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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN THE HEART OF OREGON'S WINE COUNTRY

The Memorial Day Weekend is a special time in the Yamhill Valley. Wineries and tasting rooms beckon to wine lovers with tempting hors d'oeuvres and an opportunity to taste and purchase their finest wines. Here is a list of events you will not want to miss.

Some listings provided by Oregon Wine Press

Amity Vineyards
May 24-26 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Join us for Memorial Weekend. Complimentary cheeses, bread and other goodies will be provided by the Bellevue Market. There will also be chocolate galore - wine filled chocolates, Amity's own Chocolate Pinot Noir Raspberry Sauce and Northwest food products. Fee: $5 ($2 will be donated to Salud Clinic in Woodburn).
18150 Amity Vineyards Rd, Amity, 503-835-2362

Anne Amie Vineyards
May 24-26 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join Anne Amie this Memorial Day Weekend for the release of 2007 Oregon cool climate whites: Riesling, Pinot Gris and Muller-Thurgau, as well as 2005 Winemaker's Selection, Deux Vert Vineyard and library Pinot Noir. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Coast Range and artisan hors d'oeuvres. Special case discounts. Fee: $20 (includes Oregon Riedel glass).
6580 N.E. Mineral Springs Rd., Carlton, 503-864-2991

Anthony Dell Cellars
May 24-26 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) We love and make Pinot Noir, AND Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Bordeaux-style blend and Pinot Gris. We love to BBQ. We love to share our wine and food with our friends. If you love food and wine, join Anthony and Miss Dell this Memorial Day Weekend.
845 N.E. Fifth St., Suite 300, McMinnville, 503-910-8874

ArborBrook Vineyards
May 24-25 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), May 26 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Join us in our newly remodeled tasting room to experience our handcrafted, vineyard-designated wines including Pinot Gris and Estate Pinot Noir. Barrel taste our beautiful 2007 Estate Pinot Noir. Futures purchases available. Fee: $10 (includes artisan cheeses and hors d'oeuvres).
17770 N.E. Calkins Lane, Newberg, 503-538-0959

Argyle Winery
May 24-26 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us for Memorial Day Weekend. Enjoy new releases, live music, artisan cheeses and artists.
691 Hwy. 99W, Dundee, 503-538-8520

Cana's Feast Winery
May 24-26 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Awarded "2005
Oregon Winery of the Year" by Wine Press NW. We offer distinctive Northwest red wines, including Italian varietals. Experience our wine at its best when it's masterfully paired with our chef's fresh Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Fee: $10 (includes tasting, authentic Italian antipasto and a gorgeous view).
750 W. Lincoln St., Carlton, 503-852-0002

Carlton Winemakers Studio
May 24-25 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Taste and discuss small-production wines directly with the people who made them. New releases and current offerings by Andrew Rich, Boedecker, Bryce, Dominio IV, Hamacher, J. Daan, Lazy River, Resonance, Ribbon Ridge Vineyards, The Studio and Wahle. Fee: $20.
801 N. Scott St., Carlton, 503-852-6100

Coelho Winery of Amity
May 24-26 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us for a lively weekend filled with fine wines, fabulous food pairings, live music and local art. Take advantage of our 20% discounts on 2006 Paciencia Pinot Noir and 2006 Renovacao Pinot Gris. Fee: $10 (includes logo glass) Wine club members receive free tastings for up to four people. Members only barrel tasting.
111 Fifth St., Amity, 503-835-9305

Domaine Serene
May 24 (noon to 3 p.m.) Taste award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah, and barrel tasting of futures wines. There is no fee for Case Buyer Club members and up to three guests. Tasting room open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. Fee: $30.
6555 N.E. Hilltop Lane, Dayton, 503-864-4600

Elk Cove Vineyards
May 24-26 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) "Pacific Northwest Winery of the Year!" - Wine Press Northwest, Spring 2007. Taste new releases of old favorites like 2007 Pinot Gris, 2006 Pinot Noir La Boheme, or 2007 Riesling Late Harvest. Discover a new favorite with our 2007 Pinot Noir Rose.
27751 N.W. Olson Road, Gaston, 503-985-7760

Evergreen Museum Tasting Room
May 23-26 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Uniquely set under the wing of Howard Hughes' famous Spruce Goose inside the Evergreen Aviation Museum, the Evergreen Vineyards Tasting Room boosts a breadth of estate-grown varietals and award-winning wines. Enjoy lunch with your complimentary tasting in our dining area or outside patio. Easily accessible from Hwy. 18. Fee: complimentary.
500 N.E. Capt. Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, 866-434-4818



















The Eyrie Vineyards
May 24-25 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Taste new Eyrie releases, current favorites, Pinot Noir Reserve, and limited bottlings available only at the winery. Join the Letts and crew at the home of the Willamette Valley's first Pinot Noir and America's first Pinot Gris. 15 percent off all case purchases. Fee: $10.
935 N.E. 10th Street, McMinnville, 503-472-6315

Kristin Hill Winery
May 24-26 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Enjoy a day in the country! Bring a picnic and sing along with Irish balladeers Shamrocks in the Wind. Fabulous sparkling wines, Port-style wine, Mueller-Thurgau and others. Great discounts. Fee: $5 (includes logo glass, live music, snacks and FUN).
3330 S.E. Amity-Dayton Hwy., Amity, 503-835-0850

Methven Family Wines
May 24-25 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us in our beautiful new tasting room for the inaugural release of our 2007 Pinot Gris, by our new winemaker Chris Lubberstedt, along with our entire portfolio of Pinot Noirs. Fee: $10 (includes logo wine glass; complimentary for Wine Club members).
11400 Westland Lane, Dayton, 503-868-7259

McMinnville Antique & Wine Gallery
May 23-26 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Tasting the newest and best of the local boutique wineries in historic downtown McMinnville. Fee: $1 (each taste). Take advantage of a 10 percent six-bottle discount and 15 percent on cases. Shipping available.
546 N.E. Third Street, McMinnville, 503-474-9696

Tyrus Evan at The Depot
May 24-26 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Join us to taste Syrahs and Clarets from Ciel du Cheval, Del Rio and Seven Hills. Fee: $10.
120 N. Pine St., Carlton, 503-852-7010

Red Ridge Farms
May 24-25 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Come taste the wines of Cottonwood and Durant.
5510 N.E. Breyman Orchards Rd., Dayton, 503-864-8502

R. Stuart & Company
May 24 & 26 (noon - 5 p.m.) Drop by to taste your favorite Big Fire or R. Stuart & Co. Wines. Visit our website to subscribe to our mailing list and learn about this and other events!
845 N.E. 5th St., McMinnville, 503-472-6990

Stoller Vineyards
May 24-26 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) New releases of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Rose. Enjoy live Flamenco music and great wines while visiting the only solar-powered, LEED-Gold Certified winery in the USA! Disc-Golf. Call for details. Fee: $15 (includes Riedel and light hors d'oeuvres).
16161 N.E. McDougall Rd., Dayton, 503-864-3404

WineWorks Oregon
May 24-26 (11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Join us at the WineWorks Oregon tasting room during Memorial Weekend. Featuring premium wines from our community of vintners: Walnut City WineWorks, Z'IVO, Bernard~Machado, Robinson Reserve and Carlton Hill Vineyards. Fee: $10.
475 N.E. 17th St., McMinnville, 503-472-3215

WillaKenzie Estate
May 24-26 (noon to 5 p.m.) Visit this elegant winery set amidst picturesque hillside vineyards and taste newly released 2007 Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc as well as a selection of acclaimed 100-percent estate Pinot Noirs, current release wines, barrel tasting and tours. Fee: $15 (includes Burgundy tasting glass).
19143 N.E. Laughlin Rd., Yamhill, 503-662-3280

Winter's Hill Vineyard
May 24-25 (noon to 5 p.m.) The Gladharts invite you to taste our elegant, award-winning wines: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Rosé, Early Muscat and dessert wines. Award-winning barbeque available for purchase and can be enjoyed in our picnic area. Fee: $12 (includes souvenir glass; partial refund with wine purchase).
6451 Hilltop Lane, Dayton, 503-864-4610

Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn
May 24-25 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Enjoy nationally acclaimed wines from this artisan, estate winery. Climb a little closer to heaven at this magnificent inn located on a spectacular location atop the coast foothills and surrounded by 50 acres of vineyard, forest and stunning views in every direction. Fee: $5 (complimentary for Wine Club members).
10660 S.W. Youngberg Hill Rd., McMinnville, 503-472-2727

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