Wine Lover's Guide
By Ivy Manning, Citysearch Contributor
From chic wine bars to restaurants with a fine wine list, we've popped the cork on the best chardonnays and merlots in Portland.
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Veritable Quandary
1220 SW First Ave, Portland, OR
A swinging nine-to-five set quaffs from the extensive by-the-glass selection at this downtown oasis. -
Higgins Restaurant and Bar
1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
This elegant dining destination expertly pairs a fine symphony of the Pacific Northwest's best wines with great regional food. -
Gino's Restaurant & Bar
8051 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR
A deep cellar of fantastic wines and homey Italian food at bargain prices keeps this Sellwood spot a favorite. -
Carafe
200 SW Market St, Portland, OR
Frequented by theatergoers and politicos, this charming Parisian style-bistro's lengthy wine list has hard-to-find French varieties and great local choices. -
Tabla
200 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR
Intoxicating market-driven cuisine and inexpensive flights keep this fun neighborhood spot popular with novices and seasoned wine lovers alike.
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Noble Rot
2724 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR
A rustic-cellar ambience, excellent small-plate dining and a fascinating breadth of wines adds up to a foodie wonderland. -
Every Day Wine
1520 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR
Inexpensive by-the-glass pours, low corkage fees and a convivial atmosphere draws a loyal crowd to the Friday night tastings. -
Navarre
10 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR
Unusual wines pair perfectly with exciting Mediterranean cuisine at this laid-back spot on the new restaurant row. -
Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar
901 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR
With 30 wines by the glass and a witty wine menu, this luxe downtown spot attracts young wine lovers.
