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Join us for Harvest Celebration, a one-of-a-kind evening where the worlds of art and wine come together in the heart of Portland. Presented by the Portland Art Museum and the Willamette Valley Wineries Association, this immersive tasting...

Autumn is cozy. The Alps are cozy. Wine is cozy. Drinking alpine wines in autumn? The coziest combination you can think of! Join us in mid-November for a lovely late morning of drinking and exploring a handful of wines from the Alpine regions of France and Italy, including the Savoie, Jura, Alto Adige, and Trentino. The class will be led by Afton Kortz, Barnard Griffin's Wine Club Manager, who is a French Wine Scholar and holds a Level 3 certification in Wine from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). This master class will take place at Barnard Griffin's Vancouver tasting room (665 W Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98660) from 11:30am to 1:00pm on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Tickets are $35 for the general public, and $30 for Barnard Griffin wine club members. Tasting-sized pours (approx. 1oz each) of five or six wines and small, palate-cleansing snacks are included (attendees must be 21+ to participate). You can purchase tickets directly through Eventbrite, or by calling the Vancouver tasting room at 360-718-3387. Barnard Griffin wine club members - if you register online, we will charge your card on file one week before the event. Classes are non-refundable within 7 days of the class. If you cannot attend and it is 7 or less days until the class, you may transfer the tickets to someone else. Please communicate any scheduling conflicts with Barnard Griffin ( [email protected] ).

Purchase a ride through the Eola Amity Hills and enjoy wine country with friends and family the day after Thanksgiving. Hop on the Crush Wine Tour bus starting at 10:00am to head into the hills and visit the participating wineries. Each winery...

Spanning three different valleys in the southern part of the State — Umpqua, Rogue, and Applegate — the Southern Oregon AVA is home to hundreds of vineyards and wineries that get little attention to the north. Unique soil types, combined with...

Dive into France’s best vineyards, learn about the country’s historic grapes, and discover how these wines intertwine with the history, cuisine, and culture of France. French Wine Essentials includes 2 interactive and engaging learning days guided by an expert wine educator. In addition to in-person class sessions and tastings, your tuition includes your French Wine Essentials textbook; interactiv

Public event for renters to discuss housing conditions, affordability, landlord accountability, and what needs to change to better protect Portlanders in their homes. Location details for each event to be announced soon. District 2: Wednesday,...

Step into the cellar for an evening of exceptional wines you won't find on the regular shelf. This guided tasting features 8-9 handpicked bottles, including rare vintages, small-production finds and age-worthy selections chosen for their character and story. You'll taste through each pour while exploring detailed tasting notes and food-pairing ideas. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply curious about what belongs in a proper cellar, this class is designed to expand your palate and deepen your wine knowledge. Space is limited, so RSVP to reserve your seat today.

Make a Persimmon Torte with Bill Holloran using persimmons grown by Holloran club member Mike Sweek, in nearby Lake Oswego! If you have been to our fall club pickup events in the past, you have tasted these wonderful tortes we've been making and serving with our Holloran Presse de Plus dessert Riesling as a bonus at the end of the tastings. Based on the famous Plum Torte recipe from Marion Burros (Most requested recipe ever run in the NY Times Cooking section!) Limited Availability so make your reservation now, club members will get first access to reservations. We will cook together as a team to make a few tortes, and of course sample them together. Call 971-720-0632 to reserve a spot. Club members free, non-club $25 includes a tasting flight before or after. Reservations required, about 3 spots left.

Beginning in the Cascades and moving upriver through the eastern stretch of the Columbia River Gorge is the relatively young but rapidly growing wine-making region known as the Columbia River American Viticulture Area (AVA). Often referred to as...