaverton. Save the date, more details to come.

Summer Chardonnay Festival at Tumwater Vineyard: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm in West Linn. The inaugural festival brings together Chardonnays from 10 local wineries for an intimate afternoon on the lawn with live music and food available for purchase. Tickets: $55 general admission, $45 for club members. Find tickets here.

Queer Wine Fest: Sunday, June 28th at Remy Wines in Dayton. Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in wine at the fifth and final edition of Queer Wine Fest. The event brings together 20+ queer winemakers, allies, and community for a joyful afternoon of tasting, live music, and connection, and benefits Wine Country Pride. Save the date. Tickets go on sale June 1st.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

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.

Parallel Wine Bar: Test your skills with a blind tasting flight, now every day.

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

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!

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

Want to follow along with my adventures as I attend many of these wine events?
Check out PDX Vine and Dine on Instagram!

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Welcome to the weekly weekend wine events newsletter! Every Friday, I’ll help you plan your weekend with a list of curated wine events, including tastings, special dinners, pairings, and wine festivals. Additionally, discover upcoming events in Portland and out in Oregon wine country, scheduled to take place through the end of June.

If you’ve found this newsletter helpful, I’d be so grateful if you shared it with someone else who loves wine as much as you do!

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• Weekend Wine Events for May 1st through 3rd

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

This newsletter is coming to you a little late, and honestly, that’s because there is just so much to tell you about.

We are officially in Oregon Wine Month, and this weekend might be the most packed of the entire festival season. There is truly something for everyone, whether you want to spend an afternoon at a vineyard, try food and wine pairings, or learn more about a specific AVA or grape variety.

If you missed my post earlier this week, I put together a quick primer on Oregon Wine Month along with a curated list of events that I’m excited about. Check it out below.

Also, congratulations to last week's Eola-Amity Hills Equinox ticket giveaway winner, Nathan! I hope you have an incredible time.

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.

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Weekend Wine Events for May 1st through 3rd

Friday

• Friday, May 1st, from 4 pm to close: Full Moon Tasting, Biodynamic Wine Flight at Blackbird Wine Shop. Plus, the Kentucky Derby Watch Party all day on Saturday (main race at 4 pm).

• Friday, May 1st, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Oregon Wine at Vino.

• Friday, May 1st, from 4 to 7 pm: Galicia tasting at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, May 1st, from 4 to 7 pm: Spring Fever tasting at Mom & Pop Wine Shop. Taste four of the six wines in their new Spring Fever six-pack.

• Friday, May 1st, from 4 to 7 pm: Spritz o’Clock Apéro Hour at Yours Truly, with Canopy & Company pouring their Vino Amaro and Vermouth.

• Friday, May 1st, from 5 to 8 pm: Friday Flight Night: Spring sips, wines inspired by Spring at Bouchon.

• Friday, May 1st, from 5 to 8 pm: First Friday Winemaker Tasting: Sound and Vision at Ora et Labora.

• Friday, May 1st, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm: Oregon wines tasting at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, May 1st, from 5 to 8 pm: Sealionne Wines pouring at Daydream.

• Friday, May 1st, from 5 to 7 pm: Seven Grapes in Piedmont tasting at Liner & Elsen. A flight of seven Piemontese wines, each a different grape from Italy’s most diverse wine region.

• Friday, May 1st, from 4 to 9 pm: Friday Feature Pours at Negociant. Try fun cellar pours selected each week by Negociant’s wine steward Hopper.

Saturday

• Saturday, May 2nd, from 11 am to 4 pm: Sauvignon Blancs from Around the World tasting at Westside Wines.

• Saturday, May 2nd, from 12:30 to 3 pm: Italian Rarities from Strade Bianche with Chris Hughes at E&R Wine Shop.

• Saturday, May 2nd, from 12 to 4 pm: Newsletter Selections tasting featuring Oregon picks in honor of Oregon Wine Month at Liner & Elsen.

• Saturday, May 2nd, starting at 4 pm: A Natural Wine Experience at Hidden Gemz. Grand opening celebration with 12+ special bottles open, good food, and good vibes. $25 RSVP via Venmo @hiddengemznaturalwine.

All Weekend

• Friday through Sunday, May 1st to 3rd: Special pours and birthday bubbly all weekend at Fates Bread and Bottle. On Saturday only: rare half-glass pours from Domaine Ganevat, the legendary biodynamic winemaker of the Jura. Hours: Fri 4 to 9 pm, Sat 4 to 9 pm, Sun 5 to 9 pm.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Now through May 10th, the wines will be paired to the book Dungeon Crawler Carl.

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.

Maypop Wine Residency at Day by Day: Winemakers Vince and Shea of Maypop are in residence at Day by Day in the Mac Market through May 17th, pouring their 2024 Maypop White and 2024 Gamay Noir. Stop in during Day by Day’s open hours to taste some of the underground varietals they’ve been crafting

Downtown Forest Grove Wine Walk: Saturday, May 2nd, in downtown Forest Grove. Sip your way through local shops with 12 tastings for $30. Tickets available now through the Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce.

AAPI Food & Wine Fest: Saturday, May 2nd, and Sunday, May 3rd, from 11 am to 5 pm at Stillwater Event Space in McMinnville. A celebration of AAPI voices in wine, food, and culture, featuring local chefs. There is also an after-party on May 2nd from 6 to 9 pm at Mac Market. Tickets are sold out for Saturday, but check Sunday and the after-party. Buy tickets here.

Aligoté Affair: Saturday, May 2nd, from 1 to 4 pm at Balsall Creek Winery. A rare chance to explore Oregon-made Aligoté, featuring wines from 10 producers, plus catered bites and beautiful estate views. Buy tickets here.

Eola-Amity Hills Equinox: Saturday, May 2nd, from 4 to 8 pm at Zenith Vineyard. Try wines from the Eola-Amity Hills AVA in the evening, or check out the educational events earlier in the day. General Admission is $75 and Premier Entry is $125. Find all events and tickets here.

Pinot Blanc Oregon: Sunday, May 3rd, from 12 to 4 pm at Winter’s Hill Estate in Dundee. Taste through 12+ Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc producers at this celebration of Oregon’s fastest-growing white wine variety. Tickets are $40. Buy tickets here.

Suzor Wines Spring Open House: Sunday, May 3rd, from 11 am to 2 pm at Winery Lane Collective. A French-inspired picnic party celebrating Suzor's spring releases of Gamay, Pinot, Chard, Aligoté, Meunier, and rosé pétillant naturel. 11 am–12 pm is member-only; open to all from 12–2 pm. Complimentary tasting with purchase, no tickets or RSVP needed.

Cinco de Mayo Mexican Wine Tasting: Tuesday, May 5th, from 4 pm to close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Wine Wednesday, Orange Wines: Wednesday, May 6th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Wine Wednesday: Wednesday, May 6th, from 5 to 8 pm at Deadstock Coffee Beaverton. A special Wine Wednesday in partnership with Explore Tualatin Valley, celebrating their upcoming Pink! Rosé Festival. Featuring pours from Abbey Creek, Alloro Vineyard, Oakknoll Winery, Abundancia Vineyards, and La Randonnée wines. Free entry and tastings, plus drip coffee too.

Wine on Water aboard the Portland Spirit: Thursday, May 7th, from 6 to 8 pm. A sunset wine tasting cruise featuring 12+ Oregon wineries pouring their latest vintages. Tickets: $66 at portlandspirit.com.

Et Fille Mother's Day Producer Spotlight: Thursday, May 7th, from 4 pm to close at Blackbird Wine Shop. Featuring wines by this mother-daughter team.

Natty's Lesbian Wine Bar Taurus Fest: Friday, May 8th, from 6 to 10 pm at The Wine Yard. Tickets $12 at the door. Link in bio at @nattyswinebar.

Division Clinton Wine Walk: Friday, May 8th, from 4 to 8 pm. Taste wines at retail shops between 30th and 34th Avenues on SE Division. 8+ local wineries. Tickets $45 advance, $55 day of.

Columbia Gorge Wine and Art Festival: Saturday, May 9th, from 12 to 5 pm at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn Conference Center. Enjoy live music, 16+ wine vendors, and local artists. General Admission is $30 in advance or $37 at the door, and includes 5 tasting tickets, a souvenir wine glass, and the bus shuttle from the Port of Hood River parking. A charcuterie plate add-on is available for $20. Non-drinking admission (21+) is $10. Anyone under 21 is free. Find tickets and more information here.

Lamb-a-palooza at Johan Vineyards: Saturday, May 9th, starting at 11 am at Johan Vineyards in Rickreall. A family-friendly celebration of lambing season on this biodynamic farm, with a wine flight, a homebuilt lamb parkour course, Kopito’s food truck, and floral bouquets from Crowley House flower farm. Perfect timing for Mother’s Day! Free entry for anyone under 21. Blankets and lawn chairs are recommended. No dogs or other animals, please. Tickets are $30. Buy tickets here.

Oregon Wine Walk, Lake Grove: Saturday, May 9th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm in the Lake Grove neighborhood of Lake Oswego: Taste through 50+ wines from across Oregon while strolling between neighborhood businesses. Early bird tickets are available now for this spring celebration of Oregon wine.

3 Goats Vineyard Headliner Series, Volume 4: Saturday, May 9th, from 4 to 8 pm at 3 Goats Vineyard Tasting Room in Hillsboro. Featured winemaker Zane Morris of Zē Wines pours alongside special guests. A Mother's Day weekend celebration.

Bubbles & Bites at Hip Chicks do Wine: Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th in SE Portland. Celebrate Mom all weekend with curated sparkling wine flights, mimosas, and a small plate menu. The first 15 moms each day receive a complimentary flower. Reservations recommended. Tickets and info here.

Ricochet Wine Spring Release Open House: Saturday, May 9th, from 11 am to 4 pm. New releases to taste, social club pickup, live music, food pairings by Alea Bakery, cornhole, and ping pong. Tickets $35; Social Club members free. Find tickets here.

Winemakers from Oregon: Saturday, May 9th, from 12:30 to 3 pm at E&R Wine Shop. Free tasting with the winemakers from Liska Wines.

Yours Truly Turns One: Saturday, May 9th, from 6 to 10 pm. Yours Truly celebrates its first anniversary with a greatest hits wine list, flash tattoos, tarot, DJ Stay Soft, food, merch, and the new patio open for late-night hangs.

Winewalkie Wine Walk: Sunday, May 10th, from 1 to 5 pm in downtown Milwaukie. A self-guided wine walk through participating businesses celebrating Mother's Day.

Poderi Cellario and SelectioNaturel Tasting: Tuesday, May 13th, from 5:30 to 7 pm at E&R Wine Shop.

Wine Wednesday, Chenin: Sparkling and Still: Wednesday, May 13th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant. Featuring the wines of Michel Autran.

Tour of Oregon Wine Tasting: Thursday, May 14th, from 4 pm to close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

La Biblioteca Spring Wine Social: Friday, May 15th, from 6 to 8 pm at the Blu Dot Showroom in Portland. La Biblioteca wines with complimentary bites. Tickets available on Tock.

Wine 101: Apocalypse Wines: Saturday, May 16th, from 2 to 3:30 pm at Syndicate Wine Bar in Beaverton. What wines would you stock in a survival bunker? Learn about age-worthy wines and what to consider when storing up for hunkering down. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here.

RAM Cellars Pop-up Tasting Room Residency at Mirrorball Northwest: Saturday, May 16th, from 2 to 7 pm and Sunday, May 17th, from 12 to 5 pm. Special flights, library pours, and good times featuring RAM Cellars' chillable reds and Oregon wines, including their Pinot Noir and Grüner Veltliner.

Spring Into the Cellar at The Carlton Winemakers Studio: Saturday, May 16th, from 1 to 4 pm. Hosted by North Valley Vineyards, taste library wines alongside the soon-to-be-released 2024 Reserve Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in the facility where they were made. Paired bites by Biscuit and Pickle. Reservations available on Tock.

Pink! Rosé Festival: Sunday, May 17th, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm (VIP entry at noon) at Hillsboro Ballpark. The 5th annual celebration of Tualatin Valley wines with 28 wineries pouring their latest rosés and spring releases, with local craft bites, winemakers, and a DJ. General Admission includes 6 tasting tokens, a commemorative GoVino tasting glass, and a complimentary cheese and charcuterie cone. Tickets can be found here.

Wine Wednesday, Italian Rosé: Wednesday, May 20th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant.

Foundations II: Demystifying Wine Tasting: Wednesday, May 20th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at Ora et Labora for $30.

Chillable Reds Wine Tasting: Thursday, May 21st, from 4 pm to close at Blackbird Wine Shop.

Protest Pours: Spears into Pruning Hooks: Thursday, May 21st, starting at 6:30 pm, at Ora et Labora. Featuring winemaker and poet Beatrice Barrar.

Spring Wine Speakeasy: Friday, May 22nd, from 2 to 6 pm at Art Alley in McMinnville. The McMinnville Winegrowers Association kicks off Memorial Day weekend with ten member wineries each pouring two estate wines, offering a focused look at the McMinnville AVA in one place. Complimentary small bites from Biscuit and Pickle, plus raffle prizes with wine-themed baskets. Tickets are $20 and available here.

Indie Wine Mixer: Saturday, May 23rd, from 12 to 5 pm, and Sunday, May 24th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Ricochet in McMinnville. A two-day celebration of independent winemakers bringing together community, creativity, and standout wines from 40 independent producers. 5% of ticket sales go toward a charitable organization. Single day tickets are $45 and both-day tickets are $75. Buy tickets here.

Kelley Fox Wines Tasting: Saturday, May 23rd, from 12:30 to 3 pm. Free at E&R Wine Shop.

Wine Wednesday, New Kids of Burgundy: Wednesday, May 27th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant. Featuring the wines of Les Puy de l’Ours.

Oregon Wine: Classical and Esoterica: Wednesday, May 27th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, $45 at Ora et Labora. A deep dive into Oregon wine history, geology, and sub-AVAs in honor of Oregon Wine Month.

Acid Compass #15: Spring Break German Skin Kontakt: Friday, May 30th, from 12:30 to 3 pm. Free at E&R Wine Shop.

Magic in the Mountains: Saturday, May 30th, from 1 to 4 pm at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg. Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers celebrate 20 years of the AVA with an afternoon tasting featuring wines from 39 wineries, paired with live music and bites from JORY Restaurant, Biscuit & Pickles, Meatstuff, and Lemon and Olive. Tickets are $75. Buy tickets here.

Gamay Noir Social: Sunday, May 31st, from 12 to 4 pm at The Ground at Stillwater in McMinnville. Dirty Radish presents an afternoon built around Gamay. Twelve Pacific Northwest winemakers and one Beaujolais importer will be pouring wines in a walk-around social tasting designed for conversation, not a lineup. Apéro snacks provided by Grounded Table. Tickets: $60 early bird, $75 at the door. Buy tickets here.

2026 PDX Urban Wine Experience: Sunday, June 7th, from 2 to 5 pm at Boedecker Cellars in Portland. Taste wines from 16 local wineries pouring 42+ wines representing nearly every AVA in Oregon. Ticket details to come. Save the date.

Women in Wine Oregon Conference: Thursday, June 11th at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR: The eighth annual Women in Wine Oregon Conference brings together industry leaders, winemakers, and professionals for a day of education, networking, and community.

Made with Pride: Sunday, June 14th at the soon-to-open Darcelle Plaza in downtown Portland. Save the date. Tickets and more information coming soon!

A Rising Tide Wine Fest: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston, Oregon. Spend an afternoon in the inland cove tasting wines from 15 independent local producers among the vines. Tickets include wine samples and a commemorative glass. Food available for purchase from the Renegade food truck, with DJ Action Slacks spinning yacht rock. 21+ event. Buy tickets here.

Syndicate Block Party: Saturday, June 27th, from 2 to 6 pm in Beaverton. Save the date, more details to come.

Summer Chardonnay Festival at Tumwater Vineyard: Saturday, June 27th, from 12 to 4 pm in West Linn. The inaugural festival brings together Chardonnays from 10 local wineries for an intimate afternoon on the lawn with live music and food available for purchase. Tickets: $55 general admission, $45 for club members. Find tickets here.

Queer Wine Fest: Sunday, June 28th at Remy Wines in Dayton. Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in wine at the fifth and final edition of Queer Wine Fest. The event brings together 20+ queer winemakers, allies, and community for a joyful afternoon of tasting, live music, and connection, and benefits Wine Country Pride. Save the date. Tickets go on sale June 1st.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

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.

Parallel Wine Bar: Test your skills with a blind tasting flight, now every day.

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

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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Oregon’s wine industry is something genuinely special. With over 800 wineries farming more than 40,000 acres of wine grapes, and 70% of those wineries producing fewer than 5,000 cases a year, this is not a mass-market wine culture. It is an industry shaped by small, family-owned farms, fierce attention to place, and winemakers who care deeply about what ends up in the bottle. Around 40% of Oregon’s vineyards are certified sustainable, more than any other major U.S. wine growing region, and that commitment to the land shows up in the glass. And while Pinot Noir may be the headliner at 59% of vineyard acreage, the supporting cast is extraordinary. Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gamay, Syrah, and more are all thriving here, and many of this month’s festivals are a perfect opportunity to explore beyond the obvious.

Learn more about Oregon wine and how to participate in Oregon Wine Month activities through the Oregon Wine Board.

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Wine Festivals

Below is my roundup of the wine festivals and events I’m most excited about this May and June, with ticket links for each. Consider this your cheat sheet for the season.

AAPI Food & Wine Fest: Saturday, May 2nd, and Sunday, May 3rd, from 11 am to 5 pm at Stillwater Event Space in McMinnville. A celebration of AAPI voices in wine, food, and culture, featuring local chefs. There is also an after-party on May 2nd from 6 to 9 pm at Mac Market. Tickets are sold out for Saturday, but check Sunday and the after-party. Buy tickets here.

Aligoté Affair: Saturday, May 2nd, from 1 to 4 pm at Balsall Creek Winery. A rare chance to explore Oregon-made Aligoté, featuring wines from 10 producers, plus catered bites and beautiful estate views. Buy tickets here.

Eola-Amity Hills Equinox: Saturday, May 2nd, from 4 to 8pm at Zenith Vineyard. Try wines from the Eola-Amity Hills AVA in the evening, or check out the educational events earlier in the day. General Admission is $75 and Premier Entry is $125. Find all events and tickets here.

Pinot Blanc Oregon: Sunday, May 3rd, from 12 to 4 pm at Winter’s Hill Estate in Dundee. Taste through 12+ Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc producers at this celebration of Oregon’s fastest-growing white wine variety. Tickets are $40. Buy tickets here.

Columbia Gorge Wine and Art Festival: Saturday, May 9th, from 12 to 5 pm at the Best Western Plus Hood River Inn Conference Center. Enjoy live music, 16+ wine vendors, and local artists. General Admission is $30 in advance or $37 at the door, and includes 5 tasting tickets, a souvenir wine glass, and the bus shuttle from the Port of Hood River parking. A charcuterie plate add-on is available for $20. Non-drinking admission (21+) is $10. Anyone under 21 is free. Find tickets and more information here.

Lamb-a-palooza at Johan Vineyards: Saturday, May 9th, starting at 11 am at Johan Vineyards in Rickreall. A family-friendly celebration of lambing season on this biodynamic farm, with a wine flight, a homebuilt lamb parkour course, Kopito’s food truck, and floral bouquets from Crowley House flower farm. Perfect timing for Mother’s Day! Free entry for anyone under 21. Blankets and lawn chairs are recommended. No dogs or other animals, please. Tickets are $30. Buy tickets here.

Pink! Rosé Festival: Sunday, May 17th, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm (VIP entry at noon) at Hillsboro Ballpark. The 5th annual celebration of Tualatin Valley wines with 28 wineries pouring their latest rosés and spring releases, with local craft bites, winemakers, and a DJ. General Admission includes 6 tasting tokens, a commemorative GoVino tasting glass, and a complimentary cheese and charcuterie cone. Tickets can be found here.

Indie Wine Mixer: Saturday, May 23rd, from 12 to 5 pm, and Sunday, May 24th, from 11 am to 4 pm at Ricochet in McMinnville. A two-day celebration of independent winemakers bringing together community, creativity, and standout wines from 40 independent producers. 5% of ticket sales go toward a charitable organization. Single day tickets are $45 and both-day tickets are $75. Buy tickets here.

Magic in the Mountains: Saturday, May 30th, from 1 to 4 pm at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg. Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers celebrate 20 years of the AVA with an afternoon tasting featuring wines from 39 wineries, paired with live music and bites from JORY Restaurant, Biscuit & Pickles, Meatstuff, and Lemon and Olive. Tickets are $75. Buy tickets here.

Gamay Noir Social: Sunday, May 31st, from 12 to 4 pm at The Ground at Stillwater in McMinnville. Dirty Radish presents an afternoon built around Gamay. Twelve Pacific Northwest winemakers and one Beaujolais importer will be pouring wines in a walk-around social tasting designed for conversation, not a lineup. Apéro snacks provided by Grounded Table. Tickets: $60 early bird, $75 at the door. Buy tickets here.

2026 PDX Urban Wine Experience: Sunday, June 7th, from 2 to 5 pm at Boedecker Cellars in Portland. Taste wines from Portland-based wineries pouring wines representing nearly every AVA in Oregon. Save the date. Ticket details to come.

Made with Pride: Sunday, June 14th at the soon-to-be-open Darcelle Plaza in downtown Portland. Save the date. Tickets and more information coming soon.

Rising Tide Wine Fest Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston. Spend an afternoon tasting wines from 15 independent local producers among the vines. Tickets are $45 through May 4th, and include wine samples and a commemorative glass. Food available for purchase. 21+ event. Buy tickets here.

Queer Wine Fest: Sunday, June 28th at Remy Wines in Dayton. Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in wine at the fifth and final edition of Queer Wine Fest. The event brings together 20+ queer winemakers, allies, and community for a joyful afternoon of tasting, live music, and connection, and benefits Wine Country Pride. Save the date. Tickets go on sale June 1st.

Are you hosting a wine event in May, June, or July? Submit new events through the form on the Vine & Dine Media website or to pdxvineanddine@gmail.com.

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Welcome to the weekly weekend wine events newsletter! Every Friday, I’ll help you plan your weekend with a list of curated wine events, including tastings, special dinners, pairings, and wine festivals. Additionally, discover upcoming events in Portland and out in Oregon wine country, scheduled to take place through the end of June.

If you’ve found this newsletter helpful, I’d be so grateful if you shared it with someone else who loves wine as much as you do!

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In this newsletter you’ll find:

• Newsletter Highlights

• Wine Festival Ticket Giveaway

• Weekend Wine Events for April 24th through 26th

• Upcoming Oregon Wine Events

• Recurring Weeknight Tastings

Newsletter Highlights

I spent Monday at the Organic Winegrowers' Network conference in McMinnville, listening to vineyard stewards talk about the land and getting out into the vines myself. I'm still sitting with everything I took in, but I'll have a full write-up for you soon. In the meantime, here's a little taste of the magic, courtesy of the hard-working sheep at Soter Vineyard.

I’m coming back to you genuinely inspired, and honestly, the timing feels right. This is the season when the work in the vineyard becomes visible again, and events like this are a good reminder of how much intention goes into the wines we’re all drinking.

Speaking of intention: this Friday, Replicant Beer and Wine is pouring a selection of natural California winemakers who are serious about farming. It’s a great opportunity to taste wines from producers that deserve more attention, and exactly the kind of event I love pointing you toward.

Also, this week, there’s a ticket giveaway for the Equinox in the Eola-Amity Hills. This event last year is part of why I fell so hard for that AVA. Full details and instructions are below.

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.

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Wine Festival Ticket Giveaway

One of my favorite tasting events of last year is back, and I’m sharing it with one of you.

I’m giving away two General Admission tickets to Equinox in the Eola-Amity Hills on Friday, May 2nd at Zenith Vineyard.

This year’s event is especially worth celebrating: it marks 20 years of the Eola-Amity Hills AVA, one of Oregon’s most dynamic wine regions. You’ll taste wines from 30+ Eola-Amity Hills wineries, meet the winemakers behind them, enjoy bites from local food partners, and take in the stunning views from Zenith Vineyard.

Because it is a special year, they are also hosting two educational panels earlier in the day: “Precision & Power: The New Frontier of Oregon Chardonnay” and “Basalt & Time: Mapping Two Decades of Terroir through Pinot Noir.” Learn more about the panels and get tickets here.

How to enter the giveaway:

• Reply to this email with the name of the person you’d bring with you. If it is easier, you can email pdxvineanddine@gmail.com, subject “Equinox Giveaway”.

• For a bonus entry, leave a comment on this post on Substack telling us what you’re most excited to taste or see at the festival.

The giveaway closes Tuesday, April 28th. I’ll reach out by email, so keep an eye on your inbox!

Cheers and good luck!

Must be 21+ to enter. Tickets are valid for the May 2nd event only. This giveaway is hosted by PDX Vine & Dine and is not affiliated with Substack.

Weekend Wine Events for April 24th through April 26th

Friday

• Friday, Apr. 24th, from 4 to 6 pm: Sip & Shop with RNDC at Marina Market.

• Friday, Apr. 24th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Night Flight: Tuscany at Vino.

• Friday, Apr. 24th, from 4 to 7 pm: Salty Lees tasting at Taborly Wines.

• Friday, Apr. 24th, from 5 to 8 pm: Björnson Vineyard at Bouchon.

• Friday, Apr. 24th, from 5 to 8 pm: Natural Wines of California tasting featuring Haarmeyer, Ruth Lewandowski, Hammerling, En Cavale, and Iruai at Replicant Beer & Wine. Free.

• Friday, Apr. 24th, from 5 to 7 pm: Italian wines at Portland Bottle Shop.

• Friday, Apr. 24th, from 5 to 9 pm: Oregon Pinot Noir at Backcountry Wine Tasting Room.

• Friday, Apr. 24th, from 4 to 8 pm: Friday Feature Pours at Negociant. Try fun cellar pours selected each week by Negociant’s wine steward Hopper.

• Friday, Apr. 24th, from 6 to 9 pm: Swirl School hosted by Vin Dealer Amari, featuring Henderson Ave. Wines and Rubato Wines. Wine, confess, dance. Location revealed day of.

Saturday

• Saturday, Apr. 25th, from 12 to 4 pm: Newsletter Selections: From the Mountains tasting at Liner & Elsen. Free.

• Saturday, Apr. 25th, from 5 to 10 pm: Wine & Vinyl Vol. 3 at Friends Share Community Space. Natural wines, Disco/Funk/House DJs, Colombian-American fusion food. 21+.

Sunday

• Sunday, Apr. 26th, from 4 to 8 pm: Bar Norman pop-up with special guest Euzumeh at Han Oak. Walk-ins only.

Full week flight

• Every week, Pairings Wine Shop and Bar pours a special flight paired to something in pop culture. Now through April 26th, the wines will be paired to the theme “Everything I need to know about fighting Fascism, I learned from School House Rock.” Then, starting April 27th, the wines will be paired to the book Dungeon Crawler Carl. There is also a special mini-flight this weekend paired to Bieberchella.

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

• Friday, Apr. 24th, from 6 to 10 pm: DJs VNPRT and Yawning back at Company.

• Saturday, Apr. 25th, from 5 to 10 pm: Wine & Vinyl Vol. 3 at Friends Share Community Space. Natural wines, Disco/Funk/House DJs, and Colombian-American fusion food.

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.

A Culinary Harmony at Café Rowan: Kicking off a new seven-month dinner series featuring 15 Michelin-starred and nationally celebrated chefs from around the country. Chef Spencer Ivankoe will collaborate with each guest chef for two nights, with wine pairings by Ron Acierto. Reservations for March dinners are now open on OpenTable under Experiences.

April Cellar Raid Series at North Valley Vineyards: Fridays and Saturdays throughout April, 11 am to 6 pm in Dundee. Join winemaker James Cahill for a special tasting series featuring wines from his personal cellar, walking through his career from the early 2000s to the present, paired with current releases. Schedule: April 3rd & 4th: Bold Reds; April 10th & 11th: AVA Explorations; April 17th & 18th: Estate Vineyards; April 24th & 25th: Ageable Whites. An extremely limited amount of cellared wines will be available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting Yamhill County Community Action Partnership. Tasting fee $40, waivable with any 2-bottle purchase or wine club sign-up; wine club members and guests taste complimentary. Reservations here.

Maypop Wine Residency at Day by Day: Winemakers Vince and Shea of Maypop are in residence at Day by Day in the Mac Market through May 17th, pouring their 2024 Maypop White and 2024 Gamay Noir. Stop in during Day by Day’s open hours to taste some of the underground varietals they’ve been crafting

Tasting with Secus Wines: Friday, April 24th, at Sea Horsey Bottle Shop in Lincoln City.

Yamhill-Carlton Spring Tasting: Saturday, April 25th, from 11 am to 5 pm, by 2 hour group, at Abbey Road Farm. Try over 30 Yamhill-Carlton wineries alongside bites prepared by the incredible chefs at Abbey Road Farm, in the stunning open barn at Abbey Road Farm. Buy tickets here.

BAR ZĒ Takeover at Et Fille Wines: Saturday, April 25th, from 6 to 9 pm at Et Fille Wines in Downtown Newberg. Zē Wines takes over Et Fille's space with special guests ALEA providing bites and DJ Brandon on the tunes. Expect a gorgeous wine list featuring Zē Wines and Et Fille Wines. Space is very limited. RSVP at the link in Zē Wines' Instagram bio.

Cork Society Dinner featuring Ricochet Wine Co.: Sunday, April 26th, from 6 to 8 pm at Alea at Mac Market in McMinnville. A coursed family-style dinner with wine pairings from Ricochet, a winery built around the idea that wine is community. $70/person. Find tickets here.

Wine Wednesday: Mediterranean Island Wine: Wednesday, April 29th, from 5 to 8 pm at Negociant. Surrounded by sea, shaped by wind, heat, and ancient soils, the Mediterranean’s islands have been growing grapes for thousands of years — and the wines carry that sense of place in every glass. Walk-in.

An Evening with Iconic Women of Oregon Wine: Tuesday, April 29th, from 4 to 6 pm at Nicholson Library, Linfield University in McMinnville. An evening of conversation and tasting with influential women who helped shape Oregon's wine industry, including Anna Matzinger of Matzinger Davies Wines, Pat Campbell of Elk Cove Vineyard, and Luisa Ponzi of Luisa Wines. Moderated by Rich Schmidt of Oregon Wine Archive and Maria Ponzi of Linfield Wine. $10 general admission; free with Linfield ID. Registration required, sign up here.

Downtown Forest Grove Wine Walk: Saturday, May 2nd in downtown Forest Grove. Sip your way through local shops with 12 tastings for $30. Tickets available now through the Forest Grove Chamber of Commerce.

Hidden Gemz Natural Wine Experience: Saturday, May 2nd at 4 pm at Hidden Gemz, 1608 NW 15th Avenue, Portland. A welcoming opening event for this new NW Portland natural wine bottle shop. 12+ bottles open, good food, and good vibes. $25 RSVP via Venmo @hiddengemznaturalwine.

AAPI Food & Wine Fest: Saturday, May 2nd, and Sunday, May 3rd, in McMinnville, OR. A celebration of AAPI voices in wine, food, and culture, featuring local chefs. Buy tickets here.

Aligoté Affair: Saturday, May 2nd, from 1 to 4 pm at Balsall Creek Winery. A rare chance to explore Oregon-made Aligoté, featuring wines from 10 producers, plus catered bites and beautiful estate views. Save the date, tickets soon.

Eola Amity Hills Equinox: Saturday, May 2nd, from 4 to 8 pm at Zenith Vineyard. Try wines from the Eola-Amity Hills AVA in the evening, or check out the educational events earlier in the day. Find all of the events and tickets here.

Pinot Blanc Oregon at Winter’s Hill: Sunday, May 3rd, from 12 to 4 pm. Taste through 12+ Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc producers at this celebration of Oregon’s fastest-growing white wine variety. Tickets are $40 and can be found here.

Suzor Wines Spring Open House: Sunday, May 3rd, from 11 am to 2 pm at Winery Lane Collective. A French-inspired picnic party celebrating Suzor's spring releases of Gamay, Pinot, Chard, Aligoté, Meunier, and rosé pétillant naturel. 11 am–12 pm is member-only; open to all from 12–2 pm. Complimentary tasting with purchase, no tickets or RSVP needed.

Wine Wednesday: Wednesday, May 6th, from 5 to 8 pm at Deadstock Coffee Beaverton. A special Wine Wednesday in partnership with Explore Tualatin Valley, celebrating their upcoming Pink! Rosé Festival. Featuring pours from Abbey Creek, Alloro Vineyard, Oakknoll Winery, Abundancia Vineyards, and La Randonnée wines. Free entry and tastings, plus drip coffee too.

Wine on Water aboard the Portland Spirit: Thursday, May 7th, from 6 to 8 pm. A sunset wine tasting cruise featuring 12+ Oregon wineries pouring their latest vintages. Tickets: $66 at portlandspirit.com.

Natty's Lesbian Wine Bar Taurus Fest: Friday, May 8th, from 6 to 10 pm at The Wine Yard. Tickets $10 presale / $12 at the door. Link in bio at @nattyswinebar.

Columbia Gorge Wine and Art Festival: Saturday, May 9th, from 12 to 5 pm at the Hood River Inn Convention Center. Enjoy live music, 16+ wine vendors, and local artists. Find tickets and more information here.

Oregon Wine Walk, Lake Grove: Saturday, May 9th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm in the Lake Grove neighborhood of Lake Oswego: Taste through 50+ wines from across Oregon while strolling between neighborhood businesses. Early bird tickets are available now for this spring celebration of Oregon wine.

3 Goats Vineyard Headliner Series, Volume 4: Saturday, May 9th, from 4 to 8 pm at 3 Goats Vineyard Tasting Room in Hillsboro. Featured winemaker Zane Morris of Zē Wines pours alongside special guests. A Mother's Day weekend celebration.

Bubbles & Bites at Hip Chicks do Wine: Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th in SE Portland. Celebrate Mom all weekend with curated sparkling wine flights, mimosas, and a small plate menu. The first 15 moms each day receive a complimentary flower. Reservations recommended. Tickets and info here.

Ricochet Wine Spring Release Open House: Saturday, May 9th, from 11 am to 4 pm. New releases to taste, social club pickup, live music, food pairings by Alea Bakery, cornhole, and ping pong. Tickets $35; Social Club members free. Find tickets here.

Winewalkie Wine Walk: Sunday, May 10th, from 1 to 5 pm in downtown Milwaukie. A self-guided wine walk through participating businesses celebrating Mother's Day.

Wine 101: Apocalypse Wines: Saturday, May 16th, from 2 to 3:30 pm at Syndicate Wine Bar in Beaverton. What wines would you stock in a survival bunker? Learn about age-worthy wines and what to consider when storing up for hunkering down. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here.

La Biblioteca Spring Wine Social: Friday, May 15th, from 6 to 8 pm at the Blu Dot Showroom in Portland. La Biblioteca wines with complimentary bites. Tickets available on Tock.

Pink! Rosé Festival: Sunday, May 17th, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm at Hillsboro Ballpark. The 5th annual celebration of Tualatin Valley wines with 28 wineries pouring their latest rosés and spring releases, with local craft bites, winemakers, and a DJ. Tickets can be found here.

Indie Wine Mixer: May 23rd and May 24th, at Ricochet in McMinnville: A two-day celebration of independent winemakers bringing together community, creativity, and standout wines. Early bird tickets are available now through April 1st for this can’t-miss gathering. Buy them here.

Magic in the Mountains: Saturday, May 30th, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR: Chehalem Mountains Winegrowers celebrate 20 years of the AVA with an afternoon tasting featuring wines from across the region. Expect scenic views and standout pours.

Gamay Noir Social: Sunday, May 31st, from 12 to 4 pm at The Ground at Stillwater in McMinnville. Dirty Radish presents an afternoon built around Gamay. Twelve Pacific Northwest winemakers and one Beaujolais importer will be pouring wines in a walk-around social tasting designed for conversation, not a lineup. Apéro snacks provided by Grounded Table. Tickets: $60 early bird, $75 at the door. Buy tickets at dirtyradish.com.

2026 PDX Urban Wine Experience: Sunday, June 7th, from 2 to 5 pm at Boedecker Cellars in Portland. Taste wines from 16 local wineries pouring 42+ wines representing nearly every AVA in Oregon. Ticket details to come. Save the date.

Women in Wine Oregon Conference: Thursday, June 11th at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR: The eighth annual Women in Wine Oregon Conference brings together industry leaders, winemakers, and professionals for a day of education, networking, and community.

Made with Pride: Sunday, June 14th at the soon-to-open Darcelle Plaza in downtown Portland. Save the date. Tickets and more information coming soon!

A Rising Tide Wine Fest: Saturday, June 20th, from 4 to 7 pm at Elk Cove Vineyards in Gaston, Oregon. Spend an afternoon in the inland cove tasting wines from 15 independent local producers among the vines. Tickets include wine samples and a commemorative glass. Food available for purchase from the Renegade food truck, with DJ Action Slacks spinning yacht rock. 21+ event. Buy tickets here.

Syndicate Block Party: Saturday, June 27th, from 2 to 6 pm in Beaverton. Save the date, more details to come.

Queer Wine Fest: Sunday, June 28th at Remy Wines in Dayton, OR: Celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in wine at the fifth and final edition of Queer Wine Fest. The event brings together queer winemakers, allies, and community for a joyful afternoon of tasting and connection.

Method Oregon: Sunday, July 26th. A full day of individually ticketed Oregon sparkling wine experiences, including vineyard walks, sparkling flights, masterclasses, and disgorging demos across multiple locations. Build your own day, one experience at a time. Tickets and full lineup at methodoregon.com.

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.

Parallel Wine Bar: Test your skills with a blind tasting flight, now every day.

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

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!

Thank you so much for subscribing! I hope you have a great week drinking wine!

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