NEWS & EVENTS


MEET THE VINTNERS: UPCOMING TASTING EVENTS AT THE STUDIO:

Robert and Ellen Brittan, Brittan Vineyards
May 1, 2010 | 11:00am-4:00pm

Lindsay Woodard, Retour
May 22, 2010 | 11:00am-4:00pm

Please check back soon for all other scheduled vintner tastings.

"PINOT NOIR-EGON WEEKEND"
April 23-25, 2010
41 Oregon Vintners will be pouring their top Pinot Noirs at the E&R Wine Shop.

Andrew Rich
Friday, April 23, 6:30-8:00pm

Ayoub and Retour
Saturday, April 24, 6:00-7:30pm

Brittan Vineyards
Sunday, April 25, 1:30-3:00pm

For a full listing of all participating wineries on each day, please contact E&R Wine Shop.
Tickets are $20. for each day and can be purchased direct from E&R via email or by phone: 503.246.6101.

Lindsay Woodard of Retour, to Receive "Rising Star Award"
at the 20th Anniversary for Women for WineSense "Grand Event"
Honorary Chairwoman, Margaret Duckhorn will induct founders Julie Johnson and Michaela Rodeno into the Hall of Fame. Ann Noble of UC Davis will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the wine industry and Lindsay Woodard will receive the Rising Star Award as an up-and-coming woman in the industry. Saturday’s program concludes with the Grand Tasting of distinctive wines poured by women in key leadership roles at wineries, including owners, CEOs, winemakers and vineyard managers. Limited Tickets for the Grand Event, or weekend package can be purchased through the organization: Click here.
May 1, 2010 9:00am-5:00pm
Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, St. Helena, CA

WILLAMETTE VALLEY WINERIES ASSOCIATION
MEMORIAL WEEKEND TASTING

May 29-30, 2010  |  11:00am - 4:00pm

All eight vintners will be pouring their highly coveted wines under one eco-friendly roof. This is an exciting opportunity to meet the winemakers and get to know the stories behind each label. Enjoy tasting barrel samples, current and new releases from: Andrew Rich, Ayoub, Brittan, Hamacher, Lazy River, Montebruno, Retour and Wahle. More than thirty wines will be poured. Event Tasting Fee is $30 and includes a Riedel Pinot Noir glass that's yours to keep!


THE CARLTON WINEMAKERS STUDIO: WINE EDUCATION SERIES
Enhance your wine education and learn first hand from our very own vintners at The Carlton Winemakers Studio. All classes are taught by a panel of winemakers, who will provide education and their insights on interesting topics from the importance of proper stemmware to the art of blending to the diversity among the sub-appellations in the Willamette Valley. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to "Taste, Learn and Discover"!  LIQUID SYNERGY Wine Club Members receive 15% off each class. Any questions, please email Jeff Woodard, Wine Director or call 503.852.6100. We look forward to welcoming you! Our schedule for 2010 follows. Please note that advanced reservations are required. 


Sub-Appellations, Soils and Geology of the Willamette Valley
April 10 and July 10, 2010 | $55.

The Art of Blending
May 8 and August 14, 2010 | $65.

Riedel Stemmware Tasting & Wine Sensory
June 12, 2010 | $65.

Behind The Barrel: "Cooperage Experience"
June 26, 2010 | $55.

Rhone Varietals
July 24, 2010 | $55.

Sustainability In The Vineyard
August 28 and September 11, 2010 | $75.

The Diversity Among Pinot Noir Clones
September 25, 2010 | $55.

Harvest In Action!  
October 9 and 23, 2010 | $40.


Tours and Groups:
We offer private tours by appointment. Groups of eight or more should call to schedule an appointment, so we may properly plan for your arrival. Please note that we can also plan special, private events for groups larger than 20 guests. Please call us at 503.852.6100 to schedule your special occasion.


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