The motherland of fine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Burgundy continues to carry great weight and intrigue with these two varietals. Oregon, the younger sister, has entered her early adulthood, confidently declaring her ability to stand uniquely and proudly on her own two feet. At the Fullerton Wines tasting room in Portland, we will discuss soils, climate, exposure, culture, and history as we taste the wines of two of our favorite regions.

Arcane Cellars welcomes visitors not only on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year, but its Wheatland tasting room also is open Thursdays and Fridays from May through the end of September. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Arcane Cellars is right on the Willamette River just west of the historic Wheatland Ferry. Always check the Wheatland Ferry hotline to make sure the ferry is operating and on schedule by calling (503) 588-7979 if you plan to use the ferry when…

Due to popular demand we have added another day for this fun event. Please join us for the fifth annual Grapevine Wreath Making Party at Youngberg Hill from noon to 3 p.m. We’ll give you a short instruction on how to bend the vines into a wreath, and then provide you with grapevines to make the wreath your own. To help coax your muse, we’ll have holiday music and wine available for purchase. You are encouraged to bring your own…

Oak Knoll Winery in the Willamette Valley will stage its second annual Ugly Sweater Cookie Decorating Contest on Dec. 15. Cost is $5 for members, 21 and up only. The cost gets you a cookie that you can decorate, cool frosting and decorations plus wine tasting. There will be two winners for the cookie decorating. What will you win? The runner-up will get a $25 gift card, and the winner will receive a $50 gift card. Call the winery to…

At both Cliff Creek Cellars tasting rooms in Medford and Carlton, we'll have a special flight to share with you and your family and friends!

Create it with the heart, build it with a glass of wine in your hand. Please join us at Youngberg Hill for the fifth annual Grapevine Wreath Making Party on Saturday, Dec. 15 from noon – 3 p.m. We’ll give you a short  instruction on how to bend the vines into a wreath, and then provide you with grapevines to make the wreath your own. To help coax your muse, we’ll have holiday music and wine available for purchase. You…

Do you hear what I hear? Help us deck the halls and sing your favorite holiday tunes while enjoying your favorite wines Dec. 15 at Dobbes Family Estate. It won't be a silent night for long as we start rockin' around the Christmas tree! Baby, it's cold outside so warm up with a glass of Dobbes wine before you settle down for your long winter's nap. We'll be offering special pricing on Dobbes glass pours and bottles for the evening…

Don we now, our favorite flannels! You're invited to the Flannel & Frost Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 15 at The Pines 1852. Throw on your festive flannel to fight the winter frost and join us for an evening filled with mulled spice wine, delicious hors d'oeuvres, live music, and a very special reserve flight of our library wines during the day. Let's eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season. $10 entry fee (free for club members) includes mulled…