We are currently open for indoor and outdoor seating Mon-Thurs 4-8pm, Fri 4-10pm, Sat 2-10pm and Sun 2-6pm. There are so many ways to experience ENSO, whether with a friend and a glass of rose after work on the patio or with your family for a wedding or other celebration or with one of our amazing bartenders to get a flight before you catch your flight.
ENSO has always been the neighborhood watering hole for those who love to explore the unique wines of the northwest-wines like Counoise, Mourvedre and Cabernet Franc. We happily host friends from all across the world and those locals who have become family. ENSO is an urban winery in SE Portland that hand crafts old-world style wines that express both the moment they were created as well as the moment they're enjoyed-time capsules.
ENSO has always been the neighborhood watering hole for those who love to explore the unique wines of the northwest-wines like Counoise, Mourvedre and Cabernet Franc. We happily host friends from all across the world and those locals who have become family. ENSO is an urban winery in SE Portland that hand crafts old-world style wines that express both the moment they were created as well as the moment they're enjoyed-time capsules.
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When we began this venture called ENSO, we decided that it made the most sense to keep things small, efficient and manageable. That way, we could create fantastic wines at lower costs and give more attention to each small lot. Even as we grow, we keep our vision in mind. We keep things as small-scale as possible: Human-sized stainless steel tanks, small fermentation bins, and no-bigger-than-we-need crush equipment.
We have a variety of ways to help you host a great party, wedding, private tasting, meeting, meal or other event at ENSO. Groups as small as 20 and as large as 120 can be accommodated. It's a great chance to show off wines made in Portland in a romantic, casual environment. We have food and beer options and can tailor the party to your specific needs.
Reviews (19)
Elizabeth J.
Dec 17, 2021
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We hosted my team's holiday celebration at Enso and we had the best time! The private space at the back was perfect for our 8-person group to do the winemaker's tasting with food-pairing. From a coordination POV, everything was super easy and Ryan was a great communicator. Ryan and Kari were phenomenal hosts: hilarious, super knowledgable, and excellent storytellers. Not to mention the wines were great too! We had a blast and will certainly be back.
Rachel S.
Dec 14, 2021
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Enso provides the perfect balance in their relaxed urban tasting room, where the environment is easygoing and the tasting experience is upscale. On top of the all of wines being spectacular, the owners are incredibly wonderful people to work with.
I hosted a couples wedding shower at Enso for my sister and her fiancé and they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and taken care from beginning to end. The venue is nestled back into such a cozy space, that it's easy to forget that you're in a bustling neighborhood.
Every single guest in attendance said they look forward to their
I hosted a couples wedding shower at Enso for my sister and her fiancé and they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and taken care from beginning to end. The venue is nestled back into such a cozy space, that it's easy to forget that you're in a bustling neighborhood.
Every single guest in attendance said they look forward to their
Will H.
Nov 08, 2021
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Sophia F.
Jul 24, 2021
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This winery is tucked in a residential street and is another one of Portland's hidden gems. The winery has a great ambiance with intimate seating and massive doors that open to create an indoor/outdoor flow, perfect for sunny days! We loved the Lambrusco, a red that's sparkling and served chilled. Their wine tasting pairings are also excellent.
Joana A.
Jun 01, 2021
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Visited ENSO a couple weeks ago after wanting to try for months! We were very excited but disappointed when we ordered the red wine flight. Two out of five wines tasted and smelled strongly of nail polish remover. Not enjoyable in the slightest. The other three were just okay, I would say the most decent was the Cabernet. The cheese and meat platter was pretty good and the atmosphere was great (the reason why I'm giving stars at all)
Jamie A.
Apr 17, 2021
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Lotus R.
Oct 06, 2020
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Devin V.
Apr 16, 2020
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LaSheila R.
Feb 26, 2020
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We came here today for a book club event. It was perfect. The atmosphere was warm the food, was good. and the service was excellent. I had a blueberry basil sangria that was light and fruity. The spinach and feta pie looked a lot like a calzone. The crust was light and flaky and the spinach and feta cheese tasted amazing. It was perfect for a book club event because they were couches you could comfortably sit on and chat. The space had a large room in the back for larger events and there is plenty of seating throughout the building. I will come back again.
Ryan F.
Sep 30, 2019
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Enjoyed some local wine and snacks at ENSO Winery on Monday evening. A gorgeous space with a nice selection of wine and the insight to bring in food items from other great local spots.
Quality: Wanted to indulge in some local wine during my trip to Portland so visited the urban ENSO Winery. For their wines they select grapes from nearby Washington and then use the Portland facility to transform them into delicious wine. To get a sense of the wines, I went with the Our Red Wines Tasting Flight, which came with a 2015 Counoise, 2015 Cabernet Franc, 2017 Tempranillo, 2012 Chateauneuf Du Stark, and
Quality: Wanted to indulge in some local wine during my trip to Portland so visited the urban ENSO Winery. For their wines they select grapes from nearby Washington and then use the Portland facility to transform them into delicious wine. To get a sense of the wines, I went with the Our Red Wines Tasting Flight, which came with a 2015 Counoise, 2015 Cabernet Franc, 2017 Tempranillo, 2012 Chateauneuf Du Stark, and
Cindy M.
Jul 27, 2019
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I'm not an avid wine drinker so I'll speak about the setting and my experience overall.
Staff was super friendly. My friend and I showed up right when they opened so we got a lot of attention since it was just the two of us. The host was very informative about what we were drinking and why the flight was arranged in a specific order. She was very quick about getting things set up for us in addition to opening the store at the same time. She mentioned that it does get busy later into the evening so we came at a good time! I love the setting of this location, very intimate, inviting,
Staff was super friendly. My friend and I showed up right when they opened so we got a lot of attention since it was just the two of us. The host was very informative about what we were drinking and why the flight was arranged in a specific order. She was very quick about getting things set up for us in addition to opening the store at the same time. She mentioned that it does get busy later into the evening so we came at a good time! I love the setting of this location, very intimate, inviting,
Martina C.
Jul 08, 2019
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Solid little spot. I really love the decor and the feel inside this spot. The wine was just okay. I was disappointed that they didn't have more of a selection but I found 2 of the wines that I really liked. I just felt like for the prices and location (and hello we are IN the Pinot Noir nation here in the Willamette Valley) we didn't see enough selection or local wines/vineyards on the tastings. The staff was friendly, I was just underwhelmed.
Matt L.
Mar 07, 2019
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The only reason I'm going higher than one star is because of the friendly staff. I will never go back to this spot again for a simple reason--I've never had worse wine in my life.
We did the red flight here. One small point--I've seen this twice recently where wineries bring you out a flight tray rather than pouring by the glass and telling you about the wines. It's an impersonal and boring experience. I guess it scales better, but it sure isn't much fun. No big deal if the wine is good, though.
Instead, it was awful. The first red was so bad that I thought I'd screwed
We did the red flight here. One small point--I've seen this twice recently where wineries bring you out a flight tray rather than pouring by the glass and telling you about the wines. It's an impersonal and boring experience. I guess it scales better, but it sure isn't much fun. No big deal if the wine is good, though.
Instead, it was awful. The first red was so bad that I thought I'd screwed
Lawrence L.
Mar 03, 2019
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Eh...didn't realize they do Washington wines. Why did I travel to Portland to taste WA wine? Life's great mystery. The red wine flight started weird...with a red that smelled like a port and tasted like...I dunno, it wasn't delicious. One of the sausages in the charcuterie tasted like soap too. Anyway, this is not the place to go if you already live in WA visiting the land of delicious Pinot Noir. Sorry.
Jamie C.
Feb 09, 2019
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Tiffany T.
Sep 27, 2018
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My cousin recommended ENSO to me non-stop for months and I finally had the opportunity to check it out the last time I visited Portland.
Firstly, this place is soooo cozy and cute! I love how right upon entering outside, there's plants all over the building, giving off that vineyard-y vibe to the venue. When you're inside, you just feel tranquil, encapsulated by all the vines and wine. I really enjoyed the ambience of the spot - there's some tables throughout the venue and there's even a private space you can rent in the back, which seems more spacious and it's decorated
Firstly, this place is soooo cozy and cute! I love how right upon entering outside, there's plants all over the building, giving off that vineyard-y vibe to the venue. When you're inside, you just feel tranquil, encapsulated by all the vines and wine. I really enjoyed the ambience of the spot - there's some tables throughout the venue and there's even a private space you can rent in the back, which seems more spacious and it's decorated
Abby W.
Jun 02, 2018
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I've worked two blocks from this place for years and never bothered to stop into until the weekend. Why have I been missing out on this for so long?
This is a winery that knows their neighborhood has they have a few beers on tap to make that "one friend" happy a long with some well selected non alcoholic beverages (which are my beverage of choice). Bravo!
When I stopped in it was just to grab a bite to tide me over for a few hours and their boards are well curated. The definition of delectable. 10/10 would recommend. They have the right amount and great mixable flavors too. So
This is a winery that knows their neighborhood has they have a few beers on tap to make that "one friend" happy a long with some well selected non alcoholic beverages (which are my beverage of choice). Bravo!
When I stopped in it was just to grab a bite to tide me over for a few hours and their boards are well curated. The definition of delectable. 10/10 would recommend. They have the right amount and great mixable flavors too. So
Justin C.
Nov 14, 2017
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Nice quaint winery located near downtown. We popped in just after they opened at 4pm and ordered a couple wine flights, the medium bodied red and the full bodied red flight. I also enjoyed a glass of white sparkling. Nice decor with the wine making in the rear.
The wines were delicious and nice heavy pours. For a snack we ordered the full charcuterie board with meats and cheeses. Olivia brought out the board and explained everything well. The bread was so soft and fresh, all of the items meshed well and disappeared quickly.
Great service and a nice couple hours chilling with friends. Thank you
The wines were delicious and nice heavy pours. For a snack we ordered the full charcuterie board with meats and cheeses. Olivia brought out the board and explained everything well. The bread was so soft and fresh, all of the items meshed well and disappeared quickly.
Great service and a nice couple hours chilling with friends. Thank you
Katie B.
Feb 13, 2017
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Awesome, open, but cozy space with great wine, delicious light food options, and good music! I stopped in to try the special Valentine's Day weekend wine flight and pairing menu ($35 for two or $20 for a single pairing) as well as a glass of Cabernet Franc ($10).
The Cab Franc had some spicy flavors to it - it was my favorite of the wines we tasted. The pairings were also fun - two whites and three reds were paired with Olympia Provisions meat salami and "chocolate salami", Flying Fish smoked salmon spread, a delicious sheep cheese with quince paste, and Little T Baker's bread
The Cab Franc had some spicy flavors to it - it was my favorite of the wines we tasted. The pairings were also fun - two whites and three reds were paired with Olympia Provisions meat salami and "chocolate salami", Flying Fish smoked salmon spread, a delicious sheep cheese with quince paste, and Little T Baker's bread
