Exploring the Winery Scene of Portland – Vine Vera Reviews

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Oregon? Coffee, jam or wine? And if you think of wine before everything else, what’s the first wine? Pinot Noir? It’s always the Pinot Noir. After all, the region does produce some of the best Pinot Noirs in the world.  However, the Portland wine scene has so much more to offer than Pinot Noirs. From high-quality sangrias to refreshing ports and delectable rose wines, Portland truly has it all. Vine Vera reviews some of the best winemakers to visit the next time you pack your bags for Portland.

ENSO Winery
The ENSO Winery is considered to be one of the trendiest wineries in the region. It is the perfect place to visit after a tiring day tour of Portland and is easily accessible from all downtown hotels. What makes it so special is that apart from offering super-tasty wines, the winery itself is really beautiful and a sight for sore eyes. It boasts of a signature red wine called Resonate and is also famous for its summer sangria blends.

Hip Chicks Do Wine
For those wanting to truly understand what Portland wines are all about, a trip to Hip Chicks Do Wine is a must. Considered to be one of the oldest and most traditional wineries in Portland, Hip Chicks is located in one of the industrial districts towards the southeast. The winery is famous for its quirky labeling and traditional wines. Vine Vera recommends the 2011 Muscat and the Tiernan Connor Cellars port wine.

Southeast Wine Collective
If you have time for a single winery while in Portland, make sure that you plan a trip to the Southeast Wine Collective. The winery is located in one of the trendiest areas in the city – Division Street. This all-in-one destination is home to a number of winemakers and is a perfect place for people new to the Portland wine scene to sample wines from different winemakers. Since the place is also known to be a landing spot for new brands, it is considered to be one of the best destinations to discover new wines as well. Vine Vera recommends you to choose the wine flights that are offered on a daily basis, as this lets you explore wines from different wine makers in the same sitting.