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Free Tickets! Oregon’s North Willamette Wine Trail Weekend

Posted by | Posted in Wine Events | Posted on 03-21-2012

Alfredo Apolloni, Winemaker and Proprietor of Apolloni Vineyards doing a blending demonstration.

It’s no secret that everyone at Terroirist is a big fan of Oregon wines.

The photo that serves as the header to the site (and our Facebook page) was taken at the Wine Country Farm in Dayton. In a recent wine column, I wrote about the “charm” of Oregon’s wines. And we’ve featured a number of Oregon winemakers in our interview series — including Derek Einberger of Patton Valley Vineyard, Jon Jennison of Thistle Wines, and Dave Paige of Adelsheim.

So I’m not very happy about missing the North Willamette Vintners‘ 4th annual wine-touring weekend, which takes place next Saturday and Sunday (3/31 and 4/1) from 11:00AM-4:00PM.

Over the weekend, attendees will be able to stop at 24 different wineries, where they’ll be able to taste new releases, barrel samples and even some library wines and reserve bottlings. Each winery will also offer a “unique hands-on wine activity that educates guests about the art of winemaking.”

Tickets are $45 per person for the full weekend, or $35 for Sunday only. They’re also offering designated driver tickets for just $10. For tickets, a full list of participating wineries, and more information, please visit www.nwvintners.org.

The best news? We’re giving away a free pair of tickets for the entire weekend!

To have a chance to win a FREE pair of tickets ($90 value) to the 2012 North Willamette Wine Trail Weekend, just leave a comment naming your FAVORITE Oregon wine. For an extra entry, “like” our Facebook page and also post a comment under this post on Facebook.

The contest ends on Tuesday, March 27, at midnight ET. Good luck!

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  1. Betty Fitzgerald said 21/Mar/2012 at 02:03

    So many awesome wineries it’s hard to choose. One stand out for me in the McMinnville AVA would be Youngberg’s 2008 *Jordan Pinot Noir. Thanks for the drawing

  2. Vicki Menard said 21/Mar/2012 at 02:03

    So tough to choose a favorite, but I have to go with one of our Umpqua Valley wines, Girardet’s Baco Noir is always top-notch.

  3. Wesley Paul said 21/Mar/2012 at 02:03

    Really? Not sure I can pick a favorite Oregon wine. Too many to choose from. For the Moment I’ll go with a ’07 1789 Pinot Noir.

  4. Hilary said 21/Mar/2012 at 06:03

    Christopher Bridge 06 Pinot Noir…notes of raspberry, black cherry, blueberry, rhubarb and pomegranate…with a hint of sweet herbs. Complex and elegant…and delish! It’s great with salmon, steak or solo.

  5. Matt Latuchie said 21/Mar/2012 at 06:03

    My favorites are Cameron and Thomas.