Oregon's backyard, marked up like Napa
Downtown · Portland · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 14, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Heathman Hotel Restaurant’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The wine list at the Heathman feels exactly like the hotel it lives in — handsome, well-curated, and priced to remind you that you're in a nice place. You flip through and immediately see the right names: Willamette Valley heavyweights, some Burgundy, a nod to the Rhône. The bones are good. Then you look at the prices.
The list clocks in somewhere between 200 and 400 selections, and for a hotel restaurant in Portland, that's genuinely impressive. Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is the clear star — Ken Wright, Beaux Frères, and Domaine Serene all make appearances, giving you some real range from single-vineyard precision to estate blends. French Burgundy and Rhône add old-world depth, and there's a California presence through Flowers Sonoma Coast and Chamisal that rounds things out without overwhelming the Pacific Northwest identity. What's missing: any real adventurousness. No skin-contact wines, no obscure Oregon AVAs being championed, no producers you haven't seen before. It's a well-stocked hotel list, not a wine director's passion project.
The by-the-glass program runs 12 to 20 options, which is a solid count — enough to give you a real choice without becoming a dissertation. Expect the usual suspects: an Oregon Pinot Noir, a Chardonnay, something sparkling. The Argyle Vintage Brut at $65 on bottle suggests the glass pours won't be bargains, but at least you're drinking legitimate wine rather than bulk-fill house pours.
Ken Wright Carlton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 — $92
At 84% over retail it's not cheap, but $92 for a single-vineyard Ken Wright is about as close to reasonable as this list gets. Carlton Vineyard is one of his best sites — structured, age-worthy, and a genuine Oregon Pinot experience. In this context, it's the pick.
Abacela Tempranillo Oregon 2022
Most tables at the Heathman are going straight to Pinot Noir — which means the Abacela Tempranillo gets overlooked. Abacela pioneered Tempranillo in Southern Oregon's Umpqua Valley, and this is a genuinely interesting pour that doesn't show up on many Portland wine lists. At $72 it's marked up aggressively, but if you're curious about what Oregon can do outside Willamette, this is your answer.
Chamisal Stainless Chardonnay 2023
Forty-five dollars for a wine you can find at Whole Foods for $22. Chamisal is a perfectly fine California Chardonnay, but at 105% markup it's the worst value on the list and there's nothing destination-worthy about it. Order the Oregon Chardonnay options instead, or just go with the Pinot.
Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge 2021 + Rotisserie Chicken
Ribbon Ridge Pinot from Beaux Frères has the acidity and earthy red fruit to cut through roasted chicken fat without bullying the plate. It's a classic Oregon pairing done right — the wine has enough presence to be interesting but won't overshadow what's on the fork.
The Bottom Line
The Heathman's wine list is smart and well-sourced, but the markups are hotel-restaurant aggressive across the board — expect to pay a consistent 80-105% over retail with no real relief in sight. Go in with eyes open, order the Ken Wright, and enjoy the fact that at least the staff knows what they're talking about.
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Seasonal Rotation
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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King Tide earns its Wild Card badge by hiding a genuinely curious, well-priced wine list inside what could easily have been a forgettable hotel seafood room. If you're eating oysters on the Willamette, you could do a lot worse than Domaine de l'Écu in your glass.
Small but Thoughtful
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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The Vault Uptown is a reliable place to drink decent wine with a genuinely great view — and in Sedona, that counts for something. The wine program won't blow any minds, but it won't ruin dinner either. If you're there for the red rocks and the filet, order a glass of something Californian and enjoy the moment. For serious wine exploration, look elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Lake Geneva · New American
Turf. Kitchen + Tap looks like a solid resort wine program — broad enough geographically to suggest some genuine effort, casual enough in setting that nobody's going to quiz you on your order. We'd feel comfortable sending a friend here for a relaxed dinner with a decent glass of wine, but we'd stop short of calling it a destination for the list itself. Come for the views and the Choriqueso; the wine will take care of itself.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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