Dave Knows: Portland

First comes Miser Monday, then between Tall Boy Tuesday and Thirsty Thursday falls Wine Wednesday.

(Almost) every Wednesday the Hotel Vintage Plaza (422 SW Broadway) hosts a “Wine Wednesday” wine tasting. A winery representative conducts the tasting and gives a wine education presentation. Appetizers are provided, usually by the adjacent Pazzo Ristorante. It begins at 6pm (which is conveniently when Pazzo’s happy hour ends).

The cost is only $10 and it’s open to the general public (as well as hotel guests of course). There’s a limited number of spots, so they recommend reservations; you can call the hotel at 503 228 1212.

Below are some specifics about August tastings:

• Aug. 1st - Bishop Creek
• Aug. 8th - Natura Wines from Banfi
• Aug. 15th - Spain in a Day
• Aug. 22nd - Cottonwood Winery
• Aug. 29th - Wente Winery

I’ve known about Wine Wednesdays for a while, but haven’t been able to get down there for one yet, but this month I intend to hit a couple.