March 9, 2023
All posts tagged: Umpqua
February 14, 2023
Taste of Umpqua-Bend
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Greatest of the Grape
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Thanksgiving Weekend Open House
Friday, November 24 – Saturday, November 25
Join us at the many wineries around the Umpqua Valley to celebrate the season!
Individual wineries will have their own events this weekend, with many hosting special wine tastings.
More details coming soon…
Abacela Winery and Vineyard
Taste of Umpqua-Bend
After two successful Taste of Umpqua events, we are bringing the wonderful wines from Umpqua Valley to Bend! Join us for an afternoon of wine tasting and appetizers. This is your chance to experience everything the Umpqua Valley Wineries have to offer.
Over 10 wineries from Umpqua Valley will be samplings a selections of their best wines. There will be nearly 50 different wines to sample. Some of the great varieties you can expect to taste: Malbec, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Tempranillo, Grenache, Viognier, and many more. There will be tasty appetizers to enjoy while wine tasting. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or take home a few bottles for your cellar.
$75 includes wine tasting, appetizers, and souvenir glass. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the event.
Sunday, June 4th
Session 1: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Session 2: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Participating Wineries:
Abacela
Abacela
Bradley Vineyards
Hillcrest Winery
Knostman Family Wines
Lexème
Paul O’Brien Winery
Trella Vineyards
Whitetail Ridge Vineyard
…more coming soon!
…more coming soon!
Location:
Taste of Umpqua 2022
Join us for the Second Annual Taste of Umpqua on Sunday, November 13, 2022, from 2:00-6:00 PM!
Spend a fall afternoon tasting local Umpqua Valley wines and fabulous food at Venue 252. There will be over 13 wineries featuring close to 100 wines along with appetizers that complement the wine tastings. Glasses and bottles of wine will be available for purchase. Find something you like and stock up or work on your holiday shopping!
Some of the great varieties you can expect to taste: Malbec, Super Tuscan Red Blend, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Tempranillo, Grenache, Viognier, and so many more.
TICKETS <<
Tickets are $65.00 and are on sale now!
At this time, we are not requiring vaccinations and we will be following the mask mandate guidelines.
Participating wineries:
Abacela
Bradley Vineyards
Brandborg Vineyard & Winery
Cooper Ridge Vineyard
Hillcrest Winery
Knostman Family Winery
Lexème Wines
Meadow Estate Winery
Melrose Vineyards
Paul O’Brien
Season Cellars
Spangler Vineyards
Triple Oak Vineyard
Whitetail Ridge Vineyard
Sponsored by:
Greatest of the Grape
2023 GREATEST OF THE GRAPE
Saturday, May 6th at Melrose Vineyards
5:00 to 8:00 PM with VIP early entrance at 4:00 PM
Get your TICKETS today!
The Greatest of the Grape returns on Saturday, May 6th at Melrose Vineyards in Roseburg. There are a few VIP and General Admission tickets remaining. Spend the evening tasting wine and enjoying hearty appetizers. 19 wineries will be showcasing their top red and white wines. Each attendee will receive a souvenir glass.
The Greatest of the Grape will offer live music by Inoke, a silent auction, and the Wheel of Wine. The wheel of wine will feature over 100 bottles of wine from participating wineries.
The silent auction features winery tours, overnight stays at the Wine Room Air BnB, Whitetail B&B, CH Bailey House, and Bell Sister Flats.
This event will be held outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
TICKETS
VIP Tickets (early entrance 4:00 PM): $125.00
General Admission (5:00-8:00 PM): $90.00
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need.
Participating Wineries
Abacela ● Bradley Vineyards ● Brandborg Vineyards ● Cooper Ridge Vineyard ● Freed Estate ● Girardet ●
Hillcrest Winery ● JosephJane Winery ● Knostman Family Winery ● Lexème ● Meadows Estate ● Melrose Vineyards ● Paul O’Brien Winery ● Rivers Edge Winery ● Spangler Vineyards ● Spire Mountain Cellars ● Trella Vineyards ● Triple Oak Vineyard ● Whitetail Ridge Vineyard
2023 Sponsors & Charity
Transportation/Accommodation Information
TAXI SERVICE:
Touch of Class Limo, (541) 679-7223
DC Sunshine Taxi, (541) 673-3333
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Hampton Inn & Suites, I-5 exit 125, (541) 492-1212
Holiday Inn Express, I-5 exit 124, (541) 673-7517
Sleep Inn & Suites, I-5 exit 127, (541) 464-8338
If you have any questions along the way, please feel free to contact us at susan@classactevents.net or (503) 371-8904.
Pictures from past Greatest of the Grape events.