Feast Portland — the annual four-day celebration of Pacific Northwest bounty, ingredients, and nationally recognized chefs — takes places all over the city from September 19–22. The festival has plenty of events for those with their eye on the bottle; below are three booze-infused happenings you'll want to sign up for now, before they sell out. 

The Best Northwest Wine You Aren’t Drinking
2:30–3:30 PM, Friday, September 20; $45
Portland Art Museum (Evans H. Roberts Sculpture Mall)
Learn about other grape varietals that are often overshadowed by Oregon’s Pinot Noirs.

Aged and Infused
4:15–5:15 PM, Friday, September 20; $45
Portland Art Museum (Evans H. Roberts Sculpture Mall)
Get up close and personal (and taste) barrel-aged and infused spirits with top spirit experts.

Beer Breakdown
12:45–1:45 PM, Saturday, September 21; $45
Portland Art Museum (Evans H. Roberts Sculpture Mall)
Discern what makes an IPA an IPA with the help of a panel of experts set up to teach you everything you need to know about tasting and smelling some of Portland’s best brews.

Event Date: 09/20,09/21
Event Time: 2:30-3:30 and 4:15-5:15 PM
Location: Portland Art Museum
Price: $45
Website: www.feastportland.com