Cherry Blossom Season in Full Bloom
Each spring, Portland and the Willamette Valley come alive in soft shades of pink. Cherry blossoms line the waterfront, vineyard landscapes begin to bloom, and a new wine season quietly arrives. It’s…
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April Events
As the Willamette Valley fully awakens this April, the days grow longer and warmer, and the vineyards burst with new life. This month’s events celebrate the energy of early spring, from outdoor…
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Celebrating Women in Wine
From the earliest plantings in the 1960s and 1970s, women were an integral part of building Oregon's wine industry. They planted vines, managed harvest logistics, worked in cellars, ran tasting rooms…
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More Than a Cute Face
The Role of Sheep in Regenerative Farming Regenerative farming initiatives are taking the valley by storm, and for good reason. While it may look picturesque to see a small flock grazing between vine…
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Burgundy by River
Set sail April 15-22, 2027 through the heart of Burgundy alongside celebrated Willamette Valley wine hosts Gina Hennen of Adelsheim Vineyard, Shirley Brooks of Elk Cove Vineyards, and Guillaume Large…
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March Events
As we spring forward and the days begin stretching a little longer, March in the Willamette Valley feels like a true turning point. The light lingers into the evening, vineyard rows start to wake up…
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Pinot in the City: Bringing the Wine to You
Long before the doors open and the first cork is pulled, Pinot in the City begins in the vineyard. It begins in the cool mornings of the Willamette Valley — fog lifting off rows of Pinot noir…
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New James Suckling Tasting Report
A new special report from James Suckling's Courtney Humiston highlights the remarkable momentum behind Willamette Valley Chardonnay and Chardonnay-based sparkling wines, following a large-scale…
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An Easy First Visit to the Willamette Valley
Closer than you think. Easier than you expect. For first-time visitors, this part of Oregon wine country often comes as a surprise - in the best way. It’s approachable, easy to navigate, and designed…
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Wine, Hoops & Oregon Pride
Willamette Valley Wine Night with the Portland Trail Blazers On Sunday, March 8, the energy of Oregon wine country meets the roar of the crowd at the Moda Center as the Willamette Valley Wineries…
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