November Event Round Up
Fog settles over the hills, the vineyards turn gold, and tasting rooms light the fire. November is one of the most inviting times to visit the Willamette Valley, and this month's calendar is full of…
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Category: Harvest
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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Planning Your First Harvest Visit
What 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…
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September Event Round Up
September 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…
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Why We Hand Pick
Willamette Valley Pinot noir is almost always harvested by hand. Why? Each year when harvest approaches, from the slopes of Parrett Mountain to the foothills of Junction City, winegrowers are tackling…
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The Night Shift
Night harvest in the Willamette Valley For some, it’s beyond their control. Logistical mixups or over-demand can lead to awkward fruit picking times, sometimes well after the sun has set. The tractor…
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What's Vintage Variation?
What’s Vintage Variation, and Why Does It Matter? Do you remember what the weather was like the year you graduated from high school? Perhaps not, but you probably remember the number-one hit song, the…
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Hispanic Heritage Month
The Chehalem Cultural Center, downtown Newberg’s public art gallery and center for the arts, community, education, heritage, and inclusion, is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)…
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