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Let’s pour up!
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 walk-in wine tastings. Reservations are still preferred, but we will take walk-in tastings based on availability.
Division Winemaking Company @ The Wine Yard
2005 SE 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
Winter Tasting Room Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 2-6:30 pm (walk-ins and reservations welcome)
503.208.2061
[email protected]
Events
The Very Last
Fridaze of the Summer
with Cafe Olli
Friday, August 16 | 5-8 pm
Celebrate summer 2024 in our courtyard for the very last time with Cafe Olli slinging wood-fired pies and us pouring delicious wine under the summer sun.
There will be beer for your non-wine-drinking friends, and we’ll have tunes pumping!
Fridaze is FREE to attend with no RSVP needed. We can’t wait to pizza party with you all summer long!
🗓️ Friday, August 16 | 5-8 pm
🍷 Wine by Division Winemaking
🍕 Pizza by Cafe Olli
🍻 Beer by Breakside Brewing + N/A options
🔊 Music
🎟️ FREE to attend with no RSVP needed
Cascadia Contact –
Pacific NW Orange Wine Tasting
Thursday, August 22 | 5:00-7:00 pm
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
$20 Tickets will available at the door
Celebrate and share in the love of Orange Wines at our tasting featuring some of our favorites made in the Pacific NW
We’re joined in our Cascadia Contact – A PacNW Orange Wine Celebration – by the following amazing list of winery friends. Come meet the makers and taste!
Buona Notte Wines
Day Wines
Division Winemaking
Fossil & Fawn Wines
Johan Vineyards
Grochau Wines
Limited Addition Wines
Maloof Wines
The Marigny Wines
Ovum Wines
Portland Wine Co.
Pray Tell Wines
Troon Vineyards
We’ll have tastes from each of these wineries poured by their teams along with cheeses from La Femme Fromage to level up your celebration.
We hope you join the orange fun with us! Tickets are just $15 to taste all the wines!
Thursday, August 22 | 5:00-7:00 pm @ The Wine Yard 2005 SE 8th Ave
🍷 Orange Wines by PAC NW wineries
🧀 Loire cheeses by La Femme Fromage (sold separately)
Labor Day Rosé Stock up Sale
Thursday, August 29 | 4:30-6:30 pm
Come stock up on rosé at our end of summer sale – discounts up to 75% off! Stay posted for the full list on Instagram + Sip on complimentary tastes while you shop!
Thursday, August 29 | 4:30-6:30 pm
🍷 Discounted Rosés by Division Winemaking
📍 The Wine Yard 2005 SE 8th Ave
Gamine Release with Kate!
Thursday, September 12 | 4:30-6:30 pm
Come Hang with Kate in the Tasting Room and try her newly released Gamine Wines (Pét Nat, Aligoté, Grenache and Syrah!)
Free tastes and free to attend!
Thursday, September 12 | 4:30-6:30 pm
🍷 Free tastes and fun times with Kate
📍 The Wine Yard 2005 SE 8th Ave
Equinox Candle-Making Workshop with The Candle Creation Bar
Wednesday, September 18 | 5:00-7:30 pm
Come make your own affirmation candle to celebrate the start of a new season and enjoy wines and great company while you do!
The workshop includes guided aroma blending and soy candle pouring, self-exploration through writing prompts, and a take-home ritual to support manifesting your powerful, self-crafted Equinox renewal.
This fun and transformative session offers a safe and intentional space where you can unleash your creativity, connect with soothing aromas, flowers, and crystals, and empower yourself through self-discovery and affirmation.
As always, we’ll have wine by the glass, half glass, and bottle and N/A options on deck!
Come mingle at 5:00pm, workshop starts at 5:30pm!
$39 per guest includes a candle to take home
Wednesday, September 18 | 5:00-7:30 pm @ The Wine Yard 2005 SE 8th Ave
🍷 Wines by the glass and bottle to enjoy for purchase
🕯 Workshop tix $39 per guest
September Harvest Hang
Experience harvest with Division!
Thursday, September 26 | 5:30-7:30 pm
Take a tour and check in on our urban winery at its liveliest with our fall tasting experience, Harvest Hangs!
Come see the grapes in action and get a guided look into the winemaking process from grape arrival to destemming + punch downs and more, ALL with a glass of bubbles in hand. It’s the closest you can get to winemaking (without making it yourself )
If you’re into it, you’ll get a chance to get up close with grapes fresh off the vines, taste active ferments & participate in cap management activities, and then we’ll follow it all up with a tasting hosted in our brand-new tasting room featuring two half glasses of wines associated with that day’s winery activity!
This is a unique and fun opportunity to get more intimate with the winemaking process – we love sharing how our wines are made and hope you can join us!
September Harvest Hang
Thursday September 26th
🎟 $25 per person- overall group size is limited for a more in depth experience
📍 Urban winery tour with Kate or Tom with harvest activities
🍷 Three half glasses of wine included
⏰ 5:30pm-7:30pm @ The Wine Yard 2005 SE 8th Ave
October Harvest Hang
Experience harvest with Division!
Thursday, October 3 | 5:30-7:30 pm
Take a tour and check in on our urban winery at its liveliest with our fall tasting experience, Harvest Hangs!
Come see the grapes in action and get a guided look into the winemaking process from grape arrival to destemming + punch downs and more, ALL with a glass of bubbles in hand. It’s the closest you can get to winemaking (without making it yourself )
If you’re into it, you’ll get a chance to get up close with grapes fresh off the vines, taste active ferments & participate in cap management activities, and then we’ll follow it all up with a tasting hosted in our brand-new tasting room featuring two half glasses of wines associated with that day’s winery activity!
This is a unique and fun opportunity to get more intimate with the winemaking process – we love sharing how our wines are made and hope you can join us!
October Harvest Hang
Thursday October 3rd
🎟 $25 per person- overall group size is limited for a more in depth experience
📍 Urban winery tour with Kate or Tom with harvest activities
🍷 Three half glasses of wine included
⏰ 5:30pm-7:30pm @ The Wine Yard 2005 SE 8th Ave
Experiences
Division Wine Tasting
Taste through a range of our Portland-produced wines (and an inspiration wine or two) with a knowledgeable member of our team. We update our tasting lineup regularly to align with the season and what wines are tasting best.
Wine club members receive unlimited complimentary1 tastings for groups of up to 4 people.
👥 $25 per person23 – groups of 1-6
🍷 Wine tasting + nibble by Cafe Olli included
🧀 Meat + cheese board add-ons by Olympia Provisions available only via reservation4
⏰ 60-75 minute appointment
🗓️ Walk-Ins and reservations available Tuesday-Saturday 2-6:30 pm. Reservation only on Sunday and Monday 2-6:30 pm5. Note that wine tasting reservations are preferred and do take priority.
🚶 Winery tours are available by request dependent on scheduling
🆓 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 and up to 3 guests. To receive the free tasting, include the name on your SEWC club membership and SEWC club member # in the reservation notes at Step 2 during checkout to ensure you will not be charged.
1Meat + cheese board add-ons are not complimentary. Are you a club member and want to add a board? No Problem! The difference will be charged to your account 48 hours ahead of your reservation.
2A $5 per guest service charge will be charged at the end of your reservation.
3For every $100+ wine purchase or a wine club signup on the day of the reservation we will waive up to 2 wine tasting fees.
4Meat + cheese board selections are for the whole reservation. Please include a note at checkout with any dietary restrictions, and we will assist with possible accommodations.
5If none of our set reservation times work for you, please reach out to [email protected] for possible additional availability.
Wine By the Glass or Bottle
Choose your own adventure! 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
👋 No reservation necessary
➗ Wine club members get $2 off glasses & corkage waived
Bottle Shop
Every day that the winery is open for tastings, you can swing by and buy a bottle! There’s no need for a reservation for the bottle shop.
Winter Hours
🗓️ Tuesday-Saturday 2-6:30 pm
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.
