Willamette Valley's True North Wine Tour

Industry group, North Willamette Vintners, is pleased to announce its second annual Wine Trail Weekend, which will take place on April 10-11, 2010.



The Wine Trail leads wine lovers on a journey to 21 neighboring wineries located just minutes from Portland. A full Wine Trail ticket is only $35 ($10 for designated drivers) and entitles guests to exclusive access to all participating wineries. Guests are treated to complimentary wine tastings, food, entertainment and activities at each participating winery.

Some of the 2010 highlights will include terroir demonstrations, an appearance by cook book author Nancy Ponzi, live bluegrass, spring Chinook salmon cooking demonstrations and wine glass education.

Participating wineries include:

A Blooming Hill Vineyard, Cornelius

Adea Wine Company, Gaston

Apolloni Vineyards, Forest Grove

Cooper Mountain Vineyards, Beaverton

David Hill Vineyard & Winery, Forest Grove

Elk Cove Vineyards, Gaston

Garden Vineyards, Hillsboro

Gresser Vineyards and Provincial Vineyards, Hillsboro

Helvetia Vineyards, Hillsboro

J. Albin Winery, Hillsboro

Kramer Vineyards, Gaston

Montinore Estate, Forest Grove

Oak Knoll Winery and Beran Vineyards, Hillsboro

Patton Valley, Gaston

Plum Hill Vineyards, Gaston

Ponzi Vineyards, Beaverton

Purple Cow Vineyards, Forest Grove

SakéOne, Forest Grove

Tualatin Estate Vineyards, Forest Grove