Wineries hold events, tastings for Memorial weekend
Celebrate Oregon Wine Month and visit a winery this Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30.
The following list of Memorial weekend winery events was provided by the Willamette Valley Wineries Association. It has been edited for space. For the complete listing of events in the Willamette Valley, go to willamettewines.com.
AMALIE ROBERT ESTATE: New release Pinot Noirs and limited-production Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Syrah, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 13531 Bursell Road, Dallas, 503-882-8833. Tasting fee of $15 includes a Riedel glass and cheese board. Complimentary tasting for A-List members and guests.
ANKENY VINEYARD: Noon-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday and noon-5 p.m. Monday, 2565 Riverside Road S, Salem, 503-378-1498. Tasting fee $10. Wood-fired pizza on Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the summer and live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.
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ANNE AMIE VINEYARDS: Memorial Day Seated Tasting with a distinctive flight paired with catered small bites, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday with reservations required, and regular tasting 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Monday, 6580 NE Mineral Springs Road, Carlton, 503-864-2991. Seated tastings are $50 per guest ($35 for WC members); regular tasting $15.
ARCANE CELLARS: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, Grenache, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir Rosés, Merlot, Music of the Spheres, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, Petite Verdot, Tempranillo and Madouro Port, plus wine snacks, noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 22350 Magness Road NW, Salem, 503-868-7076. Tasting fee $10.
ARCHERY SUMMIT: Discover the nuances of terroir as you taste through four current vintage Pinot Noirs, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 18599 NE Archery Summit Road, Dayton, 503-864-4300, tasting fee $20, $20 per signature tasting, complimentary for A-List members and up to three guests.
ARGYLE WINERY: Visit the new Argyle Tasting House, directly behind the original Argyle tasting room and sign up for small group sessions to learn more about the Argyle story, with light hors d’oeuvres and Oregon Pinot glass, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 691 Highway 99W, Dundee, 503-538-8520. Tasting fee $25.
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AUGUST CELLARS: Experience the several wineries that call August Cellars home, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday with August Cellars pouring Monday only, 14000 NE Quarry Road, Newberg, 503-554-6766. Tasting fee $10.
AUTHENTIQUE: New 2014 Pinot Noir releases including vineyard designate Keeler Estate (biodynamic grapes), Coats & Whitney and the debut of The Corridor, plus 2014 Keeler Estate Chardonnay and 2015 skin contact Pinot Gris, at Keeler Estate, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 5100 SE Rice Lane, Amity, 503-307-1593. Tasting fee $10.
BELLE PENTE VINEYARD & WINERY: New York Times top-rated Oregon Pinot Noir, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 12470 NE Rowland Road, Carlton, 503-852-9500. Tasting fee $10.
BENTON-LANE WINERY: Taste six wines from this four-time awarded Top 100 Wines of the World winery, with artisan plates or wood-fired pizzas, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 23924 Territorial Highway, Monroe, 541-847-5792. Tasting fee $10 (complimentary for wine club).
BETHEL HEIGHTS VINEYARD: Return of the popular Pinot Noir Rosé, and sample a flight including the newly released 2014 Pinots Noirs before they go back in the cellar, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 6060 Bethel Heights Road NW, Salem, 503-581-2262. Tasting fee $10.
BJÖRNSON VINEYARD: Wines from Helioterra and Mahonia, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, plus Bjornson Pinot Noir alongside vineyard designates made by several top winemakers on Monday, 3635 Bethel Heights Road NW, Salem, 503-877-8189. Tasting fee $15.
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BROOKS: Enjoy views of the Cascade Peaks and Willamette Valley while you sip on your choice of three wine flights of our newly released rieslings and pinot noirs, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 21101 SE Cherry Blossom Lane, Amity, 503-435-1278. Tasting fee $15.
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BRYN MAWR VINEYARDS: Taste entire lineup of whites, pinks and reds, including newly released Reserve Chardonnay, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 5955 Bethel Heights Road NW, Salem, 503-581-4286. Tasting fee $15.
CANA’S FEAST WINERY: Explore rich history of crafting a variety of unique, Northwest wines to pair with seasonally inspired cuisine, plus views of the Coast Range, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 750 West Lincoln St., Carlton, 503-852-0002. Tasting fee $15, includes antipasti tables.
CARLTON CELLARS: Enjoy new releases with charcuterie in the lawn, plus pouring resident winemakers such as Cougar’s Mark Vineyard, Ermisch, K&M, Marshal Davis and Rocky Point Cellars., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 130 West Monroe St., Carlton, 503-852-7888. Tasting fee $10.
CARLTON WINEMAKERS STUDIO: The Studio is an innovative “green” cooperative winemaking facility home to some of the most revered producers in Oregon, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 801 N Scott St., Carlton, 503-852-6100. Tasting fee $15.
CHAPTER 24 VINEYARDS: We will be featuring 2014 Pinot Noir Rosé and the newly released 2013 Arrow Pinot Noir, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 531 N Highway 99W, Dundee, 503-487-6341. Tasting fee $15.
CHERRY HILL WINERY: Award-winning Pinot Noirs, including the release of our 2014 Estate Pinot Noir and 2015 Blanc de Pinot Noir, and picnic facilities, plus hors d’oeuvres, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 7867 Crowley Road, Rickreall, 503-623-7867. Tasting fee $10 toward wine purchase.
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COELHO WINERY: Coelho Estate and Zeitoun Estate Pinot Noir, barrel tasting with the winemaker and Rosé, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Portuguese Red Blend and Port-Style wine tasting, plus nibbles while sipping by the fireplace or patio, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 111 Fifth St., Amity, 503-835-9305. Tasting fee $15.
CRISTOM VINEYARDS: Classic Cars Show, a five-wine flight and small bites or picnics welcome; additional food available for purchase, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 6905 Spring Valley Road NW, Salem, 503-375-3068. Tasting fee $20.
CUBANISIMO VINEYARDS: Wine tasting, live Latin music, salsa dancing and lessons, and Cuban tapas, noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 1754 Best Road NW, Salem, 503-588-1763. Tasting fee $10. Free General Admission for Military (with ID).
DAVID HILL VINEYARDS & WINERY: Sweeping views of Oregon’s Coast range and samples of old vine Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Gewürztraminer, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 46350 NW David Hill Road, Forest Grove, 503-992-8545. Tasting fee $10-$15.
DE PONTE CELLARS: Pouring current releases, including Melon de Bourgogne and Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, plus Lonesome Rock Ranch grass fed beef burgers for sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 17545 NE Archery Summit Road, Dayton, 503-864-3698. Tasting fee of $20 includes logo Pinot Noir glass.
DOBBES FAMILY ESTATE: Pinot and homemade pizza for sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 240 SE Fifth St., Dundee, 503-538-1141, ext. 118. Tasting fee $15.
DOMAINE DROUHIN OREGON: Estate wines, handcrafted by fourth-generation winemaker Véronique Drouhin-Boss, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 6750 NE Breyman Orchard Road, Dayton, 503-864-2700. Tasting fee $15.
DOMAINE SERENE: Side-by-side seated tasting available only by reservation exploring the vintage variation between the 2012 and 2013 growing seasons, in addition to exclusive single vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir selections, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 6555 Hilltop Lane, Dayton, 866-864-6555. Tasting fee $40; complimentary for members.
ERATH: Special prices on flights and bottles, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 9409 NE Worden Hill Road, Dundee, 503-538-3318. Tasting fee $10.
ET FILLE WINES: Opening of new tasting room featuring current release 2012 wines, noon-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 718 East First St., Newberg, 503-853-5836. Tasting fee $10, refundable with three-bottle purchase.
EVENING LAND VINEYARDS: Biodynamic, dryfarmed Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Gamay Noir from Seven Springs Vineyard, plus Magnums and rare library wines found exclusively at Dundee tasting room, plus vineyard tours by advance appointment, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 1326 N Highway 99W, Suite 100, Dundee, 503-538-4110. Tasting fee $20.
EVESHAM WOOD VINEYARD & WINERY: Taste spring releases including 2014 Eola-Amity Hills Cuvée, Estate La Grive Bleue and three single vineyard bottlings from Haden Fig in organic vineyard along with hors d’oeuvres and cheeses, noon-4 p.m. Friday-Monday, 3795 Wallace Road NW, Salem, 503-371-8478. Tasting fee $10.
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THE EYRIE VINEYARDS: Traditional flight offerings, noon-5 p.m. Monday, and guided, seated tastings by reservation Saturday and Sunday featuring spring releases and a rare library selection paired with small bites, $10-$20, 935 NE 10th Ave., McMinnville, 503-472-6315. Tasting fee of $40.
HANSON VINEYARDS: From classic, award-winning Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling to more unusual varietals and blends, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 34948 S Barlow Road, Woodburn, 971-338-9760. Tasting fee $5.
HONEYWOOD WINERY: Celebrate the start of summer with seasonal platters and wine cocktails, plus sample new releases and longtime favorites, with over 40 designer wines to please every palate, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday 1350 Hines St. SE, Salem, 503-362-4111. Tasting fee $5.
HYLAND ESTATES: Pizza and Pinot Noir, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, Hyland Estates, 20980 NE Niederberger Road, Dundee, 503-554-4200. Tasting fee $20; complimentary for Wine Club members.
ILLAHE VINEYARDS: Newly released whites along with limited Pinot Noirs, paired with light nibbles, with patio seating with a view and games of corn hole, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 3275 Ballard Road, Dallas, 503-831-1248. Tasting fee $10.
IOTA CELLARS: Open only twice a year, taste a vertical of its 2011, 2012 and 2013 IOTA, Pelos Sandberg Vineyard and Pinot Noir from the Eola-Amity Hills, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 7895 SE Amity Road, Amity, 503-507-8063. Tasting fee $15 (includes Riedel logo glass).
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KEELER ESTATE VINEYARD: Biodynamic farming is practiced in this picturesque vineyard with ponds, ducks, fruit trees and natural areas. Taste Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, 5100 SE Rice Lane, Amity, 503-687-2618 or 503-550-0308. Tasting fee $15.
LEFT COAST CELLARS: Taste spring releases, including 2015 White Pinot Noir and 2014 Cali’s Cuvée Pinot Noir during this walk-around tasting adventure, plus handmade pizzas from wood-fired oven, noon-7 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday and Monday, 4225 N Pacific Highway 99W, Rickreall, 503-831-4916. Tasting fee $10.
METHVEN FAMILY VINEYARDS & WINERY: Boutique family winery crafting all estate-grown wines, with food and chocolates paired with newest releases and music in the tasting room, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 11400 Westland Lane, Dayton, 503-868-7259. Tasting fee $15.
PENNER-ASH WINE CELLARS: Views of the valley, wine flight plus live music and small bites, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday. $25 per person. Regular hours and fees Sunday and Monday, 15771 NE Ribbon Ridge Road, Newberg, 503-554-5545.
PONZI VINEYARDS: Enjoy a flight of world-class Ponzi Pinot and white wines from the stellar 2015 vintage on the covered terrace with a seasonal small plate to pair, plus views, fireside seating and bocce ball, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Saturday and Sunday and 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday, 19500 SW Mountain Home Road, Sherwood, 503-628-1227. Tasting fee $15-$20.
RAPTOR RIDGE WINERY: A selection of library wines and new releases, including our 2015 Estate Grüner Veltliner, complimented by small bites, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 18700 SW Hillsboro Highway, Newberg, 503-628-8463. Tasting fee $15.
REDHAWK VINEYARD & WINERY: Wine and barrel tasting, food, including barbecued tri-tip sandwiches, house-made smoked salmon paté, cheeses, salad, and views, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 2995 Michigan City Lane NW, Salem, 503-362-1596. Tasting fee $10.
SASS WINERY: New releases of 2015 white wines and Gamay Noir Rose, 2014 Pinot Noir and special 2012 pinot noirs. Also, breads, spreads, cheeses and chocolates, 9092 Jackson Hill Road SE, Salem, 503-391-9991. Tasting fee $10.
SOKOL BLOSSER WINERY: Wines, food, vendors and vineyard views, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 5000 Sokol Blosser Lane, Dayton, 503-864-2282. Tasting fee $20 per person, complimentary for Cellar Club members.
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SOTER VINEYARDS: New wines, hors d’oeuvres and valley views, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10880 NE Mineral Springs Road, Carlton, 503-662-5600. Tasting fee $30.
ST. INNOCENT WINERY: “St. Innocent Story” tasting, $15, plus a rare “Cellar Tasting” of most sought after Pinot Noirs with winemaker Mark Vlossak that includes a library wine and savory bites, $25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 5657 Zena Road NW, Salem, 503-378-1526. Tasting fee $15.
STOLLER FAMILY ESTATE: Barbecue lunch with newly released wines on the lawn, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 16161 NE McDougall Road, Dayton, 503-864-3404. Tasting fee $20, includes stemless logo glass.
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VAN DUZER VINEYARDS: New releases, as well as some old favorites, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 11975 Smithfield Road, Dallas, 503-623-6420. Tasting fee $10, free for wine club members.
VIDON VINEYARD: Pinot Noirs, 2014 3-Clones and Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Viognier and Chardonnay, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Monday,17425 NE Hillside Drive, Newberg, 503-538-4092. Tasting fee $20.
VISTA HILLS VINEYARD: Five estate wines, a selection of European cheeses and a logo Vista Hills glass, plus tunes from tasting room turntable, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday 6475 Hilltop Lane, Dayton, 503-864-3200. Tasting fee $20.
WALTER SCOTT WINES: Join Ken and Erica for an intimate look at the 2015 vintage while tasting through barrels of the single vineyard lots, by appointment 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 6130 Bethel Heights Road NW, Salem, 971-209-7786. Tasting fee $25.
WHITE ROSE ESTATE: Artisan Pinot Noir, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 6250 NE Hilltop Lane, Dayton, 503-864-2328. Tasting fee $30/person (glass and appetizers provided).
WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS: “Pinots From Around the World,” a blind tasting competition, with prizes and live music, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner, 503-588-9463. Tasting fee $20, $10 for Wine Club members; call for reservations.
WINTER’S HILL ESTATE: Sample new releases in working winery, plus seated tasting and futures sales of 2015 Pinot Noir available by appointment Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 6451 NE Hilltop Lane, Dayton, 503-864-4592. Tasting fee $15.
WITNESS TREE VINEYARD: Barrel-tasting 2015 vintages and offering them to you on a futures basis, plus tastes of estate wines and music on Saturday and Sunday along with hors d’oeuvres, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Monday 7111 Spring Valley Road NW, Salem, 503-585-7874. Tasting fee $10.