Pairings Portland Wine Shop & Bar

"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 whimsical 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." - Zoe Baillargeon, Alex Frane

"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

"Andy Fortgang, one of the city’s most famous sommeliers, will be opening his own bottle shop, where wine nerds can stroll through the aisles, glass in hand." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"Jeffrey Weissler’s eccentric wine shop is open on weekends for retail only, 12 to 6 p.m., but is delivering wine to homes seven days a week. Shoppers can call 541-531-7653 or email jeff@pairingsportland.com with desired kinds of wine, and hear back with availability and suggestions. Delivery is $10, but waived for purchases of 6 or more bottles. The store delivers orders of six or more bottles out to Milwaukee, Beaverton, and Columbia Boulevard, and will go even farther with orders on cases of wine." - Seiji Nanbu

"Pairings, the eclectically decorated wine bar from the eccentric and gregarious wine steward Jeffrey Weissler, features whimsical but passionately curated flights that match wines to TV characters and astrological signs." - Alex Frane