DEC 14th - Join Us for Spin the Bottle: GC WINES Edition!

On December 14, from 2-6 pm, join us as we welcome GC Wines as the guest winemaker for our next Spin the Bottle event. GC Wines founder John Grochau’s path to wine started in fine dining restaurants, namely Portland’s legendary Higgins. Since founding the winery in 2002, he has focused on making food-friendly wines reminiscent of the place the grapes were grown. John sources from vineyards in Oregon and Washington that have committed to sustainable, organic, and sensible farming, and he is well known in the Oregon wine industry as a friend, compatriot, and community builder. 

At the event, John will be pouring five wines that showcase the breadth of GC Wines’ offerings:

2022 Melon de Bourgogne
2023 Threemile Vineyard Albarino
2023 Convivial Pinot Noir & Gamay Noir
2021 Carlton Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
2022 Threemile Vineyard Mencia

We’ll also have our Love & Squalor wines on the lineup and a delicious selection of snacks available! Come sip, snack, and discover new wines just in time for the holidays!

🗓️  Saturday, December 14th  | 2-6 pm
📍  3201 SE 50TH AVE. Portland, Oregon 97206
🍷  GC Wines & Portland Wine Co.
🎟️  Free tasting with no RSVP!
🚗  Plenty of street parking!

NOV 2ND - Join Us for Spin the Bottle: Hyland Estates Edition!

On November 2nd from 2-6 PM, we’re excited to welcome Hyland Estates as our guest winemaker for the next Spin the Bottle event! Hyland has been a cornerstone of the Willamette Valley since 1971, rooted in the red volcanic Jory soil of the McMinnville AVA. Known for its gnarly, 51-year-old self-rooted vines, Hyland Estates is all about showcasing the purity of the land in each bottle. As winemaker Laurent Montalieu puts it:
"We have always believed in making wines that reflect the ground in which they’re rooted. With its self-rooted, unique varietals, this historic vineyard offers the ultimate expression of terroir."

Our dear friend Jessica Endsworth will be pouring five of Hyland Vineyard's incredible wines, including:

2023 Old Vine Estate Gewurztraminer
2022 Old Vine Estate Chardonnay
2022 Old Vine Estate Pinot Noir
2022 Coury Clone Pinot Noir

Plus, we’ll also have our Love & Squalor wines on the lineup, and a rotating menu of snacks to keep things tasty!

Come sip, snack, and hang out with Jessica while discovering the magic of these historic wines at our winery. It’s the perfect autumn afternoon plan!

🗓️  Saturday, November 2nd  | 2-6 pm
📍  3201 SE 50TH AVE. Portland, Oregon 97202
🍷  Hyland Estates & Portland Wine Co.
🎟️  Free tasting with no RSVP!
🚗  Plenty of street parking!

SPIN THE BOTTLE WITH KEN RIGHT + SEPTEMBER EVENTS + GEEK WEEK + WEINFEST

Spin the Bottle + SUMMER SEND OFF Party

We're going all out this month with a special guest winemaker—Ken Wright Cellars! That's right, our dear friend Julianne will be pouring the "Wright" stuff on September 14th from 2-6 PM. Join us at the winery as we celebrate the end of summer and the start of harvest. Mirelsa will be making homemade asada and quesabirria tacos and burritos for purchase. She's stellar ⭐ . You don't wanna miss her cooking so come hungry!

Ken Wright's passion for wine began in Lexington, Kentucky, and led him to study enology at UC-Davis, eventually founding Panther Creek Cellars and later Ken Wright Cellars in the Willamette Valley, where he focuses on single vineyard Pinot Noir. His contributions to the Oregon wine industry include helping establish several AVAs and revitalizing the community of Carlton, earning him numerous awards and recognition, including a feature in Wine Spectator.

We're talking free tastings, glass pours, fresh flights, and bottles to take home – all alongside our signature faves that keep the good vibes flowing. Whether you're a wine newbie or a seasoned sipper, there's a pour with your name on it at Portland Wine Company.

🗓️  Saturday, September 14th | 2-6 pm
📍  3201 SE 50TH AVE. Portland, Oregon 97202
🍷  Ken Wright Cellars & Portland Wine Co.
🎟️  Free tasting with no RSVP!
🚗  Plenty of street parking!

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Cosplay karaoke ALERT! 🎤

Geek Week PDX is wrapping up, but we’re keeping the party going with Cosplay Karaoke! Whether you’re channeling your favorite superhero, sci-fi icon, or fantasy legend, this is your chance to shine. Show up in costume, belt out your favorite tunes, and you might just snag a prize! Oh, and did we mention? All bottles under $45 are $10 off in the tasting room for the night—no corkage fee!

What's Geek Week, you ask? It's the ultimate city-wide Comic Con, turning every corner of Portland into a pop culture paradise with cosplay, film fests, and more from September 6-15th. So, grab your cape, and let's make this a night to remember!

🗓️  Sunday, September 15th | 2-9 pm
📍  3201 SE 50TH AVE. Portland, Oregon 97202
🍷  Portland Wine Co.
🎟️  Free with no RSVP!
🚗  Plenty of street parking!

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Join us for a vibrant celebration of Germany's rich flavors and traditions at Abbey Road Farm! Explore a curated selection of German wines like Rieslings, Grüner Veltliners, and Gewürztraminer, alongside traditional German fare expertly prepared by top vendors. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just eager to experience German culture, our event promises an unforgettable day of camaraderie, delicious flavors, and the lively spirit of a German festival. Prost! Participating vendors include Abbey Road Farm, Anne Amie, Appassionata Estate, Chef Will Preisch, Chehalem Valley Brewing, Chris James Cellars, Crowing Hen, Highland Estate, Love & Squalor, Raptor Ridge, Satyr Fire, Teutonic Wine Company, Varnum Vintners, and Vitae Springs Vineyard.

🗓️  Sunday, September 22th | 1-5 pm
📍  Abbey Road Farm – 10280 NE Oak Springs Farm Rd Carlton, OR 97111
🇩🇪 Buy Tickets here

AUGUST GUEST WINEMAKER + OTHER FUN EVENTS

Portland Wine Co. + Guest Winemaker = Spin the Bottle!

Ready to try some seriously good wine? Our next Spin the Bottle event is in mid-August where you'll have a fun time tasting with Andrew from Walnut Ridge Vineyard and the crew from Portland Wine Co., of course!

Andrew ditched the restaurant life to chase his wine dream, and the results are pretty amazing. Walnut Ridge Vineyard is like a secret garden, growing seven different kinds of grapes in one spot. That's right, seven!

Come hang out and try five Walnut Ridge wines along with a selection of ours. With so many different types of wines and some really cool and knowledgeable people, you might even learn a thing or two. It's gonna be a good time.
 

🗓️  Saturday, August 17th | 2-6 pm
📍  3201 SE 50TH AVE. Portland, Oregon 97202
🍷  Walnut Ridge Vineyard & Portland Wine Co.
🎟️  Free tasting with no RSVP!
🚗  Plenty of street parking!

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3rd THURSDAYS AT THE WINE YARD
AUGUST 15

Join us at THE WINE YARD for THEIR monthly FREE tasting with Portland Wine Co. and Flipturn wines.

We’ll be opening bottles, sharing stories, building community, and having a good ol' time with a whole bunch of friends! 

Enjoy complimentary tastings, glass pours, and bottles to go. Pair your selections with exquisite cheeses from local star, La Femme Fromage.

Stop by for a great way to discover and support local winemakers.

🗓️  Thursday, August 15th | 5-7 pm
🍷  Division, Rossini Winery, Portland Wine Co and Flipturn
at 2005 SE 8TH AV PORTLAND, OR 97214
🧀  by La Femme Fromage
🎟️  Free tasting with no RSVP!

SPIN THE BOTTLE JULY EDITION & THE LAST IPNC EVENTS

Portland Wine Co. + Guest Winemaker = Spin the Bottle! Burton bitman wines

If you haven't yet attended one of our monthly Spin the Bottle events, don't fret! We welcome Anneka Miller of Burton Bitman Wines on July 20th. Anneka will be pouring several of her wines alongside a lineup of our wines. It's a win-win...or a wine-wine, as the case may be.

From Anneka: Burton Bittman Wines, located in the Dundee Hills AVA, is a family-owned and operated winery dedicated to sustainable practices for the long term. We prioritize the needs of our local and global communities, aiming to grow grapes and make wine sustainably for generations to come. Anneka transitioned from journalism to winemaking, completed her agricultural studies in Beaune, France, in 2014, and now manages the winery while serving on the Oregon Wine Board Research Committee and farming 25 acres of vines.

Details:
Saturday July 20th, 2pm-6pm
PORTLAND WINE COMPANY
3201 SE 50TH AVE. Portland, Oregon 97202
Plenty of street parking!

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THE FINAL IPNC

It is with a sad yet grateful heart that Portland Wine Co. will be one of the featured wineries at the final International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC). Matt has been part of the IPNC for over 20 years and the event holds a cherished place in the Oregon Wine Industry. We will party hard and celebrate every moment!

There is still time to join us, either at IPNC —-> tickets here

OR at one of these events we will join before the big party:

DRINK PINK
July 20th, 12-4pm
Youngberg Hill Vineyard

Join us for the 11th Annual Drink Pink Rosé Festival at the stunning Youngberg Hill Inn & Winery located in the McMinnville AVA! Prepare to drink the best Rosés in the valley while enjoying live music by Billy D and The Hoodoos, amazing food provided by Los Kopitos and local craft & food vendors!

TICKETS HERE

SPÄRKELPÄRTI
July 25th, 5:30-10pm
Heater-Allen Brewery in McMinnville

You're invited to a swaggalicious occurrence synonymous with hardcore awesome at Heater Allen Brewing on July 24th! This party is being thrown by Heater Allen Brewing, Love and Squalor Wines, Lundeen Wines. There'll be pizza from Pizza Capo, a variety of wine and beer from our hosts, and music by Chinese Cloud Machine.

TICKETS HERE

JUNE SPIN THE BOTTLE - Guest Winemaker Sealionne

GUEST WINEMAKER - sealionne

Get ready to uncork the fun with Portland Wine Company's newest monthly bash: SPIN THE BOTTLE our guest winemaker series! We're shaking things up by bringing in the most intriguing winemakers from around town to share their amazing creations with YOU.

We're talking free tastings, glass pours, fresh flights, and bottles to take home – all alongside our signature faves that keep the good vibes flowing. Whether you're a wine newbie or a seasoned sipper, there's a pour with your name on it at Portland Wine Company.

Our guest this month, Sealionne Wines is a project from Piper Underbrink. Piper's winemaking style is a deep dive into the connection between art and science. She is influenced by the freedom of expression that comes from taking traditional winemaking and crossing that with different styles found throughout her travels. The freedom that plays with tradition fuels her passion. She also values organic/sustainable/dry-farming nodding to the concept that wine is truly made in the vineyard. Come meet her and see you at the party – because wine not? 🍷✨

To learn more about SEALIONNE, check them out here<

Event Details:
Saturday June 29th 2pm-6pm
PORTLAND WINE COMPANY
3201 SE 50TH AVE. Portland, Oregon 97202
plenty of street parking!

She will be pouring

• 2022 Phoque Rosé - (Chardonnay & Pinot Noir) Chehalem Mountains AVA

• 2022 Halcyon Chardonnay Chehalem Mountains AVA

• 2022 Metier Pinot Noir Chehalem Mountains AVA

• 2022 Kilig Pinot Noir West Wind Vineyard Ribbon Ridge AVA

SPIN THE BOTTLE - Guest Winemaker Suzor Wines

GUEST WINEMAKER - SUZOR WINES

We are thrilled to be hosting our next monthly guest winemaker event with Melissa and Greg from Suzor Wines. We will be pouring tastings, glasses, and flights of their wines along with our usual lineup of Love & Squalor. They will also have bottles to purchase.

Suzor Wines was born from a dream of gathering around good food, wine, and humans. Our wines are made to celebrate life’s simple pleasures around the table. They are a husband and wife duo crafting slow, vibrant, elegant wines from cool sites in the Willamette Valley.

To learn more about Suzor Wines, check them out here<

Event Details:
Saturday April 27th 2pm-6pm
PORTLAND WINE COMPANY
3201 SE 50TH AVE. Portland, Oregon 97202
plenty of street parking!

They will be pouring

• 2022 Pinot Meunier ‘Le Belle Promenade’ Chehalem Mountains

• 2022 Gamay Noir 'The Wanderer’ Yamhill-Carlton AVA

• 2022 Skin-Contact Pinot Gris ‘Wild Child’ Willamette Valley

• 2022 Pinot Noir ‘Tales of the Sun’ Yamhill-Carlton AVA

• 2021 Chardonnay ‘The Sunflower’ Van Duzer

COME SPIN THE BOTTLE

Get ready to uncork the fun with Portland Wine Company's newest monthly bash: SPIN THE BOTTLE our guest winemaker series! We're shaking things up by bringing in the most intriguing winemakers from around town to share their amazing creations with YOU.

We're talking free tastings, glass pours, fresh flights, and bottles to take home – all alongside our signature faves that keep the good vibes flowing. Whether you're a wine newbie or a seasoned sipper, there's a pour with your name on it at Portland Wine Company.

See you at the party – because wine not? 🍷✨

RIESLINGFEIER MARCH 16th and MARCH SPIN THE BOTTLE

To celebrate our favorite grape, we are throwing a Riesling fest ("Feier" in German).

• When? Saturday, March 16th (1pm to 7pm)

• Where? At our tasting room. Map here.

• Cost? Priceless. Actually, not true. It's $15/person which includes a taste of the lineup of Rieslings and the Radler. Fee is refundable with $50 wine purchase.

• Why? Because you're awesome and Riesling is awesome, so we thought two awesomes make an incredible and that's what you'll experience. Checking my math. Bam. Correct!

This is the 3rd annual Rieslingfeier and we are featuring three of our Rieslings plus our collaboration with Great Notion brewing: Riesling Radler.

The Radler has proven, well, RAD!, over the past two years and Great Notion only make a small amount. Once it's gone, it's gone, so be sure to bring your growlers!

Speaking of growling, how is your tummy? Well, one cannot host a German fest without German food! We will have pairings of hand-made local Bratwurst, kraut and fixings on hand in case you get peckish. All the bratwurst is cooked in the Radler and grilled to order.

Lara, the head brewer at Great Notion, and our very own Jess are entering the Riesling Radler into Shebrew, a nationwide celebration of women in the craft beer and cider industry. Shebrew, which happened, March 10th, in PDX. Come in and ask Jess how it went!

Here’s what we will be pouring:
2022 Pet Matt Sekt Sparkling Dry Riesling
2018 Love & Squalor Dry Riesling Willamette Valley
2017 Love & Squalor Dry Riesling Sunnyside Vineyard
Riesling Radler

We hope to see you at the feier!

Spin the Bottle

Every month at Portland Wine Company, our guest winemaker series! Each month, we invite esteemed winemakers from across the region to share their passion, knowledge, and of course, their exceptional wines with our community of wine enthusiasts.

On March 30, from 3pm to 6pm, we welcome LISKA WINERY. Liska is a small family winery in Willamette Valley focusing on the region's, "compelling, yet under-represented wine grape varieties," like Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Gamay Noir all from Eola-Amity Hills AVA.

You'll be able to sample these wines and talk with one of their winemakers.
2022 Riesling Royer Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills
2022 Gewurztraminer Holmes Hill Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills
2022 Gamay Noir Pamar Vineyard Van Duzer Corridor
2022 Gamay Noir Bjornson Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills