Noble Rot offers thirty to fifty wines by the glass and typically a half dozen wine flights. Competent servers know their stuff and ably guide patrons through their wine journeys. There's a full bar as well if you prefer a cocktail with…
It may not look like much from the outside—a narrow red space simply decorated with rows of wine bottles—but therein lies its charm. Arguably Portland's most popular wine bar, Noble Rot exemplifies what this city does so well: It's quirky and unpretentious. But the wine here reflects a serious understanding of grapes, and the chef means business. (When Thomas Keller comes to town, he stops in...
Located on the fourth floor of a modern Lower Burnside building, this stylish wine bar has a killer view of the downtown Portland skyline. You can get various wine flights (selections of 2-oz. tastings), and there are plenty of Oregon wines available. The wine bar also serves excellent food. By the way, noble rot is a type of grape fungus that is utilized in the production of sweet dessert wines.
This stylishly designed cinderblock building---named for the beneficial fungus that attacks wine grapes---is always packed with fun-loving foodies and wine aficionados. The secret to Noble Rot's success is that the owners don't take themselves too seriously; they simply revel in the glory of wine and food. Enter through the garage doors that remain wide open on warm summer nights. Wine is the...