Jumpstart your summer with a Memorial Day Weekend of vines, wines and and creating good times courtesy of Southern Oregon’s top winery destinations.
The long weekend is one of the best of the year to visit and one of your last chances of the year to celebrate Oregon Wine Month. Many of the wineries will be featuring new releases, live music, food service and winemaker meet & greets.
In addition, on Saturday, the wineries of the Rogue Valley, will be teaming up to host their bi-annual Roam the Rogue. Tickets are on sale for $29 and include a commemorative wine glass, tasting and food pairings at the nine participating wineries.
The
Oregon Wine Press has done the exhaustive task of compiling and publishing a comprehensive guide to the area’s top events. Use it as your resource for stress-free planning.
 |
| Oregon Wine Press |
Applegate
Devitt WineryMay 28 (noon to 5 p.m.) Outdoor venue, free wine tasting and music. No fee.
Ashland
Weisinger’s of Ashland
May 25–28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Wine sale all weekend long and music on the deck on Sunday. No fee. Club members get additional discounts.
Bonanza
12 Ranch Wines May 26–28 (noon to 5 p.m.) Join us for our annual open house at the winery. No fee.
Central Point
Ledger David Cellars May 26 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Roam the Rogue. Come join us as each of the Rogue Valley winemakers introduce their newest wines and share their creative inspiration while pairing delicious appetizers with wines from each of these wineries: Agate Ridge Vineyard, Cliff Creek Cellars, Crater Lake Cellars, Daisy Creek Vineyard, Del Rio Vineyard, Folin Cellars, LaBrasseur Winery, Ledger David Cellars, RoxyAnn Winery. Fee: $29 (includes a commemorative Riedel glass; plus delicious appetizers and wine tasting at all nine participating wineries).
Eagle Point
Agate Ridge Vineyard
May 26–28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Open house, new releases, appetizers, live music, great wine and more. Part of Roam the Rogue Passport Tour: May 26. Fee: $29 (Roam the Rogue Passport Tour; wine flight: $3 to $5).
LaBrasseur Winery May 26 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Roam the Rogue. Come join us as each of the Rogue Valley winemakers introduce their newest wines and share their creative inspiration while pairing delicious appetizers with wines from each of these wineries: Agate Ridge Vineyard, Cliff Creek Cellars, Crater Lake Cellars, Daisy Creek Vineyard, Del Rio Vineyard, Folin Cellars, LaBrasseur Winery, Ledger David Cellars, RoxyAnn Winery. Fee: $29 (includes a commemorative Riedel glass; plus delicious appetizers and wine tasting at all nine participating wineries).
Elkton
Bradley Vineyards May 25–28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Come join us for our season opening. We will have wine, and appetizers. We hope to see new as well as returning friends. Play some lawn games, enjoy the fire pit. No fee. (includes appetizers).
Brandborg Vineyard & Winery May 26–28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) New Alsatian wine releases. Stock up for the summer. Fee: $5 (refundable with wine purchase) (includes all available wines and appetizers).
Gold Hill
Cliff Creek Cellars May 26–28 (noon to 5 p.m.) Enjoy five Cliff Creek Wines with a variety of food pairings. Join us to celebrate the release of our 2011 Marsanne Rousanne all weekend long. Part of Roam the Rogue Passport Tour: May 26. Fee: $10 (Sun.–Mon.) Roam the Rogue Passport (Saturday only): $29.
Del Rio Vineyards & Winery May 26 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Come join us as each of the Upper Rogue Valley winemakers introduce their newest wines and share their creative inspiration while pairing delicious appetizers with some of the best wines from each of the nine participating wineries. This is a self-guided tour. Fee: $29 (includes a commemorative Riedel glass; plus delicious appetizers and wine tasting at all 9 participating wineries).
Folin Cellars May 26 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.); May 27–28 (noon to 5 p.m.) Join Folin Cellars at our estate winery and tasting room. Enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres and sample current releases of Viognier, Tempranillo and Syrah. Plus don’t miss what may be your only chance to taste and purchase limited-production wines. Come early to ensure availability. Saturday join us for the “Roam the Rogue” Passport Tour, a collaborative effort from the wineries of the Upper Rogue. Fee: $5 ($29 for Roam the Rogue) (includes tasting of current releases).
Grants Pass
Troon Vineyard May 26–27 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Start summer with Troon Vineyard for a weekend of wine country fun. Come taste new wine releases poured by our knowledgeable and friendly staff, experience our Troon to Table lunch service on Saturday and Sunday from 12-5:30 pm, listen to live music by LEFT in the back grove, join in on a friendly game of bocce ball in our courts and take in the scenic views. Fee: Standard fees ($6 waived with two-bottle purchase)
Jacksonville
Daisy Creek Vineyard May 26 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Roam the Rogue. Come join us as each of the Rogue Valley winemakers introduce their newest wines and share their creative inspiration while pairing delicious appetizers with wines from each of these wineries: Agate Ridge Vineyard, Cliff Creek Cellars, Crater Lake Cellars, Daisy Creek Vineyard, Del Rio Vineyard, Folin Cellars, LaBrasseur Winery, Ledger David Cellars, RoxyAnn Winery. Fee: $29 (includes a commemorative Riedel glass; plus delicious appetizers and wine tasting at all nine participating wineries).
Quady North Winery May 26–27 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) Taste through a flight of five of our locally produced wines from the Applegate and Rogue Valley AVAs. We will be featuring two new releases: 2011 Syrah/Grenache Rosé and 2011 Pistoleta, a white Rhone-style blend. Fee: $5 (refundable with bottle purchase) (includes flight of five wines).
Medford
DANCIN Vineyards May 25–26, 28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.); May 27 (1 to 5 p.m.) DANCIN will be open Memorial Day Weekend, pouring two 2010 Pinot Noirs and three Chardonnays. The wines are made from both Southern Oregon and Dundee Hills fruit. Alongside the wines, guests can sample Dan’s Sicilian family pizza recipe, baked in the tasting room’s wood-fired pizza oven made in France.
RoxyAnn Winery May 26 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Roam the Rogue. Come join us as each of the Rogue Valley winemakers introduce their newest wines and share their creative inspiration while pairing delicious appetizers with wines from each of these wineries: Agate Ridge Vineyard, Cliff Creek Cellars, Crater Lake Cellars, Daisy Creek Vineyard, Del Rio Vineyard, Folin Cellars, LaBrasseur Winery, Ledger David Cellars, RoxyAnn Winery. Fee: $29 (includes a commemorative Riedel glass; plus delicious appetizers and wine tasting at all nine participating wineries).
Oakland
Sienna Ridge Estate May 25–28 (noon to 6 p.m.) We will have great pairings to go with our award-winning wines. Saturday, we will have music and dancing on the deck. Award will go to the best dance couple. Fun, fun, fun all four days. Fee: $3 (cover for band).
Roseburg
Abacela May 26–28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us for our annual Memorial Day Open House in Southern Oregon’s beautiful Umpqua Valley. Enjoy wine tasting, live music and more. Fee: $15 (half price for club members) Fee Includes wine tasting, tapas, logo glass and live music.
Delfino Vineyards May 26 (5 to 8 p.m.) Join in the celebration of our 10-year anniversary. Toe-tapping, traditional Celtic music by the Irish Créme Band and their arsenal of Irish instruments. Includes wine tasting, several new releases, door prizes and a barbecue dinner available to purchase. Come and enjoy beautiful lake and mountain views, fabulous wines, awesome music and a summer sunset over Delfino Vineyards. Fee: $5; $10 (includes logo glass, music, wine tasting, door prizes).
GirardetMay 26–28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us for a great weekend. Members save 25 percent off all purchases. Everyone save 20 percent off case purchases. No fee.
Melrose Vineyards May 26 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us for our 10th Anniversary and Memorial Day Celebration. Fee: $10; $10 (barbecue). Fee includes live music by The Other Brothers and logo glass.
Pyrenees Vineyard & Cellars |May 26–28 (noon to 5 p.m.) Come on out to enjoy beautiful scenery, great wines paired with palatable foods, your own logo glass and music. Fee: $15 (includes food and wine pairings, logo glass, music).
Reustle-Prayer Rock Vineyards May 26 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us in our underground cave for a sit-down wine and appetizer tasting, ncluding our 2010 Grenache paired with sliders on Umpqua’s famous Lighthouse cheese bread. Then, take the party outside on our patio overlooking the vineyards to enjoy a bottle of award-winning wine and music from Flashback. Fee: $10 (no fee for club members; includes brief tour, and sit-down tasting with food pairings).
Spangler Vineyards May 26–28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Join us Memorial Weekend for special wine sales. Fee: $5 (reserve wine tasting fee).
Ruch
Fiasco Winery May 26–28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Have you ever wished you could fly like a bird? Do you have a bucket list? Are you ready for some excitement in your life? Fiasco Winery owner Dave Palmer has 35 years of aviation experience; hang gliders, sailplane, USAF military and commercial international airline careers. Our winery is one hour to take-off from Woodrat Mountain, site of the 2012 US National Paragliding Championships and has a “landing zone” at the winery. “Live the dream.” Fee: 175 (includes Tandem Hang Glider or Tandem Paraglider rides from Fiasco Winery with certified and handsome pilots).
Shady Cove
Crater Lake CellarsMay 26 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Roam the Rogue. Come join us as each of the Rogue Valley winemakers introduce their newest wines and share their creative inspiration while pairing delicious appetizers with wines from each of these wineries: Agate Ridge Vineyard, Cliff Creek Cellars, Crater Lake Cellars, Daisy Creek Vineyard, Del Rio Vineyard, Folin Cellars, LaBrasseur Winery, Ledger David Cellars, RoxyAnn Winery. Fee: $29 (includes a commemorative Reidel glass; plus delicious appetizers and wine tasting at all 9 participating wineries).
Talent
Trium WineMay 28 (11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) Join us for a spring cleaning case sale. No fee. (includes cheese tasting).
Umpqua
Henry Estate WineryMay 26–28 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Wine tasting, music local vendors showing and selling their products, and food available for purchase. Fee: $5 (carload) Food is extra.
Continue reading Wine Country’s Biggest Weekend
