Portland | Noble Rot wine bar | Country Farm | food
Toasting Oregon's Wines
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Chuck ThompsonSteiger Haus, 360 S.E. Wilson, McMinnville; (503) 472-0821;
www.steigerhaus.com
$70-$130
This European-style B&B has ivy-covered decks and terraces, as
well as a rhododendron and wildflower garden. Within walking
distance of charming downtown McMinnville.
Wine Country Farm, 6855 Breyman Orchards Rd., Dayton; (800)
261-3446; www.winecountryfarm.com
$95-$135
Cozy rooms and spectacular hilltop views. The 1910 house and
working farm raises grapes and Arabian horses on the premises. -
Portland has become an important hub in the local wine industry.
"About half the winemakers live in Portland and commute 45 minutes
each day to their wineries," says Kimberly Bernosky, co-owner of
Noble Rot wine bar. "Portlanders have become more wine-savvy
because of this proximity." Combined with
Northwest cuisine - with
its emphasis on fresh salmon and local produce - Oregon Pinot Noir
is becoming as much a part of the Portland experience as microbrews
and Mt. Hood. Here's a selection of venues that combine the best of
the state's food and wine.
WINE BARS
Noble Rot, 2724 S.E. Ankeny St.; (503) 233-1999
Opened in spring 2002, this new standout has a great local menu and
manages to be a friend to both aficionados and newbies. A savvy
wine list, big booths, chatty bar, cool back room, and outdoor
seating offer options for any mood.
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