Oregon roots, solid pours, no drama
Downtown · Portland · Pacific Northwest with European twists and steakhouse
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 13, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Tasty n Alder feels like the restaurant itself — confident, a little moody, and not trying too hard. You get 40-plus bottles across a handful of regions that actually make sense together, and the by-the-glass options are generous enough that you won't feel stuck. It's not a destination wine list, but it holds its own.
Oregon leads the charge, as it should, with Domaine Drouhin and Eyrie Vineyards anchoring the local section — two producers who earn their spots on any serious list. Spain, France, and Italy fill out the rest without feeling like filler; the range skews toward food-friendly bottles that complement a menu jumping between fried oysters and filet mignon. There are no real surprises or deep-cuts here, but the fundamentals are executed well. The gaps show up in depth — you're not going to find aged Burgundy or esoteric natural pours, but that's clearly not the play.
Somewhere between 12 and 20 glass options at $12–$18 a pour is a genuinely solid BTG program for downtown Portland. The Eyrie Pinot Gris by the glass is a standout move — it's an Oregon institution that too many restaurants overlook. The range covers enough ground that you can match your glass to whatever direction the menu takes you.
Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Gris — $14
Eyrie basically invented Oregon Pinot Gris. Getting it by the glass at a mid-teens price point, at a restaurant that moves a lot of covers, is a quiet win.
Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Gris
Most people at a steakhouse-leaning spot are scanning for Pinot Noir. The Pinot Gris gets ignored, which is a mistake — it's textured, savory, and built for a menu like this one.
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir
Drouhin is a fine producer, but it's everywhere in Portland and almost always marked up to the point where you're paying for the name. If it's sitting at $60-plus a bottle, you can do better with the same money on a less-traveled Oregon label.
Eyrie Vineyards Pinot Gris + Fried Oysters with Remoulade
The Pinot Gris has enough acidity to cut through the fry and enough body to hold up to the briny oyster. The remoulade's tang finds a friend in the wine's slight richness. It's the move.
The Bottom Line
Tasty n Alder isn't going to make you rethink wine, but it will pour you something good at a fair price while the kitchen does its thing. Send a friend here with confidence.
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.
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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.
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