Thanksgiving Weekend Oregon Wine Tastings
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 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!
Winery Open Houses Around Benton County
Nov 21-22, 12:00 p.m.-5:00p.m., and Nov 27-29, 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Join Airlie Winery in celebrating their 40th anniversary this Thanksgiving. Stock up for the holidays with over 20 wines to choose from. There will be complimentary appetizers, gift packages, and noteworthy discounts.
Fee: $20 ($5 donated to local foodbanks).
Nov 27-29, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Join Benton-Lane Winery for their Thanksgiving weekend open house. Enjoy a wine tasting for $20 per person. Bring non-perishable food and household items to support the South Benton Resource Center. For every two items donated, receive a raffle ticket for a special gift from each winery.
Nov 20-22, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., and Nov 27-29, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Join Bluebird Hill Cellars for a Thanksgiving Open House with wine tastings, food, free merch drawings, and holiday gift sets available for purchase. This event is free to attend, no reservation needed, and tasting fees are waived with the purchase of 2 or more bottles.
Nov 21-22, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Taste Broadley Vineyard's Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay Noir, Rosé, and Pinot Gris Thanksgiving Weekend while enjoying small bites crafted to pair perfectly with each pour. Special holiday discounts will be available all three days, a great chance to stock up for the holidays!
They will also be collecting non-perishable food items and household items to benefit the S. Benton Resource Center. For every two items donated, you'll be entered into a raffle for a special large-format bottle of Pinot Noir.
Nov 21-22, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., and Nov 27-28, 1 p.m.-4p.m.
Join Compton Family Wines for a special wine tasting experience from barrel to bottle. Learn about the process of aging wine as the owner guides you through a vertical tasting of vintages, including wines still barrel-aging in their cellar.
Be sure to arrive early, as tours start promptly on the hour. Tickets are $25 per person for non-members, and $10 for Wine Club members.
Nov 19-22, 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Celebrate the fall with a cozy open house experience at Stomp. Enjoy specially selected wines, seasonal pairings, and a relaxed atmosphere designed to help you savor the flavors of the season while picking up your Fall allocation.
Nov 19, 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Join West Hills Vineyards for a festive day filled with holiday cheer, cozy winery vibes, seasonal shopping, and plenty of reasons to stay awhile. Gather your friends, grab a glass of wine, and make a little holiday tradition out of it.
Nov 21-22, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Start your holiday shopping at Wetzel Estate Winery and Vineyard. Support local artists and businesses, with complementary mulled wine while you shop!
Benton County-Area Wineries & Hours
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 and our winery listings.
- Benedetto Vineyards: Wed.-Sat. 12 p.m.-7 p.m. | Sun., 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Divine Distillers: Mon, Tues, Thurs, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. | Fri, 2 p.m.- 9 p.m. | Sat, 1 p.m.-9 p.m. | Sun, 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Fullerton Wines: Thurs-Fri, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sat., 12 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Harris Bridge Vineyard: Sat.-Sun., 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Lumos Wine Co.: Thurs.-Fri., 12 p.m.-5 p.m. | Sat.-Sun., 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
- Namaste Vineyards: Daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Salt Creek Cider House: Daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Tyee Wine Cellars: Sat.-Sun., 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Photo: Bluebird Hills Cellars, by C. Becket Mahnke. Keep up with Corvallis news, events and happenings by signing up for our email newsletter.
