Home to more than 1,500 acres of vineyard, this quarter century old wine growing region raises quality wine grapes for many of Oregon’s largest wineries. The East side of the North Willamette Valley is also home to more than a dozen boutique, more intimate winery experiences. Come visit to enjoy the ambiance that our family owned vineyards provide, each with their own unique environment, providing a touring region that has something for everyone.
PRESS RELEASE (5/14/2010)
EAST VALLEY WINERY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES “NEW RELEASE” FESTIVAL
“Fifty Miles of Vines” Festival andCompetition set for June 25-26.
A group of east Willamette Valley wineries have announced the first annual “Fifty Miles of Vines: New Release Festival and ompetition,” set for June 25 and 26 on the
grounds of St. Josefʼs Winery just south of Canby, Oregon.
This event will allow Oregon wine lovers the opportunity to taste newly released wines from 11 family-owned wineries all at one location.
The two day event will kick off on Friday, June 25th with an evening gala. From 6 to 10 pm, wine lovers will taste wines and enjoy food from local restaurants. Blue Gardenia Jazztet from Portland will entertain. Tickets are $35.00, and available at East Valley
member wineries or emailing
info@eastvalleywine.com.
Saturdayʼs events, beginning at noon, will include wine tasting, local artists, food vendors and live music. Entry on Saturday is $5.00 (includes glass) with individual
tastes costing $1.00 each.
A panel of judges will be selecting favorites from four categories in the competition, and
the public will be able to help select a “Peopleʼs Choice” winner. These awards will be
announced at 6pm Saturday evening.
This unique gathering is the only event in the east Willamette Valley to focus solely on
local wineries, and will give people the chance to speak directly with winery owners and
winemakers.
Participants include Silver Falls Winery, Vitis Ridge Winery, Piluso Vineyard, Pudding
River Wine Cellars, St. Josefʼs Winery, Hanson Vineyards, Christopher Bridge Wines,
Domaine Margelle, Kingʼs Raven Winery, Alexeli Vineyards and Oswego Hills Winery.
St. Josefʼs Winery will host both daysʼ events, and is located at 28836 South Barlow
Road; Canby, OR 97013-9549. (503) 651-3190
