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Let’s pour it up.
Taste with the Winemakers!
Division Winemaking Company is an award-winning urban winery in Portland, Oregon. Division represents a fresh generation of curious winemaking looking beyond the status quo to create unique wines from diverse grape varieties with both intention and a story.
Division Winemaking Company is a wine oasis in the heart of Inner SE Portland. Co-owners and co-winemakers Kate Norris and Thomas Monroe make approachable and balanced low intervention wines with great price to quality value. Kate and Tom work with terroir-expressive vineyards, focused on organic, regenerative and/or Biodynamic® farming.
We look forward to raising a glass with you in person!
Division Winemaking Company is open for wine tastings with Kate and/or Tom (the winemakers!) by appointment request only.
Reservations are required for tasting appointments and we do no accept walk-ins at this time.
Please email [email protected] to inquire about a tasting reservation.
Division Winemaking Company @ The Wine Yard
2005 SE 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
Tasting Room Hours:
Tastings with the winemakers are available weekly by appointment request only. Please email [email protected] to inquire about an appointment.
Reservations are required for tasting appointments Monday-Saturday. We are closed on Sundays, and please note we do no accept walk-ins at this time.
Experiences
Division Winemaking Tasting With the Winemakers!
Taste through a selection of five (5) of our Portland-produced wines with Kate and/or Tom (the winemakers!)
We update our tasting lineup regularly to align with the season and what wines are tasting best, and can take special requests into consideration when selecting your wines.
Division Wine Club members receive unlimited complimentary tastings as noted:
Essentials 3 Bottle Club // Curator 3 Bottle Club : Unlimited tastings for the club member (1 guest)
Essentials 6 Bottle Club // Curator 6 Bottle Club // Champion Club // Club Gamay : Unlimited tasting for groups of up to 2 people (member + 1 guest)
Winemaker Tasting Details:
🍷 Tasting experience with the winemaker ($50 per guest, with a 2 guest ($100) minimum. $50 per additional tasting guest for groups up to 8)
🍾 Wine tasting of 5 wines with the winemaker(s) + nibble by Cafe Olli included
✨ Division Wine Club Members receive unlimited free tastings based on club level membership
🐟 Our Gourmet Tinned Fish Board is available for purchase with 48 hours notice
⏰ 60-75 minute appointment
🚶 Winery tours and barrel tastings are available by request – inquire for pricing.
🗓️ Please email [email protected] to inquire about a tasting appointment reservation.
Reservations are required for tasting appointments Monday-Saturday. We are closed on Sundays and please note we do not accept walk-ins at this time.
Prepayment is required to confirm your reservation.
For every $100+ wine purchase per guest, 1 guest tasting fee ($50 value) will be waived.
For every wine club sign up during the tasting appointment waived guest tasting fees will be commensurate with club level benefit.
Our Tinned Fish Board costs $20 and serves roughly 2 guests as a light snack. It must be reserved with 48 hours notice of our tasting. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions, and we will assist with possible accommodations.
🆓 Free Wine Tastings for former SEWC club members – As a thank you to our O.G. supporters, we’re offering one-time free tastings to former SEWC club members. To receive the free tasting, include the name on your SEWC club membership and SEWC club member # in your reservation request.
Events
Stay tuned for 2025 happenings
Celebrate the Armstrong Vineyard
Thursday May 8th
You’re invited to the FIRST ever Portland tasting featuring wines from Armstrong Vineyard on Ribbon Ridge. Three producers will be pouring current and library selections from Armstrong fruit – including Red Electric Wines from Armstrong Vineyard owners Doug and Michele Ackerman. Enjoy this rare chance to taste and learn, and hang with us all:
// Red Electric Wines
// Vincent Wine Company
// Division Winemaking
Walk Around Tasting Celebration of Armstrong Vineyard with the Winemakers
6:30pm-8:30pm
9+ Wines ( Pinot noirs and Chardonnays including library wines)
Snack for purchase
$15 per tasting ticket
Plus – Join us earlier in the evening for a In Depth Seated Techical Tasting with the winemakers and vineyard owners from 5:00pm-6:30pm
Get deep with the winemakers as they explore vintage and clones over a vertical selection of Armstrong Vineyard bottlings with Q&A
$60 per ticket – Seating is limited ( ticket includes entrance to 6:30-8:30pm walk around tasting celebration, $15 value)
2025 Spring Wine Release + Wine Club Pick Up
Open to all! Come taste our brand new releases (12+ Wines!)
Wine Club Members come pick up your wines and bring 5 guests to taste complimentary! (6 ppl total! Please RSVP to attend)
Friday, April 4th | 5:00-7:00 pm
🗓️ Friday, April 4th | 5:00-7:00 pm
🍷Tastes of all our new releases + Bottles to-go!
🍽 🧀 Snacks by Sebastianos’ Party Wagon
🎟️ $15 Advance Tickets (Free for Wine Club Members and 5 guests (6 ppl total – please RSVP)
📍 Division Winemaking Company @ The Wine Yard
| 2005 SE 8th Ave, Portland OR 97214
Spring Release Tickets + Wine Club RSVP
2024 Holiday Shop!
Friday, December 6 | 5:00-7:30 pm
Join Us for Our 2024 Holiday Shop!
Holiday Wine Tasting // Cousins Maine Lobster Truck // Holiday Gift Market // Wine Club Pick Up
Get into the spirit with a delish evening of wine, Maine lobster, and shopping! Come find unique artisan gifts for everyone on your list while enjoying great company, delicious treats, a live local musician and more importantly, wine! Don’t miss out — mark your calendar, bring your friends, and make this holiday season one to remember!
No cost to attend the event! | Wine Bar with wines by the glass available a la carte to enjoy with your lobster if you’re not feeling like diving into the holiday wine tasting!
🗓️ Friday, December 6 | 5:00-7:30 pm
🍷 $10 per person Wine Tasting // Free tasting for Division Wine Club Members and 3 guests!
📍 The Wine Yard 2005 SE 8th Ave
2024 Nouveau Fête
A Harvest Celebration of Gamay!
Thursday, November 21 | 5:30-8:30 pm
🗓️ Thursday, November 21st | 5:30-8:30 pm
🍷Tastes of Nouveaus and Gamays from around Oregon and the World
Bottles for here or to-go!
🦪 🍽 🧀 Snacks from local purveyors
🎟️ $15 Advance Tickets (Free for Gamay Wine Club!) // $10 Wine Club
🎟️ $20 GA Tickets At The Door
🎧🎛🔈 DJ J Breezy
📍 Division Winemaking Company @ The Wine Yard
| 2005 SE 8th Ave, Portland OR 97214
The Floral Rodeo
Saddle up for an evening of creativity!
Thursday, November 7 | 6:00-8:00 pm
Saddle up for an evening of creativity as @tulipcowboy guides you through crafting stunning flower arrangements while you sip on exceptional wines. Whether you’re a seasoned floral enthusiast or simply looking to unwind with friends in a charming setting, this event promises an unforgettable experience of blossoming beauty, exquisite flavors, and jovial camaraderie.
Don’t miss your chance to lasso in this unique floral and wine adventure!
The Floral Rodeo includes a brief demonstration of design technique, a ceramic vase, and a wide selection of beautiful blooms to create your own arrangement. Beverages and a light snack are available for purchase as well.
The Floral Rodeo is bound to sell out quickly so don’t hesitate! 🍷🤠🌹
🗓️ Thursday, November 7th | 6-8 pm
🌷 Create your own floral arrangement
🍷 Glasses, bottles, and a light snack available for purchase
🎟️ $65 Tickets at the link below:
2024 October Wine Club Release!
Saturday, November 2 | 2:00-6:30 pm
WINE CLUB MEMBER EVENT
Swing by the Tasting Room to pick up your new wine club release and try a splash of some of the featured wines in your October wine club, + grab your club on the way out!
NO NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT JUST COME BY!
(Super casual and open house in style – harvest is still underway in the winery so we are hosting you in the tasting room!)
*Please note that your wines will not be available for pick up until Saturday, 11/2/24. If you would like to schedule a pick up after 11/2 please email us at [email protected])
Free tastes and free to attend for Division Wine Club Members!
Not a member and want to get in on the fun?!? – join now!
🗓️ Saturday, November 2 | 2:00-6:30 pm
🍷 Free tastes and fun times for Wine Club Members with the Division team!
📍 The Wine Yard 2005 SE 8th Ave
Wine By the Glass or Bottle
Choose your own adventure! Stop by the tasting room on Saturdays and enjoy a glass of a selected range of our wines, or any of our bottles in our beautiful tasting room. Our available glasses are constantly rotating to keep the experience fresh!
🍷 Glasses start at $12
🍾 Bottles start at $20 + $10 corkage opened at tasting room
👋 Available Saturdays – No reservation necessary
➗ Wine club members get $2 off glasses & corkage waived
Come Shop our Bottle Shop
On Saturdays between 2-6:30 pm you can swing by and buy any bottles you want from our retail bottle shop! There’s no need for a reservation – just come by and grab some bottles to go!
If you would like to schedule a time to shop with us on a different day of the week, please email [email protected] and we’ll set you up with a time based on availability!
Large Groups + Private Events + Meetings
Are you looking to throwing a party for more than 8 people or want to host a meeting or a special event? Well, we love to party! For groups larger than eight, reservations and inquiries to host a private event, hop over to our Private Events page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get charged ahead of my reservation?
We charge reservations 48 hours in advance.
Do I tip on the day of my reservation?
There will be a 20% service charge on the day of the reservation, but you are free to tip on top of that service charge.
Can I add on the meat & cheese boards at the tasting?
Unfortunately, no. All meat & cheese board add-ons must be confirmed 48 hours in advance of your reservation.
What if I love the wine and buy a bunch of bottles at the tasting?
We hope you do! For every $100+ wine purchase or a wine club signup on the day of the reservation we will waive up to 2 wine tasting fees.
I’m a wine club member. What kind of special treatment do I receive?
Wine club members receive unlimited complimentary tastings for groups of up to 4 people. If you are interested in joining a club ahead of your tasting, please note that we require a one-year commitment upon joining any of our clubs.
What if I forget to cancel my tasting reservation and get charged?
We do not offer any refunds for those who forgot to cancel or no show their reservation. If you forget to cancel before 48 hours ahead of your reservation and reach out to us, we will use 50% of your tasting reservation fee as credit towards a $150+ purchase from our website.
What if I need to edit my reservation to add or remove guests?
We are happy to edit your reservation at no cost outside of 48 hours before your reservation. If you need to edit your reservation within 48 hours of your reservation and reach out to us, we will use your tasting reservation fee as credit towards a $150+ purchase from our website on the day of the reservation. We do not offer any refunds on meat, cheese, or meat & cheese boards within 48 hours of your reservation, but you are free to take any extra food home with you.
Do you offer any non-alcoholic options?
Having an option to reach for a beverage that feels celebratory, thoughtful, artisanal and special while also having no alcohol feels not only inclusive, but also a way to help bring balance into our sphere. Something for all to enjoy at any time, together.
When you make your reservation, please let us know you would like a non-alcoholic option included in your tasting. Also, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] with any questions.