"Share & Pair Sundays" is a campaign encouraging people to gather on Sundays to enjoy wine, food, and friends. At Portland Wine Company, we’re proud to participate in this initiative by pairing wine, food, and some of our favorite things to do in our beautiful city!
Come in Thursday-Sunday until JUNE to enjoy a ½ glass of our featured wine and a snack for just $12. We’ll also have weekly food specials. In the spirit of “Share & Pair,” bring a friend or two (or three!).
Share & Pair for Thursday, April 3 - Sunday, April 6
The Wine: 2023 Walks on Gilded Splinters
Love & Squalor 2023 Walks on Gilded Splinters skin-contact Pinot Gris gets its deep dark color from fermenting the white grapes on its skins like a red wine, resulting in a bottle of beautiful color and texture. What’s up with the name, you ask? This wine was inspired by the classic swamp boogie song “I Walk on Gilded Splinters” by Dr. John. Take a listen here.
Paired Snack: Pintxos
Pintxos — bite-sized snacks from northern Spain’s Basque region — are designed specifically for pairing with drinks. With our skin-contact Pinot Gris, pintxos are the epitome of thoughtful wine and food pairing in their most joyful form!
Winery Bar Food Special: Tinned Fish
Our orange wine is an ideal counterpart to tinned fish. The extended skin contact that gives it its vibrant color also helps develop tannic structure that complements the concentrated umami flavors in the fish, while the acid cleanses your palate between bites.
A Pairing to Share at Home: Coconut Chicken Curry
Curries are notoriously difficult to pair because of their strong flavors that many wines just can’t stand up to. Walks on Gilded Splinters has a robust structure and pronounced aromatics that make it one of the few wines that can perfectly match your favorite curry. This unexpected pairing demonstrates orange wine's unique versatility with bold, spice-driven cuisine.
Here are a couple of our favorites to try:
Simple Coconut Chicken Curry: This quick and easy recipe uses curry paste and curry powder.
Golden Coconut Chicken Curry: For those who are a little more adventurous, this recipe has you make your own spice mix.
Activity Pairing: Rent a Hot Tub Boat and float on the willamette, Damn it!
Even when it’s cold outside (where are you, spring?), you can enjoy a ride on the Willamette River in a hot tub boat! Grab 5 of your closest friends and head over to Yacht Tub Club to rent your own personal floating spa for a couple of hours.
