Enso Winery – Japanese
This urban sanctuary invites guests to linger over curated flights, where the soft glow of the tasting room illuminates a diverse tapestry of global and house-made vintages. The air hums with conversation as glasses swirl with everything from the honeyed brightness of Chenin Blanc and avant-garde Spanish orange wines to the playful, ruby-tinted bubbles of sparkling Lambrusco rosé. It is a sophisticated yet soulful destination that bridges the gap between Old World tradition and modern innovation, offering a sensory journey through the vine in every meticulously crafted sip.
1416 Southeast Stark Street, Portland 97214 https://ensowinery.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, gluten-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, low-fodmap, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, slow-carb, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding food quality and exceptional freshness, Enso leaves guests impressed with a menu where every dish feels thoughtfully prepared. Diners rave about the attentive service and the welcoming feel of the space, noting that the warm hospitality makes it a standout choice in the area. Reviewers highlight the consistent excellence of the fresh ingredients, praising the overall experience as one that invites repeat visits.
Menu
- ENSO Chenin Blanc - $14
- New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc - $14
- California Chardonnay - $14
- Left Coast White Pinot Noir - $16
- ENSO “Après le Mistral” Rosé - $14
- French Sparkling Rosé - $15
- Sparkling Lambrusco Rosé - $15
- Spanish Orange Wine - $17
- ENSO “Le Fleuve” - $14: Cabernet Franc / Malbec / Merlot Blend
- ENSO “L’American” - $14: Zinfandel / Petite Sirah Blend
- Cotes du Rhone - $14: French Blend
- Sparkling Lambrusco - $15
- ENSO “Chateauneuf du Stark” - $16: Rhone-style Blend
- ENSO Cabernet Sauvignon - $17
- ENSO Zinfandel - $17: Available chilled or room temp
- ENSO Mourvèdre - $17
- ENSO “The Prince” Pinot Noir - $17
- Vincent Pinot Noir - $16
- Sweet Petite Dessert Wine - $14: Mildly-sweet desert wine of Petite Sarah
- White + Pink Wines Flight - $25: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, California Chardonnay, Left Coast White Pinot Noir, Spanish Orange Wine and French Sparkling Rosé
- ENSO Red Wines Flight - $25: ENSO “The Prince”, ENSO “Chateauneuf du Stark”, ENSO “Le Fleuve”, ENSO Cabernet Sauvignon and ENSO Zinfandel
- Greatest Hits Flight - $25: ENSO Chenin Blanc, ENSO “Après le Mistral” Rosé, ENSO “Le Fleuve”, ENSO Cabernet Sauvignon and ENSO Zinfandel
- Wines Around The World Flight - $25: California Chardonnay, Left Coast White Pinot Noir, Vincent Pinot Noir, Cotes du Rhone Red Blend, Sparkling Lambrusco
- Spring Wine Flight - $25: ENSO Chenin Blanc, ENSO “Après le Mistral” Rosé, French Sparkling Rosé, Sparkling Lambrusco Rosé, Sparkling Lambrusco (Red)
- Non-Alcoholic Flight - $25: Soft Bloom, Golden Hour, Bright Calm, Wild Muse, Ghia Strawberry
- Portland Sangria - $7: Blueberry Basil or Raspberry Loganberry Cardamom
- Draft Beer and Cider - $7: Barley Brown’s IPA, Pale Ale, Grand Fir Pilsner, or Swift Dry Cider
- Bitburger Non-Alcoholic Beer - $7
- Still/Spark Botanical Mood Spritz - $7: Soft Bloom, Golden Hour, Bright Calm, or Wild Muse
- Ghia Non-Alcoholic Cocktail - $7: Strawberry, Chili + Sumac, or Ginger
- Non-Alcoholic Wine - $10: Riesling or Rosé
- Topo Chico - $3
- Mexican Coca-Cola - $3
- Fanta Orange - $3
- Cheese + Charcuterie + Bread Board - $29: 3 world Cheeses, 3 Olympia Provisions salami, Italian Salami + Prosciutto, Fig Jam, Stone-ground Mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fish in a Tin Box - $17: Spanish sardines served with cornichons and bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Smoked Salmon Spread + Bread - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spinach + Artichoke Dip + Bread - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pizzalette - $13: Rustic Pizza-Tart. Options: Ham/Onion/Gruyere, Brie/Tomato, or Mushroom/Emmental/Parmesan Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Little T Baker Bread Board - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Marcona Almonds - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Italian Olive Mix - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Ranger Chocolate Rosé-infused Bon-Bon - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Private Tasting with Snacks - $40: 5 wines, tour, salami, cheese, bread, olives, and Marcona almonds Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean
- Food and Wine Pairing with the Winemaker - $80: Winemaker-hosted pairing, barrel tastings, and library wines