Memorial Day Wine Weekend in the Northern Willamette Valley
May 26-29, 2023
Memorial Day Weekend in Wine Country is an Oregon tradition. Wineries throughout the Willamette Valley invite guests to celebrate the dawn of summer during Memorial Day weekend.
Friday, May 26
Friday Night Live Music | Hamacher Wines | 5-7 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of great music and wine. This weekend’s featured musician is Anna May.
Saturday, May 27
The Art of Winemaking | Ponzi Vineyards | By reservation | $65
Ponzi’s wine ambassadors will take you through the fundamentals of winemaking in this two-hour interactive and engaging experience. Make a reservation >>>
Memorial Day Weekend Morsi Tasting | Alloro Vineyard | By reservation | $65
Experience a tailored wine and food pairing in this elevated tasting featuring reserve wines from Alloro’s library and beyond. An artfully crafted bite, or ‘morsi’, accompanies each wine to highlight the special relationship between what’s in your glass and on your plate. Make a reservation >>> (Limited reservations are available)
Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)
Memorial Day Music | Helvetia Vineyards and Winery | 1-4 p.m.
Enjoy live music from Lynn Conover, David John Reisch and Daniel F. Haley, while enjoying the day with estate-grown wines.
Open House Events: Friday-Sunday
Blizzard Wines | May 26 – 28 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Blizzard wines will be featuring wines from Columbia Valley and Champagne from France. Choose from three flights: blizzard, bold reds or Hervieux-Dumez Champagne! Reservations are strongly encouraged, walk-ins welcome, based on availability.
Résolu Cellars | May 26-28 | Fri. 3 to 8:30 p.m., Sat. 12-8:30 p.m., Sun. noon-8:30 p.m. | $20
Taste a 2023 summer white wine release at Résolu Cellars: Oregon Viognier, Chardonnay, Rosé of Pinot Noir plus traditional method Sparkling Blanc de Blancs and Rosé.
Blakeslee Vineyard Estate | May 27-29 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | $30
Enjoy the wines and views of Blakeslee’s estate piazza.
For more information about this annual event and a list of participating wineries, visit willamettewines.com or nwvintners.org.
Event information subject to change without notice.
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