Olympia Provisions
Charcuterie Temple With a Serious Wine Brain
Southeast Portland · Portland · Charcuterie/American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 14, 2026
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First Impression
You walk in for the saucisson and stay for the wine list — which is exactly what Olympia Provisions is counting on. The list is tighter than you might expect from a place this well-known, but every bottle feels deliberate, like someone actually thought about what drinks well next to fat and salt. That someone is Jessica Hereth, a genuine wine mind who has shaped this program with a clear Pacific Northwest point of view.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard into Oregon, Washington, and the Columbia River Gorge — which makes sense, because regional wines and regional charcuterie is a philosophy, not a gimmick. Don't come expecting a tour of Burgundy or Barolo; this list is proudly local and built for the food. The range sits somewhere between 60 and 100 bottles, which gives you enough to explore without feeling overwhelmed. Skin-contact wines, lighter reds, and aromatic whites dominate — all smart calls when you're eating through a charcuterie board.
By the Glass
Ten to sixteen pours by the glass is a solid program for a charcuterie-focused spot, and the selections rotate with the same thoughtfulness as the bottle list. You're not stuck choosing between a generic Pinot Gris and a grocery-store Cab — there's actual intention here. For a meat-forward meal, the glass options give you enough range to match different boards without committing to a full bottle.
Stick Figurine Wine (Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay, Riesling skin-contact blend) — $20
A skin-contact blend of GewĂĽrztraminer, Chardonnay, and Riesling at twenty bucks is practically a dare. The texture and aromatic lift from the orange wine treatment make it one of the most food-friendly bottles on the table, especially alongside cured meats where you need something with enough presence to cut through the fat.
Stick Figurine Wine (skin-contact blend)
Most people at Olympia Provisions order red without thinking — they see charcuterie and reach for something darker. But this skin-contact white-turned-orange is the move. The tannin structure from the skin contact does what a light red would, while the Gewürztraminer adds an aromatic edge that makes the whole board taste more interesting.
Any generic by-the-glass red poured without staff guidance
Without specifics on the full by-the-glass red lineup, ordering blind on the red side risks landing something forgettable. Ask the staff before you commit — they know this list and they'll steer you right. The program is strong enough that you shouldn't have to guess.
Stick Figurine Wine (skin-contact blend) + House charcuterie board with saucisson sec and mortadella
The skin-contact structure gives you enough grip to handle the salty, fatty cured meats, while the GewĂĽrztraminer backbone cuts through the richness of the mortadella without overwhelming the more delicate saucisson sec. It's the rare wine that makes the whole board taste better from first slice to last.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Olympia Provisions is a Wild Card in the best possible way — a meat shop with a wine director who actually knows what she's doing, a tight Pacific Northwest list that punches above its size, and prices that won't make you regret ordering a second bottle. Come for the charcuterie, but don't sleep on the wine.
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