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August 16 |
Nehalem Bay Winery
Bluegrass N’ BBQ. This year, it falls on a
Saturday – not on a Wednesday, as in past years. This one-of-a-kind,
down-home festival has featured David Grisman, Laurie Lewis and numerous
other big names, as well as up-and-comers. Bands this year still to be
announced. For more information call 1-888-368-9463. |
Nehalem Bay Winery,
Highway 53, near Wheeler, one mile from the junction of
Highway 101 and 53. Nehalem, OR |
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Ongoing Events
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Wine Regions
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Fridays |
Wine Tasting. A different theme every week.
$5.00 to $20.00 depending on tasting and taster choices.
Fridays, 5:00 - 8:00 PM. Call
360-891-5505 for details. |
Salut! Wine Company
16020 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd.
Suite 105
Vancouver, WA |
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Saturdays |
Wine Tasting.
1:00
- 4:00 PM. Join
us for a complimentary wine tasting featuring different wineries
each week. For more info, call 503-325-6600. |
The Cellar on 10th
1004 Marine
Dr.
Astoria, Oregon |
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North Willamette Valley
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July 11 |
Cana's Feast Winery
Casual Friday Night Dinner.
Unwind for the
weekend. Our Casual Friday Night Dinners are an easy-going
affair with food prepared in our kitchen that's fresh from
the garden. Menu is dependent upon what is local and fresh.
Prices range from $5 for an appetizer to $20 for an entree.
For more information call
503-852-0002. |
Cana's Feast Winery
750 W Lincoln Street
Carlton |
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July 11 |
Dobbes Family Estate Featured Wine Tasting at
Winchester Inn from 3 to 6pm.
For more information
call 503-538-1141. |
Winchester
Inn
35 S 2nd St.
Ashland |
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July 11 |
McMinnville Downtown Association Presents
A Winemakers' Dinner. Sponsored
by McMinnville Downtown Association
In conjunction
with the Downtown Festival at Turkey Rama. Enjoy great
wines and a great meal provided from several local wineries
and restaurants.
Reservations required. For more information call
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McMinnville Grand Ballroom
McMinnville |
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July 23 |
Dobbes Family Estate Presents a
Joe Dobbes Wine Dinner at
Valley
River Inn
on
July 23rd at 6pm. Ticket price
TBD.
For more information
call 503-538-1141. |
Valley River Inn 1000 Valley
River Way
Eugene |
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July 24 |
Dobbes Family Estate Presents
A Reunion
with Joe Dobbes and Dominique Lafon. Two
world-class winemakers are reuniting after 20 years!
Dominique Lafon, the featured Burgundy winemaker for the
2008 International Pinot Noir Celebration, produces wines
that are coveted by enthusiasts worldwide. Joe Dobbes
apprenticed at Domaine des Comtes Lafon in the beginning of
his career and has become a leading Oregon winemaker with
his exquisite portfolio of wines. The seven course dinner
will showcase multiple vintages from each superb winemaker.
All-inclusive cost: $140.00 per person.
Reservations Required. Call 503.538.1141 |
Fenouil Restaurant
900 NW 11th
Ave.
(Pearl District)
Portland |
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August 8 - 10 |
The 25th Annual Bite of Oregon. The Bite is one
of the State of Oregon's largest wine tasting and features
30 wineries from across the state. There will be 25 great
Oregon Restaurants, Iron Chef Oregon Competition and the
Chef's stage (pairing the wine's featured with local Oregon
bounty). Cat Cora, of the Food Network's Iron Chef America,
will be our featured guest for the Iron Chef Oregon
competition.
The event is produced by Special Olympics Oregon with
proceeds benefiting their sports programs for mentally
handicapped persons in Oregon.
For more information visit
www.biteoforegon.com.
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Tom McCall
Waterfront Park
750 SW Front Ave,
Portland |
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September 20 & 21 |
The Oregon Grape
Stomp Championship and Harvest Celebration -
Purple feet!! It's
our 18th Annual Oregon Grape Stomping
competition-have you got what it takes to make it to
the World Competition? Make a reservation for a
stomping time for your team of two: one stomper and
one swabber. Battle it out together: the team who
produces the most juice qualifies for the World
Grape Stomping Championship in Santa, Rosa, CA! Come
celebrate with the WVV family as we begin the 2008
harvest and enjoy fine wines from our Tasting Room.
$5 adult admission includes a free Riedel wine glass
and tasting. Additional $5 per team per heat to
stomp. This is a popular event and we suggest
calling well in advance to make your reservation
time�some spots will be available the day of the
event on a first come first serve basis. To make
reservations call 1-800-344-9463.
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Willamette
Valley Vineyards
8800 Enchanted Way SE
Turner, OR |
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November 7 & 8 |
ˇSalud!
Oregon's Premier Pinot Noir Auction -
This outstanding two-day event is a unique opportunity for
Pinot Noir enthusiasts to taste Oregon’s top wines, meet the
winemakers and preview the 2007 vintage.
Guests can bid on Pinot Noirs created especially for ˇSalud!
when vintners from 42 invited wineries pour pre-release
samples of their special wines at Friday’s exciting Big
Board auction at Domaine Drouhin Oregon.
ˇSalud! provides healthcare outreach services
for seasonal vineyard workers and their families. Since this
mobile workforce rarely qualifies for health insurance
plans, they are unable to receive benefits. To fill this
void, a dedicated group of Oregon vintners and volunteers
associated with Tuality Healthcare Foundation created a
bi-lingual, bi-cultural service calling it ˇSalud!, for the
traditional Spanish toast “to your health.”
Website:
www.saludauction.org
Information email:
info@tuality.org
Phone: 503-681-1850
Cost: $350 for both events |
Friday, Nov 7, 3:00 - 6:30 pm: Domaine Drouhin Oregon, 6750 Breyman
Orchards Road, Dayton, OR
Saturday, Nov 8,
4:00 - 10:00 pm: Governor Hotel, Portland, OR |
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November 15 |
3rd Annual Northwest Food
and Wine Festival - A celebration of wine and food
created for the pleasure of wine lovers and gourmet food
enthusiasts and benefitting Portland's Camp Fire USA.
The
festival kicks off with the
Grand
Wine Tasting event on the
main floor of the Blazers Rose Quarter Complex.
Guests can expect a floor
filled with more than 600 wines and gourmet food tastes
from 50 restaurants. Wines and restaurants are
co-mingled, creating opportunities for experimenting
with pairings. Whether enjoying the raw oysters
and wonderful seafood bar, the chocolate fountains with
fresh strawberries, or the Deep Water Grill, featuring
Aaron Song (Hell's Kitchen) and other locally recognized
chefs, all will appreciate the
epicurean atmosphere. Certified sommeliers and
chefs will be available to answer questions about wines
and their establishments; industry booths of gourmet
food, wine and culinary accoutrements will introduce
their brand or product to attendees;
two music areas adjacent to the floor -
the "Wine Down Bar" and the "Piano Bar" - will offer
live music and a place to relax or enjoy a
cup of coffee. Check out the details of additional
events, such as a silent auction and an optional "Parade
of Ports," and ticket information on the website:
http;//www.nwfoodandwinefestival.com.
Many
wineries will be offering bottle & case discounts, even
free shipping in some cases.
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Memorial Coliseum
Portland, OR |
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Nov 28 - 30 |
Wine Country Thanksgiving.
Festivities include
tasting of new releases and older vintages, barrel tastings,
specialty foods and sales of limited quantity wines. Some
wineries have live music and some charge a tasting fee.
Winemakers and owners will personally greet their guests.
To receive a mailer that includes a list of activities at
each winery and a touring map, contact the Willamette Valley
Wineries Association at 503-646-2985, fax 503-292-0713, or
email us:
info@willamettewines.com. |
Various
Willamette Valley wineries |
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Ongoing Events
in North Willamette
Wine Country
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Every Saturday
from May - July
3pm - 5pm
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Dobbes Family Estate “SATURDAYS IN THE
CELLAR"
Cost is $25 ($20
for Dobbes Family Circle Members) Includes Tasting
A casual, fun atmosphere with open discussions, and
a guest speaker each month!!
- Saturday April 26th • Joe
Dobbes • Why Willamette
Soils/Climate/Varietals/Tasting/Where is the
region headed and what is needed
- Saturday May 31st •
Winemaker/Enologist • White Wine Production
From grape to bottle/Aging/Tasting/Old
Techniques-New Techniques/Bottle Closures
- Saturday June 28th •
Winemaker/Enologist • Red Wine Production
From grape to bottle/Aging/Tasting/Old
Techniques-New Techniques/Why or why not
age-worthy
- Saturday July 26th •
Charles • Why Oregon & not Texas? /Food
Pairing/Blind Tasting & Contest
For more information
call 503-538-1244.
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Dobbes Family Estate
240 SE 5th Street
Dundee |
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Course opens in March |
Disc Golf Anyone?
One of the unique aspects of
Stoller Vineyards is our nine-hole disc golf course. Many
of our guests take advantage of the course, which takes them
on a scenic walk through the property, extending right up to
the vines. Weather permitting, we will re-open the course
in March. Bring a picnic lunch and a couple of friends, and
enjoy a round of disc golf! Scorecards provided for the
hardcore. Info:
503-864-3404
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Stoller Vineyards, 16161 NE McDougall Road
Dayton, OR |
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Ongoing - Tuesday - Saturday |
Antipasti Hour.
5:00 - 6:30 PM. Enjoy specially selected pairings of
appetizers and wines by the glass. Call for more info:
503-434-4471 or
888-456-2511. |
Nick's Italian Cafe,
McMinnville |
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Ongoing - last Wed of month |
"BYOBB" Cellar Dinners -
"Bring-your-own-best-bottle Wine Cellar Dinners" with Bistro
Maison held the last Wednesday of each month.
Make your reservations with your “wine buddies” or meet new
ones at your surprise table. Each guest brings a favorite
bottle of wine to fit a theme and shares it with your table
as you enjoy a grand 5-course dinner.
$57.60/person including service charge and corkage fees.
$450.00/table of 8. Space is limited. Reservations
required:
503-474-1888.
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Bistro Maison
729 E. Third Street
McMinnville
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Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Saturdays at 1pm, and any other time by
special arrangement. |
What’s It Include? A blending kit (3 or 4 red wines in little
beakers), measuring paraphernalia, a bit of background on wine tasting,
instruction on blending wine, and a chance to create your very own
award-winning cuvee, i.e., a bottle or carafe of custom wine you get to
take home.
What’s It Cost? $40 for a 3 wine blending kit and a bottle’s
worth of your finished blend in a bottle or beautiful Italian carafe.
What Do I Learn? How much fun science class could have been!
A little background about grape varieties, how to taste wine, what
structural and flavor components of a wine are important in blending,
why winemakers blend wine, what some labels mean, the answers to any
questions you have. Call 503-226-9797 for reservations |
Urban Wineworks
407 NW 16th
Portland
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Ongoing - first Friday of month |
Bishop Creek Cellars - Newberg Tasting
Room - Come
by every
First Friday of each month when we celebrate our new
artist for that month with wine, complimentary hors
d'oeuvres and music, 5-9:00 p.m. |
Bishop Creek Cellars - Newberg Tasting
Room
700 E First Street,
#200, Newberg, OR |
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Ongoing - first Thursday of month |
First Thursday at Urban Wineworks - Urban Wineworks
celebrates First Thursday in the Pearl District of Portland
with art, music and wine. For information (503) 226-9797 |
Urban Wineworks
407 NW 16th
Portland |
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Columbia Gorge Wine Region
Oregon and Washington
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July 27 |
Private Guided Wine Tour
with Violinist Aaron Meyer in a Luxury SUV Limousine to
Maryhill Winery thru the Scenic Columbia River Gorge.
Join Aaron on a privately guided wine tour in a luxury SUV
Limousine for up to 16 people.
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6 hour privately guided
wine tour in the Columbia River Gorge
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Luxury chauffeured SUV
Limousine (up 14 passengers) provided
AAAA Limousine
- meet at Fred Meyer
Gateway location (NE 102nd and Halsey, Portland) at
11:45 am
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Private concerts with
Aaron along the way
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Complimentary Aaron
Meyer CD for each guest
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Complimentary Aaron
Meyer Wine Glass for each guest
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Guided wine tour with
Aaron Meyer to some of his favorite destinations in the
Gorge
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Light Hors D'oeuvres
and small picnic lunch
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Wine tasting of Aaron's
current favorite wine picks in the Limo along the way
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Visit 3 of Aaron's
favorite destinations for unique wine tastings and
private concerts
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Maryhill Winery
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Little Stonehenge -
Aaron will perfrom a private concert at this stunning
location where a replica of Stonehenge has been created
with stunning views of the Gorge
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Horsetail Falls - stop
for a short hike and private picnic/concert/wine tasting
at Horsetail falls
For more information or
to reserve your tickets contact Shannon at 360.271.1481
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Depart
from Fred Meyer Gateway @ 11:45 am (NE
102nd and Halsey, Portland) |
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Ongoing Events
in the Columbia Gorge
Wine Region
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First Friday of every month |
First
Fridays. Hood River’s
First Fridays are a co-operative effort between downtown merchants
and local artists for the benefit of everyone. Artists will
be on hand to create, display and sell their artwork, and
musicians will be playing at a variety of locations throughout
the area. Artists of all ages and media’s are hosted
by various downtown businesses.
Downtown
Hood
River.
541-387-6738.
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Hood
River, OR |
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Susan R. O'Hara. All rights reserved.
(Last updated:
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