Celebrate the exceptional wine and food of the Willamette Valley’s Eola-Amity Hills American Viticultural Area (AVA) at the Eola-Amity Hills Winegrowers Association’s beloved annual Equinox event.
Engage with over 30 winemakers, winery owners, wine stewards, and fellow wine enthusiasts in a beautiful winery setting at Zenith Vineyard. The event will showcase the best of the region’s rich terroir and the artistry of winemakers in the esteemed Eola-Amity Hills AVA, including tastings from more than 30 renowned participating wineries including Arablis, Aubaine, Björnson Vineyard, Bledsoe | McDaniels, Botaneity, Brooks, Bryn Mawr Vineyard, Cherry Hill Winery, Corollary Wines, Cortell Collection, Hamilton-Russell, Hudak Family Vineyards, Kent Estate Vineyard, Iterum, Lytle-Barnett, Stangeland, Sun Break Wines, Varnum Vinters, Vincent Wine Company, Wahle Vineyards & Cellars, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Zenith Vineyard and more. Accompanying bites will be available from renowned restaurants including Joel Palmer House, Cozy Taberna, Wild Pear and more.
Hotel partners, including Bella Collina and The Grand Hotel in Salem, are offering special pricing on room stays for event guests, inclusive of shuttle service to and from the event. Designed to raise funds for the nonprofit winegrowers association, the event will also feature a silent auction to spotlight exclusive wine experiences and Willamette Valley vacation packages.
The Eola-Amity Hills AVA is one of Oregon’s top viticulture areas for winegrowers, celebrated for its premium vineyards and wine offerings. Best known for producing Chardonnay and Sparkling Wines in addition to the region’s famed Pinot Noir, the beloved AVA is home to established Oregon wine pioneers and the next generation of Oregon up-and-coming winemakers. Wines produced from this region offer high acidity, and for red wines, firm structure, and a darker, edgier personality than those from surrounding areas. The Eola-Amity Hills AVA encompasses approximately 37,900 acres within Polk and Yamhill Counties, with nearly 2,900 acres planted to vines, and is located just an hour outside of Portland.
Price: $85 GA, $135 VIP
