The Best Wine Bars in Portland, Oregon - Eater Portland
"This hardcore-goofy wine bar is often worth a visit for its themed and pop-culture-referencing wine tastings, from flights inspired by zodiac signs to pairing wines with characters from popular TV shows (what would Rhaenyra Targaryen from House of the Dragon drink?). That being said, the crew here isn’t playing around — as silly as the bar gets, every person pouring knows the story behind each bottle, and there’s a strong commitment to featuring natural wines. Along with its unstuffy, imaginative approach to wine education, a wide variety of bottle price points tie into Pairings’ mission to make wine accessible and fun for all. With indoor and outdoor seating, the shop welcomes visitors to try a flight, bottle, or some wines by the glass. It also offers a robust delivery service to the whole city." - Alex Frane, Zoe Baillargeon
