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Current Event Calendar

October 2024
Winemaker's Dinner with Founder Jim Bernau
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM     Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Venue: The Cozy Taberna | 249 Liberty Street NE #140 Salem, OR 97301

Director of Winemaking and Vineyards, Terry Culton

Join Willamette Valley Vineyards Founder Jim Bernau for a Winemaker's Dinner at The Cozy Taberna on Thursday, October 10th at 5 pm in Salem. The Cozy Taberna is known for its warm hospitality and innovative offerings influenced by Spanish cuisine.

Hear stories from Jim while you enjoy classic Willamette wines paired with Cozy Taberna's unique dishes. For example, you'll taste our 2022 White Pinot Noir paired with Fried Chicken and our 2019 Pambrun Chrysologue paired with Chocolate Torte (full menu details below). 

The dinner is $165 per person.

 

SIX COURSE PAIRINGS
  ~ featuring ~

2022 White Pinot Noir
paired with
Fried Chicken
cabbage, plums, raisins,
pine nut vinaigrette

2022 Pinot Blanc
paired with
Roasted Squash Soup
candied pecans, aged balsamic vinegar

2022 Tualatin Estate Chardonnay
paired with 
Scallops
fennel, apple, caper brown butter, sage

2021 Bernau Block Pinot Noir
paired with
Orecchiette
sobrasada, manchego

2021 Maison Bleue Voyager Syrah
paired with
Braised Lamb Neck 
cranberry beans, sweet peppers, greens
 
2019 Pambrun Chrysologue
paired with 
Chocolate Torte 
raspberry coulis & hazelnut florentine

Wines of Walla Walla Pairings Dinner at the Estate
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM     Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Venue: Estate | 8800 Enchanted Way SE Turner, OR 97392

place setting with forks and knifes, menu and wine glasses 

Please join us for a Wines of Walla Walla Pairings Dinner at the Estate in the Salem Hills on Thursday, October 17th at 6:30 pm.

You'll enjoy a four-course dinner featuring our wines grown in the Walla Walla Valley paired with Pacific Northwest cuisine.

Pairings include the 2021 Maison Bleue Voyageur Syrah with Savory Hanger Steak and our 2018 Pambrun Merlot with a Chocolate Silk Cream Pie (see full menu details below).

The cost to attend is $150 per person, $135 for Owners or Wine Club Members and $125 for Owners who are Wine Club Members. Reservations include a $10 bottle credit to use that night.

~ Menu ~

2023 Maison Bleue Lisette Rosé
paired with
Jonah Crab Niçoise Salad
grilled artichoke, heirloom tomato, haricot vert, asparagus, quail egg, black garlic, baby potato, red wine-oregano vinaigrette

2021 Métis Red Blend
paired with
French Onion Soup
walla walla sweet onions, gruyère, crouton

2021 Maison Bleue Voyageur Syrah
paired with
Savory Hanger Steak
latin plum sauce, epazote, harissa fingerlings,
compressed watermelon, pickled watermelon rind

2018 Pambrun Merlot
paired with
Chocolate Silk Cream Pie with Pecan Crust
vanilla whipped cream, chocolate shavings

Uncle Zen Special Pairings Event at Happy Valley
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM     Sun, Oct 20, 2024
Venue: Tasting Room & Restaurant | 13220 SE 172nd Ave., Ste #160, Happy Valley, OR 97086

Join Uncle Zen Seasonings and Willamette Valley Vineyards for a special pairings event on October 20th at 5 pm at our Happy Valley Location.

Uncle Zen seasonings can be featured in a wide range of dishes, making them an excellent choice for pairing with our premium wines. A $70 ticket price includes a 4-course menu paired with specially selected wines and a $10 wine credit to use toward the purchase of your favorite bottles.

Bubbles and Frites: An Exploration of Sparkling Wine in Bend
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM     Fri, Oct 25, 2024 - Sun, Oct 27, 2024
Venue: Bend Tasting Room | 916 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703

Domaine Willamette Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Rosé

Join Winery Ambassador Danielle Powell for a limited Bubbles and Frites tasting exploration at the Bend tasting room from Friday, October 25th through Sunday, October 27th.

Enjoy a six-wine flight showcasing wines paired with different styles of pommes frites and learn about the nuances of our sparkling wines and vintages. Tickets are $65 per person or $50 for Owners and Club Members. Your ticket includes a $50 wine credit to use toward a qualifying two-bottle purchase at the event.

Limited appointments are available.

August 2025
Taste of Bordeaux River Cruise 2025
Thu, Aug 21, 2025 - Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Travel to France’s legendary wine capital, Bordeaux, on an epicurean experience. Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards and delicious wine tastings are plentiful on this wine-themed journey.

Attend an exclusive wine festival in Bourg, sample Grand Cru Classé wines and experience the wonderful world of viticulture with all your senses at the immersive Cité du Vin museum in Bordeaux.

Hosted by Willamette's Regional Sales Manager Mary Joli — a dedicated wine expert who leads tastings and a specially curated food and wine pairing dinner on board — this journey is a must for anyone interested in the best of French wine and cuisine.

Cities you'll get to experience on the cruise include Bordeaux, Libourne, Saint-Émilion, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac and Cadillac.

The AmaDolce is a 144-passenger ship. The cruise includes extra features such as tours and tastings at local wineries and private cellars, winemaking tours in renowned vineyards and onboard pairings with award-winning cuisine.

The price per person for this experience starts at $3,930. Reserve your spot by August 31, 2024 and save $2,000 per stateroom.

Founded in 1983 by Oregon native Jim Bernau with the dream of creating world-class Pinot Noir,
Willamette Valley Vineyards has grown from a bold idea into one of the region’s leading wineries, earning the title “One of America’s Great Pinot Noir Producers” from Wine Enthusiast Magazine

 

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