Viaggio Wine Merchant is pleased to announce its grand opening in the Westside Yard (210 SW Century Drive) in October.
The new wine shop will feature hand-selected domestic and international wines, a wine club, producer-focused wine tastings, cellar consultation and management, corporate gifting and events. The wine bar will offer guests a unique experience with globally sourced and curated by-the-glass pours, bottle selections and small bites in the elegantly designed space.
Owned by Advanced Sommelier Benjamin Richardson, patrons will benefit from Benjamin’s 20-plus years in the wine industry at esteemed establishments such as The Restaurant at Meadowood, a Michelin 3-Star restaurant in Napa Valley, James Beard Award Winning Frasca Food + Wine in Boulder, Colorado, and most recently as General Manager of Bos Taurus here in Bend.
Born in New Orleans and raised in Georgia, Benjamin has a relaxed and approachable perspective towards wine. Despite his level of experience, he shares his expertise without an ounce of pretension.
‘Viaggio,’ an Italian word translating to ‘Journey’ in English, expresses the journey of the wine-making process and everyone’s personal exploration of wine.
About Viaggio Wine Merchant:
Bend’s newest wine shop and wine bar. An upscale yet approachable gathering place for wine education, inspiration and exploration. We offer a wide selection of Advanced Sommelier hand-picked wines from around the world, including natural and artisanal wines, small-production wines, domestic and globally sourced wines, and high-end collectibles. Located in a beautiful new space in the Westside Yard, we offer wines by the glass, by the bottle, cellar consultation, a wine club and small bites. With an extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff, we look forward to exploring the world of wine with you!
Read more about us here.
