M P.
Yelp
Highly recommend! Happened to be among their first customers in the first hour of their first day of business and really enjoyed the experience. So much to love about this place, I'll mention just three:
1. Indy shop warriors! Anyone who opens any business during a global pandemic is clearly passionate and brave and deserves a look. This young newly married couple put so much heart and muscle into transforming this storefront space into something very special over the past several months. You may have read their story on Eater (http://bit.ly/DogwoodEater) or in The Oregonian (http://bit.ly/DogwoodOregonian; email required).
2. Personalized service. When I gave him a brief example of what kind of wine I do and don't like and why, he happily gave me a few tailored suggestions, at different price points, which made it easy. No pressure, no snobbery. Just approachable and appreciated. Meanwhile, the other owner was engaging in lively convo with customers about their choice of lovely bouquets, which created more good energy.
3. Supporting other locals. Noticed that near the flowers was a handwritten poster of "Our Farmers This Week!" (with no fewer than 10 listed, all of them an easy drive away), and the wines skew regional, with an eye to those who harvest in ways that will impress you. Bottom line: They've created a whole network of folks who are working hard to bring you that delicious Pinot and those swoon-worthy peonies.
No personal or professional affiliation for me, just eager to see this new indy shop thrive in tough times. Join the crowd following them on Insta at @dogwoodpdx (http://bit.ly/DogwoodInsta), then drop by!