Oregon's always had more than its fair share of biodynamic wineries...and that's good news. Back in 2018, the numbers looked like this: California was the leader with 1,600 acres planted, but Oregon led in the percentage of vines with 4 percent – or 1,305 acres – of Oregon’s 30,435 acres that are certified biodynamic.
Today that Oregon acreage (as well as California's) has only increased. But now you can taste across the state's varied wine regions on Saturday June 8 as 14 different Oregon wineries participate in a grand tasting event for consumers. It's a great way to taste the different regions without having to drive everywhere. There's Pinot in the Willamette and Rhone wines in the south. And outstanding Spanish varietals, too, in The Gorge.
Participating wineries pouring at The Bindery in downtown McMinnville include:
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
• Art & Science Cider and Wine
• Brick House Vineyard
• Brooks Wine
• Cooper Mountain Vineyards (the state's first biodynamic winery)
• Domaine Willamette
• Johan Vineyards
• King Estate Winery
• Montinore Estate
• Soter Vineyards
• Winderlea Vineyard & Winery
THE GORGE
• Analemma Wines (extra points because they put the Slow Wine Snail logo on their wine bottle!)
SOUTHERN OREGON
• Cowhorn Vineyard and Garden
• Troon Vineyard & Farm
• Upper Five Vineyard
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The fee is $60.
Light bites from local caterers and restaurants will be included.
If you can't attend, don't worry. All of these wineries are featured in Slow Wine USA; you can learn more about them in the 2024 guide. Click here to view an excerpt and to purchase.
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