yamhill valley wine tasting
WINE COUNTRY THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Weekend is a special time in the Yamhill Valley. Wineries and tasting rooms beckon to wine lovers with tempting hors d'oeuvres and an opportunity to taste and purchase their finest wines. The bountiful fall harvest is featured in traditional and creative new recipes at local restaurants and the holidays are the perfect time to enjoy a musical performance or play. Here is a list of events you will not want to miss.

Wineries    

Amity

Amity Vineyards
18150 Amity Vineyards Rd. SE, Amity
503-835-2363

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm Releasing 2007 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and 2004 Late Harvest Riesling. Select older vintages available for tasting and purchase. Winery tours, complimentary food and wine pairings, holiday baskets and gourmet gifts. Cost: $5 includes local cheese and chocolate tastings.

Coelho Winery of Amity
111 5th St, Amity
503-835-9305

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Join us for new releases of our 2007 Portuguese Variety Red Table Wine, 2007 Petite Sirah and 2006 Pinot Noir Reserve. Enjoy the lively tunes of Lindsey Scott, also the nu jazz sounds of Genevieve, while viewing local art and eating gourmet treats. Cost: $10 per person, includes logo glass.

Kristin Hill Winery
3330 SE Amity-Dayton Hwy, Amity
503-835-0850

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Start the season at Kristin Hill where you will find the perfect wines for the holidays. Lots of stocking stuffers and great discounts. Assorted cheeses. Cost: $5 (no charge for designated drivers.)

Carlton

Anne Amie Vineyards
6580 NE Mineral Springs Rd., Carlton

503-864-2991
Friday and Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm
Tasting of Thomas Houseman's '07 Whites, New Release '06 Winemaker's Selection Pinot Noir, Single Vineyard Pinots, some surprise library selections, and hors d'oeuvres prepared by Chef Jan-Marc Baker paired with the wines. Special case discounts on mixed cases and full cases, and extra special case discounts will be offered on select wines. Cost: $20 includes OPN glass and tasting above.

Cana's Feast Winery
750 W. Lincoln Street, Carlton

503-852-0002
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm
Antipasti and tasting. Cost: $15 per person.

Carlton Winemakers Studio
801 N. Scott Street, Carlton
503-852-6100
Friday and Saturday, 11 am - 5 pm
Join the fun as our nine studio producers pour their current releases (over 30 in total) for you to taste and take home! We'll have many Pinots, other reds and whites from the Columbia Valley, Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon.
Cost: $20 per person, includes a Riedel glass.

Honest Chocolates
217 W. Main Street, Carlton
503-852-0097

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 6 pm
$10 entry fee includes wine tasting chocolates, light hors d'oeuvres and wines from Seven of Hearts Wine and Barbara Thomas Wines. Wine and chocolate gift baskets available for order or purchase. Also November 21-23.

Tyrus Evan at the Depot
120 N. Pine St., Carlton
503-9852-7010

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm
Located in the beautifully restored train station in historic downtown Carlton, we feature Tyrus Evan wine along with other producers of warm-climate varietals sourced from Southern Oregon and Washington State. Enjoy specialty foods, books and gifts. Featured jewely artist Karen Wright. Cost: $10 per person includes all wines and savory appetizers.

Dayton

Domaine Serene
6555 NE Hilltop Lane, Dayton
503-864-4600

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm
Taste exquisite Domaine Serene Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah. Tasting room only. Cost: $15 per person includes taste of our current release wines. (Complimentary for case buyers and up to five guests.)

Methven Family Vineyards
11400 SE Westland Lane, Dayton
503-538-8860

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Holidays are a time for family, food and wine, so celebrate at Methven Family Vineyards. Spectacular Pinot Noirs paired with famous Joel Palmer House soups and lovely local cheeses.

Stoller Vineyards
16161 NE McDougall Rd., Dayton
503-864-3404

Friday and Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm
Our first Thanksgiving Open House since the completion of our LEED-Gold certified winery. Join us for great wines, accompanied by light appetizers, and the live music of Flamenco Guitarist John Carlson. Cost: $15 per person includes light hors d'oeuvres.

Red Ridge Farms
5510 NE Breyman Orchards , Dayton
503-864-8502

Friday and Saturday, 11 am - 4 pm
The first wine tasting event at the newly opened Oregon Olive Mill featuring Durant Vineyards and Cottonwood Winery. Join these two boutique wineries and taste some wonderful wines, view artwork by Susan Day and Rabun Thompson and be one of the first to see a productional olive mill.
Bring in this ad for $2 off tasting fee per person. Cost: $10 includes appetizers.


















Wine Country Farm B&B and Cellars
6855 Breyman Orchards Rd., Dayton
503-864-3446

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm
Join us in our beautiful tasting room overlooking the vineyards, valley and mountains. Sample our estate-grown Pinot Noir, Riesling, Mueller-Thurgau, Chardonnay and Late Harvest Mueller-Thurgau dessert wine, as well as special treats like our famous Pinot Noir Brownies! Cost: $5

Winter's Hill Vineyard
6451 NE Hilltop Lane, Dayton
503-864-4538

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
The Gladhart Family invites you to taste handcrafted, estate-grown wines. Cost: $10 per person (partially refunded with wine purchase.)

Dundee

Argyle Winery
691 Hwy. 99W, Dundee
503-538-8520

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Come taste some of Argyle's Prestige wines while listening to live music by Rio Con Brio and viewing the works of local artists. Open Sunday, but no special event. Cost: $15 includes cheese and crackers and an Oregon Pinot glass.

Gaston

Elk Cove Vineyards
27751 NW Olson Rd., Gaston
503-985-7760

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm
Join us for the last opportunity to taste and purchase the 2006 Pinot Noir Reserve 30th Vintage Anniversary (93 pts. Wine Spectator) along with the remaining Pinot Noirs from the outstanding 2006 vintage and the 2007 Pinot Gris. Also pouring some highly rated selections from our library.

McMinnville

Anthony Dell Cellars
845 NE Fifth St., Ste. 300, McMinnville
503-910-8874

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Join Anthony and Miss Dell at the winery for food, fun and lots of wine. Taste our gold-medal Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Also Syrah, Pinot Gris and our Bordeaux blend. Cost: $8 includes taste of eight wines, 19 oz. logo wine glass and hors d'oeuvres.

The Eyrie Vineyards & Winery
935 NE 10th Street, Ste. 300, McMinnville
888-440-4970

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Holiday Sale! Join the Lett Family and the Eyrie crew at the home of the Willamette Valley's first Pinot Noir and America's first Pinot Gris. New Eyrie releases, limited bottlings and library wines available only at the winery. Cost: $10 includes tastings from Blackcap, artisan cheese tasting and Oregon Bounty.

R. Stuart & Company Wine Bar
528 NE Third St., McMinnville
503-472-4477

Friday and Saturday noon - 8 pm
Sunday noon - 5 pm
Thanksgiving Weekend is the perfect time to enjoy our new Wine Bar in historic downtown McMinnville. The Wine Bar is a lovely place to taste our wines, do a little shopping or linger over a glass of wine and a snack!

WineWorks Oregon
475 NE 17th Street, McMinnville
503-472-3215

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 4:30 pm Harvest thanks and wine specials galore. Oregon Bounty participants include Yamhill County Mushrooms, Skip's WoodShed Creations, Heavenly Honey and Amy & Amy's Herb Wreaths. New releases, library wines and terrific values on premium wines from the WineWorks Oregon family of vintners: Walnut City WineWorks, Z'IVO, Bernard~Machado, Robinson Reserve and Carlton Hill. $10 admission includes logo wine glass and savories.

Youngberg Hill Vineyard and Inn
10660 SW Youngberg Hill Road, McMinnville
503-472-2727

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 5pm
We will be open for tasting of our award winning wines and introducing our new 2006 estate release. For holiday help, any purchase of $250 or more will receive free UPS ground shipping. Good through December 25th. Cost: $5 per person. Complimentary tastings and 10-15% case discounts for Wine Club members
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Newberg

ArborBrook Vineyard
17770 NE Calkins Lane, Newberg
503-538-0959

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
Dave & Mary Hansen invite you to celebrate the season by tasting our new releases. We will be pouring 2007 Pinot Noirs, including Estate 777 Block and Heritage Cuvee. Also pouring the last of our 2007 ANA Vineyard Pinot Gris and 2006 Estate 777 Block Pinot Noir, while they last. Cost: $15 per person includes great wine, handcrafted goat cheeses by Beroldingen and artisan hors d'oeuvres by Red Hills Provincial Dining. 

Dining   Entertainment

Bistro Maison
729 E. Third Street, McMinnville
503-474-1888

Why cook when you can dine out in the most quaint and charming setting? Bistro Maison has a delicious & super festive alternative to endless shopping lists and hours spent slaving over a hot stove. This year join us once again or start a new holiday tradition and celebrate Thanksgiving Day at Bistro Maison. Prix Fixe $39, with recommended Wine Selections $59, Prix-fixe $17 three course menu available for children under 12. At Bistro Maison, we always have Vegetarian options available. Reservations accepted on Thanksgiving Day from 12 noon to 7:30 pm. You can also bring the whole feast home with "Thanksgiving To Go." Please call us to place orders at 503-474-1888

Golden Valley Brewery & Restaurant
980 E. Fourth St., McMinnville
503-472-2739 Adults $23.95
Join us for a traditional Thanksgiving buffet feast from noon - 6 pm. Adults $23.95, Seniors $19.95, Kids (6 to 12) $9.95 and Kids (under 6) FREE. Visit www.goldenvalleybrewery.com for menu information. Reservations are required.

McMenamins Hotel Oregon
310 NE Evans Street, McMinnville
Thanksgiving Buffet from 1 pm - 7 pm.
Reservations required. $23.95 adults; $18.95 senior; $11.95 kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and under. This holiday, let us handle the food - you bring the guests. Make reservations (early!) for the whole family to meet for an incredible meal with all the traditional American fixings. Throw in some handcrafted ales, wines and spirits, and it'll certainly be a Thanksgiving to give thanks about!






Gallery Theater
210 NE Ford Street, McMinnville
The Gallery Theater's production of "Peter Pan, the Musical" begins on Friday, November 21 with a 7:30 pm performance and continues Friday - Sunday until December 13. Showtimes are 7:30 pm Friday & Saturday and 3:00 pm Sunday. For ticket information, call the Gallery Theater, at 503-472-2227.

Squirm Burpee Circus Vaudeville Dinner-Theater
McMinnville Community Center, McMinnville
Saturday, November 29 at 6 & 7:45 pm
As seen on "Late Night with David Letterman"! McMenamins Hotel Oregon and McMinnville Parks and Recreation present "The Handsome Little Devils in Squirm Burpee Circus." Dinner theater package for ages 21 & over begins at 6 pm. Show only (all ages, but recommended for mature viewers) at 7:45 pm. Visit the events calendar at Hotel Oregon for ticket information.

The Trail Band Christmas Concert
McMinnville Community Center, McMinnville
Sunday, November 30 at 6 pm.
The Trail Band will return to McMinnville for the annual Christmas Concert at the McMinnville Community Center, 600 N Evans, McMinnville, OR. Tickets are on sale NOW at these locations: McMinnville Downtown Association office at 105 NE Third Street; Oregon Stationers at 217 NE Third Street; and Third Street Books at 334 NE Third Street. Prices are: $21 Reserved Seating; $15 General Admission; $13 Senior; $6 Children 12 and under. For information contact the McMinnville Downtown Association at 503-472-3605.

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