The Maker’s Table: Soter Vineyards

The Maker’s Table | A Winemaker Dinner Series at the Portland Art Museum.

Art, Wine, and Conversation

Portland Art Museum Venues invites you to The Maker’s Table - an intimate evening series bringing together Oregon winemakers and visual artists for a one-of-a-kind experience of wine, art and conversation.

Held after hours in the Museum’s stunning new Rothko Pavillion, each evening explores the creative process behind both disciplines. Guests are invited not to simply taste and observe, but to engage; discovering how inspiration takes shape, how tension fuels beauty, and how artistry evolves over time.

This season of our Maker’s Table Series will include five unforgettable events - each featuring a different visual artist represented by the Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery paired with an Oregon winery.

Guests may choose two experiences: the Walk-Around Tasting Experience or the Seated Maker's Table Dinner (Tasting + Dinner).

Featured Winery: Soter Vineyards | Winemaker Tony Soter
Founded in 1997 by native Oregonians Tony and Michelle Soter, Soter Vineyards reflects a lifelong commitment to thoughtful farming and expressive winemaking. Following a distinguished career as a consulting winemaker, organic farmer, and founder of Etude in Napa Valley, Tony returned to Oregon to establish a winery rooted in both place and purpose.

Today, the estate is anchored by the 250 acre Mineral Springs Ranch, a CCOF and Demeter certified biodynamic farm in the heart of the Willamette Valley. From vineyard to cellar, the work is guided by organic and biodynamic practices and a light handed approach, allowing the character of the land to speak with clarity.

The result is a collection of wines that balance precision and vitality, shaped by a deep respect for the earth and an enduring belief in its potential.

Explore the full Maker’s Table series and all five events here.

The Maker’s Table Season Lineup

May 21, 2026 | Alexana Winery - Winemaker Tresider Burns + Visual Artist Hazel Schlesinger

June 18, 2026 | Big Table Farm - Winemaker Brian Marcy & Clare Carver + Visual Artist Clare Carver

July 16, 2026 | Antica Terra - Winemaker Maggie Harrison

August 20, 2026 | Cristom Vineyards - Winemaker Daniel Estrin

September 17, 2026 | Soter Vineyards - Winemaker Tony Soter

*Participating Visual Artists to be announced in the coming months, in partnership with Portland Art Museum’s Rental Sales Gallery.

Seating is limited for each event. We encourage early booking.

Proceeds from The Maker’s Table series help the mission of the Portland Art Museum.