Boedecker Cellars COURTESY OF BOEDECKER CELLARS The next frontier for Oregon wine looks a little different than you might expect: Trade the gently rolling landscapes in the Chehalem Mountains or Dundee Hills for converted industrial spaces, where self-starting vintners craft some of the Pacific Northwest’s most lip-smacking wines without a vine in sight. Whatever you miss in pastoral ambience is made up for with an approachable and unpretentious tasting-room culture. And with close to two dozen wineries across the city, you can easily spend a day visiting tasting rooms, sipping through the urban wine scene one flight at a time. For a broad selection of local wines, head to Coopers Hall (404 SE Sixth Ave.), a winery and taproom in a converted auto-body shop. Here you’ll find more than 30 taps dedicated to kegged wine, along with a full pub menu to soak it all up. On the Urban Wine Trail Trendsetting vintners craft wines in the heart of the city. Another must-visit in the heart of downtown is Abbey Creek Vineyard’s Portland tasting room, The Crick PDX (912 SW Morrison St.). Owner and winemaker Bertony Faustin has helped pave the way for others in the industry as Oregon’s first Black winemaker. The lively atmosphere is welcoming for all, whether you’re new to wines or a connoisseur. As with all Oregon wineries, it’s best to make a reservation for the best experience. Other excellent urban tasting rooms include Hip Chicks Do Wine (4510 SE 23rd Ave.), Helioterra Wines (2025 SE Seventh Ave.), Battle Creek Cellars (820 NW 13th Ave.) and Boedecker Cellars (2621 NW 30th Ave.). At family-run Fullerton Wines (1966 NW Pettygrove St.), you can pair your pinot flight with seasonal bistro fare. Best of all, you can tour the urban wineries by foot, bicycle or rideshare — all the while discovering some of the city’s most lively neighborhoods. WINE 28 PortlandUncovered.com
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