A low-key, really great local spot! They have rhubarb wine that is brewed on site. My partner and I really enjoyed our flight of wine to try a wide variety. FYI: there's a good amount of parking and seating inside (though not really ideal for a group larger than 3. read more

**This is just a temporary update!*** I just wanted to send a little digital love to Eighteen Twenty Wines during the current state of the world. They partnered up with Mill Cove Baking and The Cheese Shop of Portland to put together these little wine, cheese, and cracker pairing care packages. I got one this weekend: the Piquenique (their strawberry rhubarb wine -- probably one of my favorite drinks in the state of Maine; it legit tastes like pie!) with goat cheese and salt crackers. I placed my order online obscenely late at night, and it was delivered directly to my door the next afternoon. I mean, that's pretty fantastic. It was a completely seamless transaction from the moment I clicked on their website to the brown bag on my porch! Thank you for being so innovative and adaptive during these times! I never thought we'd live in a day and age where Maine was fine with business owners coming to your house to drop off alcohol, but here we are and I'm all about it! read more

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I love rhubarb and I love wine, so this place combines them both! It was a winery made specifically people like me. I will say that I enjoyed them all, but Victoria had the best rhubarb flavor and I ended up with a bottle to go. Being around 100° outside on this particular day, the non-air conditioned winery was less than inviting. I felt as if I had to shotgun my wines so that I could get back to the safety of my car's AC. I would probably come back, but mostly because they at located next to the Blue Lobster Urban Winery (a must try). read more

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Amanda is a genius vintner! Her rhubarb wines drink like the finest Pinot Grigio with delicate, balanced notes and pristine authentic flavors. Tom is a darling to work with--he is uber helpful! Email ahead for an appointment read more

I am giving the 4 stars on the winery itself, the friendly wine pourer and the good conversation with her!! I was personally not a fan of the wines, but that is likely because I am not a fan of rhubarb ANYTHING. LOL. We stopped here because my husband IS a fan of rhubarb (he grew up in Missouri and had lots of rhubarb pies growing up) and it was right next door to the Blue Lobster Urban Winery (totally awesome). It was VERY hot inside here compared to the other wineries. They definitely need to consider AC or something because you don't want to stick around too long! My husband ended up buying a bottle of Victoria from here, so obviously he enjoyed it! Definitely check it out if you are a rhubarb fan! read more

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After an attempt for beers and tacos togo from neighboring Lone Pine, we were looking for something other than beer to take back to our AirB&B that we could enjoy with our BLVL pizza and celebrate our engagement from earlier in the afternoon. Eighteen Twenty Wine was the perfect place and Wow, what a wonderful place to have stumbled upon. It was their eye catching bottle labels that drew us in! We had the most wonderful window service by Alex who guided us down the Rhubarb wine path to selecting Victoria as our best option to pair with our BLVL Za. He was so correct, it paired ever so perfectly. Light, crisp, a nice bite to it, balanced with a smooth clean finish. The next day we could not stop thinking about our Rhubarb wine and we wished we had snagged a few bottles to take with us back to PA. Fast forward a month later and a good friend of our was up in Maine for a fishing trip. They were still offering local delivery so I had this brilliant idea to get some wine delivered to where my friend was staying and he would drive it back to us here in PA. I reached out to Eighteen Twenty and had the absolute pleasure of communicating with Amanda. Amanda was EVER SO accommodating when it came to helping me make this order happen. My friends location was a little out of their delivery zone but she made a business trip out of it and personally delivered it to the hotel my friend was staying at. We adored the wine from first sight of bottle art and then became immediate fans due to Alex's service and how Victoria paired so wonderfully with our pizza. But it was truly Amanda's above and beyond service that made me truly fall for this unique small local company and all they have to offer. We cracked open our bottle of Bloom while my Mom was visiting this month over a dinner out of Italian food and we were all so blown away with this bottle as well. We will certainly visit and stock up again on future Maine visits and Victoria will always hold an extra special place in our hearts as we toasted our engagement with it. Thank you Amanda and Alex for all that you do to create this unique and memorable product. We are fans for life. read more

Rhubarb!!! Eighteen Twenty was hard to find. My fellow wine taster and I thought it was in the back of the building when in fact it's right next to Blue Lobster in the front; easy to miss so look out for the little window featuring the wine bottles. It's a tiny storefront with big wine. The strawberry rhubarb (piquenique) was my favorite, unfortunately they were out of bottles so I didn't end up leaving with any. I highly recommend the flight to try all the unique flavors available during the season. They had bags and tubs of rhubarb when I visited in June. Quite a sight! read more

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Fannntastic wines! I'm not a big wine drinker and typically think most wines are too sweet. I was super pumped when the bartender told me rhubarb wine is actually not as sweet as grape wine and the ciders were pretty dry too. Knowing that, I opted for the flight and tried everything! As a DIPA drinker, I couldn't believe how delicious and drinkable the wines were for being 11% and 13% abv! One was a mixed fermentation and the other was barrel aged. The barrel aged was my favorite. The staff was awesome-- if you have a hard time finding the winery, it's right next to Lone Pine and below Goodfire Brewing. read more

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Awesome place! I absolutely loved how they commit fully to rhubarb wines and develop them so well. We dropped by on a Saturday afternoon, had a wonderful tasting, got lots of knowledgeable feedback and left happily with a couple of bottles to enjoy later. This was such an excellent surprise for us! read more

After trying out some places around the area, two friends and I noticed Eighteen Twenty Wines, which we had never seen or heard of before. Looking for a new experience, we decided to give it a try and see what they had to offer. Walking into Eighteen Twenty Wines, it's instantly noted the they have an expansive venue. Most of it is taken up by material to make their beverages, but they have maintained it in a way that is unique with their bar being large with some bar stools. Not quite sure what exactly they had to offer, the bartender was quick to give us information about what they do. It turns out that they make rhubarb wine and they had a variety of ciders. Excited to try everything, I decided to get a flight of their options. The rhubarb wine was surprisingly good, however, I was more fond of the ciders. I particularly enjoyed the dry cider (I forget the name...) that they had to offer. After sampling their offerings, I ended up deciding to get a full pour of the dry cider because it was that good! I will definitely be back, and I am excited to show more friends this unique spot! It surely adds a new flair into the drink scene of Portland. read more

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Super cute small indoor/outdoor wine room. Recommend doing the flight to sample all of their rhubarb wines. They are a refreshing detour from regular grape based wines and perfect summer sipping wine. Took a bottle home to enjoy. Walkable from downtown and the Old Port. So glad we make the journey to this adorable place! read more

I haven't spent too much time in the Anderson Street area of the city, except for when I pick up my booch, but a couple friends and I decided to check this place out Labor Day weekend while we were down in that area. I'm so excited I came across this lovely off the beaten path gem! Eighteen Twenty Wines is located directly next door to Blue Lobster Company. You wouldn't tell looking at it from the outside, but it's actually quite big once you get inside. The majority of the space is used for brewing/fermenting, but it looks like your typical brewery inside. My friends and I, having never been there, struck up a conversation with the bartender who gave us a lesson on what makes them stand out from other wineries/breweries in town and then suggested we try the flight so we could try a bunch of different flavors. They make rhubarb based wines and ciders. I had never heard of such a thing, and I love wine and ciders, so naturally I was intrigued. The wines are light and tasty, but a bit too sweet for my taste. The ciders on the other hand were crisp and tart, and I loved every minute of it. I ended up getting a full pour of the kW cider, which was the drier of the two. I think the only real drawback I see right now is the seating/inside decor. It's fairly bland (other than the really cute bathroom that has a nice message on the mirror) with relatively little seating. I understand they've only been open for less than a year and are still feeling things out, but a few small tables or couches or something in here would probably invite people to stay longer/invite friends. Just a suggestion! Otherwise, I love what Eighteen Twenty Wines is doing, and will definitely be back! read more

Great Road trip pit stop. Customer Service and Rhubarb Wine and ciders. I preferred the Rhubarb wine best. They are able to ship to you as well. read more

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Definitely enjoyed tasting these wines, a small unsuspecting place that is super personable and friendly and has a wonderful selection of wines, I loved every single one!! I also loved hearing about the work that went behind producing every batch read more

Tired of the crowds and parking, now metered, at Thompson point? This is the new best area for a drink or three, and not all alcoholic. Urban Farm Fermentory, Goodfire, Lone Pine, Blue Lobster, Tandem, CBD and now this recent addition, a small welcome variation on a theme with rhubarb based wines and interesting ciders including my favorite a whiskey barrel aged Maine apple cider. The staff was very pleasant accommodating my last minute request to purchase before closing. Then we went next door to Lone Pine for a perfect summer evening flight. This is not an area of the city most people would have felt comfortable walking at night in the past but that has changed dramatically. However, for people using Google Maps for walking from Washington I recommend sticking to Fox Street to get to Anderson. The neighborhood reminded us of a Worcester-South Philly kind of atmosphere. read more

I had a great experience at Eighteen Twenty Wines! I came in on a slow day and was able to really talk to the employees about the rhubarb wine and cider. It was really interesting hearing the story behind their name and the differences between the wines. I am a wine lover and I was surprised their wine has NO grapes! Just rhubarb! It tasted amazing and I especially liked the Victoria. If you're planning a trip to Anderson street for some drinking, definitely stop by here! read more

The Dottie Mae was the highlight of my gastro gogo experience. I think the people working the counter might have been a little more into chatting with customers had it not been so crazy that particular day. I loved how bright and inviting their space is. I had no clue what to expect when ordering a rhubarb wine, but it did not disappoint! It's sweet without being too over bearing and it doesn't leave a lingering feel in your mouth like some other wines. It was being kept in the fridge, but the glass I got was warm so I asked for a few ice cubes and it was perfect. My boyfriend had a cider that he thought was just okay. I couldn't try it due to an allergy. I think the rhubarb wine is worth seeking out and would make a great gift for people who enjoy wine, it's very unique! read more

This place was awesome! I stumbled upon it while going to the other breweries in the building. This was the second winery in the building that I went to and I found it to be far better. This place is mostly a one woman show who makes wine exclusively out of local rhubarb. If you don't like rhubarb, don't shy away. Not all the wines taste like rhubarb, some very closely mimic white wines. We did a flight, all wines were amazing but I settled on the one with a strong rhubarb flavor (I happen to love the flavor). Prices were incredibly reasonable for the quality and the owner provided awesome service. Next time in Maine I will definitely be up for another bottle! read more

Calling all fans of pink drinks! I loved these delicious and different (but not too different!) rhubarb wines. They had a subtle sweet-tart rhubarb flavor. Nestled among a handful of other breweries, eighteen twenty also was an ideal stop for me as a non-beer drinker. They made a great seasonal spritzer too. Bar space was lovely industrial chic, to be super cliche about it. Highly recommend this spot. I bet the many bachelorette parties coming through Portland would love it too. read more