Cellar Season
We're just getting warmed up.
#WVCELLARSEASON
Take a breath. Feel the stillness. Our vines, having released their brilliant leaves, are sleeping peacefully. Our young wines, just harvested, are beginning their slow transformation in barrel. The promise of the vintage is now safely in the hands of our winemakers. Welcome to Willamette Valley wine country's coziest time of year.
The glow of heaters and crackling fireplaces from winery porches in the misty air beckons us to embrace the joys of this special season: the hushed thrill of that first taste of the year's newest wine releases. The comfort of seasonal food and wine pairings, enjoyed with a stunning backdrop of fir trees and rising fog. The chance to share this moment with the talented makers who can finally catch their breath, too, and embrace a moment of calm.
Join us for the Cellar Season, January 1–March 31.
CELLAR SEASON EVENTS
JANUARY 3 - MARCH 31
This is the time to gather indoors, visit your favorite tasting rooms, experience a cellar tour or barrel tasting, and enjoy the slowed pace of post-holiday wine country. More happenings are added to our calendar January through March, so be sure to check-in often for something new each week. Browse Cellar Season events.
FIND YOUR FIREPLACE
During Cellar Season, we welcome cool air and gentle rains, and the glow of heaters and crackling fires glimmering through the fog. Whether it's on a spectacular covered porch or in an intimate tasting room, there's something about a special glass of wine fireside that epitomizes comfort. Find your fireplace at these wineries.
CELLAR SEASON RECIPES
There's nothing better than aromas of simmering stock pots and tempting treats from the oven on a drizzly Oregon day. Our wineries have offered up some of their seasonal favorite recipes, paired with sumptuous Willamette Valley wines, for that long, lazy weekend meant for conjuring comfort in the kitchen.
EXPAND YOUR CELLAR
The Willamette Valley hosts an annual auction for the wine trade that features some of our most unique and collectible wines. In some cases, the wines are available for purchase from the wine sellers who acquired them at auction. Find these rare wines at a retailer near you and share with a friend or add to your cellar. Each bottle is hand-numbered and signed. FIND YOUR LOCAL RETAILER.