Oregon's backyard, marked up like Napa
Downtown · Portland · New American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 14, 2026 · How we review
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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.
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
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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.
· Round Rock · New American
Whiskey Cake Round Rock isn't a wine destination, but it's not trying to be — the all-by-the-glass format keeps things approachable, the pricing is honest, and there are a couple of genuinely good pours hiding in a short list. If wine is your priority tonight, look elsewhere; if you're here for the vibe and want something decent in your glass, Chehalem and Altocedro have you covered.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Columbia · New American
Motor Supply Co. Bistro appears to put its energy into the kitchen, and that may be the right call — but three wines is not a wine program. Until this list gets a serious rethink, order a cocktail or call ahead to ask about corkage.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Atlanta · New American
THREE isn't trying to be a wine destination, and the list makes that abundantly clear. If you're here for cocktails or the bar scene, you're probably in the right place — but if wine matters to you even a little, this four-item lineup isn't going to do much for you. Order the House Champagne at $5, accept the situation for what it is, and move on.
Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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