Oregon Chardonnay Symposium Showcases New Wave of Artisan Winemakers
April 22, 2013
Oregon Chardonnay is garnering national attention, taking center stage in the New York Times article “Oregon Chardonnay Speaks Up” last year and mentions in February’s Sunset Magazine article, “The Great White.”
And it doesn’t show signs of slowing down. The second Oregon Chardonnay Symposium on Saturday, May 4, at Red Ridge Farms will showcase a new wave of smaller producers and set out to define their signature style of North Willamette Valley Oregon Chardonnay.
The event will begin with an educational and interactive panel discussion, featuring eight artisan producers and nationally renowned wine writers. The discussion will include a technical tasting of very limited production Chardonnays from the panelists.
Participating Wineries
Arterberry Maresh
Big Table Farms
Crowley
Division Winemaking Company
Durant Vineyards
EIEIO
Matello
Walter Scott
Participating Media
Moderator:
Katherine Cole, wine columnist for The Oregonian and author of “Voodoo Vintners: Oregon’s Astonishing Biodynamic Winegrowers”
Panelists:
Paul Gregutt, “Wine Adviser” columnist for The Seattle Times and NW editor of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
W. Blake Gray, author of the Gray Report blog, winner of the 2012 Wine Blog Awards for Best Industry Blog and columnist for WineReviewOnline.com, will also be participating in the event.
A walk-around tasting at the Durant Vineyards Tasting Room will follow the panel discussion, featuring wines from the participating wineries along with charcuterie plates accompanied by Oregon Olive Mill olive oils. Participants will be provided with seminar notes, tasting notes, and a logo wineglass.
Tickets are limited to 60 and cost $60 each. Reservations are required and can be made by calling Red Ridge Farms at 503-864-8502.
Panel Discussion Topics:
· Each winery will define their signature style of North Willamette Valley Oregon Chardonnay
· Drive and influence of each producer
· Visions
· Oak regiments
· Vineyard sources, soil and climatic influences
· Winemaking practices
· What does the future hold for Oregon Chardonnay
Where
The Oregon Olive Mill at Red Ridge Farms
5510 NE Breyman Orchard Road
Dayton, OR 97114
When
Saturday, May 4, 2013
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.: Panel Discussion and Technical Tasting
3:30 p.m. Expanded Tasting
Find more information on Facebook or Twitter @OregonOliveMill.
Very excited to be there with Paul! Hope to visit with you Ms. B.
Comment by Karen Stanton-Gregutt — April 22, 2013 @ 9:03 am
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Comment by SFCpdx — April 23, 2013 @ 3:05 pm