If Bend is a beer town, where does wine fit in? To answer this question, I decided to embark upon a thorough exploration of all the wine bars of Bend and compiled a comprehensive guide (below) available for anyone else looking for an answer to the same question—or just a delicious glass of wine in … Continue reading Bend Wine Bars: A Comprehensive Guide
Category: Pacific Northwest
Flights Wine Bar
As relaxing as your own living room Nestled up in a corner above the roundabout where Shevlin Park Road becomes Newport Avenue in the River West neighborhood of Bend sits the friendly Flights Wine Bar. Ever since Kelsey Daniels opened the doors in November of 2021, people have been coming here to explore new wines … Continue reading Flights Wine Bar
Good Drop Wine Shoppe
The Cheers of Bend Right in the heart of downtown and with an “interior” that is outdoors all year round, it’s easy to see how The Good Drop Wine Shoppe is “the Cheers of Bend.” Echoing proprietor Sarah Worley’s outgoing personality, long community tables occupy the patio along the sidewalk just outside the shop, encouraging … Continue reading Good Drop Wine Shoppe
Portello
Your local Euro bistro Cafe Portello, a landmark in the Bend Wine Bar scene, opened its doors in 2006. It was one of the only places for many years that sold an international selection of wines in Bend. Owner since 2018, Courtney Marlatt, told me most of the surrounding buildings were not there when they … Continue reading Portello
Viaggio Wine Merchant
Attentive service in a casual setting Owner, Benjamin Richardson, Advanced Sommelier, brings an impressive background to the Bend wine scene. After getting his start under Bobby Stuckey, MW, at Frasca, he moved on to hold the titles of Wine Director at The Restaurant at Meadowood, Estate Director at Failla Wines and then General Manager of … Continue reading Viaggio Wine Merchant
Sustaining the January Sog with Sustainable Pinot noir
Feeling uninspired after the holidays? Weather forecast put a halt to your new year's workout plans? How about these long, cold and soggy January nights? Do they have you in search of warm, rich, comfort food? Well it has mine and they do me. So much for my running goals: my waterproof running shoes were … Continue reading Sustaining the January Sog with Sustainable Pinot noir
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