Thanksgiving Wine Weekend
Celebrate Thanksgiving in Oregon's Washington County Wine Country
After the turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie have been eaten, and the early-morning Black Friday sales have been conquered, what's left of a Thanksgiving weekend being spent in the Pacific Northwest? Why not add a new tradition to your destination Thanksgiving: wine tasting!
Each year during Thanksgiving weekend, wineries open their doors for wine tastings, good conversation and fun. The following are this year's participating wineries for this year's 30th Annual Wine Country Thanksgiving, November 23-25 (most wineries open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.):
A Blooming Hill Vineyard & Winery (Tasting fee: $7): Current release wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, live music; free, hourly hayrides to pick a $20 Noble Christmast tree (with bottle purchase)
Alloro Vineyard (Tasting fee:$10/$25): Current release wine tasting, charcuteries ($10 per person); pre-release reserve Pinot tasting ($25 per person)
Anam Cara Cellars (Tasting fee: $10): New release wine tasting, chocolate by Vanessa Walden of Smitten Truffles, local art viewing, Oregon cheeses
Apolloni Vineyards (Tasting fee: $5): New and current release wine tasting, sparkling wine tasting, barrel tastings, truffles by by Vanessa Walden of Smitten Truffles
Ardiri Winery & Vineyards: Open Friday-Sunday; extended hours, holiday tree lighting and holiday toy drive, Sat., Nov. 24 (sneak preview tasting of Ardiri's 2010 Due Stati for guests who bring a toy)
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate (Tasting fee: $15): Wine tasting and gourmet treats
Cooper Mountain Vineyards: New and current release wine tasting, appetizers, live music
David Hill Vineyards & Winery (Tasting fee: $10, includes logo glass): New and current release wine tasting
Elk Cove Vineyards (Tasting fees vary): Current and limited release wine tasting
Freja Cellars (Tasting fee:$10, includes logo glass): Wine tasting, breads, cheeses chocolates and fruits
J. Albin Winery (Tasting fee: $10): Wine tasting, sparkling wine tasting, tasty morsels
Kramer Vineyards (Tasting fee: $10/$20): New release tasting, sparkling wine tasting
Montinore Estate (Tasting fee: $5): Wine tasting, toffee tasting by Mimi's French Market, holiday specials
Patton Valley Vineyard (Tasting fee: $10, includes logo glass): New release and reserve tasting, tasty nibbles
Plum Hill Vineyards (Tasting fee: $5, includes logo glass): Wine tasting, snacks, gift shop, crafts by local artisans
Ponzi Vineyards (Tasting fee: $10): Current release and reserve wine tasting
Raptor Ridge Winery (Tasting fee: $15): New and current release and library wine tasting, fine meats and cheeses
SakeOne (Tasting fee: $10): Daiginjo sake tasting
**List may not include all participating wineries; wineries will be added to the list as information is collected. See list of all wineries in Oregon's Washington County.
