Jim Child

Review of MJ's Wine Bar

MJ's is a terrific experience. On my first visit w...

MJ's is a terrific experience. On my first visit we really tested their hospitality -- we were a group of 9 celebrating 60-something's, it was late (most of Portland was shut down) and none of us had any idea what wine we needed. Proprietor Mike sat down with us and helped sort out what vino would spark up the finish to our night of wonder. Mike was incredibly knowledge but what was the most helpful was his extensive vocabulary of "taste descriptors" as he explained our choices we actually felt like we were making educated choices: some of us decided we wanted "in your face fruity with raisin overtones" and others "tart. orangey, but not cranberry" ;-) most wines could be tasted before committing to a full bottle purchase. We've already put Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2014 at MJ's on our calendar!