Thanksgiving weekend winery events
Wineries in Oregon are opening their doors to visitors throughout the holiday weekend.
Many wineries have special events planned including food, musical entertainment and new releases.
Adea Wine Company
Annual open house, meet the winemakers and taste new releases and limited-production wines from Adea, Biggio Hamina, Bishop Creek Cellars, Cancilla Cellars, Matello and Twelve, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 26421 NW Highway 47, Gaston. Cost: $20 tasting fee includes Oregon pinot glass and wine-pairing snacks. Contact: (503) 662-4509, www.adeawine.com.
Adelsheim Vineyard
Taste seven of the most sought-after wines, including the 2006 Bryan Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir in its only public tasting, explore the barrel caves and meet the winemaking team, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 16800 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg. Cost: $30, includes small plates by Viola Catering, plus Riedel Oregon pinot glass; $15 for non-tasters. Contact: (503) 538-3652.
Airlie Winery
Features hors d'oeuvres to match wines, new releases of the 2007 chardonnay, 2007 riesling, 2007 blend and 2006 Marechal Foch and special case discounts, noon to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 15305 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. Free with complimentary tasting of most wines. Contact: (503) 838-6013, www.airliewinery.com.
Alloro Vineyard
Stop by to sample the 2007 Estate Pinot Noir, Winery Block Pinot Noir, Church Block Pinot Noir, Fattoria Pinot Noir, chardonnay and Vino Nettare late harvest dessert wine, noon to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 22075 SW LeBeau Road, Sherwood. Free. Contact: (503) 625-1978, www.allorovineyard.com.
Amalie Robert Estate
Join Dena and Ernie for a tasting of their 2006 vintage pinot noirs and limited-production syrah and viognier, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 13531 Bursell Road, Dallas. Cost: $10, which includes a Riedel glass and cheeses. Contact: (503) 831-4703, www.amalierobert.com.
Amity Vineyards
Enjoy new releases including 2007 Crown Jewel Chardonnay, 2007 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and 2007 gamay noir, with complimentary food and chocolate pairings included, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday,, 18150 Amity Vineyards Road, Amity. Cost: $5. Contact: (503) 835-2362, www.amityvineyards.com.
Anderson Family Vineyard
Features at least three wines to sample including 2006 pinot noir, 2006 chardonnay and 2006 pinot gris, plus barrel tours as time allows, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 20120 NE Herring Lane, Newberg. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 554-5541
Ankeny Vineyard
Taste an assortment of Ankeny's wines, including Ankeny Silver, pinot gris and rose, delicate and spicy pinot noirs and fruity marechal foch, 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, with live music 1 to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2565 Riverside Drive S. Cost: $5. Contact: (503) 378-1498, www.ankenyvineyard.com.
Anne Amie Vineyards
Taste new releases, including the 2006 Winemaker's Selection and 2005 Deux Vert Vineyard, along with 2007 whites, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6580 NE Mineral Springs Road, Carlton. Cost: $20, which includes Oregon pinot glass, hors d'oeuvres and tastings. Contact: (503) 864-2991, www.anneamie.com.
Anthony Dell Cellars
Taste the gold medal pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon, pinot gris and bordeaux blend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 845 Fifth St. Suite 300, McMinnville. Cost: $8, which includes a logo wine glass. Contact: (503) 910-8874, www.anthonydellcellars.com.
Aramenta Cellars
Wine with artisan cheese, chocolates and hors d'oeuvres, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 17979 NE Lewis Rogers Lane, Newberg. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 538-7230, www.aramentacellars.com.
Arborbrook Vineyards
Tastings of Arborbrook's hand-crafted pinot gris and three pinot noirs, artisan goat cheeses and hors d'oeuvres, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 17770 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg. Cost: $15. Contact: (503) 538-0959, www.aborbrookwines.com.
Argyle Winery
New releases, barrel tasting, live music and artisan cheeses, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 691 Highway 99W, Dundee. Cost: $15, which includes a Riedel Oregon pinot glass. Contact: (503) 538-8520, www.argylewinery.com.
Ayres Vineyard
Celebrate harvest and the holidays with the release of the 2007 pinot noirs and the 2007 pinot blanc, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 17971 NE Lewis Rogers Lane, Newberg. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 538-7450, www.ayresvineyard.com.
Bella Vida Vineyard
Bella Vida's wines and fine views, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 9380 NE Worden Hill Road, Dundee. Cost: $10, which includes a glass, cheese, breads and chocolate treats. Contact: (503) 538-9821, www.bellavida.com.
Bethel Heights Vineyard
Taste 2006 pinots, plus a few whites accompanied by wine-friendly snacks, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 6060 Bethel Heights Road NW. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 581-2262, ww.bethelheights.com.
Bishop Creek Cellars
New releases including the 2007 pinot gris, 2007 pinot noir, 2006 Valois Reserve, 2006 Iris Block Pinot Noir, 2006 Whole Cluster Pinot Noir, 2006 pinot noir and 2006 pinot gris, 1 to 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 614 E First St., Newberg. Cost: $8. Contact: (503) 487-6934, www.bishopcreekcellars
Brooks Wines
Old-world-style riesling, pinot noir and food, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 9360 SE Eola Hills Road, Amity. Cost: $10, which includes logo glass. Contact: (503) 435-1278, www.brookswines.com.
Chehalem
At the winery, taste five wines, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, 31190 NE Veritas Lane. Cost: $10. At the tasting room, sample three wines, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Cost $5. Contact: (503) 538-4700, www.chehalemwines.com.
Cherry Hill Winery
Sample three pinot noirs, Poverty Road Pinot Gris and Vanda Pinot Noir Dry Rose along with hors d'oeuvres, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 7867 Crowley Road, Rickreall. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 623-7867, www.cherryhillwinery.com.
Coelho Winery
Pinot noir, pinot gris, Portuguese variety wines, ports, gourmet cheese, music and local art, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 111 Fifth St., Amity. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 835-9305, www.coelhowinery.com.
Cristom Vineyards
Tasting of Cristom's single vineyard wines, along with a selection of two from the library that only will be available this weekend, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 6905 Spring Valley Road NW. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 375-3068, www.cristomwines.com.
Cubanisimo Vineyards
Live music, Cuban-style tapas and wines, including the introduction of the 2007 pinot noir, noon to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 1754 Best Road NW. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 588-1763, www.cubanisimovineyards.com.
Daedalus Cellars
Taste wines in the new tasting room, including 2006 pinot noirs, the first public tasting of the 2006 Maresh Vineyard Pinot Noir, pinot gris, riesling, chardonnay and syrah from Daedalus and three from Jezebel, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 990 N Highway 99W, Dundee. Contact: (503) 537-0727, www.daedaluscellars.com.
Domaine Drouhin
Taste three current releases from Oregon and one from Maison Joseph Drouhin in Burgundy, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 6750 Breyman Orchards Road, Dayton. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 864-2700, www.domainedrouhin.com.
Dobbes Family Estate
Pinot noirs from the Willamette Valley, viognier and syrah from the Rogue, plus live music and food, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 240 SE Fifth St., Dundee. Cost: $15, which includes a Riedel pinot glass. Contact: (503) 566-8143, www.dobbesfamilyestate.com.
Domaine Serene Winery
Taste pinot noir, chardonnay and syrah, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Sunday,, 6555 NE Hilltop Lane, Dayton. Cost: $15. Contact: (503) 864-4600, www.domaineserene.com.
Duck Pond Cellars
Enjoy new releases including the 2007 Pinot Grigio. Food available for purchase, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 23145 Highway 99W, Dundee. Cost: $15, includes tasting glass. Contact: (800) 437-3213, www.duckpondcellars.com.
Durant Vineyards
Pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot gris, with Cottonwood pouring a select sampling of their wines, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 5510 NE Breyman Orchards Road, Dayton. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 864-8502
Emerson Vineyards
Cheeses, breads and new wine releases, noon to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 11665 Airlie Road, Monmouth. Cost: $5. Contact: (503) 838-0944, www.emersonvineyards.com.
Eola Hills winery
Sample up to 25 wines, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 501 South Highway 99W, Rickreall. Cost: $7, which includes a commemorative wine glass. Contact: (503) 623-2405.
Firesteed Cellars
Pinot noir, riesling and cheese and crackers, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 2200 N Pacific Highway W, Rickreall. Cost: $5. Contact: (503) 623-8683, www.firesteed.com.
Hauer of the Dauen
Wine tasting, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 16425 SE Webfoot Road, Dayton. Cost: $4. Contact: (503) 868-7359.
Honeywood Winery
Taste new releases and holiday wines, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 1350 Hines St. SE. Free. Contact: (503) 362-4111, www.honeywoodwinery.com.
Illahe Vineyards
Illahe's new winery features hand-crafted pinot noirs, syrah, pinot gris, riesling and grüner veltliner, plus music and hors d'oeuvres, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 3275 Ballard Road, Dallas. Cost: $5. Contact: (503) 580-3851.
Kathken Vineyards
Eight award-winning wines, a logo glass and appetizers, including Kathy's famous meatballs, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, 5739 Orchard Heights Road NW. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 316-3911.
Kristin Hill Winery
New releases and cheeses, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 3330 SE Amity Dayton Highway, Amity. Cost: $5. Contact: (503) 835-0850.
Lange Estate Winery and Vineyards
Taste new releases and meet the winemakers, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 13830 NE Buena Vista Drive, Dundee. Cost: $15. Contact: (503) 538-6476, www.langewinery.com.
Left Coast Cellars
Live music and food, plus tastings of pinot noir, pinot gris and chardonnay, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday,, 4225 N Pacific Highway, Rickreall. Cost: $10, which includes logo glass. Contact: (503) 831-4916, www.leftcoastcellars.com.
Mysic Wines Tasting Room
Zinfandel, merlot, syrah, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and barbera, noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11931 SE Hood View Road, Amity. Free. Contact: (503) 581-2769, www.mysticwine.com.
Namaste Vineyards
Taste seven wines, including the newly released 2007 Abundance and Prosperity pinot noirs, 2006 Reserve Cuvee Pinot Noir and the popular Peace, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 5600 Van Well Road, Dallas. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 623-4150, www.namastevineyards.com.
Olsen Family Vineyards
Free tastings, gourmet appetizers and case discounts, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 8930 Suver Road, Monmouth. Cost: Free. Contact: (888) 344-2022.
Orchard Heights Winery
Wines, appetizers and live music by Michael Vallee, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with Sunday brunch 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $5 for tasting and $12.95 for brunch, reservations recommended, 6057 Orchard Heights Road NW. Contact: (503) 391-7308.
Redhawk Winery Inc.
Wine, food, which includes barbecue tri-tip, grilled Italian sausage, butternut squash soup, cheeses and more, and live music with new releases including 2007 Dolcetto and 2006 Tempranillo dessert wine, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 2995 Michigan City Road NW. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 362-1596.
Seufert Winery
Award-winning vineyard-designated pinot noirs, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 415 Ferry St, Dayton. Cost: $5. Contact: (503) 709-1255, www.seufertwinery.com.
Sokol Blosser Winery
Live music, food and wine tasting in Sokol's unique winery facility with all of the current releases, including the 2006 pinot noirs, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 5000 Sokol Blosser Lane, Dundee. Cost: $15. Contact: (800) 582-6668, www.sokolblosser.com.
St. Innocent Winery
Tour the new facility in the Eola-Amity Hills and taste the fall releases, including the 2006 pinot noir, Momtazi, Seven Springs and Anden Vineyard, and enjoy the 2007 Vitae Springs Pinot Gris and 2007 Freedom Hill Pinot Blanc, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 5657 Zena Road NW. Cost: $10. Contact: (503) 378-1526, ww.stinnocentwine.com.
Stangeland Vineyards
Taste the 2006 pinots, including the gold and silver medalists at the Mondial du Pinot noir in Sierre Switzerland, the pinot gris, gewurztraminer, chardonnay and rose of Tempranillo, plus meatballs and Willamette Valley cheeses, noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8500 Hopewell Road NW. Cost: $5 tasting fee or $10 for reserves. Contact: (503) 581-0355, www.stangelandwinery.com.
The Four Graces
New releases including pinot noir and pinot gris along with gourmet hors d'oeuvres, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9605 NE Fox Farm Road, Dundee. Cost: $15. Contact: (800) 245-2950, www.thefourgraces.com.
Torii Mor Winery
Solar-powered winery features sampling of new releases with the winemaker, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 18365 NE Fairview Drive, Dundee. Cost: $15. Contact: (503) 554-0105, www.toriimorwinery.com.
Trinity Vineyards
Award-winning wines and the newly released 2007 viognier, 2006 syrah and the release of the 2006 pinot noir, plus food and entertainment, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 1031 Wahl Lane S. Cost: $5. Contact: (503) 371-6977, www.trinityvineyards.com.
Van Duzer Vineyards
Tour the winery and try all the latest releases and hors d'oeuvres, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 11975 Smithfield Road, Dallas. Free. Contact: (800) 884-1927.
Vista Hills Vineyard
Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 3675 Hilltop Lane, Dayton. Cost: $10 per flight of wine, waived with the purchase of a bottle of wine; 10 percent of all proceeds will go toward the Clint Foundation, an organization supporting working college students. Contact: (503) 864-3200, www.vistahillsvineyard.com.
Vitae Springs Vineyard
Riesling and elegant pinot noir, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 3675 Vitae Springs Road. Cost: $5. Contact: (503) 581-3411, www.vitaespringsvineyard.com.
Vitis Ridge
Sample wines, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, with live music 1 to 5 p.m., 6685 Meridian Road NE, Silverton. Free. Contact: (503) 873-9800, www.vitisridge.com
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Take cellar tours and talk with the winemakers, plus Extreme Chocolates and gourmet hors d'oeuvres, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner. Cost: $5, which includes a free Riedel wine glass. Contact: (800) 344-9463, www.willamettevalleyvineyards.com.
Witness Tree Vineyard
Release of Witness Tree's limited production 2006 pinot noir, 2007 pinot noir, 2007 chardonnay and 2007 dolcetto, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 7111 Spring Valley Road NW. Cost: $6 tasting fee includes hors d'oeuvres and a logo glass. Contact: (503) 585-7874, www.witnesstreevineyard.com.