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Kerns · Portland · American · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed September 22, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Noble Rot’s wine list and gave it The Rager — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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The fourth-floor perch above East Burnside already signals that Noble Rot takes itself seriously — in the best possible way. The wine list lands on the table feeling like an actual document of intention, not a laminated afterthought. Two hundred to three hundred bottles, strong sommelier presence, and zero pretension from the staff: you're in good hands before you've ordered a glass.
The list is anchored in Oregon — Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris dominate the Pacific Northwest section, including an Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Gris that proves the valley was always about more than just Pinot. France is taken seriously across Burgundy, the Loire, Rhône, and Alsace, with producers like Raveneau in Chablis and Domaine Tempier in Bandol representing some of the most sought-after bottles in their respective appellations. California gets a smart, curated edit — Matthiasson's Napa Valley White is the kind of pick that tells you whoever built this list actually drinks wine. Italy fills in the gaps without feeling like an obligation.
Wine flights are part of Noble Rot's identity. The restaurant describes three-wine tastings built around a grape, region or producer, and says flights remain part of its program. Ask which theme is pouring tonight. We haven't verified the current by-the-glass count or an Antica Terra pour, so don't plan your order around either.
Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Gris — $
Eyrie is the founding house of Oregon wine and their Pinot Gris is criminally underordered. It's textured, mineral, and nothing like the flabby versions people expect. At Noble Rot's pricing, it's the smartest pour on the list.
Matthiasson Napa Valley White
Most people see 'Napa' and brace for a big Chardonnay or an overpriced Cabernet. Matthiasson's white blend is neither — it's a serious, food-friendly wine from one of California's most thoughtful producers, and it gets overlooked every time someone spots the Burgundy section.
Antica Terra Ceras Pinot Noir
Antica Terra makes genuinely extraordinary wine — nobody's arguing that. But Ceras is one of the most expensive bottles in the Willamette Valley, and in a restaurant setting with the markup that entails, you're paying a significant premium to drink something you could better appreciate at home without a clock on it. Save the Ceras for a special occasion with the right glass and the right company, not a busy dinner service.
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé + Onion tart
Tempier's Bandol Rosé has the weight and savory backbone to go toe-to-toe with the richness of a proper onion tart. It's not a delicate pink sipper — it's a wine built for food, and the caramelized depth of the tart locks right into the herb and garrigue notes coming off the glass.
The Bottom Line
Noble Rot is the rare restaurant wine program that would hold up as a standalone wine bar — deep list, sharp staff, fair prices, and a view that makes the whole experience feel earned. Send your friends here. Send yourself here.
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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Knowledgeable & Friendly
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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.
Downtown Roswell · Roswell · American
Canton St. Social is a solid neighborhood restaurant in historic downtown Roswell, and the wine program appears to be built for exactly that — supporting a good night out without overcomplicating things. We don't have enough sourced wine data to tell you what to order, which means your best move is to ask your server what's pouring well that night and go from there. Worth a visit for the food and atmosphere; the wine list is a work in progress as far as our research goes.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Worcester · American
The Boynton is a great neighborhood spot for a cold beer, a burger, and a game — and that's exactly what it should be. The wine program is along for the ride, not driving the car. If wine matters to you tonight, this isn't your destination; if you're here for the food and the vibe, order a beer and enjoy it.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Downtown Atlanta · Atlanta · American
Hard Rock Cafe Atlanta's wine list is a Lazy List by every measure — grocery store brands, steep markups, no specials, and a rotating staff with little incentive to know what's in the glass. If you're here for the memorabilia and the atmosphere, lean into a cocktail or a beer. If wine is non-negotiable, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling or Columbia Crest Cab will get you through the night without regret.
Grocery Store
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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