Natural Wines Help Balance Sweet Desserts at Portland's DOC

Fans of natural wine cite plenty of feel-good reasons why they prefer to go raw, from the sustainably grown grapes to the simple, transparent winemaking techniques. But perhaps the biggest reason? Wild, unfiltered, and downright unpredictable, natural wines are just a lot more exciting.

“They’re not what you expect, and that’s what makes them so fun,” says Sarah Egeland, wine...