A Tantalizing Wine Experience in Downtown Bend

We were very excited to be able to try out this new little wine shop, tucked away in downtown Bend. It has only been open for about 6 weeks (what a time to open!), and Dave has done an incredible job of putting together a diverse portfolio of varietals at reasonable prices.

We made a reservation for one of two outdoor dining tables to do the weekly signature flight. The seating was appropriately distanced, and each table came with its own heater; we hardly used our blankets we brought. This week’s selection was Gamay- a varietal we are personally not very familiar with, so this was an extra treat!

Our tasting experience had us traveling from France to the Willamette valley and between sparkling, carbonic maceration, and a mix of carbonic maceration and whole cluster fermentation. What was most impressive was Dave’s knowledge of each wine he was pouring, and he was more than willing to answer all of our questions and compare tasting notes with us.

If you’re looking for a last-minute gift for that wine lover in your life, definitely take the time to visit Ferm & Fare; I know you’ll be thrilled with your experience! Did we mention all wines are responsibly farmed?