Beer Town's Surprisingly Decent Wine Stop
Downtown · Bend · Gastropub
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 21, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Jackalope Gastropub & Brewery’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Walk into a place called Jackalope Gastropub and your expectations for the wine list are, let's say, managed. But flip past the tap list and there's a 40-label wine program sitting there, anchored in the Pacific Northwest with a few California ringers. It's not trying to be a wine bar — and honestly, that honesty is refreshing.
The list leans into its West Coast roots, with Oregon and Washington doing the heavy lifting alongside California. Willamette Valley Pinot Noir shows they understand their backyard, and the inclusion of Duckhorn Napa Cabernet signals they want something recognizable for the Cab crowd. Forty labels is a respectable number for a gastropub that primarily wants you drinking their house beer. The gaps are predictable — don't come looking for Burgundy or anything from the Southern Hemisphere — but what's here is coherent and purposeful.
Eight by-the-glass options in the $10–$18 range covers the basics without insulting anyone. It's not a rotating program with weekly pours — this list feels like it gets updated seasonally at best. That said, $10 entry point means you can try something without committing to a bottle on a Tuesday night burger run.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir — $14
Oregon Pinot by the glass at a gastropub in Bend is exactly the right call. You're drinking local, the price is fair, and it holds up against the richer dishes on the menu far better than anything from Napa would.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Most people at a brew pub default to beer without a second thought, but the Willamette Pinot is genuinely worth ordering here — it's the wine that most clearly shows someone on staff made a considered regional choice, not just grabbed a distributor sheet.
Duckhorn Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Duckhorn is a fine wine, but at gastropub markup it's going to run you toward the top of that $90 ceiling for a bottle you could find at any wine shop in town. The brand recognition is doing the pricing work here, not the context.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir + Jackalope Burger
Oregon Pinot has enough structure and dark fruit to cut through a juicy burger without the tannin overload you'd get from a Cab. It's an underrated burger wine and this pairing proves the point.
The Bottom Line
Jackalope isn't your destination wine bar, but for a casual night out in downtown Bend, the list is honest, the prices don't sting, and the Willamette Valley Pinot reminds you that you're in Oregon. Order a pint, then order a glass — nobody's judging.
Westside · Bend · American, Brew Pub
Start with Rock Point if Pinot Noir is your preference, or Greenwing if you want Pinot Grigio. The posted menu keeps six of its seven wines in one price band, but leaves the serving labels unstated. Ask before ordering; this guide is based on the menu, not an onsite tasting.
Westside · Bend · New American
Set the pairing budget first: $50 standard or $100 reserve, added to the $120 tasting menu. Bringing your own? Posted corkage is $40 per 750 ml bottle; confirm any other conditions. These posted terms were checked in September 2026, not assessed through an onsite tasting.
· Bend · Italian, French, Mediterranean
Start with the $14 Durello, then give a less familiar grape a turn. This guide uses the posted glass menu checked in September 2026; confirm availability. It doesn't rate service or cellar conditions.
Old Mill District · Bend · Wine Bar
For a Va Piano visit in Bend, head to the Wine & Champagne Bar at 425 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 301. Confirm the current wines and pour prices directly, and reserve ahead for groups of six or more. The winery’s subscription page is not a tasting-room menu.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Eastside · Bend · Casual American café with wood-fired pizza and seasonal, locally sourced dishes
Do not use this Eastside review to plan a current Jackson’s Corner visit. Sunriver Brewing lists its Eastside Pub at the Cushing Drive address; Jackson’s Corner lists 845 NW Delaware Avenue. Confirm the location and current wine menu directly before making plans.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Eastside · Bend · Italian
Salute isn't trying to be a wine destination, but it's built a list that actually respects the cuisine it's serving — and in a casual Italian spot in Bend, that puts it well ahead of the competition. Send a friend here, point them at the Vermentino or the Le Volte, and they'll thank you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· McMinnville · Gastropub
For a ten-bottle list at a McMinnville gastropub, this is punching well above its weight class. The Corollary Sparkling Rosé, Soter Origins, and that Oddero Dolcetto alone justify a look. We don't have pricing to confirm the value story end-to-end, but the selection philosophy is clearly not phoning it in — and in wine country, that's the baseline we should all be holding everyone to.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Riverside · Gastropub
Brickwood isn't a wine destination, but it's a genuinely fair deal — honest prices, lots of glass options, and a list that doesn't try to squeeze you. Send a friend here if they want a decent pour without overthinking it.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Glendale · Gastropub
Bar Louie is a perfectly fine place to drink a beer or a cocktail, but the wine list is an afterthought dressed up in column formatting. If wine is why you're going out, go somewhere else.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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