Taste Oregon’s Warmer Weather Wine Varietals this Fall at the Portland Art Museum, November 13

Don’t miss this showcase of southern Oregon’s best wines including Albarino, Viognier, Roussane, Tempranillo, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and other eclectic blends.

Southern Oregon wineries are headed north this fall for the Southern Oregon Winery Association’s Public Tasting Event in Portland on Sunday, November 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Portland Art Museum. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet the faces of the southern Oregon wine industry. Winemakers and owners will showcase more than 100 of the best wines unique to the region including Albarino, Viognier, Roussane, Tempranillo, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and other eclectic blends. The museum is located at 1219 SW Park Avenue.

Tickets cost $39. For more information and order tickets, call (800) 781-­‐9463 or visit sorwa.org.
A trade tasting event is scheduled for the following day on Monday, November 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Davis Street Tavern, located at 500 NW Davis Street. The event is free to media members, restaurant buyers, wine distributors and other members of the wine industry.

For more information, and to RSVP contact regina.vaccari@gmail.com or call (541) 282-­‐3041.

About the Region
Southern Oregon is now one of the most diverse growing regions in the world. The rugged mountain valleys and diverse climates of southern Oregon allow for a wide variety of intensely flavored wine grapes to be grown. In cooler regions, such as the Umpqua Valley, varietals include Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, and others. Warm weather varietals thrive in the sunnier climates of the Applegate and Rogue Valleys, and include Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc,
Viognier, and others.

Known for its world-­class culture, premier wine and outdoor adventure, Southern Oregon became an official American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 2004. Now one of the fastest growing wine regions in the country, the Southern Oregon AVA has emerged from 23 wineries just six years ago to more than 70 wineries today.

About the Southern Oregon Winery Association
Made up of more than 60 wineries, the Southern Oregon Winery Association promotes southern Oregon wineries and the southern Oregon wine region as a premier wine destination. Visit www.sorwa.org to learn more.

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