Some Community Activities…

Posted on March 28, 2010

We love making wine, but it’s important to keep active in the community. We’re incredibly proud to be able to support some truly heartwarming, worthy causes.

Healthy Starts. Happy Hearts. Wine Tasting Benefit

Posted on January 25, 2010

The fifth annual “Healthy Starts. Happy Hearts.” wine tasting is Thursday, February 25, from 6-9 pm at Rozi’s Wine House (14900 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood).

Proceeds benefit Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Diseases.

Enjoy heart-healthy gourmet dishes prepared by Bar Symon Executive Chef Matt Harlan, as well as a silent auction and raffle. Food will be paired with red wine samplings from award-winning Argyle Winery in Oregon and presented by owner/winemaker Rollin Soles.

Admission is $25 per person, which includes all wines sampled and gourmet menu pairings. No reservations required.

Willamette Valley Wineries Association – Press Release

Posted on September 17, 2009

Willamette Valley Wineries Association Uncorks Thanksgiving Cheer for the 27th Year
Willamette Valley’s Borders Extend just South of Portland to as far South as Eugene

Portland, Ore. (September 14, 2009) Thanksgiving elicits thankful thoughts, good cheer, visits from distant relatives, and in Oregon, the acclaimed Wine Country Thanksgiving in the Willamette Valley. The 27th Anniversary of Wine Country Thanksgiving kicks off November 27th, 28th and 29th from 11am to 5pm for most wineries.

This annual event held the weekend after Thanksgiving brings families together to experience Oregon wine country and to taste Oregon’s acclaimed wine; from Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris to its lesser known varietals like Pinot Blanc, Riesling, and Gewürztraminer. Visitors to this event will be able to see first-hand many of the Willamette Valley’s small, family-owned wineries. Some are only open to the public during Thanksgiving and Memorial Day weekends. Larger estate wineries are also popular choices for guests as they offer various amenities and activities for groups. These special weekends allow guests to meet the winemaker, sample new and special releases, and enjoy the festivities of the individual wineries.

“Visiting the wineries of the Willamette Valley during Thanksgiving is a great way for new wine drinkers to explore the area and learn about wine,” said Willamette Valley Wineries Association Executive Director, Sue Horstmann. “Visitors can taste a wide variety of wines and not feel obligated to buy something. It’s an opportunity to learn about one of Oregon’s most prized bounties in an intimate, approachable setting.”

Willamette Valley wineries can be discovered just south of Portland to as far south as Eugene. “Many people overlook the vast borders and opportunities of the Willamette Valley, continued Horstmann. “Visitors can use the Wheatland Ferry located just north of the Yamhill–Polk county border shuttling passengers across the Willamette River into the Eola Hills region. They can follow Highway 26 discovering some of Forest Grove’s treasures or meander down Highway 47 through Carlton and head west to Highway 18 en route to the coast. There are many gateways to wine country.”

For a complete listing of wineries open during Thanksgiving weekend, along with details about special events and individual tasting fees, visit www.willamettewines.com to request a touring map and guide.

About Willamette Valley Wineries Association
The WVWA is a non-profit industry association dedicated to achieving recognition for Oregon’s acclaimed Willamette Valley as a premier Pinot Noir producing region. Currently, the WVWA has 181 members representing wineries and tasting rooms throughout the Willamette Valley region – from Portland to Eugene. Memorial Weekend in Wine Country and Wine Country Thanksgiving are the two oldest wine touring events in Oregon. The WVWA also publishes an annual guide to wineries with a touring map. For more information or to request a wine touring map, please visit www.willamettewines.com or call 503-646-2985.

Food & Wine Pairing, Labor Day

Posted on September 8, 2009

We had a great turnout for our Labor Day celebration. Thanks to everyone who stopped by for wine tasting and enjoying the deeeelicious foods provided by Underground Cafe. Here you can see a sample of the gourmet goodies – seared scallops with goat cheese & hazelnut salad, beef tenderloin sous vide, pork tenderloin with soft polenta, and delicious halibut tacos, paired with Argyle’s Brut, Reserve Pinot Noir, Nuthouse Chardonnay and Black Brut.

(Note from your humble photographer – the pork tenderloin with polenta was amazing, paired brilliantly with Nuthouse Chardonnay.)
 

3rd Annual Dundee Hills Wine Experience

Posted on August 5, 2009

It’s just about time for the 3rd Annual Dundee Hills Wine Experience!

From dundeehills.org:
This year’s event will be held at the Lawrence Gallery in Portland’s Pearl District.
* We bring you the best in Oregon wines with over 20 benchmark Dundee Hills wineries at one tasting!
* Experience exceptional Pinot noirs, spectacular Chardonnays and other standouts from this world class wine growing region.
* Meet the people behind the wines, enjoy great hors d’oeuvres, music and much more.
* Take home Riedel’s Oregon Pinot Noir glass and bid on unique wine country excursions and collectible, sought-after wines to benefit ¡Salud! healthcare services for seasonal vineyard workers.

Friday, August 28, 2009
6pm – 10pm (doors close at 9pm)
Tickets: $50 (online) $65 (at the door)
Includes Riedel Oregon Pinot Noir Glass

The Lawrence Gallery
903 NW Davis Street
Portland, Oregon

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