By the Glass: Ten Favorite Portland Winebars

Get a sneak peak of some of Oregon’s best wines, or sample favorite Chardonnays, Cabernets and Burgundies at some of our favorite Portland, Oregon winebars.

Wine shopping can be challenging. After all, most wine merchants aren’t exactly thrilled about opening a bottle so you can taste before you buy. But at a growing number of Portland winebars, you can choose from increasingly diverse lists of wines by the glass—sampling “flights” (usually three to five small pours) of highlighting different varietals or regions, or just order a glass or two of what you like. Many also offer small plates of wine-friendly foods to give you good idea of what you like…or don’t. But at an average of $3 to $7 per glass, it’s fun to take a few risks you might not otherwise be willing to seek out.

Noble Rot: The gold standard for wine bars in Portland, chef Leather Storrs cooks up small plates of macaroni and cheese, bread salad and other wine-friendly palate teasers. 2724 SE Ankeny St., Portland, Oregon, 503.233.1999.

Navarre: An exceptional wine list in the trendy new dining corridor of Northeast 28th.  10 NE 28th Ave. Portland, Oregon, 503.232.3555.

Pour: Eclectic selections of wines by the glass, served with small plates in a hip, highly-designed environment. 2755 NE Broadway, Portland Oregon, 503.288.7687.

Blue Tango Winebar: A new entrant into the PDX winebar scene, there are plenty of wines to choose from, and a cozy fireplace for snuggling ‘round. 930 NW 23rd Ave., Portland, Oregon, 503-221-1466.

Vino Paradiso: A huge selection of wines by the glass. 417 NW 10th Ave., Portland, Oregon, 503-295-9536.

Wine Down on 28th, Simple and straightforward without much pretense, this winebar is a great place for beginners to get their feet—or palates—wet. 126 N.E. 28th Ave., Portland, Oregon, 503.236.9463.

Everyday Wine: A favorite North Portland gathering spot for casual sipping. 1520 NE Alberta St Portland, Oregon, 503.331.7119.

Oregon Wines on Broadway: A great drop-in spot downtown owned by two sisters. There’s little in the way of food besides bread and cheese, but knowledgeable staff and a number of wines by the glass. 515 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon, 503.228.4655.

Yoshida’s Fine Art Gallery: Sip wine while appreciating art: how cultured of you. 206 NW 10th Ave., Portland, Oregon, 503.223.9463

Urban Wineworks: Taste wines from Bishop Creek winery, or take a class and blend your own special Meritage. 407 NW 16th, Portland, Oregon, 503.226.9797.

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