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sample cheeses at the cheese table, at the 36th Annual Greatest of the Grape at Seven Feathers Casino.
“Grape Expectations” is the theme for the 2008 Greatest of the Grape, scheduled for March 15 at the Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort in Canyonville.
The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association’s event will be from 7 to 11 p.m. The 38-year-old gathering is Oregon’s oldest wine celebration.
Tickets are $75 and there’s a limit of 600. Tickets for past events have sold out. Tables for 10 can be reserved in advance, a new feature this year.
“I can remember back to the days we’d barely fill up one small room,” said Scott Henry of Henry Estate Winery of Umpqua. He’s been part of the event since its first year. “Now we can barely get everybody into Seven Feathers and if we had more room, we’d have more people.
“This is a nice experience for people who want to try wine, to try wine-and-food combinations, and see what they like,” he added.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.umpquavalleywineries.org or by visiting or calling Abacela Winery, 12500 Lookingglass Rd., Roseburg, 541-679-6642; Henry Estate, 684 Hubbard Creek Rd, Umpqua, 541-459-5120; or Melrose Vineyards, 885 Melqua Rd., Roseburg, 541-672-6080.
This year the event will feature vintages from 28 wineries, with half being from the Umpqua region and the other half from the rest of Oregon. The wines will be paired with culinary creations from 14 Oregon restaurants. A random drawing matches two wineries with one restaurant; the trio then works together in advance to create award-winning wine-food pairings.
“The Umpqua Valley is one of the fastest growing wine regions in the Northwest,” said Syndi Beavers of Henry Estate. Beavers is also president of the UVWA. “We’re no longer a well-kept secret and Greatest of the Grape is where we show off our best single varietals and top blends.”
Umpqua Valley wineries participating in the 2008 event include Abacela, Anindor, Bradley, Brandborg, Girardet, Henry Estate, MarshAnne Landing, Melrose, Misty Oaks, Palotai, River’s Edge, Sienna Ridge, Spangler and Wild Rose. The new tasting rooms of Julianna and Becker will also participate.
“Greatest of the Grape brings together serious wine aficionados and regular folks for one incredible evening,” said Jannelle Wilde, the UVWA executive secretary and the event coordinator.
Wines entered in Greatest of the Grape will be judged prior to the gathering by a professional tasting panel; honors will be announced that evening. The People’s Choice Awards for wine and wine-food pairings will be decided and announced at the event.
Following are winners from the 2007 Greatest of the Grape gathering: Silver Medals awarded to 2005 Anna Maria Viognier by Valley View Winery, 2004 Barrel Select Pinot Noir by Henry Estate Winery, 2003 Pear Hours Syrah by EdenVale Winery, 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon by Troon Vineyards and 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon by Griffin Creek.
Gold Medal winners were a 2005 Riesling by Anindor Vineyards, a 2005 Cabernet Franc by Spangler Vineyards and a 2005 Baco Noir by Bradley Vineyards.
Winning a Platinum Medal was a 2004 Elizabeth Reserve by Silvan Ridge.
The Greatest of the Grape Best White Wine was a 2006 Pinot Gris by Girardet Wine Cellars, with a 2005 Viognier by Daisy Creek being the first runner-up.
The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association’s event will be from 7 to 11 p.m. The 38-year-old gathering is Oregon’s oldest wine celebration.
Tickets are $75 and there’s a limit of 600. Tickets for past events have sold out. Tables for 10 can be reserved in advance, a new feature this year.
“I can remember back to the days we’d barely fill up one small room,” said Scott Henry of Henry Estate Winery of Umpqua. He’s been part of the event since its first year. “Now we can barely get everybody into Seven Feathers and if we had more room, we’d have more people.
“This is a nice experience for people who want to try wine, to try wine-and-food combinations, and see what they like,” he added.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.umpquavalleywineries.org or by visiting or calling Abacela Winery, 12500 Lookingglass Rd., Roseburg, 541-679-6642; Henry Estate, 684 Hubbard Creek Rd, Umpqua, 541-459-5120; or Melrose Vineyards, 885 Melqua Rd., Roseburg, 541-672-6080.
This year the event will feature vintages from 28 wineries, with half being from the Umpqua region and the other half from the rest of Oregon. The wines will be paired with culinary creations from 14 Oregon restaurants. A random drawing matches two wineries with one restaurant; the trio then works together in advance to create award-winning wine-food pairings.
“The Umpqua Valley is one of the fastest growing wine regions in the Northwest,” said Syndi Beavers of Henry Estate. Beavers is also president of the UVWA. “We’re no longer a well-kept secret and Greatest of the Grape is where we show off our best single varietals and top blends.”
Umpqua Valley wineries participating in the 2008 event include Abacela, Anindor, Bradley, Brandborg, Girardet, Henry Estate, MarshAnne Landing, Melrose, Misty Oaks, Palotai, River’s Edge, Sienna Ridge, Spangler and Wild Rose. The new tasting rooms of Julianna and Becker will also participate.
“Greatest of the Grape brings together serious wine aficionados and regular folks for one incredible evening,” said Jannelle Wilde, the UVWA executive secretary and the event coordinator.
Wines entered in Greatest of the Grape will be judged prior to the gathering by a professional tasting panel; honors will be announced that evening. The People’s Choice Awards for wine and wine-food pairings will be decided and announced at the event.
Following are winners from the 2007 Greatest of the Grape gathering: Silver Medals awarded to 2005 Anna Maria Viognier by Valley View Winery, 2004 Barrel Select Pinot Noir by Henry Estate Winery, 2003 Pear Hours Syrah by EdenVale Winery, 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon by Troon Vineyards and 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon by Griffin Creek.
Gold Medal winners were a 2005 Riesling by Anindor Vineyards, a 2005 Cabernet Franc by Spangler Vineyards and a 2005 Baco Noir by Bradley Vineyards.
Winning a Platinum Medal was a 2004 Elizabeth Reserve by Silvan Ridge.
The Greatest of the Grape Best White Wine was a 2006 Pinot Gris by Girardet Wine Cellars, with a 2005 Viognier by Daisy Creek being the first runner-up.
First in the Greatest of the Grape Best Red Wine judging was a 2004 Estate Tempranillo by Abacela Winery. Runner-up was a 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon by Troon Vineyards.
The Greatest of the Grape People’s Choice award was won by the 2004 Estate Syrah of Palotai Vineyard and Winery.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Sylvia Henry Memorial Scholarship Fund, which benefits an area student who is studying enology (wine making) or viticulture (grape growing).
The Greatest of the Grape People’s Choice award was won by the 2004 Estate Syrah of Palotai Vineyard and Winery.
A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Sylvia Henry Memorial Scholarship Fund, which benefits an area student who is studying enology (wine making) or viticulture (grape growing).
Information:
Purchase tickets online
www.unpquavalleywineries.org Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association 541-673-5323. |
