During the weekends before and after Thanksgiving our local wineries will be throwing open their doors to host open houses. Many Heart of Willamette Wineries and Monroe Hills Wineries members, as well as independent wineries, in our area will be celebrating Thanksgiving and the end of the harvest season with special events. Expect live music, wine tasting, plenty of fun and excellent Oregon wine for everyone.
Keep an eye on our events listings below - we'll update it as we find more Thanksgiving Winery Open House events.
Please remember to bring your designated drivers and have a good time!
Join Airlie Winery on Nov. 19-20 and Nov. 25-26, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., to celebrate the holiday and enjoy wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. Tasting flights are $15, with 50% of the proceeds going to benefit local food banks. Wine Club members taste for free (although food bank donations will be gladly accepted). Airlie Winery will also be hosting a Holiday Market featuring local vendors on Nov. 19.
Learn more at www.AirlieWinery.com.
Ankeny Vineyard will live music on Saturday, November 26, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 27, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. SureFire will play on Saturday and the Gail Gage Jazz Band performs on Sunday.
Learn more at AnkenyVineyard.com.
Bluebird Hill Cellars will host their open houses on Nov. 19-20, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 25-27, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tasting Fee: Flight of 4 wines, $10 | Flight of 6 wines, $15 | Flight of 9 wines, $20 | Flight of all wines, $25.
Enjoy seated tastings outdoors on a heated front porch and under the tasting room canopy. Reservations are required as limited seating is available. Reservations can be made here. For parties greater than 6, call (541) 424-2478.
Learn more at www.BluebirdHillCellars.wine.
Broadley Vineyards will be open Nov. 25-27, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sample their new releases, enjoy a last chance to taste their pre-release wines, and an opportunity to savor their special Family Club blend. There'll be small bites to pair with their wines, too. Take home a Riedel Pinot Noir glass and take advantage of case discounts and big bottle offers. Admission is $20 per person. Club members get in free with three friends or family members.
Learn more at www.BroadleyVineyards.com.
Cardwell Hill Cellars is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. They'll be offering special pricing on their magnums - stock up now for your holiday celebrations. They'll also be featuring music in the tasting room. Sit by their cozy fireplace and give thanks.
Learn more at CardwellHillWine.com.
Chateau Bianco is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They'll be hosting their annual holiday market from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 25-26 - get your holiday shopping done early with a glass of wine in hand! They'll also be hosting their Black Friday Super Sale from Nov. 25-27, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., their biggest wine sale of the year, featuring amazing deals and discounts.
Learn more at WetzelEstate.com.
Compton Family Wines invites you to their holiday open houses Nov. 18-20 and Nov. 25-27, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Choose from two tasting flights of award-winning wines, a staff favorites flight or the Library Riesling and Gewurztraminer flight. Enjoy tasty treats for wine pairing by Moku Chocolate on Friday, Nov. 25, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Compton tasting room is open Friday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and will also be open the day before Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn more at www.ComptonWine.com.
Springhill Cellars annual Federweisser German Fall Festival and Barn Dance happens November 25-27 and features great food, excellent wine, live music, the OSU vs. U of O game, a barn dance and more.
Learn more about the 31st Annual Federweisser German Fall Festival and Barn Dance.
TeBri Vineyards will be open for tastings Thanksgiving weekend, more details to be announced soon. For more information, text or call 541-740-8541, or email pinot@tebri.com.
Learn more at www.TeBri.com.
Nearly all of our local wineries will have open tasting room hours on the weekends before and after Thanksgiving. For more information about our local wineries, visit www.HeartOfWillamette.com, www.MonroeHillsWineries.wine, and our winery listings.
Photo: Bluebird Hills Cellars, by C. Becket Mahnke. Keep up with Corvallis news, events and happenings by signing up for our email newsletter.
