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Local Wine Clubs Give You Variety Without Squeezing You Dry

Andrea DamewoodApril 24, 2019 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:39 pm

There comes a point when you’re faced with grabbing the same $7 bottle of wine—you know, that one with the naked lady petting her cat at Trader Joe’s?—and wondering if there’s more out there. Exploring new styles, varietals, and regions of wine is daunting, but we’ve found five local monthly clubs that curate a world […]

Liquor/Wine/Beer

Lay Your Chardonnay Fears to Rest

The Buttery Beast Can Be Fresh, Lean, and Delicious

MJ SkeggAugust 15, 2018 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:42 pm

The buttery beast can be fresh, lean, and delicious.

Food and Drink

Portland’s Best Bars (Beer, Wine, and Cocktails)

Thomas Alexander RossJune 4, 2018 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:42 pm

Welcome, traveler. Let’s toast your arrival with an alcoholic drink, which Portlanders love even more than coffee or weed. In the spirit of assimilation, here’s a visitor’s guide to drinking in Portland: BEER Horse Brass Pub 4534 SE Belmont Portland beer culture would be nothing without Don Younger, a beer drinker’s beer drinker and adviser […]

Liquor/Wine/Beer

The Future of Oregon Wine: It Ain’t Pinot

It’s Time We Make Room for More Grape Variety, Experts Say.

MJ SkeggDecember 27, 2017 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:44 pm

It’s time we make room for more grape variety, experts say.

Liquor/Wine/Beer

Rescuing Port From its Crusty Traditions

Port Wine Is Much More Than a Rich Man’s Extravagance

MJ SkeggNovember 29, 2017 4:00 amAugust 22, 2022 7:56 pm

Demystifying Port.

Liquor/Wine/Beer

East European Wines on the Rise

Obscure Wines That Might Just Blow Your Mind

MJ SkeggAugust 16, 2017 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:45 pm

East European wines on the rise

Bars & Clubs

The Best Bars for Beer, Wine, and Cocktails in Portland

Thomas Alexander Ross and Mercury StaffMay 30, 2017 4:00 amJuly 12, 2022 3:46 pm

Welcome, traveler. Let’s toast your arrival with an alcoholic drink, which Portlanders love even more than coffee or weed. In the spirit of assimilation, here’s a visitor’s guide to drinking in Portland: BEER The Commons Brewery, 630 SE Belmont & Upright Brewing, 240 N Broadway If you’re not just here for our famously hoppy suds, […]