Dogwood brings wine and flower power to Northeast Portland
Updated Feb 07, 2021;
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By Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/OregonLive
Northeast Portland should ready itself for endless days of wine and roses. A new wine and flower shop named Dogwood is set to bloom in the Alberta Arts District.
Dogwood is located adjacent to the Alberta Rose Theatre at 4932 N.E. 30th Avenue. For the past several years, the storefront was home to Bristlecone, a vintage clothing store.
Dogwood is the dream of recent San Francisco ex-pats Brant Ozanich and Gabriella “Gabby” Terracciano. They plan to open Dogwood’s doors in April, the same month they are getting married.
The Willamette Valley is renowned for producing world-class pinot noir and chardonnay, and the term âOregon wineâ has become synonymous with pinot. But Portlandâs beloved wine region also grows elegant pinot gris, Riesling, and Syrah, among others. Because Oregon has such a diverse array of microclimates, an astounding number of varietals can be grown throughout the state. Since weâre celebrating the season a little differently this year, letâs drink differently, too, and expand our horizons while supporting our local vintners. Â
Sparkling
Pinot noir and chardonnay are the main grapes used in Champagne, and the Willamette Valley produces wonderful sparkling wines made using the Champagne method, which involves a second fermentation in the bottle, creating carbonation. Argyle Winery is known as a sparkling house and has been making its balanced and elegant Vintage Brut using this method since 1987âa reliable, delectable sparkling to serve