Oregon's Finest, Plus Burgundy For Good Measure
Pearl District · Portland · Pacific Northwestern · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 9, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Arden arrives feeling like a love letter to Oregon and Burgundy — two regions that, frankly, have a lot in common and deserve to share a page. With 400-600 selections and a trio of sommeliers who actually know what they're talking about, this is a serious program wearing its fine-dining credentials without being insufferable about it. You're in good hands from the moment the list lands on the table.
Oregon is the obvious heart of this list — Eyrie Vineyards, Domaine Drouhin Oregon, Adelsheim, Antica Terra, and Beaux Frères represent the full spectrum from old-school Willamette trailblazers to cult-status producers that require some patience to track down anywhere else. Burgundy holds its own on the other side of the ledger, with Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti confirming that whoever built this list was not messing around. Italy shows up with Gaja Barbaresco, which signals enough confidence to reach beyond the obvious and pull in something genuinely exciting from outside the core focus. The overall effect is a list that feels curated rather than collected — every bottle seems to be here for a reason.
Twenty to thirty-five pours by the glass is a serious commitment, and the $12–$25 range reflects both the quality level and, let's be honest, the NW 10th Ave zip code. We'd push the staff to walk you through what's rotating — with sommeliers like Kelsey Glasser and Nicholas Gonzales in the room, any given pour could be something worth getting excited about. Don't default to the first thing you recognize; ask what they're into right now.
Adelsheim Vineyard Pinot Noir — $45–$60 (est.)
Adelsheim is Willamette Valley bedrock — consistent, well-sourced, and almost always fairly priced relative to the hype that surrounds its flashier neighbors. At a list like this, it's the entry point that doesn't feel like a compromise.
Beaux Frères Pinot Noir
Most tables here are reaching for Eyrie or Drouhin on reflex. Beaux Frères — co-founded by Robert Parker's brother-in-law, for whatever that's worth — makes concentrated, age-worthy Willamette Pinot that quietly outperforms its reputation among people who know the region. Don't sleep on it.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Yes, it's on the list. Yes, it's a flex. And yes, the markup at a fine-dining restaurant in Portland will be exactly what you expect it to be. Unless someone else is paying, there are better ways to spend that money on this same list.
Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet + Pacific halibut
Puligny-Montrachet's mineral precision and subtle richness is one of the few things on earth that can match Pacific halibut without muscling it off the plate. This is the pairing you'll talk about on the drive home.
The Bottom Line
Arden is the kind of restaurant that earns its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence instead of just collecting it — a deep, thoughtful list, staff that can actually guide you through it, and enough Oregon soul to remind you exactly where you're eating. Send your friends here, and tell them to let the sommelier drive.
Dundee · Portland · Italian, French, American
The official site identifies The Dundee Bistro as closed. The wine selections described here are historical context, not current availability. This notice does not establish a closure date or a future reopening.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
Pearl District · Portland · Italian/Mediterranean
A restaurant list with 15 pours by the glass from $11 to $17 and a bottle list from 40 to 1100, split by country. Start with the Hacienda Lopez de Haro Rioja Crianza '22 at $12, or the Tenuta di Lilliano Chianti Classico '22 at $16 alongside the Radiatore, and confirm prices because the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Southeast Portland · Portland · Charcuterie/American
A charcuterie restaurant with a natural-leaning wine list and a 12-pour glass list on the dinner menu. Start with the $14/glass Hoppenot gamay, or split the $55 Stick Figurine orange wine across a board, and confirm current availability. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
King · Portland · Spanish
A Spanish tapas-bar wine page with glass and bottle prices from 13/50 and a ten-sherry list. Start with the Pago del Cielo Celeste Verdejo at 13 a glass, try the chilled Vara y Pulgar Tintilla at 17 if you want something different, and order the Miquel Pons Cava with the croquetas. The page says the posted menu may differ from the restaurant's, so confirm prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Downtown · Portland · New American with Asian Influences
A long list sorted by style, with glass pours from $9.50 to $20, a Coravin tier above that, and bottles that climb to $750. Start with the A to Z at $13.50 or the Roederer Estate Brut at $20, and confirm current prices because the list isn't dated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Alberta Arts · Portland · Italian
An Italian-leaning bottle list with an Oregon side, and no glass pours posted. Order the $65 Bow and Arrow Gamay, or the $65 Keltis 'Zan White' Slovenian Orange Blend if you want an orange wine, and confirm availability. This unrated guide covers the posted Spring & Summer ’26 beverage menu, not service, storage or markups.
Oregon City · Oregon City · Pacific Northwestern
Stone Cliff Inn earned its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence by doing the obvious thing well — building an Oregon-focused list that respects where it lives. It's not the most ambitious wine program in the state, but it's honest, fairly priced, and miles ahead of what the tourist-destination setting might lead you to expect.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Hayes Valley · San Francisco · Pacific Northwestern
Birdsong earned its Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and the list backs it up — serious producers, fair pricing, and a genuine point of view that connects Burgundy, Oregon, and California in a way that makes sense with the food. Yes, send your wine-curious friends here.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
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