October Event Round Up
October brings a different energy to the Willamette Valley. Harvest is in full swing, with vineyards buzzing as grapes make their way from vine to winery and the region settles into one of its most…
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October brings a different energy to the Willamette Valley. Harvest is in full swing, with vineyards buzzing as grapes make their way from vine to winery and the region settles into one of its most…
Read MoreWhat To Expect When Visiting During Harvest Harvest is a rolling, weeks-long push that moves block by block, vineyard by vineyard, as grapes hit their ideal ripeness. Depending on the vintage, it…
Read MoreSeptember in the Willamette Valley is a season of transition. The days are still warm and inviting, but there’s a noticeable excitement in the air as grape harvest gets underway across the region. For…
Read MorePinot noir is a notoriously finicky grape: it's thin-skinned, early-budding, and picky about where it will actually thrive. Which is exactly why it found a home here. Our cool nights, long ripening…
Read MoreAugust in the Willamette Valley wine country brings warm, golden days and the first stirrings of harvest season, making it one of the best times to visit Oregon wine country. From live music and…
Read MoreJuly in the Willamette Valley is summer at its peak, with long, sunny days made for wine country adventures. From live music and vineyard picnics to outdoor tastings, seasonal dinners, and festive…
Read MoreThis summer, the Willamette Valley Wineries Association is bringing wine country to the heart of Portland through a new partnership with the Pearl District Culinary Farmers Market. Held every…
Read MoreJune in the Willamette Valley is all about sunshine, fresh air, and making the most of the first month of summer. From outdoor tastings and live music to vineyard experiences, seasonal releases, and…
Read MoreOregon Pinot noir has earned its first-ever perfect 100-point score from James Suckling , one of the world’s most influential wine publications, awarded to Rose & Arrow Estate’s 2023 Touchstone Pinot…
Read MoreWhen people think of the Willamette Valley, Pinot noir often comes to mind first. But increasingly, wine lovers, sommeliers, and critics around the world are turning their attention to another…
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Portland, OR 97298