That's Right NW Wine Lovers...Time for Making your final Memorial Day Weekend Wine tasting plans!!
With so much to do, so much to see and so many great wines to taste...Where do you start?
Well, one place is right here at the NW Wine Lovers Blogspot!!
We have assembled all of the insider information from our very own group of Winery Owners, Makers and Managers and put it all right here for you.
Check Out The Following Events, let me know which ones you make it to and let the wineries know you heard about us on NW Wine Lovers!!
For Starters - You might want to consider "How" you are getting around....
Nick Willard reports that the The Portland Party Bus still has Limo Buses for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. You can Call Mike at 503-780-6973. You can look at the Buses at www.pdxpartybus.com I hope to see you on one of these days. If you can't make this weekend I do invite you to check out the specials that they are running for wine tours, or just nights out on the town. "This is where the Ride becomes the PARTY".
Thanks Nick...Now onto some wineries;
If you are heading to the central Willamette Valley Area, I highly recommend this well run and beautiful vineyard along the shores of the Willamette River....
Jason Silva from Arcane Cellars writes;
Hello Wayne--Arcane Cellars will be open for Memorial Day Weekend Sat,Sun, Mon, May 23,24,25th 11am-5pm.The tasting fee is $10, which includes a great spread of tapas, small plates and hors d'oeuvres, breads and cheeses. We will be tasting the following wines:2008 Pinot Blanc2008 Pinot Gris (91 W&S, 90 WE, Gold Medal at SF International Wine Competition)2008 Riesling (Gold Medal at West Coast Wine Competition and Gold Medal / Best White Wine / Best Wine in Show at the Pacific Northwest Wine Summit)2008 Pinot Gris Rose (100% Pinot Gris...color from skin contact only)2008 Pinot Noir Rose (produced by saignee)2007 Pinot Noir (88 WS)2007 Syrah Rogue Valley (new release)2006 Cabernet Rogue Valley (88 WS, Silver Medal SF Chronicle Wine Comp)Hope to see you there.--
Jason Silva
Winemaker
Arcane CellarsThanks Jason for the invite...sounds awesome!!!
Carlton, one of my long time favorite stops for wine tasting has many wonderful vinters and will be bustling for sure!! If you are headed out that way, be sure to check out Terra Vina!!!
Wayne - we'll be open this weekend in downtown Carlton (next to Cuvee' restaurant) as well as Memorial Day weekend and we are tasting (and selling) 08 futures (4 big reds) as well as 2, soon to be released stunners - an 07 Cab/Syrah blend and an 07 Syrah! Talk about a recession buster, the pre-relase price on the Cab blend is $12.50 / bottle and the Syrah $24. Once they are released in July, the price will be $21 and $36 !! Only these 2 weekends are these deals available!All the best,
Karl Dinger
Terra Vina Wines
Now, everyone knows Dundee and it's famous red hills, but one up and coming winery has really taken off this year and they invite you to come see why...
Visit our charming, historical tasting room at the northern entrance to Dundee. New releases include the exceptional 2006 Doe Ridge Estate Pinot Noir. Delicious wine country hors d’oeuvres compliments of Silver Spoon Catering. Stroll through the vineyard or relax at our patio fire. $15 fee (club members free). Open 10-5.
Visit our charming, historical tasting room at the northern entrance to Dundee. New releases include the exceptional 2006 Doe Ridge Estate Pinot Noir. Delicious wine country hors d’oeuvres compliments of Silver Spoon Catering. Stroll through the vineyard or relax at our patio fire. $15 fee (club members free). Open 10-5. The Four Graces Tasting Room 9605 NE Fox Farm Road Dundee Or 97115.
Phone 5035548000
I will see you round the fire for sure!!
Now for those of You in the gorge area, or considering a trip east....Sarah Cullington from Cathedral Ridge writes in to let us know of some good things going on up there for the Holiday weekend...this by the way is one of my favorite stops whenever I get up through the gorge and well worth a trip just to go to this beautiful winery and visit with some of the warmest people in the business!!
Hey Wayne, Just thought I would let ya know what is happening over here at Cathedral Ridge Winery on Memorial Day Weekend. As part of the Open House weekend, when we all change our hours to 11am-6pm, we are having the "Tastes of Burgundy, Beef, Brats, and Bluegrass." The Connally Group will play live and the owner of Mountain Shadow Beefs will come sell his delicious natural meat for guests to pair with our wine. It lasts 1pm-4pm on Saturday May 23. Aside from that, it is the Open House weekend for all the wineries here in the Columbia Gorge. So most people will probably have specials going on all weekend, so its a great time for a tour! ;o)Cheers!Sarah
Cathedral Ridge Winery
One last idea for those who may want to save on some fuel but still enjoy an awesome evening of Great food and Wine or perhaps have plans for this weekend already but the thought of all this great wine is making you crave say...some great food pairings to go along with........our friend Sean Dwiggans of the Reserve Golf Club in Aloha writes in to tell us about a special Winemakers Dinner being held at the Reserve on Saturday Night June 6th. I know that at this amazing price, tickets are going very fast, so if this is of interest to you, get ahold of Sean at the email below...Check It Out!!
Hey buddy, We are doing a wine dinner with Torii Mor on Saturday the 6th of June at the Reserve if you can send out notice to the club. I can email out the menu and a link to our website if you want. 4 course and 3 wines for $65.Thanks,
Sean
Alright Wine Lovers...The Very Best of Holiday wishes from Me to all of you, I hope that you enjoy some great downtime with friends and family and that you are blessed with warm sunshine and full glasses!!
Peace and Grapes!!
Wayne-O
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