Wine Down for the Holidays
Only somebody who really takes the time to understand Pinot’s potential can then coax it into its fullest expression. Then… oh, its flavors, they’re just the most haunting and brilliant and thrilling and subtle and ancient on the planet.
~Miles Raymond, character from the 2004 movie Sideways
Oregon wines – particularly its Pinots – are rising stars in the wine world. But locally, these romantic grapes are responsible for some very down-to-earth numbers: Oregon’s 300-plus vineyards annually contribute nearly a billion net dollars to the economy and provide close to 10,000 jobs. At City Club’s December 18 Holiday Friday Forum, three local vintners will discuss the Oregon wine industry.
Susan Sokol Blosser, Founder of Sokol Blosser Winery, will explore the history and emergence of Oregon wines. Founder Lynn Penner-Ash of Penner-Ash Wine Cellars will identify what makes Oregon wines unique and the Oregon wine industry so successful. Finally, Pat Dudley, President and Marketing Director of Bethel Heights Vineyard, will explain the impact of the wine industry on Oregon’s economy, land-use and culture.
At this week’s forum, audience members will have the opportunity to purchase Oregon wines to enjoy with their lunches.
