By: Joanna M. McDonald | November 20 2009
Posted in Portland - Find It - Portland

In the event that leftovers, Black Friday, and piles of table linens to wash fail to pique your interest as post-Thanksgiving activities, you’re covered. Many members of the Willamette Valley Wineries Association are participating in the 27th Annual Wine Country Thanksgiving.

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Over 160 wineries from Portland to Eugene will be holding tastings, sampling cheeses, chocolates and other gourmet goodies, and providing live entertainment.

This yearly event allows the opportunity to meet and chat with the winemakers and other folks who work at the smaller, family-run wineries, and taste some wonderful new and aged Oregon wines while enjoying the last few days of fall before we slip into winter. Some wineries will be offering discounts only available this weekend, making it a good time to get some Christmas shopping done.

Bump along the back country roads and soak in the fading fall scenery or cruise up (or down) I-5 November 27-29 for the continuation of a perfect Thanksgiving weekend.

A few picks:

AMITY VINEYARDS
$5 tasting fee: Pinot noirs, local cheeses and chocolates.

COLEMAN VINEYARD
$8 tasting fee: estate tastings and picnic fare. Art from Lawrence Gallery. Friday–Sunday 12-6.

ILLAHE VINEYARDS
$10 tasting fee: taste limited releases along with local artisan cheeses and fresh baked bread.

LEFT COAST CELLARS
$10 tasting fee: includes logo glass, tastings of 2007 Syrah noir, 2008 Left Bank Pinot blanc and our greatly anticipated 2006 Heritage Pinot noir, along with current releases, great food and live music.

PLUM HILL VINEYARDS
$5 tasting fee: Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Chardonnay, Rosé, Müller-Thurgau, and Pinot blanc in inviting tasting room on a retired dairy farm. Includes glass, live music and snacks.

ST. INNOCENT WINERY

$10 tasting fee: Special Selection Futures offerings, fall release wines, and taste treats including our winemaker’s cassoulet. Featuring ‘07 Pinot noir, Winemaker’s Cuvée & Momtazi Vineyard, and ‘08 Pinot gris, Vitae Springs & Pinot blanc, Freedom Hill. Open 11-4.

WINTER’S HILL VINEYARD
$10 tasting fee: Pinot noir, Pinot gris, Pinot blanc, and luscious dessert wines, includes souvenir glass. Partial refund with wine purchase. Semi-Annual Case Sale Nov. 20, 21, 22. Save 20% on full cases.

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