North Willamette Harvest Trail and Grand Tasting
Spend the day with the North Willamette Vintners as we prepare for harvest! At this extraordinary event you will get a glimpse into all that goes into making your favorite wines in October 2012.
Enjoy a guided bus tour to three NWV wineries for complimentary tastings, nibbles and harvest preparation activities at each. Walk the the vineyard, visit the crush pad and tour the winery to discover each step of the wine making process with the professionals. Learn more about the region from your experienced tour guide on the bus and enjoy lunch along the way, all included in your ticket. The day will conclude with a Grand Tasting event including tastings, appetizers, a NWV wine glass and specials on wine from all NWV wineries!
Can’t join us for the full-day? No problem, a limited number of Grand Tasting only tickets are available.
More information to come! Ticket go on sale Valentines weekend.
North Willamette Wine Trail Weekend
March 31 & APRIL 1, 2012!
Spend a weekend exploring wine country! Journey to 24 neighboring wineries located just minutes from Portland and experience a weekend full of wine, culinary samples, education and fun! From experienced wine lovers to novice wine tasters, the North Willamette Wine Trail has something for everyone.
Guests are treated to complimentary wine tastings, pairings, entertainment and activities at EACH participating winery. Taste a new release, reserve label or a barrel tastings while enjoying specially paired samples. Then, participate in a variety of activities at each location. In addition, Wine Trail guests receive a variety of discounts and offers from restaurants, hotels and other wine tour partners.
After reserving a ticket for the weekend, guests are treated to the following benefits at EACH participating winery:
• Complementary tastings! New releases, reserve labels, barrel tastings and much more
•Pairings! Paired samples from a variety of culinary collections carefully selected to enhance each wine.
• Activities! Tours, one-of-a-kind demonstrations and hands-on activities
Please join our mailing list to receive updates on the 2012 weekend.
Wines, Vines and Valentines
February 11 - February 12, 2012
Celebrate with the ones you love in the North Willamette Valley. Here are some fun ways to spend the weekend or visit our member page for a full listing of tasting room hours.
Apolloni Vineyards- 11am -5pm, $5 Be the first to try uber-cool, artisan chocolates from Batch PDX. Chef/owner Jeremy Karp will be on hand to sample and sell his confections and tell you about how they are made. Paired up with great Apolloni wines, including limited production Candy Mountain Sangiovese.
David Hill Vineyard and Winery - 11am – 5pm, $5 Chocolate, Pinot & Port. Delicious handmade chocolate desserts are prepared on site and paired with our award winning Pinot Noir, Merlot, Pinot Noir Port and Muscat Port.
A Blooming Hill Vineyard - Noon-5pm, $6 for seven wines. Featuring a chocolate fountain in the tasting room along with the debut of the 2010 Pinot Noir.
Valentine Mingle Brunch at A Blooming Hill Vineyard on Sunday, February 12, 11 AM - 1 PM Start the romantic celebration with a Mingle Brunch. We’ll serve Mingle Mimosas to start made with our signature white blend, then serve a lovely brunch accompanied by the debut of our 2010 Pinot Noir! We’ll serve that and a white wine dessert. Top it off with dessert around the chocolate fountain. Live music and a lovely warm fire make this a perfect weekend outing. Space is limited. $25 per person
Elk Cove Vineyards - 10am - 5pm, $ varies Once a year opportunity to taste and purchase “Sin in a Tin”. Sinfully delicious chocolate pate’ just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Plum Hill Vineyards - Noon – 5pm, No tasting fee Help us celebrate our third anniversary with wine and chocolate, including our chocolate fountain. We’ll be releasing our 2010 Patio Pinot with a Sweetheart special of 20% off 3 or more bottles.
Date Night at Plum Hill Vineyard on Friday, February 10, 5-8pm Snacks, music and wine tasting are complimentary. Optional catered dinner (reservations required) is $12.95.
Montinore Estate – 11am-5pm Bottle up your LOVE! Blend your own Pinot and take home a bottle of your special blend with a custom label. We will also have on site that day Mimi’s French Market sampling hand-made toffee.
Cooper Mountain Vineyards – noon- 5pm, $15 per person / $25 per couple For the Love of Pinot! Sample locally-made “bean to bar” Woodblock Chocolate, as well as a savory treat featuring our balsamic vinegar.
Oak Knoll Winery – 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, $35 per couple/ $25 club Sweat Harts and Sweat Treats! Enjoy 6 of our red wines paired with exquisite, luscious and decadent petit fours. Space is limited and reservations are required
Ponzi Vineyards- Saturday only, 11am and 2pm, $30 per guest Sweet Wines for Sweethearts: Divine Ice Wines Due to the labor intensive production process and limited quantities, traditional ice wines are often rather expensive. In this special Valentine’s weekend seminar, explore ice wines and taste examples that demonstrate various styles. Sample food pairings will be explored and enjoyed. Space is limited.
SakeOne - 11am-5pm Put a little shock in your Valentines! Saké & Sweets… OH MY! Attention all sweethearts & singletons! This Valentines come indulge in our special Valentine’s twist on our Saké Shock tasting flight.More details to follow!
Tualatin Estate- $15 with a glass/ $10 club Join us for a Pinot and Chocolate celebration!
Patton Valley Vineyard - $10/ refunded wit $30 purchase Join us for “Foods to set the Mood” paired with four of Patton Valley’s estate grown pinot noirs. Dana of Honest Chocolates is creating a lavender ganache chocolate from our own Lorna Marie pinot noir–sure to be a classic! (The chocolate and the Lorna Marie!)
Memorial and Thanksgiving Weekends in Wine Country
We invite you to spend your Memorial and Thanksgiving weekends with us as we roll open our cellar doors. With our close proximity to Portland, we offer guests a truly authentic wine country experience easily accessible for a day excursion or a full weekend trip.
Get the most of your holiday weekend:
• Drive less, taste more: Avoid the long drive and congested roadways by visiting the wineries located in Portland’s backyard.
• Discover new wineries: Experience a new label or visit a boutique winery not typically open for tastings.
• Taste exceptional wines: Be among the first to enjoy new releases, barrel samples and paired flights.
• Learn from the pros: Meet the winemakers and learn about the style, characteristics and unique attributes of their wine.
• Experience wine country: Participate in unique activities, stroll along a garden walk, tour the vineyards, relax to live music and soak in the spectacular vineyard views while enjoying a picnic lunch.
Visit our Member page to plan your weekend.