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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 and reservations on Saturdays weekly. Saturday reservations can be made through the drop down reservation menu below.
Monday-Friday we offer tasting reservations based on our availability – please email [email protected] to inquire about weekday reservations (please note we do not have capacity for walk-ins any day but Saturdays.)
Division Winemaking Company @ The Wine Yard
2005 SE 8th Ave
Portland, OR 97214
Tasting Room Hours:
Saturday 2:00-6:30 pm walk-ins and reservations welcome. Saturday reservations can be made through the drop down reservation menu below.
Monday-Friday tasting reservations based on our availability – please email [email protected] directly to inquire about these weekday reservations (and please note we do not have capacity for walk-ins any day but Saturdays.)
Sunday Closed
Events
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
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 reservation with 48 hours notice4
⏰ 60-75 minute appointment
🗓️ Walk-Ins and Reservations are available every Saturday from 2-6:30pm – if you would like to make a Saturday reservation please use the drop down below5
🗓️ We also offer tasting reservations based on our availability Monday-Friday weekly – please email [email protected] to inquire about these reservations (and please note we do not have capacity for walk-ins any day but Saturdays) 5
🚶 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.
BOOK YOUR SATURDAY TASTING:
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 and must be reserved with 48 hours notice . 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! 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.
