Ah, October in Bend. It’s a time for fall foliage, cozy autumn drinks, and Bend Wine Month. If you haven’t yet heard of Bend Wine Month, don’t get too much FOMO—this month kicks off the third annual event after it launched in 2022. Luckily, there are several ways to celebrate this wine event all month long. Find specialty pours, library wines, and bonus sips when you venture out and stop at these Bend, Oregon, wineries for the wine event of the season!
What is Bend Wine Month?
Simply put, Bend Wine Month was created by the local Bend wine bars and wineries to promote wine tasting during harvest season. Not too long ago, Bend had little to offer wine enthusiasts. Elixir Wine Group was one of the only dedicated wine bars in Central Oregon, featuring wines from their in-house boutique winery and hand-picked finds across the globe.
Now, the Bend, Oregon, wine scene is robust—and growing. The Box Factory unofficially anchors a majority of Bend’s wine bars, but the downtown scene is growing as well. While places like Bledsoe Family Winery serve varietals from their Walla Walla vineyards, places like Domaine Serene and Stoller pour their respective Willamette Valley estate wines here in the high desert.
Think of Bend Wine Month like the wine equivalent of the Bend Ale Trail. Upon arrival to your first destination of this self-guided tour, you’ll receive a passport showcasing the eight participating wine bars and wineries. When you visit a participating wine bar, you’ll receive the Bend Wine Month perks and a stamp on your passport.
After visiting all eight locations, you can turn your passport into any winery for a complimentary GoVino wine glass. However, one lucky passport winner will receive a curated wine package courtesy of all participating Bend, Oregon, wineries.
Bend Wine Month Perks
We promised you perks, and you’re going to get them! For the entire month of October, you can visit these participating wine bars for special perks, pours, and a chance to win some elevated wine swag.
The Bend Wine Bar
As one of Bend’s newest wine bars, this appropriately named spot pours wines exclusively from their Oregon Coast winery, The Winery at Manzanita. Find them in the Box Factory between Bledsoe Family Winery and Immersion Brewing, just behind The Barrel Room.
Perk: Get $1 off each wine glass pour; 10% off your purchase of six bottles or more; 15% off wine cases.
Visit: Monday through Friday, 2:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Weekends, noon to 10:00 p.m.
Bledsoe Family Winery
Turn the corner after leaving The Bend Wine Bar, and you’ll find yourself at the cozy front patio of Bledsoe Family Winery. Here, the famed quarterback’s namesake winery pours Rosé, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc—to name a few—from its Walla Walla winery.
Perk: Receive a complimentary library wine pour with any wine tasting; 10% off your purchase of six bottles or more; 15% off wine cases plus free shipping.
Visit: Tuesday and Sunday, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 7:00 p.m.
Stoller Wine Bar
Once you’ve left Bledsoe Family Winery, you can walk about five doors down to Stoller Wine Bar. Here, they offer great wine from their Willamette Valley vineyards, including sparkling varietals and pours from their sister winery, History. Additionally, they offer pours from their portfolio of wineries, including Chehalem Winery and Chemistry.
Perks: Guests can enjoy member pricing (20% off) on select pours like Rosé, Estate Chardonnay, and Reserve Pinot Noir. Get 20% off purchases of six or more bottles.
Visit: Monday through Thursday 1:00p to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday noon to 9:00 p.m.; Sunday noon to 7:00 p.m.
Elixir Wine Group
Just across the street (we told you the Box Factory was popping off like champagne bottles), Elixir Wine Group pours a diverse selection of wines. From its winery in Bend, Oregon, to its partner vineyards in Europe, these wines will satiate the most sophisticated of palates.
Perks: Enjoy a bonus pour when you get the Ermisch Cellars flight.
Visit: Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday: noon to 9:00 p.m.
Flights Wine Bar
This westside independent wine bar and lounge serves hand-selected wines from its owner and Sommelier, from Dundee Hills to Bordeaux, France. On select days, you can enjoy more than just wine—visit them for trivia nights, ladies’ nights, and more fun-themed events. Plus, their full kitchen allows guests to stay awhile and enjoy shared plates and fine dining.
Perks: Kick off any flight tasting with a bonus pour of bubbles.
Visit: Sunday through Tuesday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday through Saturday 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Va Piano Vineyards
Find this satellite Walla Walla winery in the Old Mill District pouring its “big reds.” Cozy up inside their boutique wine shop and tasting room, or relax on their Deschutes River-front patio while sipping on Cabernet Sauvignon and imported Champagne.
Perk: Get $2 off any glass of wine, including bubbles and tasting flights.
Visit: Monday through Saturday noon to 8:00 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6:00 p.m.
Portello Wine & Spirits
While Portello might be one of Bend’s OG wine bars, this is their first year participating in Bend Wine Month. This quaint Northwest Crossing wine bar offers a diverse range of wines, plus happy hour bites and a new dinner menu coming soon!
Perk: Get $3 off any wine pours, excluding happy hour wines and pricing.
Visit: Monday through Wednesday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Bend’s newest Downtown wine bar joins Bend Wine Month with some great wine deals! Pouring wines from its namesake vineyards, Willamette Valley Vineyards prides itself on sustainable wines, farm-to-table food, and a cozy wine experience.
Perk: Get $2 off a glass of wine; 10% off your purchase of six bottles or more; 15% off wine cases.Visit: Monday through Wednesday, 4:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Cycle Pub
Stay safe while skipping the ride-share apps. Cycle Pub is offering 20% off all Tuk Tuk wine tours for Bend Wine Month when you use the code BENDWINE24 at your reservation checkout. Hop into an open-air Tuk Tuk while it tours you through the Pacific Northwest wines that call Bend, Oregon “home.”
Participate in Bend Wine Month
Get a map from any participating winery and collect stamps during each visit! Then, turn in your completed map to any of the wineries and get a Go-Vino. And, you’ll be entered to win one BIG prize! Stay up to date by visiting BendWineMonth.com
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