Oregon's Greatest Hits, Served With Swagger
Downtown · Portland · New American
Reviewed April 14, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Imperial arrives feeling like the restaurant itself — a little grand, a little hotel-polished, leaning hard into its Pacific Northwest identity. Oregon producers anchor the top of the list, which is exactly what you want when you're sitting inside what amounts to a love letter to the state. The format is clean and approachable, though the prices remind you quickly that you're dining adjacent to the Hotel Lucia.
The list runs 150-200 bottles deep with a clear Pacific Northwest spine — Oregon Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris do the heavy lifting, and they've curated well: Evening Land Seven Springs, Adelsheim, and Eyrie all show up, which signals someone is paying attention and not just defaulting to the distributor's top-seller sheet. California and France fill out the flanks without much surprise, and there's enough range to keep a table of mixed drinkers engaged. That said, if you're hoping for adventurous detours — skin-contact wines, obscure appellations, anything that veers off the beaten path — you won't find them here. This is a confident, well-executed list built for broad appeal rather than rabbit holes.
The by-the-glass program runs 15-25 options in the $14-$22 range, which is respectable for a downtown Portland hotel restaurant. Expect solid Oregon representation in the pours — this isn't a place where the BTG list is just leftover bottles from last week. That said, there's no evidence of active rotation or a rotating gem program, so don't expect surprises; what's on the menu is what's on the menu.
Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Gris — $45–$55
Eyrie is the founding house of Oregon Pinot Gris — this is the grape's home appellation, and getting it at bottle prices in the low-to-mid range on this list is as close to a no-brainer as you'll find here. It's a historic pour for not a lot of money.
Lingua Franca Chardonnay
Most tables at Imperial are going to reach for Pinot Noir and call it a day. But Lingua Franca's Chardonnay — backed by Larry Stone's Burgundy-obsessed vision — is quietly one of the more serious Willamette Chardonnays in the state. It tends to get overlooked next to the Pinots, which means you can often drink it without a fight.
Adelsheim Pinot Noir
Adelsheim is a perfectly good Oregon producer, but at hotel restaurant markup it becomes a tough sell when Evening Land Seven Springs is sitting right next to it on the same list. You're paying for a name that grocery stores carry — push a little further and spend up for something you can't grab at New Seasons.
Evening Land Vineyards Seven Springs Pinot Noir + Wood-roasted chicken
Seven Springs Pinot has that savory, earthy backbone — red fruit with real structure underneath — that stands up to the smoke and fat from Imperial's wood-roasted chicken without running over it. It's the kind of pairing that feels inevitable once you try it.
The Bottom Line
Imperial isn't trying to be a wine destination, but the Oregon-focused list is well-curated and the staff knows what they're pouring — it's just priced for the zip code. Come for the food, let the wine enhance the evening, and don't expect your wallet to escape unscathed.
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.
· 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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